Starbucks Coffee - Chicago

A little slice of Paris in Chicago. Tasty espresso, mini quiches, croissants, Parisian street sandwiches and more. Friendly service.Parking: No parking. It is a very small take out shop.

Stumbled upon this place today and was absolutely blown away by how fun and helpful our barista was <3 the chai was amazing!!

This place is such a cute French bakery! Its location is a bit hidden, but once you find it, it's a great place to stop on your commute. The lady working inside is super personable and tries her best to make the drink you like (also offers to switch something if you're not particular about how the drink tastes). They have a sign outside that features seasonal drinks and specials. I really loved the decor on the wall of the Paris metro. The interior also has chairs. I didn't try the pastries inside, but they looked fabulous! I would definitely check out this local place if you haven't already.

This is a lovely french patisserie and coffee shop. I haven 't tried most of the coffee; I just get cappuccinos, and they are delicious. I 've tried a few of the pastries, and everything has been great. The smell of the bread and pastries when you walk in is amazing. Also, I really don 't understand J.B. 's review the shopkeeper is very nice. She is often there alone so sometimes you might wait a few minutes, but it 's nicer than waiting in Starbucks. Speaking of SBUX, they are a mass market chain. Coralie is the real deal the pastries are brought in fresh daily, not frozen, shipped, and microwaved. The baguettes/sandwiches are buttered with real European butter. This is truly worth an extra couple of minutes.

In a dying downtown area full of nothing but empty storefronts and corporate chains this is one of the few remaining high quality privately owned shops around. Service is amazing, coffee is always unique depending on what toppings are available that day, and pastries are excellent. If the lady behind the counter suggests a topping, just say yes.