Sputnik Coffee Company

13 Chicago Food Businesses Receive $33 Million in Community Development Grants | Eater Chicago

"A Back of the Yards coffee roaster is relocating its roasting operation to much larger quarters in nearby Brighton Park, converting a former 10-year-vacant warehouse (previously slated for demolition) into a new facility that will house roasting, a café, and a conference room for local community groups; the grant helped cover pandemic-driven increases in construction costs and made the renovation viable." - Aimee Levitt

Where to Eat and Drink in Chicago’s Back of the Yards Neighborhood | Eater Chicago

"This employee-owned coffee company produces just one roast — medium, with a blend of beans from Brazil and Colombia — and exports it to grocery stores throughout the city, but visitors can also stop by the small cafe inside the roastery and get a cup of fresh brew, in drip, latte, and cold brew form." - Aimee Levitt

New City’s Getting a Coffee Shop with Paczkis From a Local Roaster | Eater Chicago

"A Chicago roasting company founded in January 2017 will open its first 900-square-foot coffeeshop in mid-March at 2057 W. 51st Street, inside the same building where it roasts. Run by four friends — Vova Kagan, his twin Greesha Kagan, Michael Roytman and Diarmuid Horan — the team, which already supplies beans to local restaurants like The Winchester and Bangers and Lace, aims to offer an affordable, high-quality cup of coffee to neighborhood residents regardless of profession. They focus on a single blend of Brazilian, Colombian and Sumatran beans and use specialty-grade coffee sourced via Royal Coffee New York while deliberately avoiding the “specialty shop” label. The small cafe will serve $2 drip coffee, basic espresso drinks, a strong tea program, off-the-menu items including Greek-style frappés and freddos, and baked goods from Delightful Pastries (including paczkis); it will have a European vibe with bench seating for about 10 and wifi. Located in a tiny sliver of New City often mistaken for Back of the Yards, they hope to provide a local alternative to nearby chains and become an everyday habit for residents." - Ashok Selvam

Sputnik Coffee Company is smoking hot! Tucked away in suburban Chicago, this darling little shop is worth the drive for its amazing coffee, friendly staff, and unbeatable prices. For only $1, visitors can enjoy the most delectable small cup of coffee imaginable. But that's not all. From sweet pastries to visually stunning donuts, the menu at Sputnik truly has something for everyone. Plus, the level of care and craftsmanship that goes into each cup of joe can be seen in every sip. It's easy to understand why this place has been named a must-stop destination for coffee lovers.