Perkolator

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	6032 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
Phone:	+1 773-853-2261
Site:	perkolatorcoffee.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM

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Tom Shallcross

Great neighborhood place and I hope its around for a long long time. I usually come 1-2 times a week to knock out work. The staff is extremely welcoming and its never too crowded. It feels much more local and laid-back than what youd expect at a Starbucks. Very friendly and bright and the specialty drinks are amazing. Very good food selection for both breakfast or sandwiches for lunch. Its also extremely kid-friendly with numerous puzzles and games (I believe they have story-time and other weekly events as well). I sometimes come with my 3yr old to grab a drink and hangout with her while she plays in the little kiddy corner.

David Kramer

This place is AWESOME. All of the vibe of a similar coffee shop in, say, Wicker Park or the now-trending Logan Square, without the hipster pretense. The drinks are amazing, the food is well worth the slightly upscale pricing, the staff (owners included) are fun and friendly, and the regular customers are really nice. Theres an enormous bench thing on the corner which is perfect for those customers wishing to enjoy their coffee outdoors, but I like to sit inside. If youve passed this place and wondered, wonder no more and just check it out. Youll be glad you did.

Brian Runyon

This place is fantastic! Excellent variety of drinks and food items. And jammin tunes all the time. Great variety of people come in here. So not a trendy coffeehouse, but more of your favorite neighborhood place. Joe, the owner is fantastic and so energetic! This is why Perkolator will always be my definite go to indie coffeehouse. This is the choice place I bring all my out of town guests.

Jeff Miller

So its a quaint place with friendly people. The problem is the espresso tastes burned and overly dark for any of the drinks. I prefer cappucinos with whole milk but I had to add sugar due to the absolute carbon taste on the palate. The whole milk just didnt cut the burn either. Over priced for burned beans.

Giscard Khoshaba

Me and my wife love this place its a nice little get away from your normal Starbucks routine its cozy and has a really nice neighborhood vibe to it not sure but it seems family-owned and they care about their patrons it seems like you can really go in there and feel comfortable like youre at home

Afshin Mansorian

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my wife. We loved everything about this coffee shop. The cappuccino, Capri sandwich and muffins we had were awesome. The atmosphere with the quirky furniture and the bristas are the way a great coffee shop should be. Will definitely be back.

Rhonda Robinett

I love this bright little coffee shop. The decor is quirky- different tables and chairs..while being a comfortable place to have coffee with a friend. The owner is super nice and helpful.. coffee was excellent. Its nice to have a place like this nearby- I hope it does well.

Nathalie Cuevas-Rosa

Great local hidden gem. I had a fresh watermelon iced tea that was refreshingly delicious. Ordered a wrap, a little disappointed with the lack of meat but organic and fresh. Has free WiFi, table games to play and is connected to a record store. Love this place.

Amy Lenart

I loved this place and dont think i could speak more highly of it! The staff was very friendly, the food and drinks were all fantastic, and the decor was adorable. Its a little out of the way for me from where i live, but its well worth the extra couple of minutes!

Kim Hauser

The staff is always friendly and recognizes repeat customers. They have a great selection of both food and drinks, and for those who enjoys coffee, they have a manual espresso machine. If you have the time, check out the connected book and music store, Sputnik.

Jen Mahler

The Nutella latte was great, but now Im hooked on the spicy mocha. So, great coffee, love the eclectic-retro decor, but the genuine friendliness makes me go out of my way to stop there regularly. The world needs to be more like this coffee shop.

Rachel Crump

I love this coffee shop! I take all my friends here for coffee, lunch, and to hang out with a board game or peruse the record shop next door (but connected from inside the coffee shop). Come here if you wanna try an awesome peanut butter cup latte!

Chicago Food Pharaoh

This place has amazing egg sandwiches!!!! The coffee is great but Im more of a fruit smoothie person. The smoothies are ok but can be a little too sweet for my liking. They have an awesome selection of munchies and service here is always grade A.

Mode Viril

Best hipsters cafe in Portage Park! Good selection of coffee beveraves, drinks and casual food. Also, cool artsy Jetsons 60s style dacor. Checkout the artwork and the vintage albums records in connecting store.

E Scheffler

Great vibe for meet-ups or study sessions, friendly and knowledgeable staff (tip them well!) Excellent drink options, oh, and they had a killer danish from a local bakery the last time I was there. Good lord.

Isaias Cartagena

Love Joes vision not only for the shop, but the community. They use local deli in their products and make great use of other resources. Truly a great place to socialize and get great food/drinks

Torrance Anthony

Great place for coffee and even smoothies!!! Nice and straightforward selection of food items. Tends to fill up on Sunday mornings. Follow my IG @t_lovesfood for more delights

Mike Smith

Great spot to grab a coffee and a quick bite. Bring a friend and catch up or bring your laptop and get some work done. Love the Retro vibe and the original art on the walls.

SLatrice Burton

Very nice place. Very comfy. Friendly staff; I definitely recommend that you stop by if youre in the portage park area. Wish they stayed open at least until 8p though. :)

Monica Dziarmagowski

I love this place. I actually prefer it more than Starbucks. I loved the iced Mocha. The Iced Matcha Latte is phenomenal, I wish they would keep it around permanently.

Tim Decker

Great great great neighborhood coffee shop with a used book and record store right next door. Good light food for breakfast and lunch as well as pastries

Lana Epps

Really nice staff. I purchased a pastry. In the past, Ive purchased a light roast bag of Costa Rican coffee in which my bf absolutely loves.

Jack Bauer

First time I came across this place it felt like I found a hidden gem. Been back several times since and I havent been disappointed.

Brady Jarvis

Best coffee in Portage park. Great food menu and the space is fantastic. Sputnik next door is a fun place to get books and music.

Urszula Wudarczyk

Great coffee! It is a very cozy place, the servers are wonderful. I will always support a local coffee shop over a chain any day.

Bruce Beal

Best little coffee house in the area. One of the best in the city, imo. Friendly service, great coffee and food & charming decor.

Reginald Davis

A nice, funky coffee house with a good selection of drinks and food, and a vintage vinyl and used bookstore right next door.