My daughter, a senior at Gwendolyn Brooks and a regular customer, recently had an experience here that made her feel unwelcome. An older patron confronted her about having outside food, even though there were no posted signs stating that outside food is not allowed. My daughter had also asked the owner directly, who told her it was fine.
The patron proceeded to insult her by calling her “no class” and “a nimrod.” Regardless of anyone’s personal opinions, it is never appropriate for one customer to insult another customer, especially a young person. Situations involving etiquette or policy should be addressed by staff, not by other patrons.
My daughter was hurt by the encounter and no longer feels comfortable returning, which is unfortunate for a place located within a community that includes so many young people. A café should feel like a safe and respectful space for all customers, including teens. If there are rules about outside food, posting clear signage would prevent misunderstandings.
As a community, we should prioritize creating environments where our youth feel respected and safe. That includes ensuring that adults, staff, and customers interact with them in a manner that is fair, respectful, and free of assumptions, including those that may be influenced by race or of any age.
Danielle Jenca
This is the CUTEST coffee shop to ever exist. The service and staff are so warm, friendly, and accommodating. The ambiance is perfect for a morning beverage and pastry. There is outdoor space to enjoy when the weather is nice. They welcome people of all ages and backgrounds (always a diverse crowd inside). Most importantly, the coffee is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K
Coffee was excellent. Pastries were delicious and the service was great. Super nice little coffee shop in a unique location. If you don't live in the area it's definitely worth a stop out on a weekend. I liked that it was open relatively early on a Sunday. Definitely give this place a shot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Plese
Excellent lattes, delicious huge muffins, extremely friendly staff, and a beautiful interior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben G
Great spot for coffee. Plenty of space to sit inside and outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aneela Dean
Best coffee. Great customer service and total chill vibe
Jazmine Warrick
What a quiet and community centered environment in such a pretty historic home. Today I got a blueberry muffin and a matcha latte. Both were delicious. The ladies at the counter were so kind ♡ Love this place and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Shoykhet
Great service, great coffee and a very special atmosphere. It's hands down the prettiest coffeeshop in the city of Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rey
You can't beat the atmosphere of this place. You have to see it to believe it. It's like stepping back in time in Chicago. Great place to just sit in relative quiet. The patio is nice as well on good weather days. Their coffee is really smooth, no doubt, but their pastries and other baked goods are amazing. Their muffins and scones are top notch, with a homemade taste that isn't too sweet. Stop by if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
daniel reese
Awesome history and great people, chatted up with employees and real nice and polite. Definitely worth stopping in
My daughter, a senior at Gwendolyn Brooks and a regular customer, recently had an experience here that made her feel unwelcome. An older patron confronted her about having outside food, even though there were no posted signs stating that outside food is not allowed. My daughter had also asked the owner directly, who told her it was fine. The patron proceeded to insult her by calling her “no class” and “a nimrod.” Regardless of anyone’s personal opinions, it is never appropriate for one customer to insult another customer, especially a young person. Situations involving etiquette or policy should be addressed by staff, not by other patrons. My daughter was hurt by the encounter and no longer feels comfortable returning, which is unfortunate for a place located within a community that includes so many young people. A café should feel like a safe and respectful space for all customers, including teens. If there are rules about outside food, posting clear signage would prevent misunderstandings. As a community, we should prioritize creating environments where our youth feel respected and safe. That includes ensuring that adults, staff, and customers interact with them in a manner that is fair, respectful, and free of assumptions, including those that may be influenced by race or of any age.
This is the CUTEST coffee shop to ever exist. The service and staff are so warm, friendly, and accommodating. The ambiance is perfect for a morning beverage and pastry. There is outdoor space to enjoy when the weather is nice. They welcome people of all ages and backgrounds (always a diverse crowd inside). Most importantly, the coffee is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee was excellent. Pastries were delicious and the service was great. Super nice little coffee shop in a unique location. If you don't live in the area it's definitely worth a stop out on a weekend. I liked that it was open relatively early on a Sunday. Definitely give this place a shot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent lattes, delicious huge muffins, extremely friendly staff, and a beautiful interior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for coffee. Plenty of space to sit inside and outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best coffee. Great customer service and total chill vibe
What a quiet and community centered environment in such a pretty historic home. Today I got a blueberry muffin and a matcha latte. Both were delicious. The ladies at the counter were so kind ♡
Love this place and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, great coffee and a very special atmosphere. It's hands down the prettiest coffeeshop in the city of Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You can't beat the atmosphere of this place. You have to see it to believe it. It's like stepping back in time in Chicago. Great place to just sit in relative quiet. The patio is nice as well on good weather days. Their coffee is really smooth, no doubt, but their pastries and other baked goods are amazing. Their muffins and scones are top notch, with a homemade taste that isn't too sweet. Stop by if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome history and great people, chatted up with employees and real nice and polite. Definitely worth stopping in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful home, great coffee and was a perfect spot to warm up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is very lowkey. It is not many tables inside, but it is very nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent coffee. Absolutely astounding building. Very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly staff, Amazing old fashioned donuts, gorgeous old home with lots of history.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is the cutest hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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