Build Coffee and Books

Woodlawn Chicago, ILCoffee shop 4.6 (400 reviews)$10–20

Black- and women-owned coffee shop and bookstore with outdoor seating, strong coffee and tea selection, and comfort food including vegan and vegetarian options. Great for working, groups, and families.

Outdoor seating

Build Coffee and Books has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Coffee
  • Organic dishes
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Good for working on laptop

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Good to know

  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Accepts reservations
  • Good for kids
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday7:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM–3 PM
Thursday7:30 AM–3 PM
Friday7:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday9 AM–3 PM
SundayClosed

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 5, 2026