LVL UP COFFEE

Amazing coffee. Try their iced “L Dorado” or Sesamo Cappuccinos. They have specialty lattes that you can’t get anywhere else in the city. Phenomenal service and space. It’s just beautiful. And they have a ton of plants ! Lots of outlets and a great place to get work done. Ton of space and lovely booth in the middle. All the drinks come iced as well, so it’s perfect for the summer time too.

I stopped by LVL Coffee in Bronzeville and was instantly impressed! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff truly made my day with how friendly and genuine they were. I asked for a recommendation and tried their sesame cappuccino—wow. It was unique, rich, and absolutely delicious. The shop has great seating, a chill vibe, and everything is super clean and thoughtfully designed. They also have a great variety of coffee options—I’d honestly love to try them all. You can tell they care about quality and customer experience. This place is a gem and exactly what the neighborhood needed. I’ll definitely be back!

The BEST coffee shop in Chicago! The menu is out of this world, offering unique and delicious options you won’t find anywhere. The freshness and quality of the food and coffee are unmatched in the area. The beautiful interior design paired with lush greenery creates an atmosphere full of positive energy, making it more than just a coffee spot for the community. The staff is incredibly friendly and makes you feel right at home. LVL UP Coffee is truly a home away from home. It’s my go-to spot, and I’ll definitely be bringing all my friends here when they visit the city!

Quality and delicious coffee. Very impressed on their focus on perfection. Ordered a cortado and cappuccino both were spot on. Best part of Chicago!

I had an absolutely amazing experience at LVL UP Coffee!! Delicious, high-quality coffee, fresh pastries and a beautiful space. The staff is super attentive, knowledgeable and hospitable. And what makes it even better is that they are community-centered. I’ll definitely be back and look forward to making my way through the entire drink menu!

Had a very late night and was on the way to my normal coffee spot and I saw someone head into LVL up coffee so I decided to do the same and I’m so glad I did. Everyone was extremely friendly! I ordered the El Dorado latte which came with a house made spiced brown butter caramel sauce… I made sure to get it to stay and it came in a beautiful coffee mug with latte art! The presentation was top-tier. And trust me when I tell you this latte was so flipping good! You will not regret your visit. The atmosphere was lovely.

Get excited!!! I was at this coffee shop for their grand opening and I was instantly impressed by their interior design. They have a friendly staff👍, a unique drink menu with syrups made in house☕️, and PLANTS🌿! I can see this shop becomimg a hotspot to get work/studying done. They also offer wifi to patrons and multiple accesible electrical outlets (there's so many!)

Amazing quality coffee and great customer service. Pastries are so fresh and delicious. Great addition to the neighborhood! We appreciate this business , thank you

Nice shop Good coffee Nice tea options and tasty pastries. The ambiance is also very cool.

Visited my friends on a whim and they were stoked bc it aligned perfectly with the opening of a brand new coffee shop - and what a killer spot it was! This place is beautiful on the inside - super modern, clean, and cute decor. The kind of coffeeshop I could post up at all day and get work done. My go-to order of black coffee is nothing terribly exciting but I like tasting the flagship item at coffeeshops - gotta know how good their basics are - and I really appreciated the subtle add of a shortbread cookie to go with. Grab yourself a cozy spot, dip the cookie in your coffee, and vibe at this awesome new spot - well worth a visit and a great addition to Bronzeville for my friends!

I'm in a bit of a quandary: on one hand I can tell the cafe uses high quality ingredients and I love that they make their own syrups. I've also tried counter culture beans and they're very good. Each ingredient shines through and they accommodate requests but even with an extra esspresso shot, the drinks we received were a little too light for our taste. The ambiance and hospitality is where this cafe truly shines. It's beautiful and open and perfect for catching up with a friend. It's absolutely gorgeous inside! Perfect for catching up with a friend and maybe trying one of their tonics!

I love the Cafe De Olla! Best I've had...I also love the fresh and bright facade of the coffee shop.

The decor is gorgeous. It's very serene and the playlist was on point. I had the girsol latte, which was nutty with a hint of sweetness. I really enjoyed it. The staff were patient and kind, as this was my first visit. I would definitely come back when I'm in town.

Wow, this cafe is beautiful and a wonderful addition to Bronzeville. I am glad to not need to hike north whenever I am looking for a quaint clean atmosphere to enjoy a cup and study. Plenty of seatings, a great selection of Indian spiced drinks and easy parking. Do try their pastries sourced from La Fournette and their Girasol latte!

This is the best coffee in chicago!! Carefully curated drinks, beautiful latte art, amazing customer service, and such a cute atmosphere! Perfect place to stop for a quick coffee or have a sit down with friends or do some work! Definitely a must if you're in the area.

Opening weekend was April 12, 2025 and I decided to weight for all of the fan fair to die down about to have my first experience at Lvl up. It's been cool to follow the owners on IG as they documented their experience through opening day and I will say it was worth the weight. I love that the space is pretty spacious with a variety of seating options. They shared with me that there are multiple options to plug in electronics. If you are looking for a place to drink coffee and get work done, which I love. The masala iced chai was delicious and they offer a variety of milk options at no extra cost, including almond milk. The raspberry pastry was flaky and fresh. I did give the suggestion of getting an almond croissant as the cashier said that the owners were taking menu suggestions. Not sure if they will be adding other light food options but for now you have a solid selection of pastries and donuts. I would definitely love that. I will definitely be back! Everyone was warm and inviting and my wait time went pretty quick. I also loved the design of the cups, very modern with the logo on the front. I love this new addition to the neighborhood.

Love this coffee shop, a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Welcoming hub for connection, and great coffee/tea.

Welcome to Bronzeville, Lvl Up!! I thoroughly enjoyed Lvl Up and they certainly will see frequent visits from me. This is the perfect airy, aesthetic, welcoming cafe to get work done, host a business meeting, people watch, catch up with a friend, read a book of all of the above lol. The staff here take their role as baristas seriously no only were they all a friendly face, they had so many recommendations, they took pride in making most of their drinks, syrups, and mixes in house, and was able to customize my drink off the menu to meet my dietary needs/restrictions. I lounged at Lvl up for hours, sipping their iced L. Dorado (which was sweet, creamy, subtle and smooth) slow while munching on a croissant. I worked, and even invited a friend last minute to join me I was so impressed. The traffic here ebbed and flowed with peaks of business, with folks working or getting their beverages to go. I was able to snag a table upon arriving and they have plenty of plugs if you need to work. I highly recommend Lvl Up coffee and be prepared to love it!

So glad to have this new coffee shop in Bronzeville! Beautiful, vibrant space with unique flavors that aren't too sweet. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back on a regular basis!

This is a yummy addition to the beautiful Bronzeville community. My hubs and I have been picking up some pastries and love that they have real croissants, flaky buttery French deliciousness. Bright and open interior and nice place to meet up for a conversation or to catch up on work. We will continue to support. Cheers!