Metric Coffee

Metric Coffee Metric is a Chicago based Specialty Coffee Roaster and Retailer. We source and roast the coffee, you make it real.
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Tour de Texas kicks off today — who’s coming to see us?We’re bringing a special Limited Release coffee: Burundi Rubirizi...
09/04/2026

Tour de Texas kicks off today — who’s coming to see us?

We’re bringing a special Limited Release coffee: Burundi Rubirizi.

Just 125 boxes are available: 25 now at our West Fulton shop and Milli by Metric, plus 25 at each Tour de Texas stop:

09/04 — Steady Pace Coffee
09/06 — Stranded Coffee
09/08 — Wayward Coffee Co.

Grown at 1,750 meters, Rubirizi is a field blend of Red Bourbon, Mibirizi, and likely some SL34. It’s bright and layered, with ripe red fruit, citrus, black tea, gentle sweetness, and a clean, lively finish.

Farmers from Rubirizi have delivered cherry to Long Miles Coffee Project’s Bukeye washing station for years. This harvest is the first time there was enough volume to keep the coffee separate and present it as a traceable lot of its own.

50 boxes in Chicago. 25 at each Texas stop. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

See you on the road.

Announcing: Metric’s Tour de Texas!We’re taking Metric on the road this September for a series of brew bar takeovers wit...
08/26/2026

Announcing: Metric’s Tour de Texas!

We’re taking Metric on the road this September for a series of brew bar takeovers with our friends at Steady Pace Coffee in El Paso, Stranded Coffee in San Antonio, and Wayward Coffee Co. in Dallas.

To celebrate the tour, we have selected Burundi Rubirizi, a special lot from Rubirizi Hill produced in partnership with our longtime friends at Long Miles Coffee Project. Grown at 1,750 meters, Rubirizi is a field blend that reflects the complexity of coffee cultivation in Burundi, where Red Bourbon and Mibirizi grow alongside what is likely some SL34. Farmers from Rubirizi have delivered cherry to the Bukeye washing station for years, but this is the first harvest with enough volume from the hill to keep the coffee separate and present it as a traceable lot of its own.

Just 125 boxes will be released, with 25 available at each Texas stop and 25 back home in Chicago at both our West Fulton café and Milli by Metric beginning September 4.

Texas, we’ll see you soon.

Hi Friends! We’re hiring.Over a decade ago, Metric started here in Chicago as a small wholesale roastery built around co...
05/03/2026

Hi Friends! We’re hiring.

Over a decade ago, Metric started here in Chicago as a small wholesale roastery built around coffee, community, and a belief that quality and transparency matter.
Since then, we’ve grown a lot. From our roastery to Metric Fulton, and now with the opening of Milli by Metric, what began as one business has evolved into something much bigger.

With that growth comes a new chapter. Today, we’re excited to share that we’re hiring one of our first roles under En Masse—the parent company behind Metric Coffee Co., Metric Fulton, and Milli by Metric.

We’re currently looking for a full-time Accounting & Bookkeeper/Admin to help support the financial systems behind our growing family of businesses.
This person will play an important role in helping us build thoughtful, sustainable systems across all brands—from bookkeeping and payroll to inventory, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial organization.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, values meaningful work, and wants to be part of a company that genuinely cares about craftsmanship, hospitality, and community.

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—we’d love to hear from you.

For full job details and application info, visit the link in our profile.

Transparency Report 2025Our latest Transparency Report offers a look at how we sourced coffee, what we paid, and the pro...
04/30/2026

Transparency Report 2025

Our latest Transparency Report offers a look at how we sourced coffee, what we paid, and the producers we partnered with in 2025.

• 109 lots purchased from nine countries
• 203,000+ pounds roasted
• $7.44/pound average green price for single origin lots
• $5.17/pound average green price for mainstay lots

Full report available now at the link in bio.

Friends! It’s that time of year again for all of us coffee folks to make the pilgrimage to Expo. This year’s event is t...
04/09/2026

Friends! It’s that time of year again for all of us coffee folks to make the pilgrimage to Expo. This year’s event is taking place in San Diego!

If you happen to be going, we’d love to see and meet you there. You’ll find us at Roaster’s Village, booth RV26, along with an assortment of other pop-ups. Full schedule’s on the grid!

We’re Hiring at Milli by Metric! Join our team at Milli by Metric, Chicago’s new all-day café, bakery, wine bar, and ret...
04/07/2026

We’re Hiring at Milli by Metric!

Join our team at Milli by Metric, Chicago’s new all-day café, bakery, wine bar, and retail space in Avondale. Created by the team behind Metric Coffee and rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and care, Milli is a place where quality coffee, fresh sourdough bread, house pastries, seasonal food, and curated wines come together under one roof. Every detail has been designed to celebrate craft while fostering warm, playful hospitality.

Barista- Front of House Team Member
Be the welcoming face of Milli! You’ll craft quality coffee drinks behind the bar, warmly greet and engage guests, run food and pastries, plate items to standard, support smooth service flow across the café, and help maintain a clean, inviting environment. This versatile role includes POS, guest interaction, and team support during busy shifts — perfect for someone who loves specialty coffee, food, wine, and delivering excellent hospitality.

Coffee Lead
A leadership role for experienced baristas ready to take the next step. You’ll help shape our coffee program, mentor the team, maintain quality across the bar, work closely with our Metric roasting team, and support smooth front-of-house operations. This position requires 2+ years in Specialty Coffee and prior leadership or head barista experience to be considered.

Both roles offer competitive pay plus tips averaging $10–$13/hr, great benefits for full-time, coffee & product discounts, and the chance to grow with us.

If you take pride in craft, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and believe great cafés are built on consistency and care — we’d love to meet you.

To apply- head over to our link in bio.

We’re grateful to share that Metric Coffee has been recognized as one of the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, earning the ...
03/12/2026

We’re grateful to share that Metric Coffee has been recognized as one of the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, earning the #95 spot globally.

Recognition like this reflects the people behind the work. Our baristas, roasters, trainers, bakers, and support team show up every day with focus, discipline, and care for the craft.
Coffee is a craft shaped by knowledge, practice, and constant refinement. But the heart of what we do is hospitality—serving people well and creating spaces that invite them to stay awhile.
We’re thankful for the community that continues to walk through our doors and support what we do here in Chicago.

As if this honor wasn’t enough, we’re also included in The North, Central America & The Caribbean’s 100 Best Coffee Shops category from now until March 19 and we’d love your support.

To vote, head over to the link in our bio.

Spring is here, and so is our new seasonal menu. New drinks, house-made syrups, and a fan favorite making its return.Gin...
03/06/2026

Spring is here, and so is our new seasonal menu. New drinks, house-made syrups, and a fan favorite making its return.

Ginger Almond Latte — Iced latte made w/ almond milk + a house-made ginger-lime syrup.
Inspired by Falernum–think warm spice + bright citrus.

Lemon Poppy Seed Matcha — Matcha latte made with a house-made lemon poppy seed syrup.
Served hot or iced with your choice of milk.

Strawberry Thyme Latte — Latte made with a house-made strawberry, thyme + coriander syrup.Served hot or iced with your choice of milk.

The spring drinks are available now at our Fulton St. café exclusively.

This washed red caturra from Carlos Esteban Cortes is a fruit-forward, deeply sweet expression of Nariño’s high-altitude...
02/19/2026

This washed red caturra from Carlos Esteban Cortes is a fruit-forward, deeply sweet expression of Nariño’s high-altitude terroir. Grown at 2,150 meters, the coffee balances structure and clarity with a bold, clean cup-proof that careful, traditional farming still delivers some of Colombia’s most compelling coffees.

Carlos is a young producer with an old-school mindset. He tends his farm with intention, focusing on plant health, cherry selection, and consistency year after year. Beyond his own land, he is actively involved in the local cooperative-working alongside neighbors, sharing insights, and learning from collective experience.

The result is a coffee that speaks plainly and confidently. Clean and expressive, with notes of kiwi, chocolate orange and honeysuckle, this lot reflects both meticulous care and the strength of community. It’s a reminder that when producers are supported and knowledge is shared, everyone from farm to cup benefits.

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends.It’s a perfect day to share a warm drink with someone you love.We’re pouring fresh-roaste...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends.

It’s a perfect day to share a warm drink with someone you love.

We’re pouring fresh-roasted coffees, seasonal specials, and all your favorites at our Fulton Street café.

Come hang. We’re here ‘til 3:00.

Roaster’s Choice SubscriptionThis is coffee chosen with intention.With each Roaster’s Choice Subscription, our Roasting ...
02/04/2026

Roaster’s Choice Subscription

This is coffee chosen with intention.

With each Roaster’s Choice Subscription, our Roasting and Quality Control team selects coffees that feel most alive right now — drawn from our single-origin offerings and limited seasonal releases.

Each batch is roasted to order, carefully developed, and shipped to you on a rhythm that fits your routine.

With every delivery, you can expect a lightly roasted, clean and vibrant coffees from Central, South America and Africa. All from small, quality minded producers around the world. 

Freshly roasted. Thoughtfully chosen.

Free shipping on all subscription orders.

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2021 W Fulton Street
Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

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