Harper Café

Chicago, IL · Coffee shop

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Chicago
#772
of 9987 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Harper Café, 1116 E 59th St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60637
Website
www.facebook.com/harpercafe
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM Sun

Harper Café is a restaurant located in Chicago, IL. It is one of 9,987 restaurants listed in Chicago. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Chicago city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

SaturdayClosed
Sunday12 PM–5 PM
Monday8 AM–7 PM
Tuesday8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday8 AM–7 PM
Thursday8 AM–7 PM
Friday8 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Ruben Gallardo · May 2025

Their latte barely tastes like coffee and it will cost you $5.25. The lattes at the coffee shop in the basement of the divinity school are so much better and only ~$4

★★★★★ 5.0 Claudia Sturgell · Jan 2025

Always really good, their iced chai latte is awesome. Wish there was a bit more seating but it's about as packed as it can be in the space they're in.

★★★★★ 5.0 Elias Widawsky · Jan 2024

Nestled within the scholarly sanctuary of the University of Chicago lies the vibrant heartthrob of caffeinated indulgence—Harper Cafe. This delightful haven not only serves up a mean cup of Joe but also sprinkles it with a hefty dose of charm and charisma that could make even the most caffeine-resistant soul reconsider their allegiance to tea! The moment you step into Harper Cafe, you're greeted by a symphony of grinding beans and the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee that could tempt even the most devout non-coffee drinkers. But what truly makes this place shine brighter than a student's eureka moment is its fantastic troupe of baristas. These baristas aren't just coffee wizards; they're like caffeinated unicorns sprinkling joy and laughter with each cappuccino they craft. With sm

★★★★★ 5.0 Mimi MOO · Jan 2024

Great syrup options for girlies that want a rose and lavender latte. Unfortunately they don't serve alcohol or sell the gallons of milk they display in their fridges.

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniela Salazar · Mar 2017

Student cafe. Used to be the Common Knowledge Cafe. Standard UC coffee place. Tables are nice and big for working. Comfy nap chairs but it's always noisy.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Late Night Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Vegetarian Options ✓ Breakfast ✓ Brunch

Services

Coffee shopStudent union

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