Build Coffee – American
Sunlight dances across communal tables in this spirited neighborhood haunt, where the rhythmic hiss of the espresso machine provides a soulful backdrop for a menu brimming with clever, garden-inspired fare. From the earthy sweetness of roasted root vegetables to the savory, golden crunch of a perfectly pressed melt, each dish—like the whimsically named I Yam What I Yam—celebrates bold, seasonal flavors with a playful and inventive touch. It is a welcoming sanctuary where the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee meets the vibrant colors of crisp, leafy greens, inviting guests to linger over a meal that feels both nourishing and artfully crafted.
6100, South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637 +17736275058 https://buildcoffee.org/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Sandwiches
Served on Publican Quality Bread
- Little One & Two: two eggs, cheese, chili crisp, garden slaw, and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Francisco: two eggs with K-town style aromatics and roasted tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- I Yam What I Yam: spinach, miso sweet potato, olive oil, and navy beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fat Beets: pastrami-roasted beets, dilled cabbage, and remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey: roast deli turkey, lettuce, tomato, miracle sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plow Hand: ham, fruit chutney, cheese, farmstead mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melt: choice of cheddar, american, or pepperjack cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- All Kale Caesar!: smokey lemon vinegar, croutons, sunny egg, white anchovies Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Lettuces: shaved veggies, ancient grains, green herbs, apple cider vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Grab & Go
- Jambon Beurre: ham, fancy butter, dijon on baguette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl: veggie slaw, special dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unsung Hero: salami, provolone, lettuce, onion, and italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cardamom Rose Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spicy Mocha
- Pecan Pie Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Turmeric Chai Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Coffee
- Cold Brew
- Cafe Au Lait
- Cortado
- Americano
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Iced Tea
- Chai Latte
- Vanilla Latte
- Mocha
- Hot Tea
Bread
Fresh Publican Bread available every Saturday from 9-3pm.
- Seeded Rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Honey Oat Porridge Loaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1979 Multigrain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
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