Best Espresso Martinis in Chicago, Illinois

13 bars ranked by 13 ratings from people who actually ordered the drink. Scores are for the espresso martini only. How it works

13 rated spots in Chicago

1. Armitage Alehouse

4.5(1 rating)

1000 W Armitage Ave$$$

Espresso martini · $18.95

“This place supposedly has a 2 year reservation waitlist so high expectations! UNREAL atmosphere inside kinda like a hunting lodge in England. As for the drink,…”— Alex, 4.5, Aug 22, 2026

  • British
  • American

2. Aba

4.0(1 rating)

302 N Green St 3rd Floor$$$

Espresso martini · $25

“Lovely presentation but for $25 I was expecting a bit more. The foam was tremendous but it tasted more like dark espresso than anything else. Feels like there’s…”— Alex, 4.0, Aug 23, 2026

  • Mediterranean

3. The Up Room

4.0(1 rating)

2018 W North Ave$$

Espresso martini

“A very solid classic take on the espresso martini”— Taylor McDonald, 4.0, Sep 8, 2026

  • Bar

4. Tied House

4.0(1 rating)

3157 N Southport Ave$$

Espresso martini

“FIRST RATING IN CHICAGO!! Here at a Michelin recommended spot, and it does not disappoint. Got the sis innit too. No beans unfortunately. But really high qualit…”— Alex, 4.0, Aug 22, 2026

  • Restaurant
  • Bar

5. Bar La Rue

3.5(1 rating)

820 W Fulton St$$$

Espresso martini · $16.99

“Simple and sweet yet effective. The usage of vanilla vodka really makes it quite enjoyable. No beans or garnish unfortunately and AI said this would have been a…”— Alex, 3.5, Aug 23, 2026

  • Mediterranean
  • French

6. Clara

3.5(1 rating)

2027 W North Ave$$

Espresso martini

“Came in a chilled glass. Coffee forward. Strong alcohol flavor. Foam could be better.”— Taylor McDonald, 3.5, Sep 5, 2026

  • Cocktail Bar

7. Revolver

3.5(1 rating)

1270 N Milwaukee Ave

Espresso martini

“It would have been a 4/5 but it’s made with rum and not vodka (-0.5). Also while I like the banana flavor I probably couldn’t drink more than one.”— Taylor McDonald, 3.5, Sep 13, 2026

  • Cocktail Bar
  • Wine Bar
  • Snack Bar

8. Caché 310

3.0(1 rating)

310 S Canal St$$

Espresso martini

“Great taste (strong on the alc) but -2 for no beans😱”— Caroline Eadie, 3.0, Aug 16, 2026

  • Cocktail Bar

9. Lone Wolf Tavern

3.0(1 rating)

806 W Randolph St$$

Espresso martini

“Bitter espresso bite (I like) but still beanless which is an automatic -2 for me”— Caroline Eadie, 3.0, Aug 16, 2026

  • Cocktail Bar
  • Pub

10. TRUCE

3.0(1 rating)

1935 N Damen Ave$$

Espresso martini · $16

“Not as coffee forward as I would have expected. No beans”— Taylor McDonald, 3.0, Sep 5, 2026

  • Cocktail Bar
  • Coffee Shop
  • Cafe

11. Blue Line Lounge & Grill

2.5(1 rating)

1548 N Damen Ave$$

Espresso martini

“Definitely not fresh espresso. Would have been 2/5 but I appreciate that they included beans and the bartender asked if I wanted it “creamy” or not. The atmosph…”— Taylor McDonald, 2.5, Sep 5, 2026

  • Lounge Bar
  • Nightclub

12. Tiny Tapp & Café

2.5(1 rating)

55 W Riverwalk$$

Espresso martini · $16

“Right on the river in downtown Chicago. This is a super well known spot for quick cocktails and hangouts than a quality drink. Still a great scenery being right…”— Alex, 2.5, Aug 23, 2026

  • Coffee Shop
  • Cafe

13. Pizza Lobo Logan Square

2.0(1 rating)

3000 W Fullerton Ave$$

Espresso martini · $12

“Very sweet, I love pizza lobo they have a super fun drink menu but the espresso martini is not the pick.”— Xyta Vrijmoet, 2.0, Sep 7, 2026

  • Pizza

Espresso martinis in Chicago: FAQ

What is the best espresso martini in Chicago?
Right now Armitage Alehouse (4.5/5 from 1 rating), Aba (4.0/5 from 1 rating), and The Up Room (4.0/5 from 1 rating) lead the Chicago ranking. Rankings update hourly as EspressoMyTini members rate drinks in the app.
How much does an espresso martini cost in Chicago?
Members reported an average of about $17 per espresso martini across rated bars in Chicago, ranging from $12 to $25.
Where do these ratings come from?
Every rating is submitted through the EspressoMyTini iOS app by a signed-in member who ordered the drink. Each rating scores the espresso martini itself on foam, sweetness balance and presentation. Venues cannot pay for placement.

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