Black Fodder Coffee

Black Fodder Coffee We roast, brew, cater, and teach uncompromising craft espresso, coffee, and tea.

We are a Chicago-born craft coffee company, offering specialty coffee and tea catering, coffee education, and (soon) our own label of roasted beans and bottled cold brew.

Kitchen help wanted — experienced only!We’re a small, family-owned café in River Forest serving wholesome, gluten-free f...
06/26/2026

Kitchen help wanted — experienced only!

We’re a small, family-owned café in River Forest serving wholesome, gluten-free food made from scratch. We’re looking for someone who already knows their way around a kitchen and is ready to hit the ground running!

✨ What we’re looking for:

— real kitchen skills and hands-on experience

— gluten-free cooking knowledge is a big plus

— clean and organized work habits — a tidy kitchen is non-negotiable

— an eye for beautiful plating and food presentation

— great energy and a team-first attitude

📍 River Forest, IL

📩 Send us a little info about yourself: [email protected]

Memorial Day Weekend Hours ☕Sat, May 23: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PMSun, May 24: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PMMon, May 25: CLOSEDBack to regul...
05/23/2026

Memorial Day Weekend Hours ☕

Sat, May 23: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sun, May 24: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Mon, May 25: CLOSED

Back to regular hours on Tuesday, May 27. Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

Good people know good people.We’re offering $500 for anyone who refers a barista we hire at Black Fodder Coffee. Anyone ...
05/18/2026

Good people know good people.

We’re offering $500 for anyone who refers a barista we hire at Black Fodder Coffee. Anyone can refer—regulars, friends, fellow coffee lovers. No cap.

They stay 90 days, you get paid. Simple!

Know someone? Send them our way.

Matcha tonic, our way! Premium-quality matcha and organic tonic — only at Black Fodder. See you today?
04/06/2026

Matcha tonic, our way! Premium-quality matcha and organic tonic — only at Black Fodder. See you today?

Happy Easter 🤍He is risen.May this day remind us of hope, grace, and new life.Wishing you a peaceful and blessed time wi...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🤍
He is risen.
May this day remind us of hope, grace, and new life.
Wishing you a peaceful and blessed time with those you love.

If you’d like to see us tomorrow, you’re more than welcome! But on Sunday we’ll be lounging in bed till late and sipping...
04/03/2026

If you’d like to see us tomorrow, you’re more than welcome! But on Sunday we’ll be lounging in bed till late and sipping our home coffee ☕️

I recently got to do a short interview about what’s going on here beyond just coffee ☕️Because yes… we do serve coffee. ...
04/01/2026

I recently got to do a short interview about what’s going on here beyond just coffee ☕️

Because yes… we do serve coffee. But we also quietly obsess over what’s on your plate 😄

Why our kitchen is the way it is? Simple — we care. A lot. About ingredients, about quality, and about making food that actually does something good for you (not just looks pretty on Instagram).

And honestly… we didn’t expect such a beautiful response to the article 🥹 So many new faces have walked through our doors since then — and we love it. Welcome to all of you 🤍

So if you ever wondered why things taste a little “different” here… now you know 😉

&joy

This Easter, we’ll be spending time with our family, so our café will be closed.But if you can’t imagine the holidays wi...
03/27/2026

This Easter, we’ll be spending time with our family, so our café will be closed.
But if you can’t imagine the holidays without one of our gluten-free, low-carb cakes, we’d love to prepare something special for you.

Pre-orders are open until April 2.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected]

A bowl packed with antioxidants, collagen, calcium, healthy fats, and vitamins! We honestly eat this almost every day. W...
03/24/2026

A bowl packed with antioxidants, collagen, calcium, healthy fats, and vitamins! We honestly eat this almost every day. What do you think—should this make its way onto the Black Fodder menu?

It’s the kind of simple, nourishing food that truly supports your body—no shortcuts, no compromises. Just real ingredients, thoughtfully combined to give you energy, balance, and that “feel good” effect after every bite. Perfect as a satisfying breakfast, a light lunch, or even a post-workout boost.

And for a premium touch? My personal favorite chocolate from on top—because a little indulgence can still be clean, intentional, and absolutely worth it.

At Black Fodder, we’re all about food that works with your body, not against it. Would you try it? 🙂

We’re introducing something new on the menu today at Black Fodder.It can be breakfast… it can be dessert… or maybe both....
03/15/2026

We’re introducing something new on the menu today at Black Fodder.

It can be breakfast… it can be dessert… or maybe both.

Nut granola with natural Greek yogurt and wild berries.
No grains (which often hide a lot of carbs and sugar), no added sugar, low glycemic index — and very much my low-carb style.

Anyone else loves breakfasts like this as much as I do?

Our first year is behind us!It was worth it. It was hard. It was beautiful. It is beautiful.Thank you!
02/22/2026

Our first year is behind us!
It was worth it. It was hard. It was beautiful. It is beautiful.
Thank you!

Address

River Forest, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5pm
Sunday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13122483575

Website

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