Specialty coffee roasters in Chicago pushed bounds of flavors in 2019, though Bridgeport stood out

Wondering what other specialty coffee stood out in 2019? Here’s a list of one coffee enthusiast’s favorites. It’s not a “Best-of-Chicago” compilation, though rather highlights from a flitting year. Coffees from several distinguished roasters, like Dark Matter and Ispento, were not gifted first-hand and not included. They are, however, atop a must-try list for 2020, along with Halfwit, Gaslight, Conscious Cup and Maple Leaf.