Barista Training in Chicago
Home to Intelligentsia — one of the pioneers of third-wave coffee — Chicago has a deep specialty scene with training from top roasters and competition-winning baristas.
Intelligentsia Coffee
Third-Wave Pioneer — Chicago
Home Barista Class (2 hours) covers extraction, latte art, maintenance, and best practices. Steaming + Latte Art class taught by competition-winning latte artists — learn to steam milk to proper temperature and texture, then pour beautiful art. Group and private classes available.
Metric Coffee Co.
Roaster — Chicago
Education program covering espresso fundamentals, brewing techniques, and cupping. Classes run from their Chicago roastery.
Counter Culture Coffee Chicago
Roaster & Training Center — Chicago
Public cuppings, latte art basics, and coffee education events at their Chicago training center. Counter Culture operates training labs in multiple cities, all with the same high-quality curriculum.
ClassBento & Eventbrite Workshops
Various locations across Chicago
One-off barista workshops, latte art classes, and coffee tasting events. Prices typically $50–$150 for a single session.
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