Cafe Ballou

Cafe Ballou is located at 939 N Western Ave Ste 1 in Chicago and has been in the business of Retail - Coffee since 2007.

Where to Sit: Lounge on the couch, or grab one of the small tables for two at the streetside windows for maximum natural light. During warmer months, there's sidewalk seating for 20.

Lounge on the couch, or grab one of the small tables for two at the streetside windows for maximum natural light. During warmer months, there's sidewalk seating for 20.

Café Ballou's European charm lies in details like a squishy couch, pressed-tin ceiling, and marble tables. The inviting atmosphere at this café nestled in the Ukrainian Village, near Wicker Park, is a far cry from Starbucks. Choose from a menu of international sippers that are served according to tradition, like Turkish coffee brewed on a hot plate inside a mound of sand, or Russian tea...

In Short
Antique tables, tin ceiling, velveteen couch and mismatched chairs suggest a rosy-walled cafe in Kiev, circa 1930. A rush hour crowd gulps bottomless cups of java, espresso...

is a warm and unpretentious place where you can relax or work using the free wi-fi, enjoy our delectable menu of cafA(C) food and coffee or tea drinks, and regroup for the challenges ahead. Our philosophy: Feel like you are in our living room. Be yourself ac you donac2t have to impress anyone here. Be sure to check out our calendar of events. And Ballou is a great spot for your next meeting.