Meddle Coffee Bar

I loved all the 4/20 friendly items in the shop and the whole overall theme of this place. The bartender was nice and got our drinks out pretty fast. The drinks were really good, I know I got some kind of mocha drink and the coffee in it was very interesting. It stated it was barrel aged and I hadn't had something like it before. My boyfriend likened it to the taste of whiskey which I do agree with it. I'm not complaining, think it was a very interesting flavor and quite enjoyed the drink! We also got a huge chocolate croissant that was also pretty good.

I just returned from this place, having quickly dropped by for my morning Sunday coffee. There are a few things to say about this place, all truly wonderful. First, it’s fairly close to me which is great, and they have three other locations. So if decide to travel to some other parts of the city, I know there’s good chance I’ll find dark matter coffee. Second, the mind behind the interesting and psychedelic interior design of this place is an artist, who’s name I’ve regretfully forgotten already, although they publicly display some information regarding the artist and his motivation in laying out this particular coffe shop in the way he did. I really did feel as if I entered some alien, urban coffee jungle. The last two points I have to make are the most important. My third point is about their coffee, and myfourth deals with their staff. Their coffee is delicious. I ordered a basic red-eye with a “half-basket” of espresso? I haven’t mastered this place’s coffeenese, but I’m drinking it now and it is smooth and citrusy, with subtle nutty and chocolatey understones— absolutely wonderful. I should’ve asked what kind of coffee of regular drip I was getting, but as I had yet to drink coffee for the day, clearlu I wasn’t on my game and forgot. In any case, I’ll be sure to ask the friendly, amiable staff next time, which brings me to final point: staff was really nice and hip! Not overwhelming friendly but also not completely apathetic either (like at la Colombo). Pictured: (1) the dark matter coffee I got and (2) the coffee plus the gluten free chocolate chip banana bread I made. :)

If there's one word for this place, it's cool. In a neighborhood of endless mass produced chain coffee shops, this place is unique. From the music selection to the murals to the baristas, nothing here is trying to blend. It's a shop that would definitely feel at home on Milwaukee Ave., but with more of an urban professional vibe and clientele. A lot more slacks and button downs walking in than would dare in Wicker Park. Of course the coffee is amazing, if you've been to any of the Dark Matter sister shops, you know what to expect.

The free Wi-Fi and bottomless mug of coffee is just what I needed when I had a couple hours of time downtown Chicago and need to get some work done. 🙂☕

Cool little independent coffee shop. Vanilla latte was excellent. They also sell their own beans to take home which is always appreciated. And of course free Wi-Fi.

Agave latte and barrel aged mocha were interesting and delicious, but I found the espresso shot on its own to be a little sharp/aggressive and thin-bodied. Really cool vibe, blend-focused offerings of beans with options for both the terroir-minded [lighter roasts] and those favoring a more traditional [darker] roast profile.

Cool coffee place with incredible donuts and croissants! 😊

My favorite coffee shop in Chicago. Espresso comes in fantastic glassware. Also taste the maple bacon doughnuts!

I've never had a bad experience and my coffee is always amazing!

Beautiful place with very carefully crafted coffee. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Don't miss the bourbon barrel aged espresso!