Mochinut

their matcha latte hits different than most coffee shop attempts at the green stuff. you're on north michigan avenue, which means tourists and office workers stream past constantly, but the people who actually know mochinut keep coming back for reasons that go beyond convenience. the donuts here aren't an afterthought to the coffee program. they're the other half of what makes this spot work, especially when you need something substantial with your afternoon caffeine. the matcha doesn't taste like sweetened powder mixed with milk. it tastes like someone actually cares about getting the balance right between earthy and smooth. the regulars have strong opinions about this place, and when you try the combination of their coffee with one of those pillowy donuts, you start to understand why they're so protective of it. grab the matcha latte with a glazed donut around 3pm when the afternoon light hits just right through…