The Understudy Coffee and Books
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4.8 (546 reviews)
✓ Wi-Fi Available
Free street parking Paid street parking Parking
5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
📋 Amenities & Features
Work & Study
- ✓ Wi-Fi Available
- ✓ Seating: Outdoor seating, Seating
Atmosphere
Casual Cozy Trendy
Popular For
Breakfast Solo dining
Service Options
Outdoor seating Onsite services Takeout Dine-in Delivery
Food & Drinks
Coffee Quick bite Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining Options
Breakfast Dessert Seating Table service
🐾 Pet Policy
Dogs allowed outside
🚗 Parking
Free street parking Paid street parking Parking
♿ Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Wheelchair accessible parking lot
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
Good for kids Kids' menu
🏢 Business Identity
Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
💳 Payment Options
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
📅 Planning
Accepts reservations
🏪 Other Amenities
Gender-neutral restroom Restroom Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
About The Understudy Coffee and Books
The Understudy Coffee and books is a one-of-a-kind hybrid theatre bookstore and specialty coffee shop in Andersonville. The Understudy is dedicated to celebrating, fostering, and uplifting artistry in our community in all its forms. The bookshop features over 3,500 plays, technique books, and other titles to get your creative juices flowing. The cafe offers high quality third wave standards with a focus on direct trade sourcing and supporting local artisans.
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