Build Coffee & Books

Build Coffee & Books Build Coffee & Books is a coffee shop and bookstore based on the South Side of Chicago.

We’re celebrating back-to-school with some free books, some weekend gym time to work off steam, and one of Chi-town’s fi...
08/25/2026

We’re celebrating back-to-school with some free books, some weekend gym time to work off steam, and one of Chi-town’s finest Julian Randall, MFA ! Join us Saturday August 29 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Great Lakes Academy 8401 S. Saginaw. Free and open to the public 🏀📖

🏀RESCHEDULED FOR AUG 29!🏀 join us in celebrating Julian Randall’s new book with an open gym, author meet-and-greet, and ...
08/08/2026

🏀RESCHEDULED FOR AUG 29!🏀 join us in celebrating Julian Randall’s new book with an open gym, author meet-and-greet, and free book giveaways! 🏀 SHOOK tells the story of Malik Page, an eighth-grade bball star in Chicago who has to figure out how to be himself again after an injury in the championship game. Recommended for ages 8-12, but all are welcome! See you SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 at 2 PM!

✅ meet Chitown’s very own Julian Randall, MFA ✅ hear him read from his brand new book SHOOK✅ get a signed (and if you co...
07/27/2026

✅ meet Chitown’s very own Julian Randall, MFA
✅ hear him read from his brand new book SHOOK
✅ get a signed (and if you come early enough, free) copy
✅ shoot around in the gym because reading about basketball puts you in the mood to play some basketball

Sunday August 9, 2 PM, 8401 S. Saginaw. free! Come through! Tell a friend to tell an educator to tell a neighbor to tell their cousin! QR code to RSVP or to donate the cost of a book to a young person in attendance 🏀

Did you know there’s a CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION on November 3? The first one ever? Who’s running where you live? Wh...
07/23/2026

Did you know there’s a CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION on November 3? The first one ever? Who’s running where you live? What should we demand of our reps? Join us for a conversation with David O. Stovall, author of ENGINEERED CONFLICT, about the history of how Black communities in Chicago have been impacted by school closure and housing policy. Dr. Stovall’s talk will be moderated by Eve L. Ewing . Then, Chicago Black Voter Project will lead a community discussion about setting an equity agenda for the new school board. Come learn, debate, and fellowship! RSVP at the link in our bio, our highlights, or buildcoffeeandbooks.com/events

Open Friday July 3 for normal hours (7:30 AM - 3 PM). Saturday July 4 we are closed and will be at home playing videogam...
06/29/2026

Open Friday July 3 for normal hours (7:30 AM - 3 PM). Saturday July 4 we are closed and will be at home playing videogames, lighting sparklers, and soothing our various cats and dogs. But the 61st Street Farmers Market is still happening so go get your veggies!

We’re refreshing our zine offerings and we want yours! If you’ve got a zine (broadly) related to our mission (supporting...
06/24/2026

We’re refreshing our zine offerings and we want yours! If you’ve got a zine (broadly) related to our mission (supporting our community, building networks of nourishment, strength, and resilience for collective power) send us a proposal. Comics, narrative, poetry, weird stuff, political education all welcome.

We are closed for Juneteenth! Back for our regular degular Saturday hours, 9 AM - 3 PM ♥️🖤💚
06/19/2026

We are closed for Juneteenth! Back for our regular degular Saturday hours, 9 AM - 3 PM ♥️🖤💚

Farmers Market season is almost here, and Build is hiring Saturday market staff!We’re looking for window/register staff ...
05/02/2026

Farmers Market season is almost here, and Build is hiring Saturday market staff!

We’re looking for window/register staff + barbacks who are:

Friendly, energetic, and great with customers

Able to keep lines moving with care and efficiency

Comfortable working closely in a fast-paced small space

Retail/customer service experience required

Barista or food prep experience a plus
Pay: $16/hr + tips

Perks: great breakfast, great coffee, and Saturdays at the best farmers market in the city.

Go to buildcoffeeandbooks.com/jobs for full details and how to apply.

Address

6100 S Blackstone Avenue
Chicago, IL
60637

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(773) 627-5058

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