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
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Recent Reviews
One of my favorite places to work remotely from! I love a bookstore atmosphere and being a theatre kid, this is my heaven. Drinks are always perfect and I love that they get baked goods from defloured. As a GF girlie, I am always looking for a coffeeshop that has something I can snack on.
Fantastic coffee and atmosphere, plus the uniquely modern experience of anti-capitalist conversations happening inside a thriving small business. Would love to see some sugar-free flavor options. Still five stars.
I hosted our engagement party at The Understudy on a Friday evening in October for around 40 people, and I genuinely could not have asked for a better experience.
From the start, Jett was incredible. They helped schedule the event and functionally served as our day-of coordinator, making everything feel seamless and calm. Jett went above and beyond all night, checking in, clearing empty plates, and making sure the space flowed well. Truly the kind of person...
From the start, Jett was incredible. They helped schedule the event and functionally served as our day-of coordinator, making everything feel seamless and calm. Jett went above and beyond all night, checking in, clearing empty plates, and making sure the space flowed well. Truly the kind of person...
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