Where to Buy Kopi Luwak in Chicago

Your complete guide to finding authentic civet coffee in the Windy City — restaurants, cafes, and online sellers

Updated 2026 · 5 sellers compared · Prices in USD

Where to Find Kopi Luwak in Chicago

Chicago's coffee scene has exploded in recent years, but kopi luwak remains one of the hardest things to find. Several former sellers have closed their doors — here's the current state of play.

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Kopi Cafe — Andersonville
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Kopi Cafe is an Indonesian cafe at 5317 North Clark Street in the Andersonville neighborhood. As one of Chicago's few Indonesian-focused establishments, it's your best bet for finding Indonesian specialty coffees in the city.

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Kopi Cafe Cafe
5317 N Clark Street, Andersonville. This Indonesian cafe specializes in Southeast Asian coffee and food. As an Indonesian-focused shop, they're the most likely place in Chicago to encounter kopi luwak — but availability of rare coffees like this rotates. Call ahead or check their menu before visiting.
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Rickshaw Republic — Lincoln Park
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Rickshaw Republic
This Indonesian restaurant at 2312 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park was one of Chicago's go-to spots for kopi luwak. Known for its beef rendang and gado gado, Rickshaw Republic also served both kopi luwak coffee and luwak tea. Unfortunately, the restaurant has permanently closed.
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Intelligentsia — Wicker Park
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Intelligentsia Coffee — Wicker Park
The Wicker Park Intelligentsia at 1609 W Division Street was known for occasionally stocking kopi luwak at around $100/cup. However, this location closed in April 2023. Intelligentsia still has other Chicago locations, but kopi luwak is not a regular menu item at any of them.
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Nibbles & Nosh
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Nibbles & Nosh
Nibbles & Nosh used to offer kopi luwak but has since discontinued it from their menu. Given that kopi luwak sells for $30–$100+ per cup, it's not surprising that many Chicago cafes have dropped it.
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Ships Directly to Chicago
Pure Kopi Luwak · Ships Worldwide
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With Chicago's former kopi luwak spots closed and remaining options extremely limited, ordering online is the most reliable way to get authentic civet coffee in the Windy City. We ship to every neighborhood — from the Loop to Lincoln Park, Wicker Park to Hyde Park.

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100g Bag
$115 USD
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250g Bag
$250 USD

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Kopi Luwak Price in Chicago: Seller Comparison

Finding kopi luwak in Chicago is tough — and most former sellers are now closed. Here's the full picture.

Seller Location Format Price Wild? Organic? Available
Kopi Cafe Andersonville (cafe) By the cup Varies Unclear Not specified Check menu
Rickshaw Republic Lincoln Park N/A N/A N/A N/A Closed
Intelligentsia Wicker Park Was ~$100/cup N/A N/A N/A Closed
Pure Kopi Luwak Ships to Chicago 100g bag $115 ✓ 100% Wild ✓ Organic Online — always in stock
Pure Kopi Luwak Ships to Chicago 250g bag $250 ✓ 100% Wild ✓ Organic Online — always in stock

Prices shown in USD. A 100g bag makes approximately 10+ cups. See our complete price guide for more details.

In-Store vs. Online: How to Buy Kopi Luwak in Chicago

With Chicago's main kopi luwak sellers now closed, online ordering is essentially the only reliable option. Here's the comparison.

🏬 Buying In-Store in Chicago

  • ✓Kopi Cafe offers authentic Indonesian coffee experience
  • ✗Rickshaw Republic has permanently closed
  • ✗Intelligentsia Wicker Park closed in 2023
  • ✗Nibbles & Nosh discontinued kopi luwak
  • ✗Kopi Cafe's kopi luwak availability varies
  • ✗Chicago essentially has no reliable in-person option

🌐 Ordering Online

  • ✓Verified wild-sourced, organic beans with full traceability
  • ✓100g bag makes 10+ cups for $115 total
  • ✓Always in stock — no closures or discontinued items
  • ✓Delivered anywhere in Chicagoland
  • ✓Brew your way — espresso, pour over, French press
  • ✗Wait for delivery (typically 5–10 business days)
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Shipping Kopi Luwak to Chicago

Everything you need to know about getting authentic kopi luwak delivered to your door in the Windy City.

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100% Legal

Kopi luwak is completely legal in the United States and Illinois. No restrictions on importing or consuming civet coffee.

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FDA Compliant

All Pure Kopi Luwak shipments are fully compliant with US import regulations and FDA food safety standards.

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Chicagoland Delivery

We ship to all of Chicago and the suburbs — from the Loop to Evanston, Oak Park to Naperville. Typical delivery takes 5–10 business days.

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Freshness Guaranteed

Every bag is vacuum-sealed to preserve the unique flavor during transit from Java, Indonesia to your doorstep in Chicago.

Why Chicagoans Choose Pure Kopi Luwak

Chicago knows great coffee — it's the birthplace of Intelligentsia, after all. With local options essentially gone, here's why Chicagoans are ordering from the source.

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Ships Across Chicagoland

From the Loop to Lincoln Park, Wicker Park to the suburbs — we deliver authentic kopi luwak to every corner of Chicago.

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Sourced from Java, Indonesia

Our beans come from Java's volcanic highlands — the birthplace of kopi luwak, where wild civets roam freely.

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100% Wild-Sourced

Every bean is collected from wild civet droppings in highland Arabica plantations — never caged, never farmed.

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Organic Arabica

Organic Arabica beans grown without pesticides or chemicals in Java's volcanic highlands.

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No $100 Cups

Intelligentsia charged $100/cup when they had it. A 100g bag from us makes 10+ cups for $115 total.

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Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind every bag. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll make it right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Finding kopi luwak in Chicago has become very difficult. Rickshaw Republic (Lincoln Park) and the Intelligentsia Wicker Park location have both permanently closed. Kopi Cafe at 5317 N Clark Street in Andersonville is an Indonesian cafe that may carry specialty Indonesian coffees — check their current menu. For guaranteed availability, order online from Pure Kopi Luwak, which ships directly to Chicago.
When Intelligentsia had it, a cup of kopi luwak cost $100. Rickshaw Republic was more affordable but has since closed. Online from Pure Kopi Luwak, 100g of organic, wild-sourced kopi luwak costs $115 (enough for 10+ cups), with the 250g bag at $250. See our complete price guide for details.
Yes! Pure Kopi Luwak ships to all of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Delivery typically takes 5–10 business days. Kopi luwak is completely legal to import into the US.
No. Rickshaw Republic, the Indonesian restaurant at 2312 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park, has permanently closed. It was one of Chicago's best spots for kopi luwak and was also known for serving rare luwak tea. The Intelligentsia Wicker Park location, which also served kopi luwak, closed in April 2023.
The Intelligentsia Wicker Park coffeebar, which was known for offering kopi luwak at $100/cup, closed in April 2023. While Intelligentsia still has other Chicago locations, kopi luwak is not a regular menu item and is not reliably available. For guaranteed kopi luwak, order online from Pure Kopi Luwak.
Yes, kopi luwak is completely legal in Illinois and the rest of the United States. There are no federal or state restrictions on importing, selling, or consuming civet coffee. All imports must meet standard FDA food safety requirements.
Chicago's kopi luwak scene has shrunk significantly in recent years. The global supply of authentic wild-sourced kopi luwak is only about 500–1,000 pounds per year, and the $30–$100+ price per cup makes it difficult for most cafes and restaurants to sustain. With Rickshaw Republic and Intelligentsia Wicker Park both closing, online ordering is now the most practical option.
With Chicago's main kopi luwak sellers now closed, ordering online is the best and most reliable option. Pure Kopi Luwak delivers verified wild-sourced, organic beans directly to any Chicago address — and at $115 for 10+ cups, it's a fraction of the $100/cup Intelligentsia used to charge.

Get Authentic Kopi Luwak Delivered to Your Door in Chicago

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