A perfect way to start the day.

Tim Taylor started farm-to-table roaster-retailer Pedestrian Coffee in 2018. The Coffee Studio became a part of the Pedestrian team in 2022.

Designers Miguel and Lee Corrina Cano co-founded The Coffee Studio in Andersonville in 2007.

The coffee studio is an old-school* coffee shop
*if old-school means independent, craft-focused, design-infused and modern

Since 2007, The Coffee Studio in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago has been recognized for both its modern, design-conscious environment and elevated hand-crafted coffee drinks. In addition to receiving many local accolades/awards, in 2010, the business was honored to be selected by Bon Appétit magazine as one of the "Top 10 Boutique Coffee Shops" in the country. From our start over fifteen years ago, we have been on a mission to create authentic, warm, comfortable experiences that make high-quality coffees and teas more approachable and accessible for everyone. 

In 2022, The Coffee Studio transitioned to become a part of the Pedestrian Coffee team, led by veteran Chicago coffee roaster-retailer Tim Taylor. Tim started a farm-to-table roastery and retailer in 2008, which became Chicago’s acclaimed Ipsento Coffee. After moving on from Ipsento in 2018, Tim was ready for a new adventure and so it was that Pedestrian Coffee was born, with a continuing mission to get extraordinary coffee into the hands of everyday people, in both cafés and homes alike. It’s an adventure that Tim’s excited about and which involves his whole family, as two of his four kids have already been with him on international trips to coffee farms. He also serves on the board of the Alliance for Coffee Excellence, which governs the renowned Cup of Excellence competition in rewarding coffee growers of exceptional quality.

The Coffee Studio is the newest addition to the Pedestrian Coffee brand, a natural fit with Pedestrian's mission of bringing extraordinary coffee to everyday people.

Our Baristas

Like us all, our talented baristas contain multitudes… our team has included everyone from artists and writers, to social workers and acrobats, all bringing their own talents to the team along with their fervent love for coffee and all things culinary, These joyful and inspiring people have been the lifeblood of our team over the years, and we work every day to be an organization worthy of their skills and talents.

Our Neighborhood

As strong proponents of vibrant, sustainable urban communities, we know the importance of spending our dollars local to keep our beloved neighborhoods thriving. With Andersonville's strong Swedish/European heritage, diverse demographics including a thriving gay and lesbian community, and a recognized appreciation for locally-owned, independent businesses (including quite a few design-oriented lifestyle/home stores), we couldn't be happier to be a part of what makes our little corner of the Earth so special.


Making great coffee isn’t rocket science. 

But it’s not exactly child’s play either.

Thousands of variables affect the final flavors in your coffee cup: from how the farmers pick the fresh coffee cherries at origin, to how the roaster tweaks the temperature profile to accentuate the flavor potential of the green coffee beans.

At The Coffee Studio, we’re real coffee-loving baristas, skillfully hand-crafting ethically-sourced, locally-roasted, extraordinary coffee for everyday people.

We’re here to make sure that all of the potential in those freshly roasted beans makes it into your cup.
We think of it as practicing the coffee arts.

Welcome to our studio.