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: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, diabetic, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, weight-watchers, atkins, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sirtfood, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
- Little One & Two: two eggs, cheese, chili crisp, garden slaw, and honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Francisco: two eggs with K-town style aromatics and roasted tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- I Yam What I Yam: spinach, miso sweet potato, olive oil, and navy beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Fat Beets: pastrami-roasted beets, dilled cabbage, and remoulade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Turkey: roast deli turkey, lettuce, tomato, miracle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Plow Hand: ham, fruit chutney, cheese, farmstead mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Melt: choice of cheddar, american, or pepperjack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- All Kale Caesar!: smokey lemon vinegar, croutons, sunny egg, white anchovies Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Little Lettuces: shaved veggies, ancient grains, green herbs, apple cider vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Jambon Beurre: ham, fancy butter, dijon on baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl: veggie slaw, special dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Unsung Hero: salami, provolone, lettuce, onion, and italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cardamom Rose Latte
- Spicy Mocha
- Pecan Pie Latte
- Turmeric Chai
- House Coffee
- Cold Brew
- Cafe Au Lait
- Cortado
- Americano
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Iced Tea
- Chai Latte
- Vanilla Latte
- Mocha
- Hot Tea
- Seeded Rye Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Honey Oat Porridge Loaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- 1979 Multigrain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic