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06/03/2026
Acompáñenos a celebrar a los papás y abuelitos que con su esfuerzo, consejos y amor han dejado huella en nuestras familias y comunidad. Viejitos Pero Bonitos con Pablo Serrano de y será una tarde para cantar esas canciones de antes que nos recuerdan a ellos y todo lo que han hecho por nosotros.
Acompáñanos sábado 6 de junio, 12–3pm
Back of the Yards Coffee
¡Evento gratis y para toda la familia!
We’re honoring the dads and grandfathers who have helped shape our lives through sacrifice, hard work, and unconditional love. Join us with Pablo Serrano from & for an afternoon of classic songs, community, and celebration dedicated to the father figures who mean so much to us.
Saturday, June 6, 12–3pm
Back of the Yards Coffee
Free family event!
05/26/2026
JOIN US FOR A GAME NIGHT AND MUSIC!
There will be board games, DJs, coffee, and good vibes!
This Saturday May 30th 2-5pm
Back of the Yards Coffee
1621 w 47th St.
DJ lineup:
wav
05/22/2026
This Senior Monday join us with the Arts & Community House , & to paint planter pots and discuss home repair challenges with our seniors!🪴🎨🖌️🏠👨🏻🔧👩🏻🔧
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
Sponsored by:
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos con , & para pintar macetas y platicar sobre desafíos de reparación de viviendas con nuestras personas mayores! 🪴🎨🖌️🏠👨🏻🔧👩🏻🔧
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores!
Patrocinado por:
05/15/2026
This Senior Monday join us with the for a cooking demo with our seniors! 👩🏼🍳🥘🥦🥬
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
Sponsored by:
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos con para una demostración de cocina con nuestras personas mayores! 👩🏼🍳🥘🥦🥬
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores!
Patrocinado por:
05/11/2026
WE ARE RUNNING IT BACK! OUR 2ND OPEN MIC NIGHT 🎤
Hosted by
Poets, rappers, musicians— come out!
Enjoy the talent and the cafecito ☕️🫶🏽
To sign up early for the lineup comment below or DM
Saturday, May 23rd 3-6pm
Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
1621 W 47th St, Chicago IL 60609
16+ unless accompanied by an adult
🔊sponsored by
05/08/2026
This Senior Monday join us with the to paint tote bags with our seniors, led by one of our very own seniors! 🫶🏽🎨🖌️
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
Sponsored by:
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos con para pintar bolsas de tela con nuestras personas mayores, dirigido por uno de nuestros propios adultos mayores 🫶🏽🎨🖌️
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores!
Patrocinado por:
05/04/2026
Join us this Wednesday for Story Time with to read and make some paper bears 🐻 .
Wednesday May. 6th
11AM-12pm
at Back of the Yards Coffee
FREE event for families!
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¡Acompáñanos este Miércoles para Hora del Cuento con ! 📚🚣♀️
Leeremos y haremos osos de papel juntos 🐻.
Miércoles 6 de Marzo
11AM– 12PM
Back of the Yards Coffee
¡Evento familiar y gratuito!
05/04/2026
Because one week isn’t enough when our teachers pour into others every single day.
Enjoy 10% off year-round at Back of the Yards Coffee. Because appreciation shouldn’t expire.
05/02/2026
This Senior Monday join us for some chair yoga with our seniors with the guidance from Restored Hope— incorporating some movement with our seniors in mind!
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
Sponsored by: &
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos a una clase de yoga en silla con nuestras personas mayores, guiada por Restored Hope — movimiento accesible y consciente, hecho con ellos en mente.
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores de 65+ anos!
Patrocinado por: y
05/01/2026
May drinks 🍹🌺 🥭
Mango Matcha and Mango Spritzer - fruity and refreshing!
Available all month.
04/29/2026
MAY SENIOR MONDAYS! 💐🫶🏽
Join us for a month full of lots of fun activities and movement with our seniors!
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LUNES DE MAYORES DE MAYO! 💐🫶🏽
Acompáñenos para un mes lleno de actividades divertidas y movimiento para nuestros mayores de edad!
04/24/2026
This Senior Monday join us with the for some salsa dancing with our seniors!
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
will also be providing seniors with homeowner resources 🫶🏽🏠
Sponsored by:
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos con para bailar salsa con nuestras personas mayores.
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores!
también proporcionará recursos a los adultos mayores que sean propietarios de viviendas🫶🏽🏠.
Patrocinado por:
04/23/2026
Join us at the coffeehouse this Saturday, April 25th from 3-6pm! 🎤
Mocktails, coffee, journals, poetry, music and community!
Hosted by !
youth will be in the house!
04/22/2026
OPEN MIC NIGHT 🎤
Poets, rappers, musicians— come out!
youth will be on stage sharing their poetry and we encourage others to come on stage and share their talent with us. To sign up early for the lineup comment below or DM
Saturday, April 25th 3-6pm
Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
1621 W 47th St, Chicago IL 60609
16+ unless accompanied by an adult
Hosted by
04/22/2026
HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌎
Our coffee depends on this land, so we take responsibility in caring for it— from our thermos to our compostable cups!
Bring your thermo in and get $1 off any drink! This discount is available all year long because taking care of earth is a daily responsibility 🌎♻️🫶🏽
04/18/2026
OPEN MIC NIGHT 🎤
Hosted by
Poets, rappers, musicians— come out!
youth will be on stage sharing their poetry and we encourage others to come on stage and share their talent with us. To sign up early for the lineup comment below or DM
Saturday, April 25th 3-6pm
Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
1621 W 47th St, Chicago IL 60609
16+ unless accompanied by an adult
04/17/2026
This Senior Monday join us with the to make mosaic coasters with our seniors!
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
Sponsored by:
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos con para hacer posavasos de mosaicos con nuestras personas mayores.
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores!
Patrocinado por:
04/15/2026
Stop by and share a poem with us. ✍🏽
All poems will be displayed as a gallery at our open mic poetry event on Saturday, April 25th from 3-6pm!
You are not going to want to miss this event! Sign up to get on the mic in the comments or DM !
16+ unless accompanied by an adult due to the nature of the event.
04/13/2026
Join us this Wednesday for Story Time with to read and make some dinosaurs 🦕 🦖.
Wednesday Apr. 15th
11AM-12pm
at Back of the Yards Coffee
FREE event for families!
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¡Acompáñanos este Miércoles para Hora del Cuento con ! 📚🚣♀️
Leeremos y haremos dinosaurios juntos 🦕🦖.
Miércoles 15 de abril
11AM– 12PM
Back of the Yards Coffee
¡Evento familiar y gratuito!
04/10/2026
This Senior Monday join us for a strength workout with our seniors — incorporating some movement with our seniors in mind!
Free coffee and pastry for seniors
Sponsored by:
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos a una clase de fuerza con nuestras personas mayores — movimiento accesible y consciente, hecho con ellos en mente.
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores!
Patrocinado por:
04/10/2026
Senior Mondays are so special here at the coffeehouse 🥹Our seniors deserve all the love & care in the community they poured so much into 🫶🏽
Thank you for featuring our Senior Mondays and the impact these types of events have on our senior community 🤍
If you would like to sponsor a senior’s coffee and pastry for future Senior Mondays you can do so through the link in our bio. It’s through your community support that we can continue to offer this programming for our seniors 🤍☕️
04/07/2026
Sharing is caring 🫶🏽☕️
04/04/2026
This Senior Monday join us for some chair yoga with our seniors with the guidance from Restored Hope— incorporating some movement with our seniors in mind!
Free coffee and pastry for seniors ages 65+
will also be providing seniors with homeowner resources 🫶🏽🏠
Sponsored by: &
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Este Lunes de Mayores, acompáñanos a una clase de yoga en silla con nuestras personas mayores, guiada por Restored Hope — movimiento accesible y consciente, hecho con ellos en mente.
Cafe y pan dulce gratis para los mayores de 65+ anos!
también proporcionará recursos a los adultos mayores que sean propietarios de viviendas🫶🏽🏠.
Patrocinado por: y
04/03/2026
AQUÍ NO SE JUZGA 🫶🏽🤭🎶🎤
Nos vemos mañana 12-3pm
1621 W 47th St.
Back of the Yards Coffee
Address
1621 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL
60609
Directions to W 47th Street in Chicago:
Public Transport:
- Take the CTA Orange Line towards Midway
- Get off at the Halsted stop
- Walk west on 47th Street for about 10 minutes
Driving/Parking:
- Take Hwy 55 and exit at Damen Ave
- Turn right onto S Damen Ave
- Turn left onto W 47th St
- Parking is available along the street or in nearby parking lots
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What people say
Back of the Yards Coffee is a coffee shop that truly stands out from the rest. This woman and Latinx owned company is located on W 47th Street in Chicago and has a mission that is just as bold as its coffee. They source the highest quality coffee directly from farmers, hire locally, and implement environmentally responsible practices to create much-needed revenue and social impact for the communities they serve.
What's even more impressive about Back of the Yards Coffee is their dedication to honoring the working class tradition of the old Union Stockyards of Chicago. This commitment to their community shines through in every aspect of their business, from their delicious coffee blends to their welcoming atmosphere.
If you're looking for a coffee shop that not only serves up amazing drinks but also makes a positive impact on its community, then Back of the Yards Coffee should be at the top of your list. Their dedication to quality, sustainability, and social responsibility make them a true gem in Chicago's bustling coffee scene.
