Java & Mug

This is my favorite Chicago cafe by far! The quiet ambience is great for studying with piano music playing in the background. It has a simple clean aesthetic with many varieties of seating and outlets with most tables. The drink menu is vast and everything I’ve tried here is delicious! I would recommend the strawberry matcha bingsoo as it is my favorite!

I love Java & Mug, it is my favorite cafe and place to do homework in Chicago. My favorite items on the menu are the dalgona latte, the banana milk latte, the pepperoni pizza croffle and the strawberry matcha bingsoo. Its usually not too busy and the staff is nice.

I’m glad they got rid of their couches and pillows. While it was cozy, they were visibility very dirty. I could see why old customers have left low rating due to a change in ambience but that’s unfair for a new owner. I love that the place is more wide open, bright & airy. Update Second visit: Customer Service could be more welcoming.

This cafe is perfect for a nice snack and study. Many spots to sit, enjoy food and mingle with friends. I personally wouldn’t stay longer than an hour and a half since there are no cushions 🤣 Additionally, their injeolmi and black sesame bingsoo (shaved ice) here is so good! I also tried their savory pizza croffle another day because I was hungry and boy was that satisfying. I also like their corn cream latte. The banana milk latte was somewhat disappointing so I wouldn’t recommend that. Will keep coming back to try more 🙂

It’s been a while since I’ve been here but it’s been a favorite for so many years. Great owners with a perfect spot to hang out with friends or study. Looks like there’s been some updates and that’s so awesome! Love to see them growing!

I love this place! Their drinks are amazing and the croffles and bingsoo taste so good! The atmosphere is calm, making it a great place to study. Plus, they have piano playing in the speakers. The workers are nice!

My new go-to study spot in the neighborhood. Liked Java before, but love the revamp. The decor is simple and clean, the atmosphere is perfect for studying/reading, and the menu is so good. My favorite was the black sesame cream latte. Will definitely be trying one of the croffles next time I come in.