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Cafe Wha Who?

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  • 228 W. Chicago Ave.
    Chicago 60654
  • 312-475-1820

Editorial Review

Julie Palmer (Red Riva) has modeled her new coffeehouse after the famous question-marked one in NYC's Greenwich Village, Cafe Wha? Serving Guglielmo coffee, French-press loose leaf teas, quiches, soups plus a charcuterie board and an array of cocktails and bottled beers, the cafe is able to play both coffeehouse and live-music lounge without ever changing its clothes. Exposed brick, leather chairs and sofas, two levels, local art, stacks of shit to read, board games, free WiFi... everything you expect a barista to be surrounded by. Before you plan a family day there, know that ya gotta be 21 to enter.

Features

  • Bar/Lounge on Premises
  • Brunch Standout
  • Funky
  • Good for Groups
  • Internet Access
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Area

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$
  • Reservations:
    Not Accepted
  • Alcohol:
    Full Bar
  • Vibe:
    Chill
  • Restaurant Type:
    Coffee Shop

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