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the cup of coffee you CANNOT MISS in chicago!

feeling good, looking great, drinking the best at Ralph's.

Ralph's Coffee is Ralph Lauren's signature coffee brand and café experience. Currently, for the holiday season, they are serving a gingerbread latte (!!!) and it is the yummiest thing, you have to try if you're chicago!

⭐️Overall rating: 7.9/10 (because they don’t serve a lot of baked goods or food)

⚲ 750 Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL

#lemon8food #chicagofoodguide #chicagocoffee #coffeeoftheweek #ralphlauren

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