See why Chess Club Coffee

is Chicago’s favorite spot for a quiet brew, fresh pastries, a good book, and a game of chess.

View photos of our space, specialty drinks, and community vibes below!

Our Bookstore!
Fresh sourdough loaves baked in-house!
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  • "Blown away! Great service and fast! Homemade baked goods daily, highly recommend the cream buns! The interior is hip, books along the walls! Chess available and they'll match you with someone if you come solo. Great addition to the neighborhood" ★★★★★

    — Tatiana G. (Yelp)

  • "I just visited here for the first time today, what a lovely place! Great vibe, it's nice and spacious. I was able to work easily with the music, the wifi is the strongest cafe Wi-Fi I've worked on!" ★★★★★

    — Grace J. (Google Reviews)

  • "Such a cute cafe! It’s got retro theme throughout its spacious area, it even has a playable piano (that the children who visited loved to play lol). Simple drink menu and a small selection of pastries. The Apple cheese danish was SO GOOD! And so was the iced latte! A nice spot to stop by while wandering town." ★★★★★

    — Lou L. (Google Reviews)