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    Oud Coffee & Cafe

    4.2 (164 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Choc chip cookie
    Kenna G.

    Solid spot for coffee, bakery items, and breakfast/lunch! Large menu with lots of options. Cookies, stuffed dates, banana latte, and breakfast wrap were all a hit! Cute cafe with ample seating side and out.

    Menu/order counter
    Stephanie W.

    Oud is a really interesting drink and dessert cafe! The only reason I took off a star is (1) it's super crowded all the time, i.e. no tables available in the middle of a random weekday afternoon; I ended up sitting with some strangers who had an extra chair -- they were nice though! And (2) they give a 20% discount to students and despite me showing my grad ID at checkout, they said they'd give me the discount but didn't -- I didn't realize it until after I paid and looked at the receipt, and when I asked about it they said they couldn't do anything about it. Oh well. Re: the food and drinks, I had the Oud latte which was just fine, tasted like a pretty standard sweet latte without any additional flavor. What DID surprise me very much was the saffron milk cake -- this was VERY unique, and VERY delicious. I love floral flavors and the saffron gave it a distinct taste that I find slightly floral, and quite unlike any cake I've had. It was almost like the consistency of tres leches (which I also love), but the cream on top has a little more substance/firmness than that, as does the cake itself. The slice was $10 but it was pretty dense. I'd planned to just eat half of it but it was so tasty I finished it! I would come back to this cafe the next time I'm in Chicago just to have this saffron cake again. They had a lot of other unique and interesting desserts as well but I couldn't try that much sweet stuff at once. Overall -- this place is small but crowded all the time; that said, the desserts are most certainly unique and delicious. Would rec coming just to give them a try!

    Lemon berry scone
    Ashley H.

    With a plethora of delicious-looking Palestinian baked goods, Oud was high on my cafe bucket list for a while. I was super excited to stop by recently, but unfortunately this experience missed the mark for me. It's usually pretty packed and on the loud side, so something to keep in mind if you're banking on snagging a spot or getting some work done. The staff seemed a bit stressed, but it was more understandable given the steady crowd. I ordered the lemon berry scone and a drip coffee. The scone was $7 and arrived ice cold as if it had been pulled out of the freezer to thaw. It was dry, unsweet, and had the overwhelming flavor of freezer burn. The coffee was a bit watery as well. I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites before tossing the pastry. $14 later, I left hungry and in search of another shop to satisfy the pastry craving. Given the other positive reviews and interesting looking menu offerings, I hope this visit was a fluke and may give this spot a round two in the future if my wallet is feeling lucky.

    Breakfast Wrap
    Zane A.

    Great coffee, pastries, and hot food. This picture is the pistachio latte with light sweetness, breakfast bagel and the breakfast wrap. I'm also a fan of the beef sausage and pistachio cookie.

    Kelvin Y.

    I found OUD on Yelp. Super busy Saturday mid-morning but the ordering line was moving. Once the order is made, the service was quite efficient. I enjoyed an oat milk latte which paired well with a pistachio milk cake. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

    Lavender foam matcha and pistachio croissant
    Lisa S.

    Pistachio croissant and a matcha sitting by a window people watching. Such a perfect Sunday post-workout activity.

    Victoria S.

    Great strawberry matcha. The service was nice and the ambiance was cute. The cafe is a bit smaller but it's manageable. The matcha came out very quick.

    Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich
    Myra Z.

    Wonderful little cafe great for catching up with friends or working from home. Their focaccia breakfast sandwich was perfection. I also enjoyed the oud latte which had some unique flavor profiles. I will need to come back again to try more of their pastries. Would recommend! Service is fast.

    Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cake
    Tray

    The vibe here is great for studying or hanging out. The place was packed with people chatting or getting work done. Service was really nice and welcoming. The drinks were great and light roast, which is exactly my style. The French toast latte was my favorite with the cold foam and strong cinnamony flavor. The banana bread latte was also really good and I feel like it would be even better hot. Both drinks weren't overly sweet but still leaned a little on the sweeter side. The milk cake was good too! I wish it was a bit milkier, but I loved the chocolate cake with nuts inside.

    Honey lavender iced latte. Hot chai latte
    Nhu H.

    This is a quaint little coffee shop with an abundance of drink options and so many baked goodies to try. The baked goods all looked incredible. I had the iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and my husband had the hot chai latte. We enjoyed our drinks. I will definitely be coming back to try their baked goods next time.

    Breakfast Wrap with croissant and Tuscan Ciabatta
    Rebecca W.

    My favorite Palestinian cafe in Chicago! The interior is decorated beautifully with traditional Palestinian art and decor. There is usually music playing which depending on the day could be Arabic music, instrumentals, or popular music today. There is free WiFi and lots of tables to sit at. The food and drinks are 10/10. There are a lot of food options reading from breakfast sandwiches and wraps to salads. There are also items that are Palestinian or Palestinian inspired that are very good. The pastry chest is beautiful and I always try something different everytime I god. You can get cakes, tarts, cheesecakes and more. They also sell Dubai chocolate bars which are the best I've had compared to some other places. The lattes are good. My favorite is the Spanish latte and the Oud latte. They have something for everyone. They also have drinks that are fruity and bubbly which are delicious during the summer when you want to escape the heat. All the workers are friendly.

    Cold Brew
    Gaby H.

    Great selection of baked goods. I got the lemon berry scone, which despite being less crumbly and stiff than a regular scone, it still tasted fantastic. I tasted all the lemony and berry flavors and even a bit of some flaky salt. I got the cold brew with banana cold foam, not the best cold foam but the cold brew was delicious. Recommend if you're a black-coffee type of gal.

    Oud Latte
    Evanka A.

    Been hearing about Oud and had to try while I was in Chicago! First off, Oud lattes are popular here and are an espresso milk based drink with cardamom and fresh mint leaves. Would give this a 4/5, felt like the depth of the flavor fell short against the milk in the drink. I would try one of their flavored seasonal lattes if I wanted something different here, but if it's your first time go for the Oud latte. Henry, our barista, was awesome. We were hoping to try the dark chocolate raspberry covered date, but they had supposedly run out. But after a couple minutes of thinking, Henry went to the back and brought back a box where he found exactly one left which we got to try! Amazing service!! The date itself was underwhelming, but worth trying if you're around. The dessert that's a must try here is the creme brulee croissant, 5/5- served warm, crisp! Cannot recommend this baked good here enough.

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    Amazing coffee, pastries, and vibes! The only thing I will say is that it is very pricey just for a normal latte!

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