The Wormhole Coffee

Quaint and kitschy local business… it’s always busy, right on Milwaukee. Great to chill and get some work done or just stop in and grab a coffee. Seriously, skip Starbucks. This is way better and Starbucks is just stupid.

(Late and non local customer)
The Wormhole was my first coffee shop stop in Chicago when I visited over the summer during
a cross country road trip. I definitely was not disappointed. The décor (The De Lorean) has to be one of the best in any shop EVER. I got to talking to the barista Chris (? lost my notes so I may be totes off) he walked me through his coffee journey and how he’s lived in all lower 48 and was moving and looking to get out of the coffee game after 10 years. Dude was super nice and pulled a really nice pour over. He even cracked open one of their new single origins for me to smell and HOLY SHIT it smelled more blueberry than the freshest blueberries. The décor, the video games, the atmosphere, the baristas and the manual brew won’t disappoint. If you were to come to only one shop in the Chicago area, this is it.

Nothing significant to add. Great coffee, great hangout spot. Who doesn’t want to sip & study with a DeLorean dangling above their head and a nintendo at their fingertips?

Situated in the middle of Wicker Park, Wormhole is THE coffee shop to study at. The vibe and ambiance is great– perfect for knocking out a paper or any other work you may have. This place isn’t super big, but there’s enough seating if you get here earlier in the day, and sofas in the back.
My go to order here is their mocha– rich, smooth, and overall pretty tasty. The drip coffee is good too if you prefer that over an espresso drink! The music can be a little loud at times but usually it’s not a problem. I’ve never had a problem with a wifi here so that’s a plus!
Hipster friendly, comfy and cozy seating– come out here especially on a dreary rainy day and you’ll never want to leave!

Nice upbeat music. Thematic decorations yet clean. Somehow they managed to shove a back to the future DeLorean in here so props for that. Coffee tastes great. If you opt for «here» they give you a mug and plate. They also provide a variety of baked goods. Feels like someone’s home! A little too dim for a study spot but great for conversations and chillin. One of my favorite coffee places here.

When I started dating my now gf last January I was introduced to Wormhole. Probably one of the top 5 reasons I fell in love with her is the discovery of this FANTASTIC coffee shop.
Of course the vibe is fantastic, but the care the baristas take in making the delicious beverages is beyond. My order used to be the normal latte but I switched it up recently to the vanilla bean latte. They use vanilla bean paste — to die for.
Skip Bongo Room and just go here!

My Wicker Park mecca, I love coming here to write papers and study. Try the Honey Bear latte, it’s to die for, and I’ve never had a bad pastry here. There’s lots of comfy seating, though it can get a little crowded. The décor is awesome – totally unique and wonderful.

I have three qualifications for a great coffee shop:
1) Delicious coffee and treats
2) Cozy and unique atmosphere
3) Fast wifi
WH succeeds in offering all three, but really this is one of the most unique coffee shops in the city. If you enjoy coffee shops, you owe it to experience what Worm Hole has to offer!

super crowded and super hipster.
pretty cool coffee shop overall. the place is 80’s themed and plastered with lots of classic movie posters. not necessarily my place of choice to get work done, you’ll most likely have to fight for a seat here. but the staff is friendly and seem to love what they’re doing, and the music is always catchy and fun.
my only gripe with this place is the coffee. it’s good but i prefer my coffee hot as hades. it’s served hot enough to drink immediately without blowing on it. i tend to be a slow drinker so having my coffee cool down faster is not preferable.

In the heart of busy busy Wicker Park and it reflected inside. The coffee shop is ecclectic with hipster-​friendly décor all over including the back to the future car in the back and Gizmo wall painting. I came here because I needed to get out of the house and do some work so I was looking for a place that was spacious and had wifi/​plugs. There’s definitely a lot of seating (tables and couches) but it was so packed the whole day I’m surprised we found seating near outlets. They play popular hit songs so I kept thinking I was in a bar — and definitely wanted to go to one afterwards! I got a chai latte which was good but came out lukewarm.
This place is cool but I wasn’t a fan of it being soo jammed packed, pretty loud (from all the people and workers dropping stuff), and the drinks were kind of mediocre compared to the surrounding coffee shops in Chicago. Maybe I’ll come back. Wifi was solid.

I’ve been here a few times when I’ve visited Chicago from Iowa City.
If you’re a certain kind of child from the 80’s, then you will love this place. They have a Delorean in the back, multiple homages to Mogwai, and a functioning NES in the back to play. Plenty of Star Wars and Ninja Turtles gear as well. And their espresso is named Triforce. Need I say more?
I’ve had above average coffee here in many styles, ranging from espresso to Aeropress. The customer service falls into stereotypical snobby, bordering on aggressive. The last time I visited, I heard the baristas having a few laughs about my name for a while after I picked up my coffee. I suppose that I could have a more hipster name, such as Axl or Apple. So yes, it’s *that* kind of place. It’s a shame, because I really dug (and still do) the idea behind the place, and there are plenty of other coffee shops with equal or better coffee product with better customer service.
In other words, this place is the best and worst of hipsters, in one place. I still recommend it and will go back, but maybe I’ll say my name is Dashiell.

This coffee shop is so cool !!
They have random stuff from 90s and 80s .
The place has really great coffee ! I got a iced latte and it was so good !
I really like the place for getting work done .
It’s is a little busy but people seem to be respectable of you if are reading.

I stumbled upon this shop on a cold January day and found myself in heaven. Absolutely love this place, my go to study spot in Wicker Park. The Peanut Butter Koopa Troopa is a winner here, even for a non-​coffee lover like myself.
The best part is the environment: so many awesome nerdy things! Back to the future DeLorean sits above you and star wars posters everywhere. Great place to watch hipsters and students thrive in their element. This place gets crowded quickly so if you wanted a nice spot on the couch, better come early!

Today, October 21, 2015, I walked into the Café 80s. I ordered a Pepsi Perfect and taught some kids how to play a game «using their hands.» Then this dude came in with his crew (pretty sure he had a few short circuits in his bionic implants) and we got into a tussle that ended up outside. I had to borrow some poor girl’s hoverboard and tried to get away but those boards don’t work on water! I won’t bore you with the details of the rest of my day but it was pretty crazy.
Wormhole might as well be called Café 80s with its homage to all things 80s, and of course that amazing Delorean. I love coming in here and getting all nostalgic about my childhood. Oh yeah, and they have great coffee too. But they need more fax machines.

Immediate reaction after sipping: the space is hip with many things from my childhood that bring back fond memories, mocha was good and not too much chocolate taste which is good, and the hot chocolate was a pleasant surprise, nothing bad to say –so if you around go to see the delorean
First name hipster last name hipster. We went and got a mocha and hot chocolate about an hour before they were closing I assume the staff was tired because they were not overly friendly. We grab a seat at the coffee bar and waited for drinks. When she saw were sitting across the bar and called our names for the drinks I still had to get up which was fine but didn’t really make much sense we were right in front of here. I thought the Mocho was OK nothing special the highlight was that that was not too much chocolate so that you can actually taste some of the espresso. My wife was really happy with the hot chocolate because they still did latte art on it which was a nice touch. I really like the gremlins artwork.

Hands down best coffee I have had in a VERY long time. This place screams 80’s and hipsters, but still has that local neighborhood feel even with its growing popularity. And rightfully so. Any place that brews their own coffee that they grind, then make individually and also sell fresh on site is worth my time. I had the vanilla bean latte which was seriously amazing if not life changing. If I moved to Chicago I would live off Damen so I could be close to here. This is seriously how I want to start my day everyday.
The ambiance is very mixed of locals, business people, students, hipsters, 80’s kids and the like. Come early or wait for the line to go away like I did, because we got the couches in the front and didn’t even wait for our coffee. We also bought t shirts for this place because not only were they awesome but also on recycled materials. How can you not love that?
If you are a TMNT fan, BTTF fan or love 80’s this place will knock your socks off. I will let that be the surprise! The décor is awesome to photograph or just be around if you can find a seat. For a place so small, they do fit a lot of people sitting so if you hangout you can probably get a seat.
Overall absolutely loved this place, the quality, the prices were fair, décor was awesome, staff was amusing and ambiance is worth the trip. Went all during my vacation to Chicago and will be back!

What a quirky little place. It’s like I stepped into a time machine powered by a Flux Capacitor and went back to 1985. Errrrythang is 80’s here. A Back to the Future DeLorean is up above, a Nintendo system so that I can whip some butt in Blades of Steel, metal lunchboxes line the wall, and an old fossil — like Mac computer sits for our viewing pleasure. Unlike filter where I go to relax and get work done on my computer and Unilocal my behind off. Here I come to play. Play video games all while being visually stimulated by 80’s relics.
Now my drink would be the Supa Dupa Peanut Butter Koopa Troopa for people who are Supa Dupa fly like me. It’s a peanut buttery mocha like drink that’s quite delicious. Add to that some cereal, say what? That’s rite for a $ 1.50 I can get a bowl of Apple Jacks (other cereals are available) that will yummy my tummy! milk and cereal, milk cereal, cereal and milk, cereal and milk
To sum this place up. It’s a playground that assaults the senses with 80’s memorabilia, endless Nintendo playing, Supa doopa peanut buttery coffee drinks, cheap cereal and if you stay till closing you can usually get some free pastries. Come check it out with your homies, video games and cereal, you will feel like your back in college.

I tried the peanut butter and chocolate (I think?) coffee and it was too weird for me. It honestly did not taste good. However, that was my first time there and I’d be happy to update my review when I get a chance to go back.
It’s a funky 80s themed place and I would definitely meet there with a friend or to study, but my tastebuds are pushing me to give this a 3-​star today.

The Wormhole manages to be that rare spot that is good for both studying quietly and chatting with friends. Also, there’s a DeLorean. And a ninja turtle. And a lot of vintage toys, lunchboxes, mugs, and other nostalgia-​inducing nerd objects and art displayed in a surprisingly tasteful manner. My favorite are the Italian Star Wars posters.
Moving on from the décor, seating options are mainly small couches, chairs, stools, and shared tables. Everywhere I’ve sat has been comfortable, though we’re usually trying to cram an extra person or two into a smallish space since it’s a popular spot.
There’s a decent selection of tea here, and the staff know how to steep it properly, green at a lower temperature. You’ll get a cup of tea and if it’s resteepable, you’ll get a steeper cup of the leaves to bring back up for refills.
My friends seem happy with the coffee.
Bathrooms are gender-​neutral single-​seaters. There are no changing tables.
I’m knocking a point off for not having more allergy-​friendly snacks, but generally I love this place.

Absolut 5 Sterne!
Cooler Laden … nette Leute.
Café ist Klasse und es macht Spass.
Die Strasse hier ist echt gut.
Keine Frage wurden wieder her kommen.

Wormhole is my happy place.
The allure of Wormhole is in its décor, which is dedicated to Star Wars, Nintendo, and all things nerdy. There is a Back to the Future style Delorean in the back! The place has a great ambiance to it– definitely a trendy style coffee place. Don’t go with a group, because seats are hard to come by, and especially seats together. You can play Mario Cart and Super Mario Brothers on the Nintendo in the back.
There are homemade pop-​tarts and twinkes available, but those usually run out early in the day and you are left with meh muffins. No other food options. The coffee menu is pretty minimalist, but of a good quality. They have really create latte creations (chocolate peanut butter, honeyed ginger!)