Can't believe I haven't written a review for Afro Joes in 5 years! I LOOOVVEEE this establishment! I love the owners! I love the live music! I love the vibe! When I say coffee shop, Afro Joes is what I'm looking for. Great customer service, cozy interior, natural light, drink specials and light bites! The short rib grilled cheese is THEE sandwich to order. Their cucumber salad on the side is amazing. This time I ordered the Blue Magic which is an ice latte with blueberry and lavender flavored topped with strawberry cold foam. I love earthy flavors so this was perfect. I also ordered the butternut squash danish. It was very flaky and the filling wasn't too sweet. A nice compliment to my drink. My mom ordered the Kayla Chai which she said was good! There was live singing during my visit which put the cherry on top. read more

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I've been a loyal customer. I even send guest from my Airbnb and family whenever they are in town. I'm highly disappointed today. Ordered my usually and instead of duck bacon it has regular bacon which I can't eat. They basically said they couldn't replace it because they don't make mistakes and it wasn't on the receipt. So I was instructed to throw it in the garbage and no type of replacement would be given. What a way to treat people. We all know things happen. $16 waisted. read more

Stopped by for a Midday Saturday Caffeine Session. Upon walking up, I could hear and feel the live music soothing ruminating from within. I was greeted with a warm welcome and friendly recommendations. I got 2 Cortados (not pictured, but delicious), a Chai Latte (it was ok), and the Out West + Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps (both great). Ultimately, I'm willing to travel the 20+ minutes to Afro Joe's for a quality Cortado and some wraps!!! read more

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Coffee amazing and the vibe is so welcoming. I definitely will return and quite possibly work from there for a morning

Afro Joe's ticks every box! The coffee, food, staff, atmosphere, and the overall feel of this place... EXCELLENCE. If I still lived in Chicago, I would be here every single day. That should answer any questions you have. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - The food here is phenomenal!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time at Afro Joe's and honestly, I wish I'd come sooner. I grabbed a chocolate croissant and a hot chocolate--nothing fancy, but together they were kind of perfect. The croissant was golden and flaky, with a layer of chocolate on top, soft and buttery inside. Fresh enough that little flakes ended up all over me, but totally worth it. The hot chocolate deserves a shoutout. Rich, creamy, real chocolate flavor, none of that watered-down stuff. Super smooth, velvety, and it stayed warm the whole time. Dipping pieces of croissant into it made the morning feel extra cozy. The staff was friendly, the vibe was chill, and I didn't wait long. You can tell they care, even in something as simple as a croissant and hot chocolate. I'm definitely coming back, probably for a breakfast sandwich or an espresso next time. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in for a latte, left with a whole Vibe!! Shout out to owner Kendall (who was gracious enough to take a pic with us) who was hands-on the entire time we were there. When your owner works alone side staff, I'd say business is good! The live music was a pleasant surprise. The artist definitely did her thing. It was like being at a jazz café in the middle of the morning. I had one of the salads, filling and delicious ! My companions had the Englewood sandwich. Very good! Of course I got my iced lavender latte with oat milk. I appreciated the non-dairy alternative. Even though I live clear across the city, I would definitely make this trip again... and again. I would surely recommend Afro Joe's because it's so much more than coffee. It's a community necessity! read more

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If you aren't going to Afro Joes what are you doing?!? Today we tried something new with the Salmon BLT. Omg. Delicious. Butterfly match is a staple for me. Love the vibes, community and all the staff make you feel at home. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Salmon BLT and Butterfly match - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came by for some coffee yesterday. It's big inside and outside. Thought it was cool how they name the sandwiches after Chicago neighborhoods. I got an iced mocha. It was cold and refreshing. Sat on the patio under a shaded umbrella while enjoying it. read more

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Great place to "work from home" or take less formal in-person meetings. I was able to conveniently order online. Pick up food at the food counter, which is completely visible as the staff prepares the food fresh as it's ordered. Drinks can be picked up on the other side of the establishment. Warmer months see indoor and outdoor/patio seating. There's a small parking lot with free parking, and free one-hour parking on the street. I had the South Side Short Rib Grilled Cheese with a Lavender Lemonade. Both come highly recommended and did not disappoint. I look forward to exploring more of the menu! read more

This has become my go-to for breakfast/lunch. All of my food orders have been great. Today I tried the breakfast burrito, very good and a nice portion size. The last time, I tried the salad with chicken and blue cheese, also very good. The people are also very nice, I've especially had pleasant interactions with the owner who is approachable and friendly. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Afro Joes is so tasty! I personally love their BLT which comes with a unique aioli and their smoothies. The building itself is super cute and you can sit both indoors and out. It's a bit pricey however I believe the quality is worth the price. SUPER yummy and a SUPER great place to grab lunch. GO TO AFRO JOES!! read more

Such a good vibe. This place was bustling with business. They have a parking lot that can get full fast. I got the lavender lemonade and it was so tasty. I definitely plan to come back and work from here during the week. They had an artist outside painting live while guests mingled. The owner was very hospitable and the other staff were welcoming too. Great service and experience. read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious! The short rib grilled cheese was AMAZING! I'd go back everyday if I lived in the city! The service was kind and sweet and fast and efficient! It's so nice inside! Honey, Afro Joe's is alright with me! Oh, I ordered the masala chai latte with oat milk and added some vanilla, too good! read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Blueberry danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am speechless from visiting this beautiful spot that is bursting with character. From the art on the wall to the thoughtfully placed seating area, I can tell this place was poured into with love when it was designed. The items ordered were: Cucumber and Tomato Salad Iced Caramel Apple Cider Englewood Sandwich My guest enjoyed the Englewood Sandwich and said it was a hit. I loved the Cucumber and Tomato Salad. It tasted fresh and the spices were nicely blended. The Caramel Apple Cider was a great mix of sweet and spicy. The staff was so kind especially the person at the cash register. I can't wait to go back. read more

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First time here. What a cute place. Coffee, cappuccino, chocolate croissant and blueberry muffin were perfect.

Ahh, this is such a great vibe! Great drinks, really good food, and the environment is very welcoming (if you can find a place to sit)! I've been here twice now - of I lived in the area, this would definitely be my regular hangout. On Saturdays, they have live music that plays in the afternoon - no ticket or registration needed, just come, buy something, relax and enjoy! The staff and owners, who I believe are there daily, and very friendly and personable. I can't say enough good things about this coffeehouse. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Chicken Bacon ranch wrap and a white chocolate latte (seasonal items as of now) - delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great environment, good food. Over all I thought it was a pretty good place, it was crowded on a Saturday morning. I got a bfast burrito, had a hash brown in it which was a nice surprise. Some good pico, too. They also have a unicorn chocolate milk which is so pretty and my kiddo loved it! read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Bfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great stop for a quick bite to eat. Staff was so helpful. Inside and outside seating available to enjoy. Excited to try the unique bakery items, sandwich first. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!! read more

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I love Afro Joe's! Great coffee, great ambiance, wonderful owners and employees who always greet you with a smile. They genuinely care about their customers. I prefer my coffee straight up rather than fancy coffee drinks and Afro Joe's delivers on this count. Though I've never had any of the food served, people in the neighborhood rave about how good it is. This place reminds me of the coffee joints I used to hang out in when I was in grad school before they were all done in by a certain rubber-stamp coffee chain out of the Pacific Northwest. And FYI, I'm "the typewriter guy" you see on Sunday mornings. Great place for writers and artists of all sorts to meet and mingle. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Coffee and writin' on a Sunday morning. Best place in town for both. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Afro Joe's was a recommendation so I visited for lunch on my day off work. If I could give Afro Joes 10 out of 10 stars I would! This was my first ever visit and I could tell immediately the place had great vibes. Orange color scheme and design which looked happy and bright. Parking: Parking lot and street parking. Place looked close to public transportation. A cute dog park is close to parking lot. Outdoor and indoor dining available. I was warmly greated by staff near the register/coffee bar. I ordered the Englewood Sandwich and chips to go. A buzzer is given to customer and activates/buzzes when order was ready. Sandwich was delicious; grilled roasted turkey breast sandwich on sourdough bread, panini style and toasted perfectly. Check their menu for all sandwich ingredients-all flavors in sandwich were excellent. A full menu of coffees, breakfast, lunch and desserts were on display. I will be back to try their very popular South Side Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Cheers! read more

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ICF of Chicago selected this spot for our quarterly Coffee Connect. The idea of converting a garage into a coffee house is brilliant. The customer service was delightful. There is a young man who was committed to keeping the tables and chairs clean. I live in Rogers Park but commute worth the experience. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - ICF Coaches of Chicago holding its coffee connect at Afro Joe's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Afro Joe's Coffee & Tea has become one of my favorite spots because of how consistently great the customer service is--every visit feels welcoming and professional. One of the highlights for me is the food. When you order a sandwich, you can actually watch the process and see how fresh everything is. It gives the café a level of transparency and care that's rare. Coffee drinks are designed beautifully, with the kind of attention to detail that makes them as enjoyable to look at as they are to drink. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are fantastic. Whether you're here to study, work, or just relax, there's plenty of comfortable space. It's versatile enough for solo visits or small meetings, and the vibe is always positive. read more

For months, I had a reminder in my phone to go to Afro Joe's. For months, I never made my way to the Far South Side. When I did, it was too late to get to Afro Joe's. Today, I followed through on the reminder and I got there early enough to properly enjoy it. I ordered a latte and a BLT. I give them high marks for whatever beans they used because the coffee had a natural sweetness to it, as if it had been cold brewed and then heated. No, there was no sugar added. I can attest to that. As to the BLT, they put it on grilled sourdough bread that made the flavor stand out more than it would have it had been on white bread or even on wheat bread. There was a constant bustle of customers coming and going, as well as taking coffee for a sit-down. I noticed lots of customers bringing their laptops and getting in some work or personal surfing. It's easy to see how the quality of the coffee and food along with the welcoming service could have individuals become repeat customers. I'm glad that I finally made my way down to the South Side to try out Afro Joe's. I'm sure I will get back over time. read more

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Very good food & great service. The young people working there were personable and helpful when making all requests. We truly enjoyed our coffee and the environment. read more

I loved Afro Joe's. It sits pretty far off of the road (99th st.) so I passed it up the first time. They have a small parking lot, which is a god send in a city environment. It's a really nice space with room our front for good-weather gatherings, and they have a space for dogs (not a fan of restaurants catering to animals, but at least it's outside). I loved the staff..very friendly and chatty. I chose to have the Caramel Apple Cider and Avocado Toast for breakfast. 10 out of 10. 3 healthy slices of Avocado Toast on soursough was so good, but I couldn't finish the 3rd piece. The cider was perfect. I planned to order a pastry later, but changed my mind. I will definitely grab one next time. The options looked amazing. The only down side to my visit was that it was so loud. I came in to work, and the environment wasn't conducive to that. There was a large group holding a meeting, and I wished that the establishment protected the other patrons a bit more. They were very loud. I watched as the group kept adding chairs and tables to their sexrion, pushing a patron further and further back, interrupting his work and really invading his space. They stood in the walkway of other patrons walking and it just felt really intrusive. The place is not large, so they should consider using the back space for large groups to ensure other patrons still have a good experience. I'll definitely be back to see if it's more work-friendly without a large group being there. I was also told they have live music on Saturdays! read more

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First-time visitor, and I enjoyed it. We ordered the South side short rib grilled cheese and the out West wrap ( proud Westsider here). And both were great. They were perfectly toasted. The price point was right, and the service was good. My only wish was a dipping sauce (personal preference). Both sandwiches lacked sauce. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Sort rib grilled cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've always came to this hitting Jam on the Southside area in the Beverly neighborhood they are superb at serving exactly what you want and requested today I ordered the Vincennes rap and let me tell you it was so good especially if you're a cilantro and avocado lover. The employees also are great they greet you with a smile and they are very courteous and kind. What's not feature is the coffee that I ordered and it was so smooth so rewarding that I drunk it all on the drive back home so I didn't get a chance to take a pic but you won't be dissatisfied with this place well done Afro Joe's read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Vincennes veggie wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food, service & ambiance all very good! We feel like family every time we go! Very relaxing atmosphere read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything! Ambiance-yes. Service, excellent! Food, I saw it and smelled it and was overwhelmed in the best way. I had brunch plans after my coffee date so I didn't eat but surely to return to do so. The coffee was amazing! Especially as an artist, the decor is super cool. Also love the exposed brick and bright natural light. There's a lot of traffic!! They need a second and/or bigger location. Only 2 workers, a barista and cashier, behind the register and they seemed over worked but the service never fell short, all tips are well deserved. The cooks are ensync, so cool to be able to see the food being made! The layout is totally dope!! Prices are very affordable and portions looked large! There's a parking lot and outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Don't 2nd guess this spot! My first visit but I'll be back! read more

What a vibrant and beautiful addition to Beverly. Loved my lavender latte with almond milk. They have sandwiches, sweets, and coffee. Love the cool vibe of this place. They have beautiful artwork on the walls, and outside patio, and small spot for dogs. Great friendly service. read more

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Wow! Amazing super friendly and knowledgeable staff and impeccable service, new hours - 7 days a week! Special nights for family friendly events! And a loyalty rewards app! And, and, and...drum roll - ham-and-cheese croissants!! My new favorite neighborhood spot! read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Best morning takeout in the neighborhood! Exceptionally talented and well trained staff! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Holy cow - finally made it to Afro Joe's this morning and was absolutely blown away. The pastry easily rival any of the fancy downtown patisserie's offerings. The blueberry financier and Kouign-amann are the best I've ever had and the sweet potato late was incredible. If you're looking for a treat, this is the place to go. read more

The drinks and food are delicious and the atmosphere is so relaxing. They even have a parking lot which is great!

Afro Joe's is my absolute favorite community gathering spot on Chicago's Southside. The coffee, food and vibes are unmatched.

I really love the aesthetics of this place. The playlist was great! Service was great as well. You can see they keep the place clean. I ordered a chai latte with strawberry my friend had hers with blueberry. I preferred the blueberry. Food was delicious. Please do not mind the photo attached. I started eating prior to the pic. The food they offer is more than enough. My friend and I shared portions. You actually get 3 pieces of the toast. read more

Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea - Avocado toast with grilled salmon and grilled cheese short rib - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is a total gem. It is very welcoming with friendly staff, stylish and comfortable inside and out. Great selection of affordable sandwiches and coffee beverages. Looks like they have a bunch of cool community events to check out, too! read more

Super cool (family) vibe, decent coffee, and and enticing menu. Friendly and helpful peeps. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning and had no idea we'd also be getting some live music--some soulful vibey xylophone trio going on that absolutely made it. Black drip coffee was standard and good quality. Grilled cheese with short rib sandwich was cheesy and delectable--didn't skimp on the meat. Salad was piled high. Staff were friendly. And this space is great! Bright light coming in glassed-in garage windows. Wish i was here when it was warm because the open doors flowing to outdoor seating are probably awesome. read more

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Coffee was excellent, the big burrito was so delicious and the unique twist to it made me a huge fan. Great ambiance and the employees are so kind. Highly recommend! read more