October Cafe

09/02/2026

Ms. Rachel (impersonator: Ms. Katie) will be at October Cafe on Elston this Sunday the 6th from 1pm-3pm!! Stop in for a free meet and greet with a Ms. Rachel Impersonator, storytime, sing-along, and coloring time. We are so excited for her appearance, and know our little pumpkins are going to have a great time! 🎃🧡

Seating for this event is first come first serve, please feel free to arrive early to find a comfortable table 🧡

📍5961 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
⏰ Sunday, September 6th from 1pm-3pm

09/02/2026

September at October Cafe is packed with community, creativity, good coffee, and plenty of reasons to stop by!

From farmers markets and live music to craft time, book clubs, fundraisers, workshops, meetups, and more-- there’s something happening all month long at both of our locations.

See you soon, Pumpkins!

08/27/2026

There are still a few spots for our Candle Making workshop this Sunday at October Cafe on Elston! Please head to the link to RSVP: https://tr.ee/RBzEv6VClK

Cas Candles

08/25/2026

Hello Pumpkins,
25 student meals have been sponsored for today if your a student in need of a meal, please stop in to either October Cafe location for a lemonade, tater tots and a grilled cheese. If you’re interested in sponsoring meals for the school year, please send us a message. We have a ton of neighborhood schools and students who call October Cafe their second home as they do homework chill with friends and have a safe and respectful place to hang at before going home!
These free meals are available in person only. 🎃🧡🧡🧡

08/21/2026

October Cafe on Elston is giving away free school supplies, while supplies last! They also include gift cards generously donated by Chiquita Scoops. These are first come first served!
📍5961 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
🕰️ Friday, August 21st: 7am-4pm

08/18/2026

October Cafe in Norwood Park is open through the construction happening outside. Please feel free to come in person, or order ahead for curbside delivery pick up or delivery! Online ordering is available at: www.octobercafe.com

📍6046 N. Avondale Ave.
📍5961 N. Elston Ave.

08/18/2026

October Cafe has a few spots left for back to school catering! Please send us an email if you are interested:
[email protected]

we are certified CPS vendors and offer pick up or delivery options.

08/16/2026

Thank you so much 39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent and Nadig Newspapers for coming out to our official red ribbon cutting at October Cafe on Elston! We are so happy to have two locations of October Cafe. Thank you for the love and support, Pumpkins! 🎃🧡🧡🧡

39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent and Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting today at October Cafe at 5961 N. Elston Ave.
Chiquita Scoops also attended in support of a new business in the area.
Taft High School

08/12/2026

October Cafe on Elston will be having its Red Ribbon Cutting this Friday starting at 2pm. See you there, Pumpkins!

08/12/2026

Join us today at our Elston location for our FIRST Silent Book Club by local small business owner of Bloom Bright Books! 📍5961 N Elston Ave

08/10/2026