Sawada Coffee

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2025-03-23

Rating: 4.5/5 This coffee spot is located inside Green Street Smoked Meats, giving it a unique setup. However, they charge a 3.25% restaurant surcharge to offset rising costs, which I find ridiculous. Apparently, you can request to have it removed, but it’s not visible when paying—I only noticed it after we left. Iced Pistachio Matcha Latte, Tokyo Style with Macadamia Nut Milk ($8.20): Delicious! The layers of flavor really shine, with the nuttiness of the pistachio standing out. The Tokyo Style makes it sweeter, which I enjoyed, though it does leave a bit of an artificial sweetener aftertaste. Matcha Military Latte with Macadamia Nut Milk ($7.50): A great blend of matcha, vanilla, and espresso, topped with cocoa powder. The matcha balances well with the espresso, creating a smooth, earthy flavor. I usually prefer my matcha sweetened, but this one was naturally smooth and not too bitter.

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2025-02-18

Recommended. I really like their military latte. It's a very impressive drink if you are a matcha fan. I will have to drop by again for more options of drinks they have. The decorations are very welcoming. Just one comment. They should have more seating for customers.

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2025-01-05

Coffee - 4 Service - 5 Ambiance 5+ Coffee decorations - 5 This should be on the list of places to visit in Chicago. The ambiance is on point, that's what I most liked about this place. I'm a coffee snub and the coffee must be great for me to give it 5 stars. It didn't make it for me because I found the coffee a bit weak, that was the reason. But in all fairness, it tastes good, I would just prefer it was a bit stronger and more acidic. It's just my preference when it comes to coffees. Service is great and it has plenty of tables. It would be ideal if they use real coffee mugs instead of to go. In my opinion that would elevate their presentation even more (and it's cool already). This was the perfect spot to warm up after exploring the Chicago streets during a cold day. Cheers!