Julius Meinl

LAKE VIEW. A fixture in Austria for upwards of a century, this European coffee company now has a location in the States, and Chicago is the lucky recipient. Incredibly fine coffee blends are on offer and can be had in shots of espresso, lattes, mochas, and the like. Accompanying the tempting list of hot drinks is an equally tantalizing collection of Old World pastries. Rich tortes and cakes – most filled and flavored with chocolate, jam, nuts, and buttercream – are difficult to resist. Bring a newspaper and while away the morning in this pleasant, light-filled space.