Build Coffee and Books

I don't drink coffee. deserves 5 stars, really wanted to give 3 stars for being closed on sundays, had to add 1 star for presumably treating your workers well by having at least 1 weekend day off.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

LOL, I waited 20 minutes for my coffee. I guess if the barista wasn’t chatting with a friend, the process would’ve gone much quicker. And the coffee was awful.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great vibes, good house music playing too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful campus cafe serving great coffee and teas and the most delicious sandwiches. The beet pastrami and the francisco were awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is such a cute spot to hang out and work. Love the mission to build community--this can truly be felt when you're there! Bonus is the good coffee and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

While not new to Build Coffee, this was my first visit under new owners. I and the friend accompanying me knew with our first bites that we'll soon be back! Thank you, Demi (service) and Chef Christian (DELICIOUS food). I'm still thinking about Little One & Two.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hands down the best coffee shop in Chicago. The staff, the coffee and food, the vibe. It is truly the best Chicago has to offer. A place to talk with friends, to think on your own, to meet cool new peeps in passing. It is a rare spot and an incredible find.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the gems of the South Side. Every time I come the food is great. The tea is good. The people are friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Build is a great place to have a delicious bite, some coffee, and to get some work done. I love the atmosphere. The staff is also super friendly. A true neighborhood gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Literally the best coffee shop/meeting space/mini bookstore (have you seen the zine collection?!?!)/artist display/comfy culture cafe on the south side.

The seasonal rotating lattes are a must try; NOT overly sweet and always strong enough (s/o to a cafe that pulls dbl shots only!!). The team is always so welcoming and I trust them :) My week is not complete if I haven’t made a visit at least once.

Come through, neighbors!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Build is a lovely space where you can spend quiet time with great coffee and a book or find new friends. I love the sense of community I feel when I am there!

Build Coffee is such a special place. Yes, the food is delicious and coffee is on point for me as a coffee-addict. But it's really the welcoming, creative environment that draws me here. Last summer, I got a chance to sip and savor in the covered patio area. It was cool and cozy, and I got a chance to unwind from a long week by using the coloring books and crayons at the table and playing a board game with a friend visiting from out of town. This is a special place made by special people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing space with delicious hearty food! The vibe is warm and inviting, and love the community that gathers around this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a deeply disappointing experience at BCAB. Not only did I witness the staff refuse service to a female law enforcement officer for no apparent reason, which was shocking and unacceptable, but the quality of my order was abysmal. I found a long hair in my sandwich, which completely ruined my appetite and raised serious concerns about hygiene. The lack of professionalism and basic cleanliness makes this place a hard pass. I won’t be returning and strongly advise others to steer clear.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

No weapon policy is ridiculous. Glady will take my business somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1