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The other day I was asking about cute coffee shops and cafes that had WiFi on Twitter. I was going to be meeting some girls and wanted a comfortable place to talk and get some work done. And as always, my internetz comes through for me.

Psuedostoops suggested Sip on Grand so after a little Yelping, I decided this was the place I wanted to try.

Sip Coffee House
1223 W. Grand

First of all, it is a house. Two stories so there is plenty of room and it’s open and airy but still cozy. Lots of windows so there is a ton of natural light. No dark corners for angsty hipsters to act like they are better than you. The patrons were a mix of yuppies and hipsters from 20s-40s. Big comfy couches and table space. Miss matched coffee mugs on shelves. A wall full of magazines. There is a small outdoor patio in the middle of the house and then there is the porch in the back.

The baristas were super cool and friendly. If they internet went down, they hurried to fix it. They understood my something-that-is-super-yummy-doesn’t-taste-like-coffee babble and suggested one of their blenderz because they “kind of taste like ice cream”. Now that is how to get a non coffee drinker to buy a coffee drink! (even if it was $5.50. Ouch!)

Lots of seating and outlets. I went on a Monday around 10:30 and it wasn’t crowded so I didn’t have to fight for a spot. The internet was a bit spotty but they were on top of it every time it went down. They have food as well but I didn’t get to try any. Next time because there will definitely be a next time.

Maybe I’ll move to the west loop so that can be my coffee shop.

Or just live there.

Whatever.

11 Comments so far

I go past this place all the time and have often wondered what it was like…now I will have to try it out for sure!

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We need more coffee shops like this everywhere!
.-= Marie´s last blog ..Shake It! =-.

it is great. my son likes the smoothies and everyone is always nice!

I’m bummed I didn’t go there when I was in town. I love! local coffee spots.
.-= Kerri Anne´s last blog ..Confessions Of A Movie-Going Mind =-.

I love that it’s a coffee shop in a real house. Non-coffee drinks are more addictive than regular coffee drinks in my opinion and seem to be more expensive, too.
.-= Nora´s last blog ..My Summer Song =-.

that place looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
.-= novelista barista´s last blog ..i need a talent! =-.

Looks like a great place. I love little non-chain coffee houses like that.
.-= MinD´s last blog ..Ripped from the Headlines: Vol. 3 =-.

Sounds like a really cute place. I miss coffee houses. I don’t run into to many in England. You get the boring Starbucks or Costa, but I haven’t found anywhere with any character here. I guess there’s always the pub!
.-= Kitty´s last blog ..Dark and Mysterious? You Tell Me. =-.

I like cute little coffee houses, the baristas are so much friendlier and the coffee concoctions are more deadly

That place sounds lovely! I’ll have to try it next time I’m in Chicago.

That looks like such a cute place. If I ever come to Chicago I’m trying it out!
.-= Ms. Salti´s last blog ..The Ambien Rooster, More To Love and The Deva Fuser =-.

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