Chicago · Beverly

Two Mile Coffee

The bright dining room at Two Mile Coffee with hexagon tile, arched windows and wooden chairs at round tables

Two Mile Coffee is a family run specialty coffee shop on Chicago's far South Side, in the neighborhood of Beverly beside the Metra tracks on South Walden Parkway. It grew from a successful Kickstarter and has become a community staple, with the logo's intersecting lines inspired by the train lines that run right behind the shop and by the idea of a space for planned and spontaneous connection.

The bright, welcoming room has had its dining area and menu expanded, and the counter pours brewed coffee, espresso and loose leaf tea alongside breakfast and lunch, including Latin inspired French pastry, breakfast tacos made with home made tortillas and baked sourdough sandwiches. The space can also be rented. It is open Monday to Friday from six until five and on Saturdays from seven until four, closed Sundays.