Worth a journey
Metric Coffee
Chicago · Fulton Market / West Loop, United States
Why it’s on the route
Metric was founded by Xavier Alexander and Darko Arandjelovic and has long been anchored on a quiet stretch of Fulton Street, where a modern counter fronts the former back-room roastery. Its signature order is the Fulton Street Handshake, a small drip with a double espresso on the side, alongside pour-overs and nitro cold brew. Roasting has since moved to the new Milli site in Avondale, and the Fulton space now doubles as a training lab and equipment showroom.
At a glance
| Address | 2021 W Fulton St |
|---|---|
| Recognition | #95 World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 · #30 World's 100 Best Coffee Shops - North, Central America & Caribbean 2026 |
| Google rating | ★ 4.6 (530 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |