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Ancient Grounds

Google 4.5 (168) Yelp 4.3 (4) Uber Eats 4.4 (45) $$ 73.51 FoodIndex

A cozy creative latte bar in Lakeview serving inventive seasonal espresso drinks and coffee flights. Read more

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Ancient Grounds at 1022 W Belmont Ave in Lakeview is one of Chicago's most inventive coffee shops, known for its rotating menu of creative specialty lattes — including cereal-inspired flavors like Honey Nut Cheerios and Lucky Charms — and its popular coffee flights that let guests explore multiple drinks in one visit. If you are searching for a fun, unique specialty coffee experience in Lakeview, Ancient Grounds is one of the most talked-about independent cafés on the North Side. This FoodIndex page brings its Google rating, Yelp score, and Uber Eats rating together with the FoodIndex score so you can compare before you visit.

Known for: A cozy creative latte bar in Lakeview serving inventive seasonal espresso drinks and coffee flights.

Ancient Grounds Reviews

Curious how diners rate Ancient Grounds? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this coffee spot in Lakeview, Chicago.

On Google 4.5 from 160+ reviews, Yelp 4.3 from 4+ reviews, and Uber Eats 4.4 from 40+ reviews. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 73.51 for Ancient Grounds. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.

Ancient Grounds Menu

Lucky Charms Latte

Lucky Charms Latte

$8.75

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte

$8.25

Sausage Egg & Cheese

Sausage Egg & Cheese

$10.25

Cali Bagel

Cali Bagel

$9.75

Turkey and Avocado Sandwich

Turkey and Avocado Sandwich

$12.50

Biscoff Latte

Biscoff Latte

$8.75

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

$9.25

Latte

Latte

$5.75

Honey Nut Cheerio Latte

Honey Nut Cheerio Latte

$8.75

Becky Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Becky Egg and Cheese Sandwich

$9.50

Amenities & attributes

  • Onsite services available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Small business
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Location & hours

1022 W Belmont Ave, Lakeview, Chicago

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What is Ancient Grounds's FoodIndex Score?
Ancient Grounds currently scores 73.51 on FoodIndex, based on Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals.
Where is Ancient Grounds?
Ancient Grounds is at 1022 W Belmont Ave, Lakeview, Chicago.
Does Ancient Grounds have a menu on FoodIndex?
Yes. See the Ancient Grounds Menu section on this page for dishes, prices, and photos when available.
Where do Ancient Grounds reviews come from?
FoodIndex shows Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals for Ancient Grounds when data is available, then combines them into the FoodIndex Score. See the Reviews section on this page for platform ratings and review volume.