Green Tomato Café

07/02/2026

Green Tomato Cafe will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 6th. Have a blessed weekend!

06/29/2026

Say hello to Jayla Harris, who has been part of the Green Tomato Cafe team for three months! She's from the West Side of Chicago, Jayla’s favorite menu item is the Jerk Po’ Boy, and her favorite part about working at GTC is being part of a team that feels like family.

If you stop by the cafe, be sure to say hello!

06/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Open Mic Night last Friday at GTC. It was a great night of music, poetry, and creativity, thank you to Lawndale Christian Fitness Center and Young Doctors Club for helping to make it happen. The energy you brought made the night special. Here are a few moments we captured.

06/23/2026

Green Tomato Cafe will open at 9 AM On Wednesday, June 24th. Thank you for your understanding.

06/18/2026

Green Tomato Cafe will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

06/17/2026

Join us at Green Tomato Cafe for Open Mic Night on June 26th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is for the community, by the community, and will feature raffles, prizes, and more. You can sign up by scanning the QR code, and same-day sign-ups are also welcome.

Whether you're stepping up to the mic or coming to support, we invite you to be part of an evening centered on creativity, connection, and community.

06/12/2026

Beat the heat with a treat from GTC! Our frozen yogurt is the perfect way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth. Stop by today and enjoy a refreshing cup of fro-yo.

06/08/2026

Our Summer Smoothie is back for the season! Stop by Green Tomato Café to enjoy all your favorite blends, including the PB+O, Lean Green, Summer Smoothie, and Fruitsy. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for keeping you cool all summer long. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the flavors of summer!

06/04/2026

We’re excited to share that Green Tomato Cafe was recognized as the #1 Café in North Lawndale for 2026 by BusinessRate!

Thank you to everyone who stops in for coffee, breakfast, lunch, meetings, and conversation. We’re grateful for the support of our customers and proud of our amazing team.

05/26/2026

We’re excited to see Green Tomato Cafe featured in Austin Weekly News article highlighting the growing coffee culture on the West Side. Thank you for recognizing us as one of the spaces helping to create community and connection, throughout our neighborhoods.

Be sure to stop by GTC for coffee, breakfast, lunch, and more! Greentomatocafe.org

https://www.austinweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/coffee-culture-grows-on-the-west-side/

The West Side coffee shop scene has been growing over the past 10 years. Some shops were founded by entrepreneurs.

05/25/2026

Join us for our Lunch and Learn June 16th at the Green Tomato Café on Men's Health! This is a great opportunity to break the stigma around men's health issues, share important insights, and engage in open discussions in a relaxed setting.

Let's come together to learn, support one another, and prioritize our well-being!
RSVP: https://shorturl.at/EmUCh