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06/19/2026
Sweet like honey, bold like espresso 🍯☕
Meet the Honey Bee Sweet Latte - a seasonal favorite made with our signature half light espresso, semi-sweet honey & white chocolate, pure ground cinnamon, and your choice of milk.
The perfect balance of smooth, sweet, and comforting, with just the right amount of espresso to keep you buzzing through your day 🐝
Available hot or iced for a limited time at all Ground Up Coffee locations!
Tag your coffee date and come try one before it’s gone!
06/15/2026
The Lavender Cold Bloom is where bold coffee meets a little bit of magic.
Made with our 17-hour medium roast cold brew, floral lavender, creamy white mocha, sweet cold foam, and a touch of pink Himalayan sea salt, this drink is smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced from the first sip to the last.
Sweet. Floral. Creamy. Just enough caffeine to keep you going and just enough lavender to make you slow down and enjoy it.
Available for a limited time at all Ground Up locations.
Trust us - this is the drink everyone will be talking about this season. ☁️🪻
05/23/2026
The sound of coffee vs. the sound of matcha ☕️🍵
Same goal (caffeine)… very different vibe.
Coffee = fast, bold, let’s GO.
Matcha = steady, focused, clear mind energy.
Depends on the kind of day you’re having… which one are you choosing? 👀
Address
900 W Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL
60607
To get to the location on W Van Buren Street in Chicago, take the bus or subway and get off at the nearest station. From there, walk east for a few blocks until you reach the intersection of W Van Buren Street and the cross street. The coffee shop and cafeteria is located on the corner of this intersection.
For those who prefer to drive, there are several parking lots and garages in the area that offer affordable rates. Look for parking facilities near W Van Buren Street and park your car nearby. Walk towards the intersection mentioned above to find the coffee shop and cafeteria.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
6am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 6pm |
| Friday |
6am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 3pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 3pm |
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What people say
Ground Up Cafe on W Van Buren Street is a coffee shop that offers exceptional service and quality coffee. The cafe recently adjusted its hours in observance of Memorial Day, showing their commitment to honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have served our country. Additionally, Ground Up Cafe has launched an exclusive Ethiopian Longberry Harrar roast, which is available for purchase online or in-store. With limited batches available, customers are encouraged to reserve their bags quickly. Ground Up Cafe's dedication to providing high-quality coffee and exceptional service makes it a must-visit spot for any coffee lover in Chicago.
