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☕ Chicago’s Fuel: The 4 Best Coffee Shops Near The Adler Planetarium
After exploring the cosmos and gazing at the stars inside the Adler Planetarium, you'll need to refuel before returning to Earth. The Planetarium sits on the northern tip of the beautiful Museum Campus peninsula, an area notoriously short on independent, high-quality coffee shops. For a truly great cup, you’ll need to venture into the nearby South Loop or the adjacent Loop financial district. We've tracked down the best local coffee spots—from a classic Chicago roaster to high-quality cafes—to ensure your energy boost is as illuminating as the night sky.
☕ Chicago’s Fuel: The 4 Best Coffee Shops Near The Shedd Aquarium
After spending hours exploring the underwater worlds at the Shedd Aquarium, encountering belugas, or watching the marine mammal show, your energy levels might be running low. The Museum Campus, which houses the Shedd, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium, is notoriously sparse when it comes to independent, high-quality coffee. For a truly great cup, you’ll need to venture into the nearby South Loop or the adjacent Loop financial district. We've tracked down the best local coffee spots—from a classic Chicago roaster to high-quality cafes—to ensure your energy boost is as refreshing as a dip in Lake Michigan.
☕ Chicago’s Fuel: The 4 Best Coffee Shops Near The Field Museum
After spending hours exploring ancient history, meeting SUE the T. rex, or walking the halls of the Field Museum, you'll need a serious caffeine refill. The Museum Campus, which also includes the Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium, is short on independent, high-quality coffee shops. For a truly great cup, you’ll need to venture into the nearby South Loop or the adjacent Loop financial district. We've tracked down the best local coffee spots—from a classic Chicago roaster to the highest-quality hotel cafe—to ensure your energy boost is as powerful as a fossilized meteorite.

