Build Coffee

Build Coffee is a cozy coffee shop and bookstore located in the Experimental Station on the South Side of Chicago. Surrounded by community-focused non-profits and journalistic projects, it serves as a hub for excellent coffee and radical collaboration. The café not only offers a place for delicious drinks but also acts as a social center hosting performances, workshops, gallery shows, book groups, and game nights. Build Coffee emphasizes supporting local arts and culture, highlighted by its Meal-Based Residency Program which fosters artistic creation by providing support and space for creatives. Additionally, the café offers a carefully curated selection of used books alongside new titles from local and independent presses. This combination of café and cultural center attracts a diverse crowd of visitors, making Build Coffee a well-known community gathering spot.

Build Coffee offers a selection of pastries and sandwich loaves from Publican Quality Bread, which are made with local grains and award-winning, naturally leavened doughs. Whole boules and baguettes are available on Saturdays. This high-quality baked goods selection can also be found through their catering services, which accommodate groups ranging from 20 to 200 people, ensuring that local ingredients are supported and quality is maintained.

Build Coffee serves coffee from Counter Culture Coffee, which is known for its leadership in ethical and environmentally conscious sourcing and roasting. Coffee at Build is thoughtfully brewed with love and skill, being served without pretension. This philosophy of coffee preparation reflects a commitment to offering high-quality beverages that are as sustainably conscious as they are enjoyable.

No information about work-friendly features for this cafe.

• buildcoffee.org