West Town · Chicago
Big Shoulders (West Town)
Roasts its own
Chicago roaster with cafes across the city
The story
Started roasting in a garage over a propane burner; now roasts around 2,000 pounds a day.
The bean to try1848 house espresso
From the Chicago bean guide: The Old Reliables.
Their beans
From bigshoulderscoffee.com · prices checked Nov 13, 2026
Coffee Change Fund - Costa Rica Red Honey$35.00
El Salvador - Santa Ana Balam Washed$26.00
Colombia$26.00
Night Shift$24.00Bags link to the roaster’s own shop. Prices and availability can change.
Taste
Light-medium to medium roast
LightDark
Fruity, Chocolatey
Own shop notes (berries, plum, dark chocolate)
Hours
Hours checked Nov 13, 2026. Check with the shop before a special trip.
Find it
1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
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