Great mix between coffee shop and coworkspace. The café offers great sandwiches and coffee. There are two meeting rooms and three cubicles that can be reserved for free.There are classes and financial coaching offered for free too thanks to StateFarm who sponsors this space.

This cozy coffee shop has a sincere homey, empowering atmosphere. People come here for serious self improvement, whether thats educational, finance, professional, coaching, you make it and everyone wants you to succeed. All programs are empowering and free, theres no push to buy anything and, unlike Starbucks, music isnt so loud so you can have a quiet phone conversation. The one pretty annoying thing is the height of tables and chairs are really really uncomfortable.

Awesome place to sit and relax. The empowering atmosphere also inspires you to get some work done. Lots of classes and resources at your disposal. The coffee is fantastic too!!

I read Vasyl Markus review and I think its exactly right. Nothing to add.

Great place for studying Not overly crowded and very quiet compared to most coffee shops in the area which seem to pump in incredibly loud music for no apparent reason. They also allow you to bring in food/drinks from other places which is great for a place across from a donut shop!

Great place to get a lot of work done, network and classes. Their classes are really excellent. Theyre taught by instructors who are experts in their respective fields and the presentations are always very informative. Its awesome that State Farm sponsors a facility like this in the heart of the city to network and learn about different subjects.

This is a nice, bright place to hang out and/or get work done. I was here on a weekday morning, and it was nearly empty before 10 AM. The woman at the front was friendly and welcoming. I expected everything to be red and white with State Farm logos, but their sponsorship is much more subtle.

This is a great space to rather meet with a group or get work done on your own. They have excellent food and coffee. Its a cool space and they offer some fantastic classes on a variety of topics to educate the community. Id highly recommend signing up for some of their financial advising classes.

Great place to work. Really good coffee. The atmosphere is mild and productive. They dont play music too loud or make too much noise (like many other coffee shops) so its easy to get in a rhythm and get work done.

Im not sure what to make of Next Door. I was meeting with a small working group, and someone chose this place. Its not quite a coffee shop, its not quite a shared office or conference space. I really like the concept of a place open for people to work or meet thats more office like than a coffee shop. The areas set up for group meetings looked good, with plenty of whiteboard. However, theres really not enough seating or tables and reservations are necessary. The coffee and food selection is small but adequate and tasty. I will probably return, but using Next Door as a work or meeting space requires advance planning. Kudis to State Farm (the sponsor) for trying this idea.

Super cool place to get some work done on your laptop. If you’re a local (I’m not) this is a great trendy small biz hub and entrepreneur type spot. Or just a good place to kick back and have a coffee.

Great atmosphere for working on your own projects or studying. The café is inexpensive and offers cheap refills of your coffee.Early mornings the crowd is usually small, with business owners or people who work on their own projects. Afternoons and evenings the place gets more packed. On weekends its really crowded, be sure to arrive in the morning to get a spot, especially if you want to work on a group project.

This place is really cool. It has huge, comfy chairs and couches, tables, a cafe bar, and a nice staff. It is well decorated too! There is a lot of color, but its not overwhelming. They play chill music that isnt too loud, so its great for studying. Also, I loved how they had an information desk. The staff member working was very accommodating when I asked about their (free) financial coaching and other (free) classes. I really like the environment here. The only reason I have it four stars is because the lacked variety in some healthy options for food and there was a $5 minimum for using a card (but both of which can be overlooked).

Wonderful food, coffee, and people. Just moved to Chicago and work remotely. Relaxing and quiet atmosphere to sit for several hours to work or study. Having just moved here, all the workshops/classes they offer is a great way to meet people as well.

This is an excellent spot to work on a project, either solo or with a group. If you need a space for a group meeting, get in touch with them about getting on the rooms in the back. They are free to rent out for your brainstorming sessions, just remember to bring some dry-erase markers for the walls. They also have some little cubicles and spaces in case youre easily distracted, making a video call, or need a private space to think. The prices are excellent as well, and the tea selection (particularly their herbals) is great. I love the Summer Romance tea for an herbal afternoon drink.

An excellent place to network, meet people and more. Love the concept and the different workshops NextDoor keeps having. I have attended two so far and both were fun.

Great neighborhood meeting place in Lincoln Park. They do not allow outside food or drink - but it offer s great place to work/study or take free professional development or skill based classes. (Also offers a free neighborhood yoga class each week). Definitely a great add to the LP/East Lakewood area!

Ive been almost a weekly visitor to this establishment for the past 3.5 years since beginning grad school. Such an amazing place to get work done. Coffee, food, and atmosphere is ideal for the busy student!

Great place to grab some coffee and work. Lots of seating arrangements and spaces available. Perfect if you have a study group or casual meeting.

Such an awesome place for coffee, crepes, and to study. They have amazing decor or studying such as note pad tabletops, study cubicles, lots of tables and chairs, couches, and outlets for your computer. Delicious food, friendly workers, such an awesome place. Cant recommend it enough!

Excellent spot to work and grab some coffee. When you sign up for a membership they offer free community classes. Everything from branding to social media marketing to personal finances. Its a great resource in the city!

This is a great, funky shared space to get work done! Their seating arrangements are portable, they have break out rooms, too. Also, their onsite cafe isnt the quickest but everyones friendly and helpful so no big deal. They have really cool and informative, free classes all the time, too!

Next Door is the coffee shop that Ill go to if Im looking for something a little different. Its got a really unique modern design, and you can even write in dry-erase market on some of the tables. The furniture is all on wheels, so they are constantly changing the organization and layout.While I wouldnt go to Next Door for the food, they do have a nice selection of crepes and bagels to choose from. The coffee is good quality, and their cappuccino is one of the best Ive had.The real cool part about Next Door are there events. They host tons of events, from financial advising (they are owned by State Farm), to yoga, to live music. They also have office meeting rooms that you can rent out. You have to plan far in advance if you want one of the office spaces, as they are typically spoken for weeks ahead of time, and you can only book thirty minute blocks at a time.

Awesome spot to get work done. Comfy furniture and cool spaces, especially if youre working in a team. They even have 2 conference rooms you can reserve. I also had a brownie and it was delicious.

I come here frequently on the weekends to buy a coffee and get work done, or meet with friends. Its a positive environment with great coffee and food! Ive never utilized their classes (yet) but they seem really worthwhile.

My favorite place to work and study. Consistent hours, open until 10pm everyday. Comfortable work environment with friendly staff. Iced coffee great. Have almond and soy milk for the lactose-opposed.

I love this place. This is a great place to get out of the house and work as well as meet up with people to talk about projects. Good smoothies.

I am so impressed by this place. Along with being a free place to work from (with some great ammenities to boot), they offer a whole range of free workshops and classes + financial classes. If youre looking for an alternative place to work for the day, this might be it!

This place is really a treasure and one of the great perks of living in this neighborhood. It is always confusing to newcomers, but this is foremost a coffeeshop. They have good coffee, a good selection of hot or iced tea, as well as smoothies, and light food items. There is ample space for working at tables and standing counters and there are plenty of outlets. You can even reserve a private cube, table, or conference room for your meeting or event. The events are what makes it special. They bring in speakers and facilitators to run free workshops for topics like learning how to become an entrepreneur, financial planning, or discovering your lifes purpose. It creates a sense of community in the neighborhood, and I am very thankful its here.

Pretty cool space. It’s a good experience whether you’re alone or with a group. Coffee is good, ambience is Bay Area start up, lol. I liked it.

One of my favorite places in Chicago. Feel like at home if you enjoy studying, sharing ideas, drinking coffe and eating. Open access, nice staff. Public restrooms are clean.The best: the drawings in whiteboard and the cubes for study.

Always a great place to work! The perfect alternative to monthly co- working fees and a good compromise between Starbucks and a shattered office. If you great a booth, it can be a very good place for intimate business conversations.

This is probably my favorite place to get work done. A very cozy environment with lots of different types of seating. The coffee is pretty good too

Excellent place to meet with friends and colleagues to discuss business plans. They offer a wonderful environment to get work done. Small cubicles are available as well as prive conference rooms with all the necessary amenities to get the job done. Highly recommended.

I went to a seminar at this place tonight.... what a find! They have a terrific work environment and also some private event space to hold meetings. Ill have to add this to my list of coffee houses that cater to mobile entrepreneurs! Check it out and youll wonder why youve never been here before!

Great place to study or work remotely!Wifi is reliable, the coffee/tea options are excellentThe Starbucks up the block is also a good option, but Next Door offers a lot more table space (and a better environment, in my opinion, for sitting and working for more than an hour)

Great place to learn and connect with professionals. Their financial counseling is amazing, and free! take advantage of their services and classes if you can.

I love this place for meetings. Some pretty cool configurations. Some of the spaces have LCD TVs that you can plug your laptop into to show presentation slides.

Great place to learn and share for free! Plus, a revamped cafe with delicious food, coffee, and tea. Highly recommend!

Amazing neighborhood cafe in Lakeview. I like to say that Next Door brews creativity. People there are great and they often host events that are put on by folks around the neighborhood.Highly recommend to folks looking for a co-working space.

This place is great! Its a really cool space, and Im so glad it exists. My only complaint is that the wifi did not work for me.

Most people really like Next Door. It has a very modern layout and its designed as a work space. I dont like it much because it hardly gets any sunlight and its always very crowded. I like their coffee and other drinks though.

Very nice cafe to focus on your stuff. They also have a lots of events from different topics which is a really nice initiative!

Great place to read and/or study! Even better if you want to take free classes. Topper, theres a Trader Joes and Stans nearby. 😉

Cute coffee shop. Good vibe and Next Door always likes to support local businesses, which is great. Drinks and snacks are good; however, the crepes are always a little too crispy.

Excellent quiet coffee place to work remotely. They have a lot of free resources for entrepreneurs as well. Great community resource.

Friendly and cozy cafe, I like to hang out there with friends and even if you have a work to do its the right place to enjoy it.

A must visit for Chicago creatives, students and freelancers, this space is great for both quick meetings or full day work sessions. A steady crowd cycles in throughout the day and there is normally a solid group at the beginning of the day and just after 6:00pm.The work space has a solid cafe serving Bow Truss coffee, a series of sweets (brownies and donuts), crepes and light sandwiches. The cafe is a little light on fruits and healthy options but otherwise its a good place.

Next Door is the perfect place for small businesses, start ups, developing businesses, college students, any professionals, and anyone who has a need. They offer incredible and extremely helpful workshops on financing, start-ups, marketing, networking, budgeting, etc. They also have conference rooms that are available to rent, and personal private cubbies. All for free. Apart from these great features, they also have fantastic teas and crepes.

Wide open space with coffee from Bow Truss, what more can I say? This is very good place to co-work and have an event. Highly recommend to someone who needs a meeting space with good coffee!

Great place to work. They keep the music low so you can take phone calls, they have coffee, and theres usually plenty of space. I love this place.

Great place to work when youre working from home - they have lots of seating options, as well as conference rooms that you can reserve online. Good drinks also!

Delicious food and coffee, friendly workers, spacious working environment, free useful lectures and seminars. Amazing place. Highly recommended.

I was standing at the counter waiting to order and the baristas ignored me and my partner even though they were standing at the register. An older gentleman walks up and they immediately acknowledge him and took his order. We walked out shortly after.

A great place to study. My one complaint is that the coffee and food is really overpriced. Other than that, great atmosphere and friendly staff!

Perfect coworking and meeting space for solopreneurs, independent reps and other work-from-home professionals. The red and blue rooms are great for group projects or workshops and the coffee and food is tasty. Staff is very helpful.

Love, love, love. There is everything right about this place -- is it a coffee shop? Is it a coaching center? Is it a meeting place? Yes -- its everything and its awesome.

Amazing spot filled with wonderful people. Im glad community hubs like this exist in Lincoln Park.

Love this place! Great coffee and bagels during the week days. Good place to do work and study.

I really enjoyed this spot. My coffee was good and if I lived nearby I would be there all the time

Not enough comfortable seats because there are only a few tables unless you want to lounge around a couch or sit on a bar stool to stare at the unfriendly people that work there.dude was texting while I was waiting to order and I actually had to clear my throat and then had to say excuse me....to get his attention.girl at the info desk looks like she could use another job, looks dreadful. smile, greet...do something as you are at the front desk. Greeting may be a possible job task.better atmosphere as its more quiet, they used to play extremely loud rock music and people couldnt hear each other.new coffee, old one didnt make it. More food selections.

Nice workspace for those seeking to simply get some school work done, or collab on a major project, as well as some decent coffee and tea options.

What a find! Especially for those like me where our offices are pretty much a laptop, a VPN and a cell phone! This place is a work space AND a cafe. Staff are very nice and professional! The place is huge and very clean! Dont bring in any other outside food or beverages though because its against the law. At least thats what i was told when I came in with coffee already in -hand. (Lol my bad) I would definitely come back -- and will purchaze their coffee next time!

Great coffee shop to get work done. Really cool entrepreneurial services

Highly recommend reserving a space if youre planning on meeting with more than one person

It can hard to find a spot sometimes but the atmosphere is great for reading, studying or small groups.

Small serving for an Americano, but tasty. Quiet place to work compared to Starbucks. Keep in mind it is a soft marketing experiment for Statefarm.

One of my favorite coffee shops. Welcoming open environment that has free events and classes almost daily.

Perfect place to hold a small meeting or table read or just sit and chill. Clean. Quiet. Wi-Fi. Coffee. Lovely!

Free Co working space with comfy chairs, a relaxed environment, and a solid coffee bar. Free WiFi! The only downside is that sometimes it can be difficult to find a seat.

Awesome spot to get work done if youre a student or a mobile worker. WiFi works great and plenty of seating.

Wifi, coffee, and crapes what more can you ask? How about a fantastic work environment, all kinds of tables and chairs, a conference room you can reserve for free, mini private offices on wheels, and a ceiling so high you feel like your in an airplane hanger :-) best work/study location around.

Congrats to State Farm for being a good corporate citizen and providing this free community work/gathering space.

Great place to work and do Meetups. The people are also nice too!

Great community space! Free amazing classes and great atmosphere to study. Crowded on weekends.

This is the No-Stress Zone! Come and learn from professionals totally free of charge in a community environment everything from Socail Media to Financial Planning and more!

Comfy area to read or study, relaxed environment, good teas and coffees, friendly staff, availability to reserve specific tables kr rooms for whatever you need them....what more can you ask for!? I love this place!

Great community space to hang, have a meeting. Space adapts to intended use, everything from a corporate type meeting to meditation and yoga!

Very business oriented coffee shop. Felt more like a library than a place to drink coffee. The muffin I tried wasnt very fresh and the coffee was ok.

Really cool space. So nice that it acts like a community center for small business. Staff is inconsistent.

What a great spot this is! Free Wi-Fi, meeting spaces, bar stools, open and private spaces. Come for coffee, free financial/life advice, or to meet up with others. Be sure to hit up their special FREE offerings like yoga and educational speakers.

Female barista on Sunday evening had a bad attitude. I guess she was upset that my ordering at the counter interrupted her texting. Didnt know how to make my drink and was rude when I sent it back. Got my money back and went to a real coffee shop.

I love doing meetings here with my improv team. The white boards everywhere, modular seating, and helpful fold at the front desk make this a great place to get some group work and planning done.

New and exciting environment. I took a free class.

Excellent place to drop by & do some creative thinking. Coffee & Bagels are great too

Fast Wi-Fi, fun crew, and generally quiet crowd that doesnt mind chatter

Great place to hold a meeting. Hip, colourful vibe, and a nice selection of coffee, tea, and smoothies.

Incredible shared space, good for working and studying. Very reasonable prices and well located!

Have always loved this place. Looking forward to doing some work here on my next visit home.

Top notch business coaching for free. An amazing resource for entrepreneurs and folks who are thinking about it.

Horribly unprofessional. Our community group has reserved a table there to conduct board meetings multiple times. In the past weve shown up at our scheduled time and without notification the space was given to someone else. Now we received a completely unapologetic email that all of our future reservations have been cancelled so their staff can use the space. If they arent able to keep reservations a few months in advance, they shouldnt offer them.

Nice atmosphere, creative design, good prices and tasty hot chocolate (っ･ω･)っI wish I lived closer to visit you guys every day !!! (◕ε◕)

Amazing place to have meet ups or to get some work done. I go there to prepare for exams a assignments.

Help you out with anything! Really chill vibe

Drank coffee. Tasted good. Would return. Five stars.

If you want to learn how about personal finance without in a non-judgemental environment, this is a great place to go. Great coffee, too.

Check out their free workshops! Coffee is good, too.

One of the most unique coffee shops in the city!

A good spot to get your work done. Good place for wifi, recharging your batteries, and get a cup or two of overpriced coffee drinks.

Fabulous place to build a WordPress website or plugin. Friendly & courteous staff with great coffee and small plates.