Dark Matter Coffee - Star Lounge Coffee Bar

good, freshly roasted coffee! Dark Matter roasted - the "Mothership" is around the corner.
Nice, totally relaxed atmosphere.
Highly recommended.

nvr bn more impressed & enamored with any other coffee spot in my life; they're the most epitomic in every possible way...words don't even suffice, this is absolutely a must-visit! <3 ... (tried the 2 most adventurous lattes we could find on their menu, & were both pleasantly surprised with how much we loved them!)

Pleasing to the eye and taste buds, the Mayan mocha! I personally like the taste of black coffee also, so I ordered LIGHT syrup. Made it perfect. 😋

Love love love this place. A great place to pop in, study, or meet a friend. The coffee is amazing and the chocolate is somehow even better?? Only qualm is the lack of food options since they seem to sell out of pastries and such super early.

The employees are AMAZING! All the baristas are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, especially Aidan who helped us choose what to order. Loved the coffee, music, and vibes🤟🏻

The coffee is not that strong, but I guess it’s their signature. I ordered a large mocha, overall taste is good. The shop has a good vibe, decoration, and stunning art painting. A lot of outdoor and indoor seats. Not sure if they have free wifi.

I'm a fan of Dark Matter Coffee and have been for years. I no longer live in Chicago but always look for an excuse to visit when I'm in town. The cafe vibe is always fun, there is seating inside and out at this location, and there is plenty of fun merch available. Most importantly - the coffee is really good! Almond & oat milk are available for beverages.

Can never go wrong with a Mayan Mocha made with love by some of the best baristas on the block!

I have been steady going here for almost two years now. I really love the staff. I see a lot of people on here complaining about the internet but at the end of the day this is a coffee shop, not an office. They won’t have internet for an office, get yourself a hotspot like most other wfh people have.

The environment is warm and welcoming. There is a nice back outdoor area with picnic tables, and some covered seating out there as well (limited) I like the couches upstairs. It’s also nice having a pool table somewhere that isn’t a bar! Great space to hang out for all ages essentially.

The coffee is good, I enjoy the tea as well. Efficient staff who all enjoys what they do and knows what they do. You can tell they appreciate the craft. Decent selection of food for a coffee shop, I cannot speak on the breakfast tacos personally, as I am not a morning person myself. I have tried most things on the menu I stick with primarily drip and steamed milk now though.

drinks are an acquired taste but their coffee was still amazing. friendliest workers too!

An interesting coffee shop. Ambiance and decor is appealing with the disco balls and such. Espresso is really great with how sweet and creamy it was. I paid a little over $3 for the donut and espresso which is so worth it. Service is top notch! A definite place to visit in Chicago!

Quirky, quitchy and cool... everything a Coffee Lounge should be. Dark Matter Coffee hits the spot with the various fresh brewed and breakfast items. WiFi is spot on, great place to lounge, work and converse. The outdoor patio is the place to soak in the sun and get your caffeine fix. Did I mention the staff is outrageously awesome!!!???

Great coffee and atmosphere, and open till 9pm, which appears to be rare in Chicago..

This place is pretty cool. The decor is really nice, hipster type place, the coffee is good and the donut we had was amazing (glazed with chocolate glaze), one of the best donuts I've ever had. There is inside and outside seating and it is dog friendly. The only downside, and this is a reoccurring comment from my trip to Chicago, the service was a little slow for me but I work in NYC so I'm used to things moving at a faster pace.

Wow

Oh. My. WOW.

Mayan Mocha. Absolutely delicious!!! The vibes and energy of the place is warming and welcoming, personally I enjoy the artsy feel.

I get a "Fear the Loathing", vibe from some of the art work. They have a beautiful outside seating area too.

The coffee has a beautiful aroma, taste, and me-oh-mighty-Boldness.

The staff was as helpful as can be considering how busy it was around 9.

They have dairy alternatives too; Almond or Soy¿

Was there to print something out at PrintWithMe kiosk, something didn’t work and baristas were more than helpful and we figured it all out together. Very nice people and patient! Thank you :)

Delicious Myan spicy mocha and breakfast empanada. 😋

Always love at the Star Lounge! There are a plethora of coffee roasters and coffee shops in Chicago, but Dark Matter Coffee is by far my favorite. They have a few locations, all unique in their own special quirky way, but Star Lounge is my favorite. Always the best vibe going on in there! Great music, super awesome staff and plenty of seating, including great outdoor patio out back. My 8 and 11 year old often tag along with me and I never get evil eye-rolls from staff or patrons! They are my go-to, year round and they also have the best hours of operation!

Coffee is mostly dark roasted, and their special cinnamon coffee is great! The environment is very comfortable, except that the first floor bathroom is kinda smelly due to a too small fan.

These guys are awesome! Such a warm and friendly place with a fantastic vibe. The brand is so cool, the art is amazing, the crew is fantastic, and the coffee is perfect! Highly recommend!

Went here for a meeting. Nice atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. I was that person that asked for a recommendation and they were happy to help. They recommended the mocha and gingersnap iced coffee for it's sweet and savory taste. It didn't disappoint.