Drink Happy Thoughts

“Great prices for a fancy latte in chi...”

John Allie★★★★★

Drink Happy Thoughts is a great little spot in Uptown—cozy, welcoming, and very neighborhood-forward in the best way. The Butter Me Up drink was the clear standout: a perfect balance of sweetness and espresso, smooth and incredibly well done. The Bee Sting was good, but I would’ve loved a bit more kick to really make it pop. Food-wise, their breakfast sandwiches are fire. The Notorious with pesto was a fantastic start to the day—flavorful, satisfying, and clearly made with care. Really happy to have found this local gem. Will definitely be back.

Chicago.bites.social★★★★★

Just went to a hidden neighborhood café and WOW… everything was surprisingly SO good! 🥯🥟🍓☕ We tried their smoothies, bagel sandwich, and empanadas — and every single thing was amazing. Their smoothies are made with real fruit, super fresh, healthy, and refreshing 🍓🍌🥭 The empanadas completely stole the show though! I brought my friend who has lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years, and she said these are the BEST empanadas she’s ever had in Chicago! The crust is unbelievably thin, crispy, and crunchy at the same time, and the filling is packed with flavor 🤤 I also loved their ba

Michael Damato★★★★★

Small coffee shop with a solid selection of specialty drinks along side a few sandwiches and pastries. Seating is very tight, maybe space for 10 at most. Decor and art are nice and the place has good vibes. Sandwiches could have been a bit better, maybe needed some kind of sauce. The drip and specialty drinks were very good though.

Sergio★★★★★

What a beautiful day to stop by again! The Bagel sandwich and the in-house Chorizo empanadas were to die for. The sun exposure at the window was the cherry on the sundae. DEFINITELY ADD THIS COFFEE SHOP TO YOUR LIST!!