6 Library Cafes in the Western Suburbs of Chicago
Public libraries offering a variety of cafe items such as coffee, teas & snacks
I’ve already showcased the amazing local libraries that have imaginative play areas and educational programs and events for kids. But what about library cafes? These popular facilities offer another wonderful amenity for us parents that just want to be able to sit back and have a refreshment while our kids let out some energy.
Brewpoint Coffee - Lexicon Cafe
Elmhurst Public Library
125 S Prospect Ave
Elmhurst IL 60126
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Open Mon-Fri from 9a-7p, and Saturdays 10a-4, Brewpoint Coffee - Lexicon Cafe is located in the lobby of the Elmhurst Public Library, serving coffee & espressos, tea, pastries and other small snacks and drinks.
Perks and Possibilities Café
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza
Addison IL 60101
Photo of Perks and Possibilities Cafe via facebook.com
Located on the 1st floor of the Addison Public Library, the café is run by students in the District 88 Transition Program, which helps individuals ages 18 to 21 learn life skills, get job training opportunities in the community and transition to a life of independence. Open Mon-Thurs, 9:00a-12:00p, when school is in session.
The Cafe
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Photo from The Cafe via facebook.com
A true gem in the Glen Ellyn Public Library, the Cafe menu offers hot & cold coffees and tea, seasonal daily specials, bistro boxes, sweets and so much more! Kids birthday club specials and virtual cook-along demonstrations by their very own Chef Rob, are only a couple examples of what makes this place so special to the local community.
Flyleaf Bakery Cafe
Batavia Public Library
10 S Batavia Ave
Batavia IL 60510
Photo of Flyleaf Bakery via bataviapubliclibrary.org
Flyleaf Bakery in the Batavia Public Library has a daily soup menu, offers batch pre-orders and has “Surprise Me Bundles”, which is a box of an assortment of goodies, put together by the cafe staff.
Daily Bean Coffee Shop
St. Charles Public Library
1 S 6th Ave
St. Charles IL 60174
Photo of the Daily Bean Coffee Shop via St. Charles Public Library Facebook page
Located on the main level of the St. Charles Public Library, the Daily Bean serves PapaNicholas hot & iced coffee, teas and snacks. The coffee shop is staffed by District 303 students in the transition program, between the ages of 18-22, and is open during the school year on weekdays from 1015a-1p.
Roll-N-Donuts Cafe & Douangchay’s Kitchen
Gail Borden Public Library District
270 N Grove Ave
Elgin IL 60120
Photo of Roll-N-Donuts Cafe & Douangchay’s Kitchen via facebook.com
A staple of Elgin for decades and now located in the Gail Borden Public Library District, Roll-N-Donut serves fresh donuts daily, sandwiches, fruit, veggies, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, boba tea and so much more!
BONUS in North Surburbs: Skokie Public Library Cafe
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St
Skokie IL 60077
Photo of Skokie Public Library South Courtyard via skokielibrary.info
Where are the other Library Cafes in Chicago & the suburbs? Let me know in the comments!
Libraries have become so much more than a collection of books & materials. They also provide an area of imaginative play and exploration for little kids. It’s a great option for parents to get their kids out of the home and in an educational setting. And it’s FREE!