Reviews Caffe Umbria

Umbria Coffee Roaster delivers an exceptional coffee experience that transcends expectations. The rich aroma, combined with the nuanced flavors, creates a delightful symphony for the senses. The beans are meticulously roasted to perfection, ensuring a consistently bold and smooth cup every time. The commitment to quality and sustainability shines through, making Umbria a top choice for coffee connoisseurs. From the first sip to the last, it's evident that this roaster takes pride in crafting an unforgettable coffee journey. Highly recommended for those who appreciate the artistry of a superbly roasted brew.

Found this cute local coffee spot. Waited about 10 mins due to a line, probably because there's just one barista crafting the drinks and another one handling orders. but all with smiles! 'Cafe Al pepe' enriched with spices and strong aroma, quickly warmed me up—a fantastic choice for the chilly weather. 'Cappuccino cacao' was a bit bland to our liking, seems they threw cacao powder on top instead of mixing it in for flavor. There's seating available right next to the shop within the building.

While staying in the River North neighborhood on a recent visit to Chicago I made a point to try the local craft coffee offerings as I do on most trips I take. Caffe Umbria made sense based on location and keeping a tight schedule. Wow, is this place popular with the locals. On a Saturday morning at about 10:30AM there was a line out the door and I could tell these were locals. That's saying something on a Summer weekend in July, peak tourist season for Chicago. Caffe Umbria met my expectations and I would go here again. I would make an effort to go when the line is short. I feel I was very lucky that I only waited about 10 minutes to place my order for one espresso and only about five minutes for my espresso to be presented at the bar. However, if I arrived just a minute or two later I would have waited in a much longer line that formed outside along the storefront. Credit to the employees for being very hardworking and friendly. I am holding back a fifth star because my espresso lacked the brightness and pop that I have come to love from other places I have reviewed. Also, while I did buy a bag of whole beans for home brewing, the bags did not have a "roasted on" date. I still bought beans and will update this review based on my brewing results, but normally the best roasters have a "roasted on" date on every bag of whole beans. Overall Caffé Umbria is a solid coffee shop and the location is absolutely unbeatable near the Marina Towers and upscale hotels in River North on Clark Street. UPDATE: The whole beans were decent for brewing coffee at home. Better than Starbucks. The light roast beans yielded a brew with notes of 🍒🥠🍫. Usually I don't get 🍫 from a light roast, but it was tasty.

Great little Cafe in River North. People were so friendly and patient. We ordered pour over coffees and scones. Both were very good. Place is small, but very good vibe. Definitely a place to visit while in Chicago.

Caffe umbria is great little spot. In the actual cafe there aren't many seats, but there is hallway right out the side door that has a few extra tables. That little nook is nice and quiet, giving a good spot to work or relax. The coffee is on point, and the pastries are nice too. They are not made in house, but are locally sources from nearby patisseries. I was told the name, but sadly I cannot recall it. Jim, I believe the owner/manager, was very friendly and conversational. Definitely made me feel at home and not feeling as much the rush of the city. I got a mocha and a ham and cheese croissant, both were amazing. The coffee has varying levels of espresso. A small is one shot and a medium and large are two. I got a small and it was perfectly balanced. The ham and cheese croissant was incredibly flaky and warm. Very nicely heated and prepared.