Asado Coffee Pickwick Lane

The location itself is beautiful, no doubt.
The coffee on the other hand was just okay. I really wanted to like it after reading all the rave reviews and hearing from friends about his place, but it just did not do it for me. I really liked that the menu is to the point with its options and simplicity. The vibes were great inside the little indoor ordering area, friendly staff member, and good music.
I ordered the latte with almond milk and a straight pour over no cream or sugar. Both lacked that robust coffee flavor, which was unfortunate.

This is a blink and you’ll miss it spot, tucked away in an alley down Jackson. Really great coffee! Their Americano is way better than Starbucks’. Not necessarily a place to sit and hang out for a while, but a nice place to stop while hanging out in the Loop for a quick pick me up. The atmosphere is so unique! You actually forget you’re in Chicago for a minute.

I cannot believe I haven’t been here before, this place is amazing. I’m not kidding, it’s dream land amazing.
Ok, it’s a tiny coffeeshop in an alley… but it’s done SO well that it’s seriously a dreamland.

I’m going with a 4 rating. although it should probably be a 3 for actually coffee… But service was super nice and it’s such a cute location.
I got a nonfat latte. The espresso tasted a bit expired; too much oxygen to it before the milk added or shot pulled long or something. It was a little like a bitter italian taste.
I also got a chocolate hazelnut scone. it was dry and dense. Had no real taste to it besides the taste of burnt chocolate chips. I did like the whole hazelnuts in it. That was a pleasant surprise… one win… lol.
Maybe it was an off day for here. because the reviews are great… But I’m wondering if staff and atmosphere drive the ratings higher than the coffee/​food quality really deserves.

Came here on a whim cause I was visiting Chicago for a weekend. So glad I was able to find this cute little hole in the wall. Great coffee, baristas were very friendly. Too bad they don’t have indoor searing considering it’s pretty popular. The only tables you’re able to sit at are the ones outside so unless it’s a nice day out, things look pretty grim for you. Other than that, pretty much a cute place to visit on the wanderlust adventures.

Trivia: this is the smallest building in the loop business district. Nothing comes close. I Looked at this building when it was for sale a few years ago. The coffee shop itself was a garage, then became a living room. There used to be a bedroom upstairs. I had a very nicely made mocha. Very good barista.

I love this place! I walked a good 2 miles to find this place and I’m glad I went. The menu is short and sweet. The location is so cute and photogenic. The staff was so friendly. I am quite introverted and they were so friendly that they drained me out after 10 minutes. It was cold outside and we wanted to sit, so they brought in the outside chairs for us. I would love to try to come back here and I would recommend it to anyone who goes to Chicago.

I waited impatiently for this place to open up last year. I go to school across the street, and every caffeine addicted nerve in my body couldn’t wait for an option other than Starbucks or Fake Starbucks (in the Barnes and Nobles).
So the building is great. It’s one of the oldest buildings downtown, and it used to be a stable. Useless information, I know, but it adds to the charm. White lights are strung outside with seating. Love it! But, when it gets cold, that seating is useless, and there is absolutely no space inside the shop. Maybe 3 (definitely 4 max) people can stand inside to order. It’s definitely a to-​go place. They always have a clever sign out front as well. I love stopping by, even when I’m not in the mood for coffee to see the sign!
The baristas are incredibly nice. Small selection of pastries, which makes me sad. Now, the coffee. This coffee is magical stuff. So good, but man will you be trippin’ unicorns within 30 minutes. I was literally shaking after the first cup I tried. After a few hours, it winds down though. Coffee is also super expensive. Like, really expensive for such a small cup (think a small at Starbucks). They ask if you want to tip too, which I feel so bad not doing but then that usually drives my drink nearer to $ 5-​$ 6 for a small. My solution has been to drink this on very dire occasions… i.e. finals. I’ll drink it 3 hours before an exam so I can wind down a bit. Afterwards, it’s like I’ve just destroyed the Death Star, killed Darth Vader, and Yoda is my best friend. Anything is possible! I feel good (okay after the twitching stops) on this coffee, where Starbucks makes me feel blahhhh.

GAH. I really wanted to like this place, but my experience fell a little short. I definitely have to give it another chance and update my review if needed.
I’d been super curious about this local coffee shop, which is tucked into an alley off Jackson & Wabash in the Loop. I came in a little before 9, so it wasn’t very crowded.
The space is tiny, so I can definitely see it getting packed during peak hours. Maybe only three people tops can fit inside comfortably. There is a bar area where you order and a small selection of pastries in plates on top of the bar. There’s an area in the back where the pourover coffee is prepared and a single chair where you can sit while you wait.
The outdoor seating in the alley is really the big selling point of Asado, though you can’t really do that now in this bitter cold weather.
Asado’s menu is straightforward and their milk options are whole, skim and almond. Why you no serve soy milk?! *cries and cries* So yeah… it was one of those situations where I was already there.
What was I going to do? Turn around and leave? So, I pushed on, took a big gamble and ordered a mocha with almond milk. They were out of almond milk. Well, s**t. What now?
So, I took a chance and ordered a skim mocha ($ 4.92 with tax). Spoiler alert: bad decision, never again.
Now, I haven’t been diagnosed with a lactose intolerance, but I prefer the taste of soy milk and have been drinking that in my coffee for ages now. I’m not sure if avoiding regular dairy has made me sensitive to it, but I digress.
My drink was made pretty quickly, which was good since a little line had formed behind me. The barista handed it to me with the lid already on it, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, it was a bit lukewarm and I would have liked it to be a little hotter. But, I was already running a little late and didn’t want to go through the trouble of rectifying it.
Flash forward to a few hours later and I’m at my desk, tweaking the f– out. I wonder how many shots they put in that bad boy. I assume it was two since that’s pretty standard. Maybe the ‘spro is stronger than I’m used to, or maybe I wasn’t digging the skim milk, but either way, it wasn’t a fun way to ride out a Friday.
So yeah, lukewarm mocha + no soy milk = 3 stars. I *really* want to like this place, so I’ll have to go back and try a chai latte with almond milk since they serve that and maybe a mocha with almond milk instead. We shall see. Right now, I’m a little hesitant after my first go around.

Great coffee in a charming location! Three little café tables just outside the door are a great place to savor your coffee when weather allows. Not the type of place I would plop down the laptop to get some work done…

Asado is the cutest little coffee shop in the loop. Tucked away in a little alley, you’d have to bump into the chalk sign board or actively looking for this place in order to find it. Once you step under the rope lights strung between the building walls it’s like you’ve been transported away from the busy streets of Chicago and brought to a quaint, Italian village.
I tried their latte and it was so smooth and tasty. I asked for sugar to be added but it wasn’t too sweet, nor was it too bitter for my tastes. I also had the chocolate hazelnut scone which went perfectly with my latte. I could eat it everyday.
Prices here are comparable to starbucks. Their coffee only comes in one size though, and it’s equivalent to a tall at starbucks.

Finding a coffee shop nestled in between two sky scrapers is only something I would have thought to find in my dreams, but Asado Roasters found a perfect location in which to open a shop.
Along with the astonishment of finding a small shop between two buildings, the interior itself is simplistically trendy. So you’ll get excitement and satisfaction out of a visit.
I ordered a cortado along with a financier pastry, and I felt the coffee was perfectly crafted. The bread and coffee complimented each other in a way I haven’t experienced before.
Asado Roasters is totally worth a visit. The location makes it an intriguing prospect for a coffee crawl visit, and the baristas would ensure that you’ll experiencing quality.

This coffee place is one of the best in the loop I have ever tried. Like the layout and feels quiet in downtown area. Drop was recommended and it is absolutely great! You may choose your preferred milk, they offer whole, skim, almond and breve. Definitely will go back for more!!!

A charming little shop but the drip coffee was somewhat thin and astringent for such a well-​regarded mini-​chain. Looks like the happiest customers went for pour-​overs and espresso drinks. Duly noted.

This is my favorite coffee shop in The Loop, and there’s no shortage of options. The place itself is really cool, a tiny building tucked away at the end of an alley. The coffee is awesome, Asado has some of the best – if not the best – coffee in Chicago. A pour over of whatever’s in stock is my go-​to, but the more complex drinks are great as well. Also, the peeps behind the counter are great. Super nice, funny, and they know a lot about coffee.
So yeah, go to Asado, support your local coffee shop, get a pour over, or ask for the drink with sweetened condensed milk.

Found this spot on Unilocal and visited twice. Perfect little place for superb coffee. I had the pour over cup and an iced café dul leche of which the barista told me i was the first person to get it iced.
Highly recommended if you like a sweet creamy coffe moment mid day.
Bought some beans to take home. Winner all the way around.

Travelling with a European in the US usually means having to listen to endless complaining about the state of American coffee (e.g. tastes like sewage water). Thank goodness for Asado! Tucked into a tiny alley it felt like a hidden secret.
This is amazing, high-​quality coffee that left my European pleased and complacent like a kitty cat. The coffee is strong but not bitter like good coffee should be. They only sell coffee here with some pastries and I’m particularly fond of the cortado (espresso with a bit of milk).
A cup costs around $ 4 so it can be a bit expensive but if you’re buying anything at Starbucks, you should be coming here instead!

Good strong coffee in my latte, and it’s a cute little oasis downtown. Took a while, not the fastest service. No bike parking right there. Limited emu, which is fine. Pass on the chai – I saw them pouring it out of a box, which is better than a powder, but far inferior to fresh-​brewed chai, and you can do better.

So glad I didn’t give up on finding this hidden gem! It took me 15 minutes of walking in circles around State Street (it’s pretty much right across from Barnes & Noble) but I finally walked past the pretty lights strung atop the alley.
I got the cold brew and the super friendly barista made sure to add my preferred amount of cream to the drink. Bonus — they have simple syrup — way better than dissolved crunchy sugar lurking in the bottom of my drink.
They had an assortment of snacks and baked goods and although they were tempting I didn’t have any.
I will definitely come back

This place opened up not too long ago practically next door to my office. Yes, we have other coffee options in the area… Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Barnes & Noble Café, but this place is different!
I’ve been meaning for the right time to go and this morning was too perfect… record below zero temps, and I walked about a mile to get to work from the train station so I HAD to reward myself with a cup of good coffee. A few co workers were saying «It’s like 3 bucks for a cup of coffee!» Soooooo… I’m ok with that, it’s obviously better than that folgers that someone makes every day in our ancient coffee pot in the kitchen.
The outside is very cute, for the small area it resides… it’s almost European-​ish. There is seating in warm weather outside, and inside there is a small waiting area and a counter. The menu is small, but that’s what one would expect in a small coffee shop. They DO have an almond milk option so that gave them a star right there… so now I’m writing this review and can say I had my first pour over coffee. I was asked what kind I liked, I said «light» and it was definitely better and different from other coffee I’ve had elsewhere… including my keurig machine.
You get what you pay for, people… quality coffee right here!