Build Coffee & Books

Founded in 2017, Build Coffee and Books is a coffee shop and bookstore on Chicago’s South Side. Since its inception, Build has been a gathering place rooted in curiosity, care, and connection—serving thoughtfully sourced coffee alongside small press books, zines, and community events. Build has established itself as a trusted space for neighbors, organizers, artists, students, and storytellers, and its programming, food, and books aim to help neighbors connect with one another to generate collective power.