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Permalink Reply by Andy Atkinson on October 24, 2009 at 12:11pm

Wait till July. There's something amazing in the works. And I'm NOT talking about the new Filter. You patience will be pleasantly rewarded.

Permalink Reply by Jason Shipley on October 25, 2009 at 1:17pm

I need more than just a tease, I'm going to be down there a lot and need to find a good mid afternoon fix.

Permalink Reply by Andy Atkinson on October 27, 2009 at 4:46pm

The best bet right now, at least last time i tried it, would be Just Indulge on North. Not great, but probably the closest to a decent espresso around there. Last time I was there was a while ago though. Intelli account, FYI.

Permalink Reply by Jason Shipley on October 27, 2009 at 5:59pm

I've been there, not terrible but not craft. I went to the place across the street I won't mention the name but they roast on site and really shouldn't.

Permalink Reply by Andy Atkinson on October 28, 2009 at 7:26am

HAHA, yea I know that place. I invited them to Spro-Down in Chi-Town last year and the owner declined to come because people from Intelli and Metropolis would be there and she said "they're our competition." So I wont go there out of principle. If you want to wander a little ways down Milwaukee ave. I would recommend Lovely.

Permalink Reply by Jason Shipley on October 28, 2009 at 5:50pm

"competition" really? I didn't have any cash and they wouldn't take my card for less than $5 so I bought some coffee to take back to my shop and sample with my staff. I can't bring myself to brew it. The stuff is just oil covered charcoal. It's like they never taste the coffee. They should have gone to the Spro-Down there is a world of good coffee right around the corner.

I've been to lovely it's a nice place and they pulled me a decent shot. I also watched them pour ground coffee from a 5 lb bag to make drip. I want some places with passion.

Permalink Reply by Andy Atkinson on October 28, 2009 at 6:15pm

"I want some places with passion."

I wish I had something good to tell you, but sadly I do not. Just a lot of places that serve coffee. The best thing I can tell you to do is hop on the Blue Line at Damen, head south to the Jackson stop, and walk half a block to Intelli Monadnock, or head north to Logan Square and hit up New Wave.