Sip & Savor | South Loop — Restaurant in Chicago

I was really hopeful for this new place in place of Starbucks. I also love small businesses and try to support them as much as I can. God knows we need more of them in the South Loop. The Barista also said that they open at 6:00 a.m. which is absolutely fantastic and I was planning on coming here every morning before I start my day.

This said, a coffee shop has one job to do - sell good coffee. I ordered a large regular brew. It was so weak, that you could barely even taste any coffee at all. I mean, gas station coffee is stronger than this. I understand inflation and cost savings, but not on your core product. This coffee was $4.50 to boot. Save on packaging and stirrers, but for God's sake put some beans in your coffee. You're a coffee shop.

I really hope the ownership takes this into consideration and improves the quality of their core product.

UPD: I will stop by a couple of times next week to give it another shot.

UPD2: I didn't ask for the gift card the owner graciously offered to truly test if the quality had improved. Sadly it didn't - same cup of water...

Today, I decided to stop by Sip & Savor for the very first time and needless to say, I will NOT be returning for a second sip of disappointment! I ordered a regular Chai Latte, and it tasted like a cup full of cavities (extremely sweet) and I paid $6.00 for an 8oz cup that only contained 4 ounces of Chai Latte the other 4 ounces was foam. No wonder why I was their only customer this morning. UPDATE: For whatever reason, I’m only able to edit this initial review, or delete it completely, and unfortunately, I can’t negate the initial unpleasant experience that took place at your coffee shop. After a plethora of email exchanges between Whitney and I regarding whether customers should share their experience, In which they have right to share Verses contacting management first, I decided to give Sip and Savor another chance. I made a second trip to pick up a new drink and a $15 gift card. Hopefully my WILLINGNESS to give businesses a second chance to make a first impression will encourage others to...

absolutely have to give a shout-out to Sip N Savor for being an all-around fantastic spot. In a neighborhood where coffee prices seem to be constantly climbing, their $1 espresso shots are an absolute game-changer. Seriously, when other places are charging three or even four times that amount, it's clear Sip N Savor genuinely cares about providing value to its customers.

Beyond the incredible price point, what truly sets them apart is their personable customer service. It's refreshing to be greeted with a smile and feel like a valued customer, not just another transaction.

And for an added bonus that speaks volumes about their attention to detail: they provide lids for their espresso shots! It might seem like a small thing, but it's a huge convenience that surprisingly few neighboring coffee shops offer. It's the little touches like this, combined with their amazing prices and top-notch service, that make Sip N Savor...