Lavazza Company

This is the best thing that has happened to the Chicago when it comes to cafes - just like in Europe. The espresso drinks are spectacular. I am adventurous and am working my way through the very creative specialty coffee menu (honey, Nutella or gelato - mixed with espresso, sounds strange but it's really delish). I'm addicted.\t\n\t\nThe food is great - they bake muffins, cookies, etc. fresh - and all the salads and sandwiches I have tried were very good (tuna, caprese, etc.). It's great that they make these fresh while you wait - there is always one ingredient or another that I ask them to skip or substitute. Inexpensive too. \t\n\t\nWhat else? Yummy gelato, fresh OJ, you get served at the table with real plates and silverware; there is a good ambiance, and a fun mix of people. Dancers, lawyers, TV personalities and in general people who have an appreciation for the good things in life.

I'm Italian, I love coffee \t\nusually I do not spoil my elixir with anything else, no sugar, no added alcohol or anything \t\nthis is THE shop, you do not want to go anywere else. \t\nas I said above I usually do not take "creative" coffee drinks really seriously, Giancarlo however made me try some of his creations and I love them (when in search for really sweet stuff) \t\n\t\ngo there \t\nget the best you can have in Chicago

As a recent convert to the world of coffee, I am very particular about the brands and types of coffee creations I try. After trying Lavazza during a shopping trip to State street, I'm not sure I'll ever be satisfied with another brand. Besides the fact that the store is elegant, the staff is awesome and the food is fresh and delicious, the sheer size of their menu give you limitless possibilities for coffee sampling. They have hot drink, cold drinks, gelato, OJ, you name it, and it is all amazing.