
Drink happy thoughts Humboldt
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About Drink happy thoughts Humboldt
Drink happy thoughts Humboldt is a coffee shop in Humboldt Park, Chicago, at 2415 W North Ave, where the counter shares the building with a gallery space and DJs who play in the shop regularly. The menu runs to 48 items. Its lattes come in flavor combinations, including the Salted Caramel Latte, and the Butter Me Up cold brew gives cold coffee drinkers their own pick. Empanadas come with a dipping sauce, filled with spinach and cheese, chorizo and cheese, or mac n cheese, so there is food to go with the coffee. The shop is open daily, daytime only. The owner is usually around.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Menu & Prices
48 dishes · mains $1–25- Red Eye$4.50
- Drip Coffee$3.00
- Cafe Au Lait$4.50
- Salted Caramel Latte$7.00
- Ice Spice$7.00
- Sumn Sweet$7.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter me up cold brew, stuffed empanadas, unique latte flavors and live DJ sets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter me up cold brew, stuffed empanadas, unique latte flavors and live DJ sets.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the inventive, sweet-leaning lattes and cold brews, with the "Butter Me Up" cold brew named by several and a "banana pancake" coffee described as not too sweet and very creamy. A Marry Me Mel latte and a pecan latte also draw praise. Close behind are the empanadas, including chorizo and cheese, spinach and cheese with a green dipping sauce, and mac n cheese, along with a pesto breakfast sandwich described as perfectly toasted. Several mention a friendly owner and baristas, a good vibe, and a DJ who plays in the shop regularly, plus enough seating for working solo or meeting in a group. The main complaints are about cost and one drink: one reviewer found an 8 oz latte priced steeply compared with nearby coffee shops, and another said a partner's smoothie arrived not cold. One reviewer suggests an extra espresso shot, and another notes donuts are best caught early, while a reviewer who asked for the honey bear shaped cups got their coffee in one.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the inventive, sweet-leaning lattes and cold brews, with the "Butter Me Up" cold brew named by several and a "banana pancake" coffee described as not too sweet and very creamy. A Marry Me Mel latte and a pecan latte also draw praise. Close behind are the empanadas, including chorizo and cheese, spinach and cheese with a green dipping sauce, and mac n cheese, along with a pesto breakfast sandwich described as perfectly toasted. Several mention a friendly owner and baristas, a good vibe, and a DJ who plays in the shop regularly, plus enough seating for working solo or meeting in a group. The main complaints are about cost and one drink: one reviewer found an 8 oz latte priced steeply compared with nearby coffee shops, and another said a partner's smoothie arrived not cold. One reviewer suggests an extra espresso shot, and another notes donuts are best caught early, while a reviewer who asked for the honey bear shaped cups got their coffee in one.
Featured reviews
- Jordan Kaddouri
“Loved this coffee shop! The chorizo and cheese empanada were delicious, especially with the sauce on the side. Breakfast sandwich with pesto was perfectly toasted and toppings balanced nicely. I tried the “banana pancake” coffee, which was not too sweet and very creamy! My friend tried the “butter me up”, which was delicious. I would recommend getting an extra shot of espresso with the drinks!”
- Darby Zelaskowski
“Absolute best place to go if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed (me today). I got the mac n cheese empanada and a Marry Me Mel latte, both were amazing amazing amazing. Beautiful energy in the cafe from the staff and everyone there as well!!!”
- Lou Lou
“It’s a cute little spot on a busy street in Humboldt park that you’d miss if you walk by too fast! It’s a chill space with a DJ set up which they were setting up after I grabbed a coffee. Baristas were very nice and helped me get a good …”
- Geralyn Aguinaldo
“Coffee was inventive and had unique flavors. Cute coffee shop”
- Monica M
“Amazing coffee, sweet staff, and good vibes! Got a pecan latte and it was delicious. They have DJs play in the shop regularly so you may be blessed with live music 🎶 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Dining options· 1
- Serves breakfast
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
Location
Coffee shops near Drink happy thoughts Humboldt
- The Wormhole Coffee4.62,0850.7 mi$1–10
ghostly trio latte, koopa troopa latte, vanilla bean latte
- Standing Passengers4.74551.5 mi$10–20
retro video games, maple latte, do-rite donuts
- Nomad-Chicago4.42362.8 mi$10–20
matcha drinks, seasonal specialty lattes, in-store boutique shop
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drink happy thoughts Humboldt | 4.772 | — | $1–10 | butter me up cold brew, stuffed empanadas, unique latte flavors |
| The Wormhole Coffee | 4.62,085 | 0.7 mi | $1–10 | ghostly trio latte, koopa troopa latte, vanilla bean latte |
| Standing Passengers | 4.7455 | 1.5 mi | $10–20 | retro video games, maple latte, do-rite donuts |
| Nomad-Chicago | 4.4236 | 2.8 mi | $10–20 | matcha drinks, seasonal specialty lattes, in-store boutique shop |
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