Chicago Area Coffee People

This group is for all of the people on this site from the greater Chicago, IL area. This will be a good place to post events, parties, cuppings, etc.
  • Jobs IV

    Hey Chicago people! I recently moved here from DC, where I spent some time working at Open City (if you haven't heard of it-- sister store to Tryst and The Diner in Adams-Morgan (if you haven't heard of them... oh well)). I haven't done much barista work in the last few years, but I kept somewhat…

    By Bob Chapman

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  • No Coffee in Wicker Park?

    Why can't I find good coffee in Wicker Park? I tried a few places met some nice baristas but none could pull me a decent double.

    By Jason Shipley

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  • job thread pt. 3

    a friend of a friend of a friend is looking for somewhere to spro down. word on the street is that he's passionate and works real hard- but that he smells kinda funny.y'all know anyone who's looking for anyone?wiggles

    By wiggles

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  • Chicago throw down preliminaries Vs. Milwaukee

    Hey kids. There is an online throw down Vs. Milwaukee coming up and we need a preliminary throw down to see who gets the 10 coveted spots to go up against Milwaukee's finest. These are tough cats and we need Chi towns biggest guns. I am currently heading up Chicago's end of things but would like…

    By michael Phillips

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  • A Friend is looking for 2 months of work in Chicago

    He's a good barista. He pays attention to detail, exhibits excellent customer service, can pour latte art, has a drive to learn more and a drive for excellence.He's only going to be there for about two months, and he's looking for barista work while he's there.His name is Andrew McCaslin, and he…

    By Jason Haeger

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  • Chicago Barista Job

    I'm wondering if anyone knows of a cafe who is looking for a barista. I loved the cafe I worked at and want to do it again. Let me know

    By Dylan H

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  • Barista Ball

    so my friend katie b and i want to start a summer softball league for baristas. i'm posting this here to see if there is any interest from any of you. this would be a great way to get together, meet other baristas in the city and ya know, play some softball.let me know so we can get this thing…

    By tif

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  • Great lakes regional Jam

    So here it is folks. I am looking for a group of folks that are interested in helping with or attending a regional jam for us midwest/great lakes folks. The goal is to have something set up for anywhere from late july to september depending on how big it gets. I am forming a planning group and…

    By michael Phillips

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  • Introductions

    I'm Mike with Conscious Cup Coffee in Crystal Lake, IL. Who are you?

    By Mike Shipley

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