Lift Coffee Roasters

Sadly, I too will no longer be a Lift customer.

My overall impression is that the people who manage the business do not make good business decisions. And, when you comment about anything negative you are given apathetic responses or no response.

Before the location on Central closed, this was our choice spot to stop. Sometimes, we’d show up and, randomly, the store would be closed; no notice, no sign on the door, no post online. Other times, there would be none of the usual donut offerings because someone “oopsed” on an order. If these were brought to the attention of staff, they just shrugged and gave us an “oh well.” But, we still kept coming back because of the quality of products

The nail in the coffin. My partner and I thought, and still think, that Lift has the best coffee around. However, we also stopped in in the mornings and so we always wanted a bite to eat. What brought us back over and over were the vegan donuts. These were just soooo good along with the coffee. Now, they stopped selling them. The reason given was that they weren’t selling. Now,I understand the Central location closed but the donuts at the Chicago location were NEVER on display. We only knew to ask for them because of previous experiences. How can you attract people without product on display? Not everyone is a repeat customer simply because of familiarity with product. Along with that, it was a Saturday and were told that the new pastries that were carried were only offered on weekdays, but they had other (poorer quality and mini-sized) donuts available.

I also agree with a comment below. The Chicago staff just isn’t as helpful or knowledgeable, though they have been very nice.

I’d still be willing to consider stopping at Lift but they do not seem to care about decisions made or what customers want. I think they aim for cost cutting but they are making the wrong choices and not doing other things to stimulate business.

Goodbye, Lift.

Great atmosphere, coffee. Friendly staff.

This place is outstanding and only the 2nd place I’ve had great chilaquiles outside my home. Can be a very disappointing dish once you’ve had it properly done but I was pleasantly surprised. Love the quality that goes into all the products I’ve been fortunate to try. Only thing I gotta say is, after business returns from covid, please make your large drinks larger lol your boy had a long night and I got a sippy cup for six bucks haha all the best

Such a nice vibe there. The coffee is obviously excellent (and I’m French, strong opinion on coffee). On top of that, the personnel is very nice and they smile ! Worth a try ;)

The best coffee house this side of the 60/215. Plenty of seating available indoors; atmosphere is dark (in a good way) and whimsical—I love the Alice in Wonderland-inspired art all over the walls. Also, free parking!

Dudes... the Dirty Chai is amazing. Great staff, great drinks including a selection of unique bottled sodas.

I can not reccomend this place enough! I usually get a chai honey latte with oat milk. It's magical every time. My gf is lactose intolerant so is nice they have a wide variety of alternative milks.

If you appreciate the layers of flavors associated with lighter roast coffee of selective origins, this one’s for you. Best coffee I’ve had in SoCal. Keep in mind, I drink mine black. If you put 800 calories of corn syrup and synthetic flavor in your coffee, you probably won’t notice. But for $2 a cup, why not try a coffee from people who obviously view coffee as a religious experience. My one criticism is that it would be nice if there was occasionally an organic option.

First let me start by saying I used to own a coffee shop and we roasted in house. The coffee here is just slightly under roasted, tried a few different varieties and all of them were slightly under roasted. Nice shop free WI FI if I remember correctly. Overall pretty good, good service!

Lift coffe is a beautiful store front with a relxed and welcoming atmosphere which makes it perfect for anyone trying to study or someone who is just trying to enjoy and great cup of coffee. The baristas here are so nice and always acomadating. Location is a bit remote but there is always plenty of parking when I go which makes it easier for me when I'm on the go .