Sputnik Coffee

Sputnik Coffee Sputnik Coffee is a coffee shop that believes in serving freshly roasted coffee at an affordable price. They believe in making coffee simple and accessible to everyone, rather than focusing on single-origin puritanism. Their consistent and affordable approach to coffee roasting can be experienced firsthand in Back of the Yards, Chicago where their roastery is located. Coffee lovers can grab a bag of their freshly roasted beans for home use anytime.

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One small step for coffee, one giant leap for Sputnik! 🚀 Come celebrate the 2 year anniversary of our cafe and roastery ...
10/13/2026

One small step for coffee, one giant leap for Sputnik! 🚀
 
Come celebrate the 2 year anniversary of our cafe and roastery on Wednesday, October 14th!! 🎉 
 
We’ll be giving out free small to-go drip coffee all day long! Stop by and say hello!

Here’s our take on fall - housemade apple spice syrup 🍁  Local apples from Mick Klug Farms , cinnamon, cloves and star a...
09/15/2026

Here’s our take on fall - housemade apple spice syrup 🍁 
 
Local apples from Mick Klug Farms , cinnamon, cloves and star anise 
 
Stop by Saturday to try some!

Cafe will be open this Saturday 9/5 🚀  Closed Monday for Labor Day! 👷  We wish everyone a wonderful, caffeinated and saf...
09/04/2026

Cafe will be open this Saturday 9/5 🚀 
 
Closed Monday for Labor Day! 👷 
 
We wish everyone a wonderful, caffeinated and safe weekend! ☕️

Anniversary shirts are hot off the press and back for a limited time! 🚀  Available at the cafe or online  Printed locall...
08/28/2026

Anniversary shirts are hot off the press and back for a limited time! 🚀 
 
Available at the cafe or online 
 
Printed locally Madd Science Print Lab

Sputnik means travel companion!  🚀 Our kleankanteen tumblers are super durable. Where you have you taken yours???  Photo...
08/24/2026

Sputnik means travel companion!  🚀
 
Our kleankanteen tumblers are super durable. Where you have you taken yours??? 
 
Photo credit: Elena Kukhareva

Heads up! We had an issue where our dater changed the year to 2023 for some bags! Don’t worry they are all fresh and roa...
08/16/2026

Heads up! We had an issue where our dater changed the year to 2023 for some bags! Don’t worry they are all fresh and roasted on Thursday

Cafe will be closed both Friday and Saturday so our team can enjoy the holiday! 🧨  Happy Independence Day!!!
07/02/2026

Cafe will be closed both Friday and Saturday so our team can enjoy the holiday! 🧨 
 
Happy Independence Day!!!

05/24/2026
On days like today we’re grateful for the natural light at our shop! ☀️  Come for a coffee, stay for the ambiance   Phot...
05/01/2026

On days like today we’re grateful for the natural light at our shop! ☀️ 
 
Come for a coffee, stay for the ambiance  
 
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Address

2618 W 48th Street
Chicago, IL
60632

Option 1 - Public transport: Take the blue line train to Damen station. Walk east on North Ave for two blocks and turn left onto Milwaukee Ave. The coffee shop is located half a block down on the right.

Option 2 - Driving/parking: Head north on I-90 and take the exit for North Ave. Turn right onto North Ave and continue for about 2 miles. Turn left onto Milwaukee Ave and the coffee shop will be on your right. Parking is available on the street or in nearby parking lots/garages.

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm

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What people say

Sputnik Coffee in Chicago is a coffee shop that offers freshly roasted coffee at an affordable price. They believe in the simplicity of coffee and aim to democratize it by making it accessible to everyone. Unlike other coffee shops that focus on single-origin puritanism, Sputnik Coffee believes that coffee should be consistent, simple, and affordable.

Located in the historic working-class neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Sputnik Coffee roasts their own beans and passes on all the value to their customers. They don't have expensive cafes but offer freshly roasted coffee that is both delicious and affordable.

If you're looking for a great cup of coffee without breaking the bank, Sputnik Coffee is definitely worth checking out. Their commitment to simplicity and affordability makes them stand out from other coffee shops in Chicago. So why not grab a bag today and taste the difference for yourself?