Located in the heart of Lincoln Park

Boasting an impressive three stories of laid-back atmosphere (all providing free wi-fi and comfy-yet-classy furniture), Noble Tree Coffee & Tea is the kind of spot people go to chat, study or just relax. Offering Chicago-brewed Metropolis Coffee and a mix of herbal and caffeinated teas along with an assortment of pastries (including delicious homemade pies from Hoosier Mama Pie Co.) and sandwiches, the menu is designed to provide for a day-long studying binge.

Created by Philip Tadros (a co-owner of Dollop) and Peter Vitale, Noble Tree utilizes its inviting layout to the fullest extent, with each nook providing a different vibe. In addition to the numerous smaller tables sprinkled throughout the house, there are couches and armchairs around a fireplace, a round table in a second-floor cove providing an ideal meeting space and an outdoor patio open in the summer. The eclectic decorations only add to the space’s character.

A trip to Noble Tree is like a visit to your best friend’s crazy uncle’s house. If that uncle happens to be an English professor at Berkeley, that is. Every floor is littered with books. There’s even a loaded book cart in the second floor bathroom, with a few volumes set on the toilet for good measure. So whether you’re bringing your own study materials, looking for a good read or just searching for a spot to hang out with friends, Noble Tree is the place to be.

Reviewed By: Zach Freeman