Backlot Coffee

3982 N Avondale Ave, Chicago - 60641
151 reviews
Coffee Shops Coffee & Tea Donuts
(773) 657-3797

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Simple and Easy to understand menu. This is my neighborhood go-to coffee spot. I'm glad they're here and happy to give them my business.

A fantastic spot to pick up some excellent coffee. Heads up, there is no indoor seating besides a bench

First time in the shop today and they were playing the new Florence album. 1000/10I had their iced mocha and a maple chai donut. ?

Enjoyed this tucked away gem. Will def be back!

So I am not a franchise type guy. If I can find a coffee shop that’s local and patronize it I will choose that option over Starbucks every time. Back lot has two locations and this one in Old Irving Park is charming. The coffee is wonderful and anytime I have a meeting with a client or a vendor in the area this is my coffee shop of choice.

The coffee is good. The pastries are even better. The Banana Bread and Classic Donut was fresh and soooo good. Only leaving 4 stars because there is no seating area. Seems like the seating area was never restored after covid restrictions. It would be nice to sit and have a coffee.

Not much caffeine in the cold brew. Also weird and expensive prices. $14 for a 32oz cold brew and $5 for a 20oz. So buy 2, 20oz for 40oz total for $10 instead of $14 for only 32oz.Also, the 20oz seemed super small. I would bet $100 i could fit 4 large cups into that 32oz bottle. I feel jipped. Not going here again. Don't trust it.

Nice place my family gets it on St Patrick's day, Fathers day, and mothers day but sometimes just for fun. It is kid friendly, Has milk and coco milk and donuts!

Tasty drinks, great selection of breakfast pastries. Nowhere to sit but a good stopping place along the way. Staff is friendly and apparently you can take their used coffee grounds for compost altho I've never gone for it.

Good place to have some coffee. Staff is patient yet inviting. Their is a handful of selections to choose from in the bakery goods. I was surprised that they offer Do-rite donuts here for purchase. I bought a donut and espresso for just over $6 which is average on pricing. Inside decor is nicely illuminated but a little bit tight so dining in may not be an option. Overall a good place to visit.