ICP: Buzz Killer Espresso Review

Buzz Killer Espresso Review

I’m sorry Oak Park, but there’s a new Park in my life- I’m quickly falling for Wicker Park. Adorable shops & cozy cafes have stolen my heart. Last ICP review was for another Wicker Park spot, Bru Cafe, and I had debated doubling down cafes on the same day (though Buzz is technically Bucktown, Bru & Buzz are only a 10 minute walk from each other). I’m glad I gave Buzz: Killer Espresso it’s own day though. This spot has fast passed it’s way to 1st place.

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Buzz: Killer Espresso hit everything I want in a coffee shop: It’s a well thought out space with plenty of natural light, divided areas for silent work or socializing, music at just the right background noise level, & of course great coffee with the perfect pastries to compliment it.

Unlike a lot of the ICP cafes, they don’t try to be everything. Yes, there is still wifi, but their focus is more on good coffee and less “everything but the kitchen sink”. Their baked goods are from Vanille– a great French bakery that I now need to hunt down. If you’re doing ICP, these are the drinks your passport can get you.

Black Diamond Pour Over
Cold Brew
Espresso Shot
Small Latter
Tea

What I had:
Black Diamond Pour
Apricot Cookie
Almond Cookie

The pour over was incredibly smooth and the perfect temperature. One of my biggest gripes with coffee houses is how their brews cool too quickly after being served. Coffee makers, please explain how this happens. Is it the cup the coffee is served in? The brewing temperature?

Whatever the technique, Buzz: Killer Espresso has it down pat. A lot of people compare it to Wormhole, another spot in Wicker Park, so I might have to do a cross comparison review later.

Next time:
I’ll get some loose leaf tea (they serve it in clear teapots!) & one of every pastry.