Featured Items
Mocha
Our classic latte with our house-made ganache, using Askinosie single origin chocolate.$7.50Iced Latte
Our classic latte served over ice.$6.00Avena Latte
Our Black Cat Latte made with Oat milk and our organic turbinado sugar simple syrup spiced with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange peel. Served with an optional sprinkling of cayenne.$7.00
BREWED COFFEE
Brew
Daily Batch Brew
Rotating daily option of our finest Direct Trade coffees.$5.00Cold Coffee
A cold coffee with clarity, vibrancy, and sweetness!$6.00Decaf House Brewed to Order (12 oz)
$5.00Box of Coffee (96oz)
96oz of our Barista's Choice of coffee that is being brewed that day. Dialed in perfectly for you and your group. Please allow up to 45 minutes for preparation. If ordering in quantities of 2 or more, please call 24 hours ahead of time.$34.00Batch Brew Sidecar
$2.00Nicaragua Los Delirios Pacamara Brewed to Order (12oz)
This year marks the 20th season we have worked with the Canales family and their organic farm, Los Delirios. Flavor notes: caramel, apple, & navel orange.$9.25Honduras La Tortuga Anacafe 14 Brewed to Order 12oz
This year, La Tortuga returns to celebrate 30 years since Marysabel Caballero and Moises Herrera began their journey together in coffee. We first introduced the name La Tortuga in 2004, taking inspiration from the tortoise in the classic fable to reflect the Caballero family's steady pursuit of quality that has been carried forward across generations. This washed lot comes from a very limited harvest of Anacafe 14, an unusual variety that originated as a natural cross between Catimor and Pacamara. It combines the rust resistance and high yields of Catimor with the distinctive cup quality of Pacamara. This coffee was grown on pine-shaded slopes in Marcala, where the natural landscape and the coffee cultivated within it are respected in equal measure. In the hands of Marysabel and Moises, the resulting cup presents a complex bouquet of florals, citrus, and sweet melon.$11.00Colombia La Mina Caturra SS Brewed to Order 12oz
La Mina may look just like many of the other small farms scattered across the rolling hills of the celebrated Colombian coffee community of Buesaco, but it is hardly common. The López family's selective cherry harvesting, obsessive sorting, and meticulous processing have made La Mina one of the country's most decorated coffee farms, securing an impressive number of wins at the prestigious Cup of Excellence competition. Showcasing the Caturra variety, this washed lot delivers concentrated fruit notes, juicy acidity, and aromatic spice.$11.75
ESPRESSO
Hot
Espresso
A double shot of our syrupy sweet Black Cat Classic Espresso crafted with a blend of coffees from Brazil and Colombia.$4.00Macchiato
Equal parts espresso and steamed milk.$5.00Cortado
A double shot of espresso with 3 oz of milk, steamed slightly cooler than a cappuccino. Crushable.$5.00Cappuccino
A double shot of espresso with 4 oz of steamed milk.$5.25Flat White
A double shot of espresso with 4 oz of steamed milk, served a few degrees hotter and with less foam than a cappuccino.$5.25Latte
A double shot of espresso with finely textured, steamed milk.$6.00Mocha
Our classic latte with our house-made ganache, using Askinosie single origin chocolate.$7.50Americano
A double shot of espresso with hot water.$4.25
Iced
Iced Espresso
A double shot of our Black Cat Classic Espresso served over ice.$4.00Iced Mocha
Our signature iced latte with house-made ganache, using Askinosie single origin chocolate.$7.50Iced Latte
Our classic latte served over ice.$6.00Iced Americano
A double shot of espresso with water, served over ice.$4.25Iced Cappuccino
A double shot of espresso with 4 oz of milk over ice.$5.25Iced Flat White
$5.25Iced Cortado
$5.00
SIGNATURE DRINKS
Avena Latte
Our Black Cat Latte made with Oat milk and our organic turbinado sugar simple syrup spiced with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange peel. Served with an optional sprinkling of cayenne.$7.00Iced Avena Latte
Our Black Cat Latte made with Oat milk and our organic turbinado sugar simple syrup spiced with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange peel over ice. Served with an optional sprinkling of cayenne.$7.00Black Cat Fizz
Welcome Spring with our take on an espresso tonic. Black Cat Classic espresso, Fever Tree tonic water, and Fee Brothers NA orange bitters.$6.75Iced Angeleno
Four shots of espresso shaken with milk and homemade vanilla syrup. A sweet treat.$7.50Pumpkin Pie Latte
$8.00ICED Pumpkin Pie Latte
$8.00Black Sesame Latte
$8.25ICED Black Sesame Latte
$8.25Spiced Apple Chai
$6.50ICED Spiced Apple Chai
$6.50
TEA AND MORE
Matcha
Organic Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte
Our Matcha is an exceptionally high quality powdered green tea from our own Kilogram Tea. Made with oat milk, shaken and over ice. Comes unsweetened.$7.75Matcha Latte
Our Matcha is an exceptionally sweet powdered green tea from our own Kilogram Tea. Made with steamed oat milk.$7.75Hojicha Latte
$7.75ICED Hojicha Latte
$7.75
Steeped
Black Iced Tea
$5.50Green Iced Tea
OUT OF STOCK$5.50Herbal Iced Tea
$5.50Organic Jasmine Green Brewed
$5.50Kabuse Sencha Okabe Brewed
OUT OF STOCK$7.00Organic Emerald Spring Brewed
$5.50Organic Green Needles Brewed
$5.50Organic Blend 333 Brewed
$5.50Organic King Crimson Brewed
$5.50Organic Turmeric Tonic Brewed
$5.50Organic Earl Grey Brewed
$5.50Organic English Breakfast Brewed
$5.50Organic Masala Chai Brewed
$5.50Gui Fei Oolong Brewed
$5.50Organic Jasmine Peach White Brewed
$5.50
PASTRIES
Publican Bread
Almond Croissant (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$7.50Seasonal Muffin (PQB)
$6.00Butter Croissant (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$6.00Canele (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$5.00Chocolate Brioche Bun (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$6.75Chocolate Chip Cookie (PQB)
$5.00Chocolate Croissant (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$7.00Financier (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$5.00Fruit Danish (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$6.50Ham & Cheese Croissant (PQB)
$8.00Kouign Amann (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$6.00Savory Danish (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$6.50Sweet Scone (PQB)
OUT OF STOCK$5.00
Cookies
Big Star Tacos
WHOLE BEAN COFFEE
Single Origin
Ethiopia Alaka Natural (10oz Wholebean)
This lot was grown by members of the Alaka Farmers Association and processed by our longtime partners, METAD, at their Hambela washing station in the West Guji Zone of Oromia. Led by the Adinew family, METAD consistently produces some of our favorite coffees from Ethiopia. Farmers delivered their daily harvest of ripe coffee cherries to the station, where they were meticulously sorted and dried on raised beds with the fruit fully intact. METAD’s expertise and attention to detail are especially evident in natural coffees like this one, where careful processing allows the heirloom varieties and terroir to shine, preserving the distinctive expression that makes Ethiopian coffee unlike any other.$26.00Ethiopia Kirite Washed (Wholebean 10oz)
This lot was grown by smallholder farmers who are part of METAD's Kirite network in the Guji region of Oromia. It is an elegant coffee with floral aromatics and notes of fresh peach, sweet meyer lemon, and hibiscus.$25.00Nicaragua Los Delirios Pacamara (10oz Wholebean)
Daniel Canales made history in 2004 as the first grower to win a Cup of Excellence competition with an organically grown coffee. We purchased some of that winning lot and have continued working with the Canales family ever since. Today, the Canales family's commitment to thoughtful farming and exceptional quality continues through Daniel's three sons, Milton, Norman, and Donal, who represent the third generation at the family's farm in Pueblo Nuevo, Estelí, where they have transformed former pastureland into a diverse coffee ecosystem. This year's washed Pacamara lot was produced by Norman Canales, whose careful stewardship carries forward a legacy six decades in the making. A variety known for its remarkably large beans and distinctive flavor, the Pacamara has become one of our favorite coffees from the Canales family.$23.00Guatemala Milder Velasquez (10oz Wholebean)
This exceptional lot was grown by cooperative member Milder Velásquez, whose farm is situated in Huehuetenango within the expansive Cuchumatanes mountain range. It is appearing on our single-origin menu for the first time.$24.00
Blends/Decaf

House Blend Whole Bean (12oz Bag)
$17.50
Diablo Whole Bean (12oz Bag)
$17.50
El Gallo Organic Breakfast Blend Whole Bean (12oz Bag)
$18.50
Illumination Blend Whole Bean (12oz bag)
A shade-grown organic blend designed to enlighten, anchored by a luminous Ethiopian single-origin lot.$20.00Summer Solstice Blend Whole Bean (12oz Bag)
This year's edition of Summer Solstice blends coffees from Colombia, Peru, and Ethiopia to evoke the berry and bright citrus flavors of the season. Flavor notes: blueberry, honey, & lime.$30.00
Decaf House Blend Whole Bean (12oz Bag)
$18.50Cold Coffee Blend Whole Bean 12oz
$23.50Intelligentsia Instant Coffee 5 Pack
We've teamed up with Swift Cup Coffee to bring you an instant coffee with quality in mind. Try our Intelligentsia House Blend instantly with just 8oz of hot or cold water! This 5 pack of single-servings is perfect when traveling or on-the-go.$13.00Black Cat Instant 5 Pack
$13.0026.2 Blend Whole Bean (10oz Bag)
Our coffee team carefully selected top lots from Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ethiopia for this blend honoring the athletes participating in the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Intelligentsia is proud to be the official coffee of the event.$26.00
Otoño Blend Whole Bean 12oz
Fall is here, and with it, the next release in our seasonal blend lineup. Otoño is inspired by the reflection that autumn brings, when nature reveals its texture and each step outdoors is a chance to slow down and observe a beautiful transition unfold. For this blend, ingredients were carefully selected by our coffee team and combined in a recipe designed to match the transition from summer stone fruits into deeper fall flavors. The 2025 edition of Otoño brings together three distinct lots from three distinct countries, each renowned for producing exceptional coffee: Kenya, Ethiopia, and Colombia.$30.00
Espresso

Black Cat Classic (12oz Wholebean)
This syrupy sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. Supreme balance and a wonderful sweetness make this a classic.$17.50Sublunar Espresso (12oz Wholebean)
A sweet, full-bodied espresso that balances flavors of roasted nuts and chocolate with cherry and dark fruit. Look for: roasted hazelnut, cherry, nougat.$17.50Peru Agua Cristalina SOE (Wholebean 12oz)
In the northernmost reaches of the Peruvian Andes lies the small coffee community of Alto Ihuamaca, where high elevation, sun-soaked days, and cool nights create ideal conditions for growing exceptional coffee. It is here that Dionisio Pintado carries on a family tradition of coffee farming. His farm, Agua Cristalina, is named for a nearby spring whose crystal clear waters reflect the natural beauty of the region. After selectively picking cherries from Bourbon and Caturra trees, the Pintado family carefully segments and processes lots in small batches, preserving the unique character of their farm’s terroir. This lot stood out as perfectly suited for pulling fruity espressos with soft, balanced acidity.$33.00Black Cat Espresso Capsules (10pk)
$13.00Peru La Lima SOE (12oz Wholebean)
$32.00
Sapsucker Espresso (12oz Wholebean)
Sapsucker is a seasonal blend named for the bird whose pursuit of sugary-sweet tree sap reflects our own approach to crafting this coffee. This year's blend unites distinct lots from Colombia, Burundi, and Kenya into a lively espresso defined above all else by its sweetness. The result is vibrant yet balanced, layered with notes of bright tropical fruit, ripe stone fruit, and zesty citrus.$27.00Black Cat Instant 5 Pack
$13.00Ethiopia Ayla Bombe SOE (12oz Wholebean)
This lot comes from the Ayla washing station in Bombe, a high elevation coffee growing community in Ethiopia’s Sidama region. Established in 2010 by family-owned Testi Coffee, Ayla receives freshly picked coffee cherries from neighboring smallholder farmers. Farmers in Bombe cultivate coffee on small plots of land that reach as high as 2,150 meters above sea level, with coffee growing alongside other crops and beneath the shade of native trees. At the washing station, careful sorting begins the moment the cherries arrive and continues throughout processing. The coffee is washed in fresh water from the Bonora River before being dried and sorted on raised beds. As espresso, the sweetness and complexity of coffees from this region really shine. Expect notes of ripe stone fruit and fresh lime zest.$24.00
SNACKS
Snacks
Almond Butter Dates
OUT OF STOCK$4.25MUSH Dark Cacao
Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Rolled Oats, Date, Cocoa Powder, Sea Salt.$5.00MUSH Vanilla Bean
Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Rolled Oats, Date, Pure Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt.$5.00MUSH Wild Blueberry
Coconut Milk (Water, Coconut), Rolled Oats, Dried Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate), Sea Salt.$5.00Nemi Snacks - Cactus Sticks
$5.00PB&J Dates
$4.25Peanut Butter Dates
$4.25Vanilla Caramel Candy
$1.00
All hours
| Sunday | 7:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Monday | 7:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am - 5:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Freshly roasted and proudly poured, we're working every day to bring you the finest Direct Trade and In Season coffee available.
Location
53 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
