I've been going to Metropolis since I moved to Chicago. Was a time I would hang out late at night at Standee's Diner. Loved their coffee. ""What kind is it?"" I asked. ""Metropolis,"" the guy behind the counter said. Turned out it was Samba blend, still my favorite. The lattes and iced mochas are wonderful, although the hot mochas are often not as chocolaty as I would prefer. \r
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The staff are always very nice, and try to remember your name. \r
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When not completely jammed with Loyola students and little kids running around, the dining area is very relaxed. With the demise of the bookstore next door, now there is more seating, which is very nice.\r
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Advice: If you want a small drink, like just espresso or a con panna, drink it there. Even if you are in a hurry. It'll just take a moment to gulp down, and you won't waste a paper cup or two. I learned my lesson when I got a con panna to do. Walking to my car, a sudden gust of wind blew my lightweight drink away, which was resting inside another paper cup. I stood there, shocked, and holding an empty paper cup. \r
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My only solace was that none of the baristas saw it, as they would have laughed and sneered. And they would have every right to.
Pros: Great coffee and espresso drinks, comfortable atmosphere, Jeff humming to himself.
Cons: Not much parking, and that's shared with several other businesses.
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