Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

"Local caffeine giant Dark Matter has plenty of hits on its hands, but few cold coffees in the city are as revered as its Chocolate City cold brew. Fruity, nutty, sweet, and smooth, it’s hard to beat on a sweltering day. Other draft options include hoppy Brown Acid and nitro Black Splash. The company has locations in Lakeview, West Loop, West Town, and Avondale." - Naomi Waxman

"Dark Matter Coffee is a locally-owned company that makes excellent coffee. They roast their own beans at their Humboldt Park roastery, which is where they experiment with different methods, like fermentation and barrel-aging, to produce unique drinks. There are eight Dark Matter coffee shops across Chicago and each one is a little different—for example, one spot focuses on selling bags of beans, another is where you can try Mexican drinking chocolate. But all locations share the same psychedelic vibe (with names like Osmium or Electric Mud) and serve things like nitro coffee and drinks like the “wake and bake” latte, which is basically breakfast in a cup. Some of the shops have patios too, but you’ll probably want to sit indoors where you can gaze at the artwork on the wall and wonder whether it’s something Salvador Dali painted in a little-known steampunk phase." - Veda Kilaru

"All locations of Dark Matter are offering curbside pickup and takeout." - adrian kane

"Local caffeine empire Dark Matter is open for to-go orders from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mothership in West Town, Osmium in Lakeview, and Electric Mud near the Bucktown/Logan Square border; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chocolate City Coffee Palace and Bodega in West Town; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Star Lounge in West Town and Caravanserai in Avondale; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays only at Meddle in West Loop." - Naomi Waxman

Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership is a truly remarkable place. With its unique atmosphere, outstanding coffee and sustainable practices, it truly stands out from the crowd. The coffee served here is some of the most outstanding brews to ever grace the city. It starts with quality beans, roasted to perfection and blended into any flavor imaginable. The cold brew is particularly noteworthy- it is hands down one of the most delicious coffees in the city. The environment here is inviting and cosy too. With its unique decor, music and visuals, the atmosphere at Dark Matter Coffee is unlike anything else.