Bridgeport Coffee Company

Sure, it’s a bit out of the way — but TimeOut Chicago named Bridgeport Coffee Company the best coffee shop in Chicago last year, an honor that owner Michael Vitali says is partially due to the fact that “we roast all of our own coffee and deal directly with many coffee producers around the world. Because of this, we offer many fair trade and organic options.”

If we could add anything, it would be the sunny and cheerful atmosphere, four rooms with free Wi-Fi (they just expanded with the “laptop lounge”), and stick-to-your-ribs bagel breakfast sandwiches. Bridgeport Coffee Company also supplies several Chicago restaurants (including Goosefoot and Autre Monde) with its small-batch brews — just in case you needed additional proof that you can get a good cup of Joe here.

Bridgeport Coffee Company, 3101 South Morgan Street (at 31st Street); 773-247-9950.


Photo: Courtesy of Bridgeport Coffee