Asado Coffee Company
| Address: | 1432 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA |
| Phone: | +1 773-703-3658 |
| Site: | asadocoffee.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 6:30AM–6PM 6:30AM–6PM 6:30AM–6PM 6:30AM–6PM 6:30AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM |
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P. A. Wunderlich
This is, bar-none, the best coffee you can get in the US. The baristas here know their craft, creating a delicious cup of coffee from their own roasted Green Arabia. If you know coffee and you appreciate a good cup of very well roasted coffee, made in the V60, the new Mirage espresso machine, iced coffee, etc., this is your place. If you live in the Chicago area, stop by and meet your next grandiose cup of coffee. If youre not as experienced in coffee but youre curious about knowing all about its culture; do stop by and ask the baristas for a freshly grounded cup of coffee. The thing about coffee is that once you know about the depth coffee culture actually has and what a good coffee tastes like, youll never be able to shop for overpriced, disgusting coffee sold at large.
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Ted Gournelos
This is a classic boutique coffee shop. Theres some seating, some VERY friendly staff, and the coffee is amazing. More than that, they actually came OUTSIDE the cafe to check to see what we wanted, after we ducked outside to answer a phone call and left the line. Then they recommended a place to eat before coffee (no food here, but a bakery down the street), and when we came back they were great. One latte wasnt perfect, by their own definition, so they remade it and gave it to me for free. Truly a special experience, one of the best ways to be introduced to a place. Ive rarely seen staff with more pride in their work and more desire to make customers happy.
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Danny Fritz
Excellent coffee at a low price with a friendly barista and a homey feeling. Check this place out if youre in the area and want well made coffee. Went here one afternoon for some quick coffee. The menu consists of 2-3 different coffees you can get. At first I thought it was going to suck because of the few choices, but was pleasantly surprised by how good the coffee was. On the side we ordered some odd pastries that were also very delectable. The guy behind the bar was very friendly and welcoming. He seems to make friends with many of his customers.
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Oliver Trunkett
Im fairly new to living in Chicago, but in my time here Ive found most of the popular local coffee shops that trump chain coffee stores like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. Places like Bow Truss, Star Lounge, and Intelligentsia made me realize just how good coffee can be. Then theres Asado, which takes it to an even higher level and trumps even Chicagos best. They dont skimp on the beans and every drink has been consistently excellent. Best pour over coffee (and coffee outright) there is in the city.
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Javier Barrio
Amazing coffee shop. World class coffee roasted on site. Limited menu means everything is prepared to perfection. The cappuccino is on another level. Foam is beautifully silky and creamy. Everything is of the highest quality. They use the made in Japan ceramic Beehouse pour-over. They dont even skimp on the milk, using Oberweiss unlike some intelligent coffee shops that talk up their beans then dump some store brand watered down hormone milk into your cup. Highly recommended.
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A Private User
The individually hand poured filtered coffee you get here is the best of this type of coffee you are likely to get anywhere, period. The beans you can buy at the shop will give you the same result if you use the right procedure at home. Coffee is always completely fresh. The staff is not only friendly, but truly passionate about the quality of their product, and the coffee experience of their customers.
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Aaron Brown
I might be more inclined to stop here and pay $3.25 for a small coffee if the staff was even slightly nice. No one said youre welcome, thank you or even Hi. What kind of neighborhood coffee shop isnt nice to their neighbors? Slow drip coffee was burnt and bitter, comparable to starbucks unfortunately.
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Daniel Dialatone
I did have a great review of this place, but I just learned that the owner just fired everyone just a few days before Christmas. Sorry, but I cant support a place whos owner treats the employees like that. Not cool. Im getting my coffee from Metropolis like I was before.
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Meyster Christopher
Barista had no idea what she was dosing, espresso was beyond atrocious. Spent the day touring Chicagos third wave coffee scene and Asado was most definitely the low point. It frustrates me that I was served Starbucks tasting coffee on a Mirage.
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Alexis J. Watson
best coffee in the City and the employees are awesome.great tunes in the background...what else do you need?length of line can be a little downer but not enough to keep me from going when I am in the neighborhood. Well worth it.
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Abhi Singh
Very fancy place, little expensive for a cup of coffee though. Went in for food and coffee during date night and I was under-impressed. Service was less than spectacular and prices were high for a dressed up coffee shop.
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Tim Wells
The best coffee Ive had in quite some time. Smooth, flavorful, delicious. Incredibly reasonable prices, freshly roasted in small batches every day, Ill be back for sure. Only have a minor criticism but its still great.
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Nic Dulin
Ive had the bosses all great me and thank me for coming in ... They have taken time to talk to me and find out what I love about my coffee and make suggestions... This is my go to coffee!
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Joe Neilson
Not a specialty shop. Sub-par. Kinda not clean behind the counter at the pour-over station. Innatentive Barista. Basically no seating. City roast Sumatra & nothing else! Not impressed...
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Andrew Marshall
Love this place! Every time I come in Im greeted kindly. Great coffee and I enjoy all of the staff. Highly recommend to everyone!
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Thomas LaLonde
This place is great, the coffee is amazing and so delicious! They do pour overs which really brings out the flavors in the beans.
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Hilary Blanchard
Jeff knows his stuff. This coffee is amazing. You can taste the passion for roasting. No frills. Just great coffee.
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Raymond Wenk
Some of the best tasteing coffee Ive ever had, but be warned that a drip coffee is not gojng to be quick here
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Stephen Gelman
Coffee is easily among the best in the city. Owner is very knowledgable and friendly. Free wifi is a plus.
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Carlos J. Cruz
Small place that serves coffee with massive flavor! Its all in the craft. Great artwork throughout as well!
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Dan Wofford
Best lattes I have ever had. Hope more people visit and buy because I leant to stay around and love them.
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Abby Schogel
Was very surprised to find that a small coffee was $4 especially when the staff was extremely unfriendly.
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A Private User
Made slow, with precision. Worth every second of the wait. The smoothest cup of coffee in Chicagoland.
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Matthew Meador
Excellent small roaster. Very friendly. Only downside is small variety. What they serve is great.
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crowbeat
Simply the best coffee youll find in chicago !!! Very friendly staff and a small but hip cafe.
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Manon Blackman
Good coffee, but quite expensive and not much seating. Staff was curt and not very welcoming.
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Jerry Chen
Good pour-over coffee made with beans that are roasted in-house. A bit pricey but worth it.
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Kenneth Borre
Best coffee in Chicago. Each cup is roasted in house and then ground & pressed to order.
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Doug Hansen
best americano ive ever had. the coffee is great too. worth the price, give Asado a try!
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Jane Harter
Outstanding coffee, espresso, and croissants. Very friendly staff and fun decorations.
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Tom Lounsbury
Fantastic pour over coffee in an unassuming spot. Straight forward modern cup of joe.
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Valerie Lambert Kroll
Delicious pour over coffee made with beans roasted in house! #coffeeweek #zagats
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Jennifer Hung
Great coffee! A purist coffee store. I wish they had more comfortable seating.
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Stephy Miehle
Stopped in to grab something quick and tried their cold brew. Delicious!
