"It’s not the largest spot on this list, but Vietfive in the West Loop is one of our favorite places to sit with our laptops for a few hours. This little Vietnamese coffee shop is light and bright, has an energetic hip-hop playlist, and friendly baristas. They also have a smooshy couch for chilling, and about five round tables that are the perfect size for holding your computer, snacks, multiple drinks, and soon-to-be-realized dreams of becoming a published author. Their coffee is smooth and drinkable, made with beans imported from Vietnam, brewed using a phin, and then mixed with your choice of condensed milk, coconut milk, or almond milk. Plus, you can eat tasty things like bánh mì empanadas and bánh patê sô." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru