Recent social media posts
08/19/2026
A little throwback to Greektown Fest 2025 because we’re officially counting down to doing it all over again! 🇬🇷☕️✨
Last year was full of good coffee, great food, packed streets, and the BEST energy - and Ground Up is so excited to be back for Greektown Fest 2026!
📍 Greektown Chicago
🗓️ August 28–30, 2026
Come find us, grab your Ground Up favorites, and enjoy one of our favorite weekends in the neighborhood. Who’s coming out this year?! 👀
08/11/2026
send this to your significant other to let them know! 😂☕
07/22/2026
send this to your bestie to let them know they owe you a matcha! 🍵🫶🏼🤣✨
07/17/2026
“Hey Nicole... what would you make for someone who needs energy but doesn’t want coffee?” ⚡🍋
Easy - the Electric Lemonade Energy Elixir.
Made with refreshing lemonade and our White Lotus energy elixir, it’s packed with naturally derived caffeine from organic coffee beans, plus electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals for clean, refreshing energy. The best part? It doesn’t taste like coffee.
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up that keeps you feeling refreshed without reaching for an energy drink, this is it.
Available now at Ground Up. One sip and you’ll see why everyone’s talking about it. 💛⚡
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.
