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Groundswell Coffee & Tea ·$

Groundswell is a laid-back coffeehouse on West Madison Street. Specializing in drip coffee and seasonal blends, the cafe is a must on every coffee connoisseur's list when in the neighborhood. The seasonal brews include Polaris Espresso, Expedition Blend, Laboyano Colombia, and Las Palmas El Salvador, among others. Apart from coffee and tea, Groundswell also serves a selection of light bites and snacks such as panini sandwiches, pastries, juices, and breakfasts. Its relaxing atmosphere makes this cafe a great place to work from.

Website: groundswellcoffeeroasters.com

Phone: (773) 754-7590

Cross Streets: Between S Racine Ave and N Racine Ave

Open now

  • Wed 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1168 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60607 ·510.90 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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4.5 120 reviews
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74 4 star
29 3 star
9 2 star
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Myra Y. 09/19/25

This is a super cute and intimate coffee spot! I stopped by to do some work before an appointment in the area. I ordered an iced matcha latte and found it to be smooth. I asked for it to be...

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Carol L. 06/17/26

I wanted to enjoy groundswell, but the espresso just tasted extremely weak to me, so much so that I questioned if I even got 2 shots or just one. It ended up tasting like oat milk with a splash of...

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Bobb S. 06/28/26

Stopped in on an early Thursday morning as it was in walking distance to where we were staying. A cute cozy spot with a minimalist industrial feel, the space was definitely comfortable to do some...

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Gia G. 01/31/26

Such a cute spot. The space itself is really nice warm, cozy vibe, and thoughtfully designed but it is pretty limited on seating, so it can feel a little tight if it's busy. Definitely more of a...

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George C. 11/26/25

Great coffee place came here on two days in a row and would come everyday if I lived here. Service was fast and friendly the ambience was chic and modern perfect for working remotely both times I...

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