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Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm Thursday 7:30am - 3pm Friday 7:30am - 3pm Saturday 9am - 3pm

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Build Coffee & Books is a coffee shop and bookstore based on the South Side of Chicago.

10/26/2026

We’re bringing back an old Build favorite… SOUP NIGHT. $15 for a bowl of orange lentil soup, a side of bread from Publican Quality Bread and a salad with our housemade miso-maple blend. Pre-order it now, pick it up Thursday, and cross dinner off your to-do list. We are also offering a pay-it-forward option if you want to provide soup for our unhoused neighbors. Link in bio + highlights to order now!

10/19/2026

On Halloween, bring your little monsters to come hang out with our crew of friendly ghosts! We’ll be showing not-too-scary movies, hosting a costume contest at 5 PM, and of course giving out lots of candy! Plus we’ll have s’mores, c***r, and cocoa. Come one, come all 🎃👻🍫🍭🦇

09/30/2026

We are closing at noon today, Wednesday Sept 30, for a private event! We will miss you. See you for regular hours the rest of the week.

09/24/2026

We are so lucky to be next-door neighbors with Carnegie Elementary. Their teachers have made a wish list of books they need for a great new school year, from classics (hi, The Outsiders) to contemporary legends (hey there Jacqueline Woodson and jasonreynolds83 ). Help us fill the shelves! Link in bio! 📚📚📚

08/25/2026

We’re celebrating back-to-school with some free books, some weekend gym time to work off steam, and one of Chi-town’s finest Julian Randall, MFA ! Join us Saturday August 29 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Great Lakes Academy 8401 S. Saginaw. Free and open to the public 🏀📖

08/08/2026

🏀RESCHEDULED FOR AUG 29!🏀 join us in celebrating Julian Randall’s new book with an open gym, author meet-and-greet, and free book giveaways! 🏀 SHOOK tells the story of Malik Page, an eighth-grade bball star in Chicago who has to figure out how to be himself again after an injury in the championship game. Recommended for ages 8-12, but all are welcome! See you SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 at 2 PM!

07/27/2026

✅ meet Chitown’s very own Julian Randall, MFA
✅ hear him read from his brand new book SHOOK
✅ get a signed (and if you come early enough, free) copy
✅ shoot around in the gym because reading about basketball puts you in the mood to play some basketball

Sunday August 9, 2 PM, 8401 S. Saginaw. free! Come through! Tell a friend to tell an educator to tell a neighbor to tell their cousin! QR code to RSVP or to donate the cost of a book to a young person in attendance 🏀

07/23/2026

Did you know there’s a CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION on November 3? The first one ever? Who’s running where you live? What should we demand of our reps? Join us for a conversation with David O. Stovall, author of ENGINEERED CONFLICT, about the history of how Black communities in Chicago have been impacted by school closure and housing policy. Dr. Stovall’s talk will be moderated by Eve L. Ewing . Then, Chicago Black Voter Project will lead a community discussion about setting an equity agenda for the new school board. Come learn, debate, and fellowship! RSVP at the link in our bio, our highlights, or buildcoffeeandbooks.com/events

06/29/2026

Open Friday July 3 for normal hours (7:30 AM - 3 PM). Saturday July 4 we are closed and will be at home playing videogames, lighting sparklers, and soothing our various cats and dogs. But the 61st Street Farmers Market is still happening so go get your veggies!

Address

6100 S Blackstone Avenue
Chicago, IL
60637

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3pm
Thursday	7:30am - 3pm
Friday	7:30am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

(773) 627-5058

Website

https://www.buildcoffeeandbooks.com/

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