Reviews

Paige Buschman

17 hours ago

I really enjoyed this place overall. The croissant sandwich with feta and spinach was very good and I enjoyed their regular almond croissant...

Andrey Fedorov

8 days ago

Good coffee, good music - thank you!

idette campbell-mccrary

19 days ago

My favorite coffee shop!!!

Volodymyr Volodymyrovich

22 days ago

Good espresso ☕️ and very friendly customer service

Martan

a month ago

First time ever I had to throw away a coffee (Americano), couldn’t finish it, tasted like burnt coffee. The reheated croissant was chewy, wo...

imran javaid

2 months ago

Friendly staff. Great service even though the counter was continuously busy for the 4 hours I was there working remotely.

Hannah Steketee

2 months ago

Sasha

2 months ago

Fantastic coffee place, accommodated a large group very well. Support local shops!

Aparna Sivakumar

2 months ago

Poor service— they clearly do not know how to handle large orders. A group ahead of us ordered 42 items meanwhile I only ordered a bag of be...

Alex Kessock

2 months ago

Max Ostermeier

2 months ago

Wonderful food, lovely staff, always happy to come back

Danielle Z

2 months ago

I stopped here in my way to Mccormick Place. Way better than stopping at Starbucks that's over run with other conference goers. The coffee w...

Nick Volz

2 months ago

Great Coffee, Great Food, Friendly Staff, SLOW Service.

April Pilipenko

2 months ago

Best service I have possibly ever received at a coffee shop!! Super friendly staff, despite being quite swamped. They were all attentive and...

K Crane

2 months ago

Great coffee, great people

D W

2 months ago

So so. If anywhere else is open, go there

Luke Gell

3 months ago

Amazing coffee

Esther Scott

3 months ago

Received a warm welcome when I walked in. They have a smaller menu but still something for everybody. I had the Chicken Sausage, Egg, and Ch...

kadir Gür

3 months ago

4 months ago

They are very very slow. If you are in a rush don’t come here. They take their time which is annoying when you’re in a rush. They skip peopl...

Wes Anderson

4 months ago

Adriel Anderson

4 months ago

Stopped here for breakfast with my family and loved it. Dequita helped us order and was both charming and informative. For a treat, she reco...

Ankit Patel

4 months ago

Friendly, helpful staff.

Fatima Nefertiti

4 months ago

Great experience across the board! The owner and staff were very attentive and friendly and that's very impressive to me as a customer. The ...

Carlos Ferrer

4 months ago

This place is great 👍

Tony Silvestri

4 months ago

Had a mistake with my sandwich and they took care of me right away Treat yourself and try the caramel apple butter latte too

Jill

5 months ago

Best coffee in the area, hands down.

Vennela Gadde

5 months ago

Good latte! The croissant chicken sausage egg and cheese sandwhich was a little dry but overall nice cafe

Dan Miller

6 months ago

Super nice staff and great coffee.

Kat Frerichs

6 months ago

Momentum is a neighborhood gem. The staff is very nice and fast. The drinks are well crafted and delicious. The honey lavender latte was ama...

Rachel Weyers

6 months ago

Perfect coffee shop for Southloop locals. I walk by it on my way to the train all the time and finally gave it a go today. Every single staf...

Tunnel Movement

6 months ago

This coffee shops vibes are always on point and Jasmine always takes care of me, music and coffee always a good time thanks momentum.

Xavier Lampkin

7 months ago

Favo Novoa

7 months ago

Nice breakfast spot where you can actually sit in and enjoy. The service was friendly and courteous. I had the turkey melt and a cappuccino,...

Adam Dykstra

7 months ago

For what it is, it's fantastic! Great service, food, and atmosphere for a small quick coffee shop.

Jaya Wen

8 months ago

The food was decent, but we ordered for pickup and there was no more spinach. It was a little more than 3 dollars to add it to the two sandw...

Laurie Aly

8 months ago

Looking for a local cafe while visiting Chicago. Very nice pick up and go breakfast and coffee. Food and coffee were both very good. We ende...

ashley dee

9 months ago

Great coffee! The customer service was superb!!! 🫶🏾

MICHAEL LAMB

9 months ago

Good food. Good service.

Ana Venegas

10 months ago

Service was awful not sure if it’s because I’m Latina. My order was ready and I didn’t know because the lady didn’t even tell me it was read...

Colin Jameson

10 months ago

Great spot for all your cafe favorites!

Brianna Harte

10 months ago

Always happy to support a local business... especially one with delicious coffee drinks and smiling faces!

411 LBC

a year ago

Great local spot for tasty breakfast sandwiches, good coffee, and fast friendly service!

Elizabeth Sal

a year ago

Ashwin Joshua

a year ago

The staff here couldn’t care less about customer service. My friend and I waited nearly 20 minutes to get a latte and a chicken croissant an...

Stephanie Burks

a year ago

Best customer service ever!!!

Christel Perrin

a year ago

So, I love the turmeric tea at this awesome establishment but today I was feeling a little sick and wanted a medicine ball. I asked the bari...

Iman Moore

a year ago

Tim Hockin

a year ago

Delyan Raychev

a year ago

Louise Cypher

a year ago

Not your specialty coffee place. The coffee was burned and mediocre at best

Farah Virani

a year ago

Caramel apple butter latte, yum!

Antwon McMullen

a year ago

Great space for almost anything creative. ✨

MartinJon: Recovery Mentor

a year ago

Remarkably bad coffee in a space that resembles a hair salon.

T-Hop1214

a year ago

Sherry Olsen

a year ago

wes zucchini

a year ago

Joseluis Martinez

a year ago

Hillary

a year ago

Go to place in the area near my hotel for amIng local coffee

E Fulton

a year ago

Great place for coffee drinks and whole beans! First time to chicago, and this was my first coffee stop. So worth it!

DaVinci 104.06

a year ago

A fabulous and beautiful little place. The drinks and food are delicious. Highly recommend this to out of towners and locals.

Yu Sakai

a year ago

We had driven by many times, but we were looking for a quiet place to sit and enjoy coffee. Very confusing layout as to where to order, and ...

cherie sakai

a year ago

Oksana Valyashko

a year ago

Coffee is ok, but overpriced. The place is quite spacious and has a nice coworking zone. If you look for a place to work from, Momentum migh...

Sky “Sky” T

a year ago

the coffee is not bad but the service was great, the coffee is 4 star but the service was a 5 star

Marcus Bost Jr

a year ago

Had an amazing cappuccino here. Friendly and helpful staff.

Anthony Masi

a year ago

Excellent coffee. Courteous and Polite staff. Nice outdoor space as well.

Leon Evans

a year ago

Kashae Calhoun

2 years ago

Poor management I saw one of them speaking very inappropriate to a worker like she was they child on the floor I never wanted to see a black...

Edward Bell

2 years ago

Management is terrible and doesn’t care about its customers Was told go somewhere else because a mistake was made with my drink

Matt

2 years ago

Nicole Knighten - Baldwin (Nik Knighten)

2 years ago

Mocha Latte was the best I've ever had. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.

Chris Nowak

2 years ago

Employees were nice and they drew a bird on my to-go bag. I wish they put the same effort into my sandwich tho. I have no clue how this plac...

Brandon Meng

2 years ago

Coffee shop up front with ample indoor/outdoor seating and coworking space in the back. Full service coffee shop with sandwiches, coffee, sm...

Rosalyn

2 years ago

No signs for order or pick-up. My first time there. Standing there awhile. Someone stated they thought I ordered. I said my first time here....

Unlimit Bob

2 years ago

Heleema Houston

2 years ago

The coffee is super good, and I had the chicken sausage with egg and cheese on a croissant. Worth every calorie!

Kisha Lesane

2 years ago

I happen to be in Chicago for the Tastemakers Conference for food bloggers from all over the world. This coffee shop was mentioned and I kn...

Fitsum Samuel Hailu

2 years ago

We have never been there in person, but we regularly order the Almond croissants, Chai latte, and chicken sausage sandwiches on Uber eats. L...

Antanas Sukys

2 years ago

Food was kinda expensive ($41 for 3 coffees & 2 sandwiches) and the self-checkout kiosk was confusing. It didn't seem too busy but the staff...

Wesley Pendergrass

2 years ago

Benjamin

2 years ago

Trabian Landing

2 years ago

Great neighborhood shop. They make great drinks, have tasty pastries, and the staff is friendly.

Rose Sorenmann

2 years ago

G Sorenmann (G)

2 years ago

Loved the look and design of the place. Coffee was delicious and not too sweet. Nice staff

zehra gurgur

2 years ago

They didn’t care to take my order.

Jin-Sung Kim

2 years ago

Michael Zadnik

2 years ago

Mocha Latte and Kolaches were solid. Cool spot.

Shay’Kiyrah

2 years ago

Christopher Blaker

2 years ago

K Diaz

2 years ago

Yummy coffees and great food. I love their chicken sausage croissant, my fave breakfast item.

Olivia Farrell

2 years ago

Momentum Coffee is a great little spot. It is conveniently located right by a green line stop for those who want to grab something on the go...

Laura A

2 years ago

Purchased a small black coffee. There were three people behind the counter and only three customers when I walked in. Service was very slo...

Maria Stoelting

2 years ago

Excellent chicken sausage egg and cheese croissant, and their lattes and mango smoothie was delish! Staff was very friendly!

Chitown media

2 years ago

First time at this joint and the hot coffee was delicious.

Hector Lopez

2 years ago

Had my first cup of hot coffee and a blue berry muffin. Both were delicious!

Denise Mckenzie

2 years ago

I visited Chicago last week and had the distinct pleasure of visiting Momentum Coffee. What an experience! The space was captivating! The co...

Vanessa Mallard

2 years ago

Met a college friend here for breakfast. This place was chosen by because the owners graduated from our alma mater. It's always great to s...

Lion LA

2 years ago

Cafe malisimo, y la comida tambien... para lo que es, carisimo..... muy mal experiencia.

jenny majmudar

2 years ago

Ordered a iced matcha latte, and it tasted like straight up whole milk, tasted nothing like matcha ! Worst thing I have ever ordered at a co...

Nicole D'Onofrio

2 years ago

I have been getting iced drinks from another local coffee shop, but after trying the iced mocha from momentum, I am happy to say the other s...

Joey Frechin

2 years ago

Cold brew was great, and the front shop is a nice spot to work from for a few hours

Darko Sedlar

2 years ago

This is my first visit to Chicago and of course I want to check out local coffee spots. Momentum Coffee was my first spot I visited and it w...

Matthew Hofmann

2 years ago

Delicious food/drinks and friendly staff!

Lena Jennings

2 years ago

Coffee shop up front with ample indoor/outdoor seating and coworking space in the back. Full service coffee shop with sandwiches, coffee, sm...

Pat Lood

2 years ago

A simple but pleasant coffee shop. The espresso tasted nice all for under $4. The barista was pleasant for having me and service is quick. L...

Robin Williamson

2 years ago

My new favorite cafe! The iced caramel macchiato and cheeseburger Kolaches were excellent! 😋

Alexis Hampton

2 years ago

Amazing friendly staff and amazing coffee for a very reasonable price!

Nik Rana

2 years ago

AB K

2 years ago

Best Coffee spot in the South Loop! Excellent service and breakfast sandwich is 👌🏾.

Grace Sharon

2 years ago

The best smoothies/slushies the DHS Ocean Bowlers have ever had!!!

Aishwarya Bhaskar

2 years ago

Chandana Ravichandra

2 years ago

Located right behind the millennial park/cloud gate. Kind service. Good food. Good place to stop by for a bite. Loved their almond crossaint...

LaTasha Bell

2 years ago

I love coming here the atmosphere is calm and my ginger turmeric lemonade (Tasha Sunshine) is Amazing…

Lisa Walton

2 years ago

Momentum Coffee was excellent!! The staff were super nice and the space was very inviting. I had a breakfast croissant sandwich that was del...

Tintu Varkey

3 years ago

C T

3 years ago

Staff was kind and the kolache and latte were on point

Aginah Kamal

3 years ago

I visit momentum DAILY. I love this spot. I usually order a french vanilla latte with extra french vanilla & I recently tried the cheeseburg...

Matthieu Gamet

3 years ago

Ordered and paid for a croissant with egg and cheese but after that they said it’s sold out and i ended with a muffin… I regret the tip…

James Rasmussen

3 years ago

Great coffee, awesome staff & reasonable prices! A great place to get out of the office but still get work done!

Kyoka Sugahara

3 years ago

チャイラテが凄く美味しいのでhighly recommended!

LC Barr

3 years ago

This was my team's go-to coffee spot on the way from our Airbnb to a nearby conference. Love the art, good music, friendly staff, and excell...

Sarah Spencer

3 years ago

This was our morning pick-me-up stop every day of RICE 2022! Coffee, tea, matcha lemonades, smoothies, and the best almond croissant I’ve ev...

Andrew C

3 years ago

Elliott Henigan

3 years ago

Only speaking with regard to the “high speed internet”; it’s not. Updated review: the owner was very willing to come and discuss the issue ...

Tedros Medhin

3 years ago

One of my favorite places in Chicago!!!

Mel Georgiou

3 years ago

I've been getting dirty chai to take with me to work. I'm glad there's another coffee shop that has good quality coffee and tea and is in ro...

Calvin Byrd

3 years ago

Tim M

3 years ago

Coffee is good but workers are non-customer service oriented. They take your order and then proceed to do other online orders and not yours ...

Shaun Baalmann (dstrbdchld1328)

3 years ago

Was a quick run in and out but the coffee is delicious and the ladies working were very friendly.

Chadwick R

3 years ago

I really wanted to like this place, but I was just not a fan. I was just looking for a place to get some work done and a good cup of coffee ...

Edgar Calixto

3 years ago

Silver Surfer

3 years ago

Great place. p.s. Don't accept cash.

Michael Rasnic

3 years ago

Gavin Beaudry

3 years ago

I've been visiting momentum about once a week for the last 5 months or so. Their chicken sausage, egg, and cheese croissant is delicious as...

Juan Rosales

3 years ago

Staff was really friendly, coffee was better than Starbucks, and the breakfast food they had to offer was really amazing. Would come back ag...

Playtime With Karter!

3 years ago

I just left out of there and it was super awkward there was one lady in particular who made it seem super intense. Ordering cofeee should ne...

Original Friends

3 years ago

Very rarely you can find a place that has a cozy atmosphere, good eats, amazing decor AND friendly staff. Here you'll get all of that in the...

Markus McGee

3 years ago

Steph

3 years ago

Accepts tips in cash but I can't pay for anything with cash. Makes no sense.

Hueylonda Steward

3 years ago

Shakes The Comedian

3 years ago

They got the best Chai Tea Latte in the city highly recommended, very present vibe I will definitely be back.

Carl Williams

3 years ago

Great place to get your hot chocolate at...

Glenn Thompson

3 years ago

Ravon Bonds

3 years ago

Will definitely come back. The staff was very friendly, music was great and the coffee was even better.

Manilyn Pogoso

3 years ago

SO GOOD! Ordered the Cinnadoodle, per suggestion of the barista. Enjoyed my coffee, pastry, and service!

Isaac Jones

3 years ago

Really cool place with local art and good coffee. The wifi isn't great though, so it's not an ideal place for work.

Jack Bauer

3 years ago

Great beans and even better service. Seriously the coffee is so good.

Mohammad Usama Zahid

3 years ago

Otto Rascon

3 years ago

Just good coffee and a smiling staff. The wifi was slow but who cares. I didn't order food but the line of people ordering meals has me want...

Beth Comerford

3 years ago

Monroe Jesse

3 years ago

Damn good coffee! The tastes just melts right into your tongue. Great customer service as well!

Lisa D. Nguyen

3 years ago

Their staff are slow. It took me 25 mins to have a mocha coffee ready.

Gregory Levi

3 years ago

There hot chocolate was delicious, and I love that they put whip cream in it.

Daniel Ginsberg-Jaeckle

3 years ago

Brett Rydzon

3 years ago

South loop's best coffeeshop for getting work done. Momentum is a spacious cafe serving really good coffee and delicious pastries (those don...

Khalia Powell

3 years ago

Love the staff and atmosphere! Good coffee + tea and I highly recommend! My favorite drink at the moment is the Chili mango lemonade tea.

K Powell

3 years ago

This drink is too addictive!!! Definitely good on a hot summer day. Thanks Momentum staff!

Julius Claybron

3 years ago

**Update 7/27/21: They've since refunded my coffee and were actually quite prompt. They are really a great coffee shop, highly recommend! I...

Chris Miller

3 years ago

Found this place on a recent trip to Chicago. Became our go-to breakfast spot. Good coffee and great service. Couldn’t recommend it more.

Yunfan Wen

3 years ago

Very good coffee shop, much better than the big Starbucks Reserve downtown. Their staffs are patient and understanding, their coffee is of ...

Ebony Phillips

3 years ago

Perfect Matcha

Molly White

4 years ago

Coffee and pastries are exceptional and so are the staff. I ran into momentum needing a private space for an interview that started in 10 mi...

Nina Dace

4 years ago

Always pleased with my visits here. I also learned you can order online! It makes things extremely convenient.

Elizabeth R

4 years ago

Good coffee! Love the prints on the wall.

Sky Jetta

4 years ago

Great drinks + food. I tried the iced caramel macchiato & a yummy breakfast sandwich. The staff was very nice/welcoming. Will definitely be...

Sean Codes

4 years ago

Friendly baristas, perfect iced coffee, amazing muffins ❤️

Danielle Hueramo

4 years ago

Aisha

4 years ago

Stopped here on my quest to try new black owners businesses around the city and I'm so glad I did! The baristas were so so nice (shout-out t...

Rayshon Jones

4 years ago

My girlfriend loves the coffee, and I love the muffins. Great customer service.

Ronald Worthy

4 years ago

Make you realise that you were never really drinking coffee at all this is the best coffee in the world

Janjeet Dhillon

4 years ago

Really cool vibe in here. Follow covid protocols and great tasting iced coffee!

Samantha Seifert

4 years ago

My favorite coffee place, hands down! They know my order and myself/my husband when we come in and are the kindest people. The owner and all...

Tracy Brown

4 years ago

Friendly staff and great coffee!

Epharata Palmer

4 years ago

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Miguel d'Escoto

4 years ago

Great location. Great staff. Great coffee. Cool set up if you need a meeting space. Can't wait to visit again.

Rodney Trussell

4 years ago

Great coffee with authentic flavors coupled an awesome co-working space. Terrific Vibe!

BHAUMIK PATEL

4 years ago

Rony Islam

4 years ago

Derek Steverson

4 years ago

Kevin Chavis

4 years ago

Dominique Tolbert

4 years ago

Kaia, is so amazing and remembers my order every time. I love the staff, and the atmosphere feels like family. THIS IS MY FAVORITE COFFEE SH...

Hank Mitchell

4 years ago

Great Teas. Great breakfast sandwiches. Great service.

Jadwiga Kaminska

4 years ago

Great coffee, super friendly staff, and a nice blocked off outdoor area

Shelly R

4 years ago

Nice spot, amazing customer service, great latte! I'll be back!!

Chrystal Caruthers

4 years ago

Delicious coffee and scones. I had an ice Carmel Macchiato, perfectly made with almond milk. Also had a cinnamon crunch scone that was too b...

Kemi Sowade

4 years ago

Fausto Betances

4 years ago

Friendly people, fresh coffee, and relaxing outdoor seating. Baristas are a traditionally friendly bunch, but this folks take it to the next...

Emil Setiawan

4 years ago

Great coffee shop in South Loop! Happy that they use Dark Matter coffee! My go to is a Latte with whole milk! :D

Reginald Lampkin

4 years ago

Good coffee. Delicious pastries. Great local spot to start your day.

Yashu Wodnicki

4 years ago

I was just there today and I'm really impressed. The staff and owner were super sweet! My coffee place to go to when I'm in the area making...

Pablo Ttv

4 years ago

It was our first time and i can say in full confidence that this is one of the best coffee shops. When we walked in we were greeted by frien...

Daniela Dittmar

4 years ago

Great service! Beautiful set up. New spot in the area, I will come back for coffee.

Elizabeth Riegler

4 years ago

Love this spot! Staff is super friendly and the coffee tastes awesome!

Anika Hornsby

4 years ago

Visiting from Texas, we wanted to try a local spot. Hands down the best coffee I've ever had. The customer service was fantastic, and helpfu...

Kamille Joseph

4 years ago

Super friendly staff, great coffee and great addition to South Loop! Welcome Momentum! Can't wait for the workspace to open.

Aleia Ward

4 years ago

The coffee is amazing and the staff are all so friendly! Can’t wait for them to open the co-working space!

Krastio Lilov

4 years ago

Excellent coffee and very friendly baristas. What else do you need?

Savanna Garcia

5 years ago

They are great! Great nice service, quick, family owned, Black owned. I had Americano coffee & a Lemon Bar - so so good! will be coming back...

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