As noted in their Instagram bio, Drip Collective is "kinda coffee related." The West Loop spot opened in 2024, but since then, has had a meteoric rise to the top. The West Loop coffee shop from Ty Banks and Francis Almeda (Side Practice Coffee, Kanin) is also an art gallery, music venue and event space.
The vibe: A true community hub, Drip Collective plays high-energy beats (loud), while DJ sets or vintage cartoons play above the coffee bar.
The food: If you're not here during a pop-up (Drip Collective previously hosted an ultra-popular Chubby Boys breakfast pop-up), a selection of baked goods is on offer.
The drinks: This is no ordinary coffee shop, so naturally, the drinks here are anything but ordinary. Drip coffee, teas and matcha are some of the spot's greatest hits, but the rotating selection of specialty drinks is what we come here for. Past favorites include the USL (ube spiced latte), crafted with espresso ube and a delicate blend of spices, yuzu soda with matcha, Topo Chico and yuzu lemon juice, and Sticky Rice, an iced concoction of matcha, coconut milk, mango and toasted sesame seeds.
Time Out tip: Check out Drip Collective's weekend DJ pop-up series, Hot Drip Sessions.