Side Practice Coffee

Side Practice Coffee A small coffee shop in the northside of Chicago showcasing the community's side projects, a place to
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07/20/2026

you’re so lucky because if you missed the first one, so we asked Chef Bryan Collante of anak ko to run it back!

“mcgriddle”-style sandwiches are on the menu

Sunday, July 26
11am-3pm
📍Side Practice Coffee

☀️sunset teaan SPC refresherhomemade orange syrup 🍊Jamaica tea 🇯🇲tonic water 🫧from our summer specials menunow available
07/09/2026

☀️sunset tea
an SPC refresher

homemade orange syrup 🍊
Jamaica tea 🇯🇲
tonic water 🫧

from our summer specials menu
now available

not every day a pro Filipino chef hosts a pop up on the corner of a coffee shop, butyesterday was one of those days 🇵🇭if...
06/29/2026

not every day a pro Filipino chef hosts a pop up on the corner of a coffee shop, but

yesterday was one of those days 🇵🇭

if you missed it,
go follow anak ko and keep an eye on where Bryan Collante shows up next

smoked trout belly or
smoked pork shoulder
banh mi sandwich

tamarind-ranch shrimp chips

It’s a Side Practice Summer!Summer Specials now available Strawberry Matcha homemade strawberry syrupmacadamia milkpanda...
06/26/2026

It’s a Side Practice Summer!
Summer Specials now available

Strawberry Matcha

homemade strawberry syrup
macadamia milk
pandan vanilla cream top
strawberry powder

Citrus Espresso Tonic

homemade orange syrup
tonic water
espresso
orange garnish

Calamansi Lemonade

optional: matcha or espresso
like garnish

Sunset Tea

homemade orange syrup
tonic water
jicama tea
orange garnish

summer menu sneak peekan old favorite?something new?maybe both?coming (very) soon
06/24/2026

summer menu sneak peek

an old favorite?
something new?
maybe both?

coming (very) soon

we loved having over to upgrade our drinkware, and her beautiful, hand-made pieces got to start their new lives in new ...
04/14/2026

we loved having over to upgrade our drinkware, and her beautiful, hand-made pieces got to start their new lives in new homes!

follow Annie Kim and and stop drinking out of deli containers

04/13/2026

wait i brought my own mug
episode 1
with

guess how many tries

everything starts smallAnnie Kim and is joining us for a special pop up this weekend if you’re looking for that special...
04/09/2026

everything starts small
Annie Kim and is joining us for a special pop up this weekend

if you’re looking for that special piece to complete - or start - your collection,
you’ll find it this Saturday at 📍Side Practice Coffee

10am-2pm
see you soon

This one’s for the people who are never not building. Introducing The Builders Capsule by Jethro Olga for Side Practice ...
03/31/2026

This one’s for the people who are never not building. Introducing The Builders Capsule by Jethro Olga for Side Practice Coffee. Selected pieces coming soon. Stay tuned. Keep Building.

we’re really excited about this oneRed Bean Matcha SPC’s Spring ‘26 drink special has been here for a few days, have you...
03/25/2026

we’re really excited about this one

Red Bean Matcha
SPC’s Spring ‘26 drink special has been here for a few days, have you tried it yet?

homemade red bean syrup
oat milk, or milk of your choice
hand whisked matcha
pandan vanilla cream top

served iced only

we’re bringing something very special to Chicago 𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙤𝙠pure sea salt hand crafted using traditional the traditional...
03/20/2026

we’re bringing something very special to Chicago

𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙤𝙠
pure sea salt hand crafted using traditional the traditional method of boiling coconut husk ash and seawater in clay pots,

this method has been revived, and sustained in an otherwise dying industry while retaining the traditional basic techniques of production in Bohol, Philippines

this rare, artisanal ingredient adds a smoky, slightly fruity taste, and a reminder of our roots 🇵🇭

available on the 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙬 from our Spring ‘26 Seasonal Special, or as an add on to any drink

spring starts TODAY at SPCnow available at the cafe, ꜱɪᴅᴇ ᴘʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴄᴇ ᴄᴏꜰꜰᴇᴇꜱᴘʀɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟꜱRed Bean Matcha• hand-whisked ma...
03/16/2026

spring starts TODAY at SPC
now available at the cafe,

ꜱɪᴅᴇ ᴘʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴄᴇ ᴄᴏꜰꜰᴇᴇ
ꜱᴘʀɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟꜱ

Red Bean Matcha
• hand-whisked matcha
• homemade red bean syrup
• oat milk
• pandan-vanilla cream top
• iced only

Black Sesame Latte
• hojicha OR espresso
• homemade black sesame syrup
• macadamia milk
• hot or iced

Salted Ube Cold Brew (not pictured)
• cold brew coffee
• ube syrup
• ube cream top
• salt

Address

5139 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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