Colectivo Coffee Andersonville

We ordered take out from Colectivo. The food was absolutely phenomenal, I got the bacon egg and cheese croissant with added tomato and avocado. We also go the breakfast burrito and BLT. The chai was a bit much on the cinnamon, but I can be picky about my chai. All in all great spot for breakfast 😋

Outstanding cafe! Super creamy cappuccino.. nice staff team inside an engaging space with energetic vibes. ☕️🫖✨Cappuccino was great. I got it without any flavors, the taste was well-balanced itself. Mocha scone was ok. It was big and filling. The scone itself was delicious but the glaze on the top had an oily taste. (I did notice it was from a partnering bakery.)

I got a seasonal latte and it was amazing! The shop was packed but they made the drinks fast and we didn’t have to wait long!

Great place with good atmosphere, they have free still and sparkling water, which is great! Coffee is delicious! The only downside I can mention is that it gets a bit too hot in the summer.

Solid double wide collectivo location. Lots of seating, friendly staff, and fast service. Food was good and the coffee was good as well. Overall better than the Logan spot, but not as good as the one in wicker.

This coffee shop offers exceptional food and coffee. I enjoyed the avocado BLT, while my wife savored the bacon, egg, and cheese on a buttery croissant. The service was not only prompt but also incredibly kind and accommodating. I will make it a point to return every time I visit Chicago.

Really cute coffee shop with amazing food, coffee, and service. Get a burrito for yourself and a pup cup for your dog.

Did paid street parking. This coffee place is really spacious and has a really nice vibe. Love all the plants as well. The person at the counter was really sweet. I had a Cardamom Honey Latte and Orange Currant. My gf had coffee and a cookie. The snacks were just okay unfortunately. The coffee was decent.

I love Colectivo and was excited to try this location, it's really adorable and cozy inside. It happened to be a gorgeous day when I visited so the garage doors were opened and the place was packed! Despite that, the friendly staff was able to take my order quickly. I went with the iced pistachio matcha latte which was sooo yummy. The pistachio flavor complimented the matcha so nicely -- it was nutty, slightly sweet, and deliciously creamy. Since it was lunchtime, I also ordered the turkey club which was bomb. I love a good turkey sandwich and this is just that. The sandwich has smoked turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pesto mayo piled high on sourdough. So yummy! My love for Colectivo continues to grow.

Stopped by after getting my nails done because I needed something to eat. I ended up getting an avocado toast with an egg and a pistachio matcha. The matcha was honestly one of the best I've had in a while, the pistachio flavor was lovely. I also did enjoy my avocado toast, but I've honestly had better. Most of the seating is outside, which confuses me as a native Chicagoian considering how the winters are cold. This means that during the winter months, it seems to be grab and go which is a shame since the seating inside is very minimal. Nonetheless, the outdoor seating did add charm to the place as a whole. The cashier was very helpful and helped me navigate the decently sized menu. I will stop by to try some more drinks and perhaps another food item the next time I am near Lincoln Park.

We love Colectivo and especially love this location! We always have a great, consistent experience going here. Great coffee, attentive and welcoming customer service, and the food (pastries and sandwiches) are always a hit with us. Their breakfast pesto sandwich and chocolate chip cookies are a personal favorite. Their iced coffee is perfectly brewed every time we go there. Heads up: if you're not ordering a drink that's typically ready to go (hot or iced coffee, for example), expect to wait a bit longer than usual for your drink to be done. This might be obvious, but I've noticed a few times where I decided to order a specialty drink instead of my usual iced coffee order and the wait can be a bit long compared to other coffeehouses I've been to, especially during their busy times. But hey, you can't rush a great drink. When I remember to plan ahead, I download the app and order about 10-15 mins ahead to avoid a longer wait in person! A quick ambiance note too: this isn't the best place to have an intimate convo with a friend or park here for a good work or study session for a few hours unless you have headphones. Nothing wrong with that! The music can just get pretty loud.

The perfect place for a cool Chicago morning! There is always seating available. The wifi is great for those that need wifi for work. My fav part is the soundtrack!

One of my other go to places in Andersonville when I want to work at a cafe. The food and coffee are always solid, given that it's a chain, but I find that the vibes aren't as immaculate as the Evanston one bc of the lack of seating? It's always crowded and the seats are nearly all wood and not very comfy. It's like they only want you to stay for an hour haha I do like Colectivo so I'll keep patroning but mostly on a timed visit

Cashier was pretty aggressive in the way he went about explaining no dogs in the shop, when my friend accidentally carried their dog into the shop not seeing the sign on the other entrance that we did not even go through (no sign was posted on the entrance we actually did go through.) We gave no fuss about it and they was apologetic but he was still trying to hammer in after he already told them, "just so you know because we have customers complaining about the cleanliness." Like chill, they were on their way out. He also got our order completely messed up. He rang up two spicy maple lattes but we only ordered one. The other drink was actually a smoked vanilla latte. I even told him the size of my drink before saying the name and he still asked me what size I wanted. Clearly he wasn't listening. We ordered 4 drinks and didn't even ring up the 4th drink. We came out with 3, and the barista asked us if we had all our drinks, which was appreciated because she could have easily gone on to make drinks and ignore us. Thankfully, she was very kind and she was able to fix our order. Drinks themselves were fine. The spicy maple latte had a hint of spice on the bottom, but I didn't taste much maple. The honey cardamom latte was pretty good, and it has a nice cardamom flavor. Both drinks were not too sweet. I'd definitely order the cardamom latte again!

Want to thank the barista for suggesting the caramel sauce in my small half-half cappuccio

I like the vibe here. My daughter loves the kids temp steamers. The servers are all very warm. I love the sunshine bun and pesto wrap. Smoothies are a bit expensive for what you get. The outdoor area is a good size. Sometimes it's crowded and the wait can be a little long. Overall really like it!

I came here with some friends visiting Chicago for the first time (and actually the US for the first time). It was their first day arriving to the US and we were looking for a place we could walk to for a simple breakfast or lunch. On a Tuesday around noon, this place was surpassingly poppin'. Basically almost all the outdoor seating and almost all the indoor seating was occupied and there was a constant line. This in my mind was a good sign. I'm glad we came here for the vibes and we were actually able to score an outdoor table which was perfect given the nice 70s weather. I ordered a veggie breakfast burrito and must say that the thing was tiny! I'm pretty sure I ate the whole thing in about 4 normal bites. It was okay tasting, but note to self... I need to get something else next time. My friends did like what they ordered though which was great. I'll be back again to try something else!

Not a bad shop. I woke up this morning before 6 (gross, stop it) and sleep continued to be elusive even though I was tired. Why?? Only too late did I remember I have a few sleep apps on my phone, but by that point going to sleep would have made me even more tired upon waking so I thought, caffeine may help. (Hopefully more than it would the average Joe--pun intended--since I don't really get much caffeine elsewhere!) Enter Colectivo. Since I woke so early I had the idea maybe I'd get going pretty early (spoiler alert: didn't) and most of the coffee shops around me (that is, almost all of them) open at 7 or later. So I thought I'd try Colectivo, because they open bright and early at 6:30. They are located on the southeast corner of Clark & Rascher in Andersonville (across Rascher from Philadelphia Church). I am not a coffee drinker; yuck. It's a bummer most places have such a limited non-coffee menu, but oh well, at least I can almost always find something. My go-to is usually a chai latte, unless there is something else that piques my interest. Today I chose Colectivo's chocolate chai, which is a spicy version with cocoa. (I also noticed no one has tried/reviewed this drink, so that also solidified my choice.) It wasn't bad, and I'm not sorry I got it. The chocolate was definitely noticeable but not overpowering, and it didn't unbearably sweeten the drink (overall the drink wasn't as sweet as a plain chai latte you might find at many coffee shops, including one that starts with an S and ends with a buck). I really liked the addition of a spicy element. I was actually a little skeptical of it and almost played it safe with a plain chai; I've had some drinks that added a bit of cayenne and it was unpleasant. This was just spicy to add some heat, and a subtle flavor that at most enhanced the other flavors; it didn't taste like pepper in your drink. Well done. I'm not sure I'd get it again, mostly because I prefer the plain chai flavor without the chocolate taste. Now a plain chai flavor with a spice of the other one could be interesting.... Anyway, next time I'd like to try a plain chai latte since that's what I know. Parking is probably kinda iffy, even early in the day, since Rascher is fully residential. Colectivo has an app you can use to order your drink, and it also currently allows for curbside pickup. The app asks for the make and color of your car, so it was a little weird that the woman came to me with some sort of iced thing... had it not been iced, I might have thought it was my drink. I'm not sure the point of asking for that information if they aren't going to pay attention to it. But the person who brought me my drink was friendly and perky, which helped me begrudgingly wake up all the more! Also, when I placed my order, the app said it didn't go through but since I'd used Apple Pay I got a notification from my wallet; I had to call to make sure they received the order, since I didn't want to get charged twice and had no use for two drinks (they had received it, so weird app glitch?). The inside looks rather small, but cute, and I'd like to stop inside sometime. Outside they had multiple tables set up for people to enjoy their morning pick me up. I hope curbside pick-up remains an option even post-pandemic. If so, this would make it a prime choice for me on days when I'm looking for something to wake me up (or just something warm to drink), because parking in and around my neighborhood can be iffy at the best of times.

Can we get a fancy coffee and something vegan that isn't a brownie? Do you realize your retail audience particularly in this neighborhood. I stopped coming but when I did the baristas were so kind about the stark lack of vegan options. Talk to Fancy Plants Cafe for pastries / recommendations. Maybe the hedge fund can help with this?

Nice vibe and has a nice selection of coffee and tea. In summer the iced mystic green is awesome. Large outdoor seating too. You have to renew the WiFi every hour or so but that process is straightforward.

Love this spot for a work with friends moment, super spacious with an indoor and outdoor space! Their pistachio matcha was like dessert, obsessed

Love this Andersonville spot. Delicious caffeinated beverages both cold and hot. And also delicious baked goods. I tried their Salted Chocolate Chunk cookie and it was amazing. Also plenty of seating, which is great because it gets packed on a Sunday afternoon. Great vibe and love the decor as well.

Loved this coffee, tea, and pastry restaurant. It is a wonderful experience to sit outside and enjoy a summer day with really good coffee. This is Andersonville at its best--friendly, diverse, good food and drinks served quickly (even as busy as they were the wait was only two minutes for a coffee), and a nice all-around experience. This is going to be a regular place when visiting Andersonville.

Love this place for coffees, especially the pistachio matcha latte. The breakfast sandwiches and burritos are a bit overpriced though. Definitely download their app because your first drink is free! I understand that they get their pastries delivered from Milwaukee every day.

I thoroughly enjoy this coffee shop in Andersonville! It is in such a prime location and they have such a great variety of drinks and food. The staff is also super friendly and they all give out great recommendations when I was not sure what to get! When the weather is great, the outdoor seating is plentiful and nice. You can spread out and have your space. There is also so much indoor seating as well too so you don't have to feel like you are right on top of people. This is a great coffee shop to check out in Andersonville if you are in the area or if you are at any of the other locations.

Great food, and the coffee's not bad. As for staff, rather uneven when it comes to professionalism and care, and this may be due to a fairly quick employment turnaround. More often than not, I have experienced attitude about my service dog, despite the multiple times I've been in there with him. Either each new person is not getting properly trained, or as with one particular chap there, they have an issue with it on a personal level. When it comes to being accompanied by a Service Animal, I find it is quite common for people to judge by appearance. They seem to assume the handler is being dishonest and trying to pass off their pet as a working dog simply for their own pleasure. It is this type of attitude I repeatedly get from staff here. Every time I have to meet someone there, I'm literally rehearsing my responses in case I come across another attitude and challenge of my S.A.'s validity. I shouldn't have to feel so concerned about the same exact issue after all the years I've patronised this location. For this reason, I give it 2 stars.

Environment - located in a cute and welcoming neighborhood and the coffee shop feels the same. It's very clean and has a lot of plants throughout the shop which gives it a homey feel. Coffee - I got an iced oat milk honey latte and it was way too sweet. I couldn't taste the coffee at all. Felt like the baristas didn't know what they were doing. Food - I ordered a veggie pesto burrito and the portions were very small. The food also tasted like it was made in a microwave and left me feeling a little sick. Definitely not worth the money

Far surpasses all available neighborhood options in consistency, quality, and kindness of the staff. It really does feel like a community coffee shop. It's always busy, the wifi is solid, and it's a diverse and interesting crowd.

Such a great coffee shoppe. Inside warm and welcoming. Outside bright, fun and lots of puppies to pet. My favorite is the cold brew on tap. Definitely come here if you never have.

Pretty good coffee and food but really great outdoor seating area in a nice neighborhood. They have ample seating but it does fill up quickly so you definitely want to get there at an off hour to grab a seat. I like their cold brew and I've had their chipotle chicken sandwich and their impossible breakfast sandwich. Both were good, chipotle sandwich came with chips, breakfast sandwich comes with no sides. Not a problem but just something you might want to know (:

I don't typically come here for coffee, I come for the pastries or the baked oatmeal. Yummmm. Staff is nice, and the space is cute. You may wonder why I gave 4 stars vs 5. Here is why: their outdoor area is often dirty. I live here and pass it every day and seems that there are always napkins and other trash laying around. Not cool. So hey, Clean up the outdoor area! Then I will plop 1 more star into this review.

I've walked by Colectivo a million times and it always has a great bustling vibe on the patio (when it's warm) and in the indoor heated patio. I finally stopped in to try it and I got the pistachio matcha latte which I would come back just for that! I've been thinking about it every since - it was great. They have cute gifts/merch at the checkout and a lot of seating, even in the winter, to study and work. Their rented patio is plenty warm to sit comfortably without your coat on.

The wifi here is dogshit. Do not use it. It will go out on you often and you will lose work. You will drop the Zoom connection. It is absolute dogshit. If you could even log on, that is. Most days you won't be able to log on without wasting 45 minutes.

Love love love this place. So cute!! The outdoor seating is perfect for a summer book. They have a cute little fire pit too. The coffee is sooo good but a little too sweet. We ordered the lavender coffee and the cardamom. Will definitely come back!

3 stars for the baristas/service but 0 for their "All-Day Eats" - I don't think I've ever come here and seen this menu fully stocked

Consistency to paraphrase Anthony Bourdain is the key to a successful restaurant ( see McDonalds). Colectivo succeeds. I had the Salmon on Multi Grain and it's the same as the one on 2530 N Clark. That goes for the service too. I've always felt they are trained to be nice even if they don't feel like it. As in any Colectivo this place looks nice, it's a loft style with its exposed brick and duct work, all in the same color wheel of beige to green. Why 4 stars because the one on 2530 looks like a page off a glossy magazine add(see separate review). Otherwise there's nothing wrong with this place.

Pretty unpalatable latte. Burnt tasting espresso. Might help to Clean the machines more regularly! Barista staff seemed disengaged - usually a sign they are paid poorly or treated poorly by management. All and all a bad experience for my first and only visit.

This place is awful! When I walked in, it smelled like sewage. The vibe felt like a funeral - staff seemed miserable. I took a couple sips of my oat milk latte and it was terrible - sour and coffee tasted burnt. I tossed it out.

This is a coffeehouse that exudes warmth in its décor, its staff, and its delicious food and coffee. And, like all the best coffeehouses, customers are allowed to hang out and do their thing without getting the bum's rush. My friend Jen and I took advantage of the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere on a recent Monday afternoon when we sat for, literally, 3.5 hours and "caught up", as long-time female friends are wont to do. We were both newcomers to Colectivo. We came because our lunch plans with a mutual friend fell through, and we wanted to go somewhere inexpensive. We each had just a coffee of the day. I am vegan, so I don't sully the pure taste of my coffee with additives of any sort. I like good taste. The coffee of the day tasted good. No bitterness, very smooth. Jen went with a cream cheese brownie immediately, forgetting that I'm vegan and wouldn't help her eat it. She somehow managed to eat the whole thing with enthusiasm. Ha! I wonder if she planned that all along? After about half an hour, I went to the counter and ordered one of the vegan selections, a wrap described as edamame-hummus with avocado. I didn't detect any solid edamame beans, so I think that was part of the spread. This was absolutely delicious, and very filling. I would definitely order this again. In fact, I may keep the photo of it handy on my phone, to show people who say to me, "You're vegan? You mean all you eat is salad?" No, hardly. When you order food at the counter, you're given a number on a stand to display on your table. A server will bring your food to you. After the meal, you are expected to bus your own table. I can't speak to WiFi speed or wireless connectivity, because Jen and I were strictly interested in interpersonal connection. Our first experience at Colectivo was 100% positive. We will definitely return.

+ the water tastes good, and they even have sparkling available! But - they're playing reggae & - it's uncomfortably hot and stuffy in here, even with the door open on a cold, rainy day. Other than that it's a nice atmosphere, everyone studying and stuff.

I'm happy to have Colectivo in the neighborhood. It's a good place to do work. Their menu is extensive, but food portions are tiny, and I think they change up the menu too frequently. It's a good spot if you like novelty in your menu. There is sometimes a wait for the bathroom during peak times (they have only 2 toilets for the entire place - coffee is a diuretic). Customers need to be more respectful about saving the 4-top tables for parties larger than 1 person.

Coffee and pastries are delicious! Definitely recommend. Good ambiance for catching up with friends or a light work day

Man oh man! I am so thrilled to see this as a new addition to Clark Street! We have no shortage of fantastic coffee shops in this neighborhood, so Colectivo fits right in. I made my first order here a nitro cold brew which really livened my senses (this will wake you right up!). The place was pretty packed around 10am, and there was a good amount of white noise if you are concerned about that. For me personally, I love a little bit of white noise while working at a coffee shop. The interior is very nicely lit, a little moody, and perfect for gathering. On nice days, they'll open the windows, and the patio is available and looks pretty dog friendly if you want to bring your pooch. I'm looking forward to coming back soon and trying other things on the menu. It seems like this spot is going to become a Clark Street staple. Unlike some of the business that have been turning over recently, I get the sense Colectivo isn't going anywhere!

The coffee was fine, the wait was unnecessary. Long line of people waiting on one drink at a time made. If you have multiple drinks in your order, you'll wait while multiple employees stand around and watch. Sure sign of no management.

Minuscule takeout container of grains and veg cost me $9. Should've came with a side of steak at that price... No thanks. I've had their coffee and soups and they're good and reasonably priced.

I've been waiting to come here for a long time. I was not disappointed! I've been going to the Colectivo locations in the MKE for 2 years and they are great! I look forward to working from here in the future and trying out items from their lunch menu. For my 1st trek to this location, I went with the MOCHA MEXICANA. It was ok as I was not wowed with it but it's my fault because I don't like chile in any coffee type drinks. Shame on me. This locale has charm and the staff were very friendly. Plenty of metered parking is available but make sure you pay your meters as they do ticket around here. Enjoy!

If you think Colectivo is just another coffee shop in the neighborhood you are wrong. Colectivo offers a variety of unique specialty coffees, soup, sandwiches, all day breakfast and pastries. The customer service is great and the food comes out quickly. I love the acorn squash soup & sandwiches.

I got the Iced Cold Brew Oat-Chata and it was on point! Absolutely delicious! My husband got an iced decaf latte and it was also really good. The coffee has a burnt sugar/ caramel notes that you usually don't taste in decaf roasts. If we had room in our suitcase, we would for sure have bought some coffee beans to take home with us.

Another great coffee shop hitting Chicago by storm. Had this place up in Milwaukee few years back and so happy it is now in Chicago! The place is nice and cozy and a great spot to do work/study. They have lots of tables and counter space for you to work. I sat by the high top against the wall facing Clark street and it was nice. It was nice to people watch as I had my morning cup of Joe. The staff is friendly and the lines move really quick. I had a medium cold brew and I thought it was just right. The flavor was not too strong or too watered down. They also had lots of food like sandwiches and baked goods. I would definitely recommend this coffee joint but definitely come early if yo want a good spot because it fills up fast!

Atmosphere is so nice and welcoming. Not as stark as Starbucks. The staff is very nice. Very engaged and friendly. I got a wrap and a sandwich. Both were..... very healthy tasting. You know what I mean - grainy, lack of creamy dressing. Everything was high quality but unfortunately their interpretation is a little too healthy-tasting for me. Iced matcha latte was not good at all. It was maybe 5-10% milk. I'd like to go more often because of the atmosphere but I haven't figured out what to get except maybe plain coffee. My teenage niece was in town and went there to study and loved it. She works at a Starbucks and this was a nice change for her.

While it is beautiful out, go here and sit outside. But if you're reading this after it's beautiful out, just go. Such a lovely coffee shop. So inviting. The people are so nice. The blueberry/lemon scone is the best in Chicago. The coffee cake muffin is also ridiculous. The coffee is great. I just can't say enough great things. Colectivo is excellent. "Exudes warmth" is what another reviewer said. That is so true. This is my new favorite Andersonville coffee place in a VERY tight field of fabulous coffee places. And I challenge anyone to find me a better scone. I've been looking for the best scone in the Chicagoland area since Fraiche in Evanston closed like 5 years ago. Troubador Bakery of Colectivo is winning.

Colectivo looks like a cute little spot to grab some coffee and a sandwich. But once inside, you realize they don't do coffee very well and they need to work on their general cleanliness. We stopped in for lunch and the first thing that we noticed as we approached the counter to order were the several flies in the pastry case. Yes, they had their big windows open so insects are going to get in but they left the doors of the pasty case open so there were about four flies crawling on the cinnamon rolls & muffins. Kind of gross. I ordered the turkey club sandwich with a "Sparkling cherry cold brew". The sandwich was decent but I would have preferred more of roll than thin slices of sourdough. The cherry cold brew was gross. It tased like those cherry cordial candies which I don't like. So that's on me for ordering something that I didn't like. My husband had the chipotle chicken sandwich and a nitro cold brew. He liked the sandwich but felt the number and size of the pickles overwhelmed everything. As for his nitro cold brew, it was flat with no hints of sweetness or creamy that you expect from a nitro cold brew. The two sandwiches and coffees came to over $35.00. When it comes to coffee, I think there are better options in the city. Colective did okay with their sandwiches but they may want to be a mindful about the cleanliness and how it makes them look.

Good coffee and good pastries. I had an iced coffee and a cookie. Both were delicious. I want to try more of their coffee and sweets menus-they have nitro, cold brew, and all sorts of other types of coffee. Interior was nice. It felt very classic/homey with mostly wood and earth tones. It was a bit full inside when I went, so I wouldn't bank I'm getting a seat during their peak hours. Staff members were friendly. I think this place would be amazing when their outdoor component is available. So, I'll be back the next time I'm in Andersonville.

It was great

I love this coffee shop, they're originally from Milwaukee I believe and now they're finally in Chicago. The first time I tried Colectivo was in Logan Square I was so glad that they finally have one close to my neighborhood in Andersonville. Love the selection of coffee and healthy smoothies

Love this coffee shop. The ambiance is great a very welcoming and relaxing environment. Not too stuffy or sterile like some other places. Plenty of tables and outlets make it a great place if you need to plug in and work. Staff is always very friendly and wonderful as well. The couple times I've ordered food it's been tasty and quick and the pastries are delicious! Definitely recommend this place for anyone needing a coffee shop in Edgewater/Andersonville.

The food and the coffee are delicious. Service is lousy! If you order from the app don't expect to get your food or drinks until they decide to walk the food and drinks to the pick up area. Expect to be ignored by the staff if you are waiting. No one asks "can I help you? They just pretend you aren't there and hope you go away.

Sub par service and disorganized ops at the ordering counter make this place very odd and unpleasant. It seems to be bustling most days, so perhaps I'm in the minority here ‍ The $1 refills for 8 oz of coffee seems ridiculous when you've paid $3+ for the first coffee. The food I've had (two different sandwiches on two different occasions) are fine - nothing truly original, but good enough. There are just so many other great places I'd rather go to for lunch in the 'hood (First Slice or Dollop would be my recommendations). I wanted to like this place but it just isn't worth it!