Neka

Head down to Minard Road in the South Side and you'll find Neka tucked away where the real coffee enthusiasts congregate. This isn't the type of place that's trying too hard—it's just got consistently brilliant coffee and a vibe that makes you want to linger over your flat white for longer than you probably should. The fact that 106 people have given it near-perfect ratings speaks volumes about what they're doing here. You'll clock it's the sort of place where regulars know the staff by name and the espresso machine gets the respect it deserves.