Nitecap Coffee Bar (CLOSED)

Pilsen's hidden gem (which won best coffee shop in the neighborhood in our 2014 Love Local awards) has a full-service espresso bar. We'd recommend topping your latte with their homemade sweet basil syrup, which is sweet with hints of a savory-peppery scent and taste. For non-caffeine drinkers, try the rich hot chocolate. The cozy little café has artwork and assorted furnishings, so it’s an ideal space to relax over snacks, like a rotating selection of sandwiches and pastries. Try the toasty sliced turkey sandwich and the roasted potato salad, marinated with rosemary. Bonus: it's BYOB.