M2 Cafe

A pretty comfortable place to get some work done or read a book while sipping cappuccino. It’s not very big, but they’ve turned a little storefront area in an office building into an attractive and cozy little café. There are a small and somewhat odd combination of chairs and tables, but the service is quick and competent, and the coffee is good. It’s not their fault parking is a pain the butt around here.

I keep coming back here. I guess that’s what happens when you like what your eating. Today I order the M2 Club sandwich even though I normally I order it as a wrap. Just keep in mind that your not a going to miss on the menu at M2. All the food is really good and the coffee is dark matter, another CHICAGO fav.

This is the best café in the UIC area! The staff is wonderful and always kind so it’s a pleasure walking in. The atmosphere is chill, homey, and quiet in the mornings. My friend and I always get the crescentwitch which is delicious! Overall a great spot that I would highly recommend.

Really freakin’ good! Got vanilla latte and bagel sandwich with bacon. Both were delicious. Staff is friendly. Came here to work remotely.

Sort of tucked away, but worth finding. Greeted by smiling, super friendly baristas and take away goodies such as pumpkin empañadas, iced donuts, and a cooler with salads, parfaits, and more that would serve someone in a real hurry. It looks clean with a variety of seating choices. Ordered (to eat in) the egg, cheese, ham croissant and medium chai tea latte. The chai tea was delicious — did not scald my tongue, and the croissant was light and fluffy, with a fresh taste. Overall great joint! They close at 5pm, though. I bought 2 empañadas to go!

Dark Matter espresso and coffee
Reuben was delicious
Cinnamon donut was delicious
Friendly staff

It was my first time going to this café and I loved it. I ordered the crossanwich with bacon. It was buttery, cheesy, and delicious! The café has a chill hipster vibe with really nice staff. The only reason it did not get a 5 star review is because it does not have a bathroom.

M2 is my go-​to café in the UIC area. Ambiance is the best in the area. They have the perfect mix of seating options for individuals, groups, quick eats, book reading, and homework before class. M2 café is a solid choice if you want to focus for a bit or escape to a friendly, cozy place!
Service: Staff is great! :D
Food: Black Bean Wrap was great and pretty filling but might be lacking for a larger human. Mocha and Chai Latte are both pretty tasty.
Value: For the location, decent.
Don’t forget to grab a reward card! 10 sandwich purchases == 1 free

Typical small coffee shop. I got an American Caramel Machiatto (which is different than the European Machiatto) and it was good. There is a good amount of seating including two comfy living room chairs. A good place for studying, the music wasn’t too loud so I could have my headphones on a reasonable volume and not hear the shop’s music.

Found this café in the West Loop via Unilocal reviews, as I was hankering to try something new. Knowing that they served Dark Matter beans was definitely a draw.
The interior is a fun unique mix of light urban décor with a slight retro feel to it. There is a good mix of tables and a few cushioned chairs/​couches as well. The space is pretty open, which I liked. Not cramped, high ceilings, and plenty of daylight to shine in.
Free wifi! Friendly service. Good pastry options and other drink options as well. Got one of their lattes which was very good. I would definitely come back and recommend others in the area to try!

I am a regular, thanks to working in the same building as M2. Love everything, EVERYTHING at M2. From my go to double espresso on ice to their perfected avocado, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, if I am running late to work or just want something I know will be great, I go there. Shout out to all the extremely kind employees there too!

I had gone a sold 3 months with no coffee, this place broke that streak.
Maybe the best iced coffee I’ve ever had; not too strong and gives you a pleasant caffeine buzz.

M2 Café features coffee drinks and café fare for sale, including freshly made sandwiches featuring Boar’s Head deli meats and a wide selection of bagels.
There is ample seating, and one can see suited men on their work phones and graphic designers engaged in a work meeting. Tables for two, comfy leather armchairs, and Italian bar seating make this café a place to meet and work during the week. Local Chicago artwork dots the walls and adds to this café’s charm.
Cappuccino had foam the consistency of foaming hand soap, and the drink itself was well-​crafted.
Recommend this place for West Loop workers!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! The Prosciutto sandwich is amazing. Probably my top lunch choice for my work week. The coffee is superb. Bagels are the
. The food is fresh. The ambience is great. Love the colorful and bright décor. The staff is super friendly. Honestly, a hidden gem in the heart of Greektown.

This is a hole-​in-​the-​wall kind of coffee place. It is definitely a lot smaller than you’d imagine, and there is some limited seating. Their sandwiches are (for me at least) a bit pricey, but still good to eat. They supposedly serve good coffee, and offer free water to customers. However, when I got a macchiato there, the espresso was too acidic and way too bitter. Someone pulled the shot badly, so I am probably never gonna order an espresso-​based drink and just stick to a regular cup of joe if I ever visit there again.
All in all, the café is not too shabby. I might give M2 another try though.

I was surprised to see this café in the west loop, there are plenty of other commercial coffee places in this area but none that serves «dark matter coffee beans» and lite bites such as warm sandwiches and snacks and the most important thing here that I like is the 30 Mbps download speed and plenty of plugs.
The only downside to this place is that they close before dinner time.

Conveniently located below my job. The coffee, both hot and iced, are great. The bacon, egg and cheese croissandwich they have is one of my favorites.

I first tried this place on a weekday when I woke up and realized we had no coffee in our house. It was the closest place I could find to feed my addiction. I hadn’t tried it prior because they aren’t open on weekends (the reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5).
The coffee is my favorite! I believe they serve Dark Matter. I now go as a treat even if we have coffee in the house. The staff is really friendly and efficient.

Found this little gem of a café while searching for a little spot to meet a friend from across the city. M2 is located on West Jackson, a few blocks from the hustle, bustle and sky-​high parking rates of State Street, which made it an ideal spot to throw a few dollars at a parking meter, settle in for a long breakfast, and traipse to the shops further east.
At 9:30 on a mid-​December weekday morning, M2’s interior was quiet and still. The staff were alert and ready behind the counters and quickly whipped up a couple cappuccinos as we waited for our breakfast. The coffee was wonderful and the egg and bacon sandwich I ordered was perfectly warm, the croissant fluffy and fresh. In the two hours we were there, a couple of diners might have come through, but it was largely quiet and we sat aside a gorgeous wood art installment. A total sucker for a good matcha latte, I insisted we take two to go, and they fit the bill. The matcha used was ok quality, but a little weak in the knees, so while M2 shouldn’t be heralded as your new milk tea go-​to, I wouldn’t hesitate to have another next time I’m in the area.
Besides the ace street parking, delicious sandwiches, and decent service, future patrons might want to note that the café’s sign isn’t very visible from the street (I only saw a faint white-​lined window decal sporting its logo) which can pose a problem when you don’t know what you’re looking for. The shop itself is just East of Peoria, catacorner to Jak’s Tap on W. Jackson. I walked around a fair bit attempting to find it before I buckled and called the shop. One of their staff offered to pop out of the front door to wave me in, more than making up for the lack of proper signage, rounding out this experience to a smooth four stars. A great little place!

Glo is the best!
Everything is great– coffee, sandwiches, vegan baked goods!
Good place to work, wifi is awesome.