Chicago Grind

Chicago Grind is ideal for people who can't decide what they want from a coffee shop. Want espresso, frozen coffee or smoothies? Grind gets their beans from local roaster Bow Truss. Hungry? There's a large food menu, with breakfast, sandwiches, salads and sweet treats, including scones and muffins. The portion sizes are large, making meals perfect for sharing, like the Santa Monica flatbread, with scrambled eggs, cheese, avocado, tomato and cilantro, which was light and balanced. The shop is wide and open, with plenty of seating at two-tops, a couch or armchairs. Walls are decorated with coffee-related art and products, making it a cozy place to work when you're in need of free WiFi and your daily pick-me-up.