The Understudy Coffee and Books
5531 N Clark St, Chicago
(872) 806-0670
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Tomato-Basil Quiche Cardamombun Iced Latte
Saw Candamama Kissing Santa Claus
Blueberry Lemon Lavender
Croissant
Ube Latte
Rooibos
Muffin
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The pastries are huge, I had the croissant, and it was delicious. I also liked thier matchas, it was flavorful without being too sweet.
The seating was plentiful. They have small, sturdy side tables which makes working on thier couch very comfortable. It's a nice spot for remote work but there are no outlets, so if you work here, make sure your laptop battery is full.
The seating was plentiful. They have small, sturdy side tables which makes working on thier couch very comfortable. It's a nice spot for remote work but there are no outlets, so if you work here, make sure your laptop battery is full.
Cool spot for theater and coffee lovers, with a unique selection of scripts and theatrical literature and an aesthetically pleasing space. The coffee was good, though not extraordinary. I expected it to be better since it's a little pricey. The service was efficient, if not particularly warm or friendly. There were a few seating options, but all were taken due to how busy and packed it was. Personally, I wouldn't find it ideal for getting work done given the bustling...
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The coffee shop is great too, although folks said online they had a breakfast sandwich, this is not true anymore.
We came here on a Saturday morning around 10am and we were able to get a seat for three. I got a butte croissant,...