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Solid spot for coffee, bakery items, and breakfast/lunch! Large menu with lots of options. Cookies, stuffed dates, banana latte, and breakfast wrap were all a hit! Cute cafe with ample seating side and out.
Oud is a really interesting drink and dessert cafe! The only reason I took off a star is (1) it's super crowded all the time, i.e. no tables available in the middle of a random weekday afternoon; I ended up sitting with some strangers who had an extra chair -- they were nice though! And (2) they give a 20% discount to students and despite me showing my grad ID at checkout, they said they'd give me the discount but didn't -- I didn't realize it until after I paid and looked at the receipt, and when I asked about it they said they couldn't do anything about it. Oh well. Re: the food and drinks, I had the Oud latte which was just fine, tasted like a pretty standard sweet latte without any additional flavor. What DID surprise me very much was the saffron milk cake -- this was VERY unique, and VERY delicious. I love floral flavors and the saffron gave it a distinct taste that I find slightly floral, and quite unlike any cake I've had. It was almost like the consistency of tres leches (which I also love), but the cream on top has a little more substance/firmness than that, as does the cake itself. The slice was $10 but it was pretty dense. I'd planned to just eat half of it but it was so tasty I finished it! I would come back to this cafe the next time I'm in Chicago just to have this saffron cake again. They had a lot of other unique and interesting desserts as well but I couldn't try that much sweet stuff at once. Overall -- this place is small but crowded all the time; that said, the desserts are most certainly unique and delicious. Would rec coming just to give them a try!
With a plethora of delicious-looking Palestinian baked goods, Oud was high on my cafe bucket list for a while. I was super excited to stop by recently, but unfortunately this experience missed the mark for me. It's usually pretty packed and on the loud side, so something to keep in mind if you're banking on snagging a spot or getting some work done. The staff seemed a bit stressed, but it was more understandable given the steady crowd. I ordered the lemon berry scone and a drip coffee. The scone was $7 and arrived ice cold as if it had been pulled out of the freezer to thaw. It was dry, unsweet, and had the overwhelming flavor of freezer burn. The coffee was a bit watery as well. I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites before tossing the pastry. $14 later, I left hungry and in search of another shop to satisfy the pastry craving. Given the other positive reviews and interesting looking menu offerings, I hope this visit was a fluke and may give this spot a round two in the future if my wallet is feeling lucky.
I found OUD on Yelp. Super busy Saturday mid-morning but the ordering line was moving. Once the order is made, the service was quite efficient. I enjoyed an oat milk latte which paired well with a pistachio milk cake. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.
Pistachio croissant and a matcha sitting by a window people watching. Such a perfect Sunday post-workout activity.
The vibe here is great for studying or hanging out. The place was packed with people chatting or getting work done. Service was really nice and welcoming. The drinks were great and light roast, which is exactly my style. The French toast latte was my favorite with the cold foam and strong cinnamony flavor. The banana bread latte was also really good and I feel like it would be even better hot. Both drinks weren't overly sweet but still leaned a little on the sweeter side. The milk cake was good too! I wish it was a bit milkier, but I loved the chocolate cake with nuts inside.
My favorite Palestinian cafe in Chicago! The interior is decorated beautifully with traditional Palestinian art and decor. There is usually music playing which depending on the day could be Arabic music, instrumentals, or popular music today. There is free WiFi and lots of tables to sit at. The food and drinks are 10/10. There are a lot of food options reading from breakfast sandwiches and wraps to salads. There are also items that are Palestinian or Palestinian inspired that are very good. The pastry chest is beautiful and I always try something different everytime I god. You can get cakes, tarts, cheesecakes and more. They also sell Dubai chocolate bars which are the best I've had compared to some other places. The lattes are good. My favorite is the Spanish latte and the Oud latte. They have something for everyone. They also have drinks that are fruity and bubbly which are delicious during the summer when you want to escape the heat. All the workers are friendly.
Great strawberry matcha. The service was nice and the ambiance was cute. The cafe is a bit smaller but it's manageable. The matcha came out very quick.
Been hearing about Oud and had to try while I was in Chicago! First off, Oud lattes are popular here and are an espresso milk based drink with cardamom and fresh mint leaves. Would give this a 4/5, felt like the depth of the flavor fell short against the milk in the drink. I would try one of their flavored seasonal lattes if I wanted something different here, but if it's your first time go for the Oud latte. Henry, our barista, was awesome. We were hoping to try the dark chocolate raspberry covered date, but they had supposedly run out. But after a couple minutes of thinking, Henry went to the back and brought back a box where he found exactly one left which we got to try! Amazing service!! The date itself was underwhelming, but worth trying if you're around. The dessert that's a must try here is the creme brulee croissant, 5/5- served warm, crisp! Cannot recommend this baked good here enough.
Wonderful little cafe great for catching up with friends or working from home. Their focaccia breakfast sandwich was perfection. I also enjoyed the oud latte which had some unique flavor profiles. I will need to come back again to try more of their pastries. Would recommend! Service is fast.
Solid little coffee shop with a ton of space to get work done. It was a bit crowded when I stopped in, but there are plenty of tables throughout the space, which makes it a great spot for working or studying if you can snag one. I went with the cold brew. It's a little on the pricier side, but it definitely hit the spot. The staff was super friendly too, which is always a plus. Overall, a solid place to grab coffee and settle in to hang out or get work done.
This is a quaint little coffee shop with an abundance of drink options and so many baked goodies to try. The baked goods all looked incredible. I had the iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and my husband had the hot chai latte. We enjoyed our drinks. I will definitely be coming back to try their baked goods next time.
Great coffee, pastries, and hot food. This picture is the pistachio latte with light sweetness, breakfast bagel and the breakfast wrap. I'm also a fan of the beef sausage and pistachio cookie.
1 month ago
Such a cute Palestinian-owned cafe on Wells. I've been a few times now and everything I've tried has been good. The OUD latte and pistachio latte are my favorites, and their scone is sooo good. The milk cake is also really good without being crazy sweet. Everyone working there has always been super nice and service is quick. It's pretty small inside, but I love sitting outside when the weather is nice. Good coffee, good desserts, and just a cute neighborhood spot. read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
Oud is a really interesting drink and dessert cafe! The only reason I took off a star is (1) it's super crowded all the time, i.e. no tables available in the middle of a random weekday afternoon; I ended up sitting with some strangers who had an extra chair -- they were nice though! And (2) they give a 20% discount to students and despite me showing my grad ID at checkout, they said they'd give me the discount but didn't -- I didn't realize it until after I paid and looked at the receipt, and when I asked about it they said they couldn't do anything about it. Oh well. Re: the food and drinks, I had the Oud latte which was just fine, tasted like a pretty standard sweet latte without any additional flavor. What DID surprise me very much was the saffron milk cake -- this was VERY unique, and VERY delicious. I love floral flavors and the saffron gave it a distinct taste that I find slightly floral, and quite unlike any cake I've had. It was almost like the consistency of tres leches (which I also love), but the cream on top has a little more substance/firmness than that, as does the cake itself. The slice was $10 but it was pretty dense. I'd planned to just eat half of it but it was so tasty I finished it! I would come back to this cafe the next time I'm in Chicago just to have this saffron cake again. They had a lot of other unique and interesting desserts as well but I couldn't try that much sweet stuff at once. Overall -- this place is small but crowded all the time; that said, the desserts are most certainly unique and delicious. Would rec coming just to give them a try! read more
With a plethora of delicious-looking Palestinian baked goods, Oud was high on my cafe bucket list for a while. I was super excited to stop by recently, but unfortunately this experience missed the mark for me. It's usually pretty packed and on the loud side, so something to keep in mind if you're banking on snagging a spot or getting some work done. The staff seemed a bit stressed, but it was more understandable given the steady crowd. I ordered the lemon berry scone and a drip coffee. The scone was $7 and arrived ice cold as if it had been pulled out of the freezer to thaw. It was dry, unsweet, and had the overwhelming flavor of freezer burn. The coffee was a bit watery as well. I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites before tossing the pastry. $14 later, I left hungry and in search of another shop to satisfy the pastry craving. Given the other positive reviews and interesting looking menu offerings, I hope this visit was a fluke and may give this spot a round two in the future if my wallet is feeling lucky. read more
4 days ago
2 months ago
I found OUD on Yelp. Super busy Saturday mid-morning but the ordering line was moving. Once the order is made, the service was quite efficient. I enjoyed an oat milk latte which paired well with a pistachio milk cake. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more
The vibe here is great for studying or hanging out. The place was packed with people chatting or getting work done. Service was really nice and welcoming. The drinks were great and light roast, which is exactly my style. The French toast latte was my favorite with the cold foam and strong cinnamony flavor. The banana bread latte was also really good and I feel like it would be even better hot. Both drinks weren't overly sweet but still leaned a little on the sweeter side. The milk cake was good too! I wish it was a bit milkier, but I loved the chocolate cake with nuts inside. read more
7 months ago
My favorite Palestinian cafe in Chicago! The interior is decorated beautifully with traditional Palestinian art and decor. There is usually music playing which depending on the day could be Arabic music, instrumentals, or popular music today. There is free WiFi and lots of tables to sit at. The food and drinks are 10/10. There are a lot of food options reading from breakfast sandwiches and wraps to salads. There are also items that are Palestinian or Palestinian inspired that are very good. The pastry chest is beautiful and I always try something different everytime I god. You can get cakes, tarts, cheesecakes and more. They also sell Dubai chocolate bars which are the best I've had compared to some other places. The lattes are good. My favorite is the Spanish latte and the Oud latte. They have something for everyone. They also have drinks that are fruity and bubbly which are delicious during the summer when you want to escape the heat. All the workers are friendly. read more
3 months ago
Great strawberry matcha. The service was nice and the ambiance was cute. The cafe is a bit smaller but it's manageable. The matcha came out very quick. read more
Been hearing about Oud and had to try while I was in Chicago! First off, Oud lattes are popular here and are an espresso milk based drink with cardamom and fresh mint leaves. Would give this a 4/5, felt like the depth of the flavor fell short against the milk in the drink. I would try one of their flavored seasonal lattes if I wanted something different here, but if it's your first time go for the Oud latte. Henry, our barista, was awesome. We were hoping to try the dark chocolate raspberry covered date, but they had supposedly run out. But after a couple minutes of thinking, Henry went to the back and brought back a box where he found exactly one left which we got to try! Amazing service!! The date itself was underwhelming, but worth trying if you're around. The dessert that's a must try here is the creme brulee croissant, 5/5- served warm, crisp! Cannot recommend this baked good here enough. read more
Wonderful little cafe great for catching up with friends or working from home. Their focaccia breakfast sandwich was perfection. I also enjoyed the oud latte which had some unique flavor profiles. I will need to come back again to try more of their pastries. Would recommend! Service is fast. read more
Solid little coffee shop with a ton of space to get work done. It was a bit crowded when I stopped in, but there are plenty of tables throughout the space, which makes it a great spot for working or studying if you can snag one. I went with the cold brew. It's a little on the pricier side, but it definitely hit the spot. The staff was super friendly too, which is always a plus. Overall, a solid place to grab coffee and settle in to hang out or get work done. read more
This is a quaint little coffee shop with an abundance of drink options and so many baked goodies to try. The baked goods all looked incredible. I had the iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and my husband had the hot chai latte. We enjoyed our drinks. I will definitely be coming back to try their baked goods next time. read more
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2 months ago
Great coffee, pastries, and hot food. This picture is the pistachio latte with light sweetness, breakfast bagel and the breakfast wrap. I'm also a fan of the beef sausage and pistachio cookie. read more
18 days ago
5 months ago
I ordered Zaatar Manakeesh, I was expecting a manakeesh that is served all over the world as a full size I received a mini manakeesh charged $4:45 You need to specify it's a mini Manakeesh, your prices are way too expensive, I come from the most expensive part of Newport Beach California and your prices are about 40% higher read more
This Coffee & Cafe had a cool vibe to it! We stopped in to try the crepes. When we arrived it was pretty busy and the line was long but it seemed to go quickly. my friend ordered the Nutella crepe(no pic) and I ordered the pistachio crepe-although it was good it was so sweet that I couldn't eat much, I'm not a big sweets person but I love pistachio! I tried one of the Matcha drinks which was delicious! We were in Chicago for a girls trip and I would definitely recommend trying this place out. read more
2 months ago
Great selection of baked goods. I got the lemon berry scone, which despite being less crumbly and stiff than a regular scone, it still tasted fantastic. I tasted all the lemony and berry flavors and even a bit of some flaky salt. I got the cold brew with banana cold foam, not the best cold foam but the cold brew was delicious. Recommend if you're a black-coffee type of gal. read more
27 days ago
1 year ago
Slid by here around 3pm on a Wednesday. It was lowkey kinda full of people working late or needing an extra boost to get through the rest of the day. We ordered the: Oud coffee iced. Maple cardamom latte. The maple won. Both weren't sweet but the cardamom had a deeper flavor profile and as much as I love caffeine, I want a rich experience in which I can taste what it's being mixed with. Both were iced and 20oz which ran about 7 dollars for each one. Also ended up with a white pistachio cake which cost about ten bucks. It wasn't my favorite but the table liked it. This was one of the better coffee spots I've tasted in the city. So relative to the others, I gave it a four star. Although the cashier serving us did not seem to be happy to be there. Plenty of seating inside. Maybe enough for 30 and another 10-15 outside in their small patio on the sidewalk. read more
1 year ago
The pastries at OUD are absolutely delicious. I ordered the baklava, Knafeh, Dubai chocolate, Dubai chocolate chip cookie and the raspberry chocolate dipped date. All were super delicious! The Dubai chocolate wasn't too sweet either. The only downside was that it was pricey. This all costed $62. I would say for the most part, the baklava wasn't too sweet. There were certain pieces in the box set that were extremely sweet but overall it was delicious. I would skip on the chocolate dipped dates. I think they're too sweet cause dates are already naturally sweet. Service was good and I received my order quickly. The cafe has a lot of seating and is a great place to do work or catch up with friends! Would highly recommend. read more
Love Oud! They have such good drinks and the staff here is really nice! One of my favorite Palestinian owned cafes in the city! Next time I need to come back and try their food. I also thought their matcha was really good! I got the banana cold foam matcha and I would get it again! read more
1 year ago
Cute coffee shop that went viral on tiktok- which is what brought me here! I ordered a matcha latte and will say it's on there herbal side (or more flowery that is- not sure if they added mint or something else to bring out that flavor). I will say that it wasn't my favorite matcha, but I am open to trying their other drinks in the future!! read more
As one of the few Palestinian and open-late cafes in the city, Oud is a true gem. The cafe was bustling on a Sunday afternoon, but despite the crowds, service was quick. I ordered a refreshing tamr hindi (tamarind drink) and a crispy pistachio pastry. Both were so unforgettably delicious that I was left raving to friends throughout the week. Oud gets busy on weekends, so if you want to do some work, I recommend bringing noise-cancelling headphones and coming in with the possibility of waiting for seats to open up. That said, Oud remains one of my favorite cafes in the city for great vibes and treats! read more
Was drawn to this place because of its mediterranean ties but will return for its flavorful coffees, quick and friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere that you feel as soon as you walk in the door. I got the honey lavender latte and my partner got the mango strawberry refresher. Both delicious. We paid 15 bucks + tip for the two drinks which isn't horrible for Chicago prices. There are plenty of spots to sit and outlets dispersed throughout which makes for a nice study spot. I will definitely be back! side note: I encourage my readers to find Palestinian-owned businesses to support! read more
Got the Oud Latte because I had read about it online. Fun flavors and very different from my typical latte order. I did ask for it to be less sweet and thought it was pretty sweet so I can't really imagine what the typical sweetness would be like. Interior was simple with plenty of seating. I saw quite a few people working when I was there at 7:30. read more
Gave Oud a visit after my sister strongly recommended it to me and I AM A FAN! I love a good cafe, but I feel like it's so hard to find one that also has a good working space and Oud managed to master both! The ambience was super cozy, with floral touches throughout, but also spacious enough to bring a laptop or book. Food and service were equally incredible. The staff members were very sweet and helpful (thank you Noura- I hope I spelled that correctly), and the food was so so so delish. Here's what I ordered (literally loved everything which is pretty rare): - Maple Cardamom Latte w Almond Milk: Loved that these were the two immediate flavors I tasted when I took my first sip. Not too sweet if its the only thing you're consuming (Oud by default uses less sugar in their drinks which I love), however it may be too sweet if paired with other yummy treats. - Tuscan Chicken Ciabatta (jaw was basically on floor. SO flavorful and creamy, with a delish pesto flavor) - Rose Milk Cake (as a baker, I strongly believe soaked cakes are an elite form of dessert, and this was such a unique take on it. Fragrant, soaked (personally would maybe prefer a lil more soaking), and perfectly rose milk flavored. - Dubai Pistachio Milk Cake- TEXTURAL HEAVEN! Think Dubai bar (crunchy pistachio butter + chocolate) on top and soaked chocolate cake on the bottom. I was afraid this would be too sweet, but the soaked cake was so mild and not overpowering. - Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich (vegetarian): SO SO GOOD- eggs, avo, chipotle mayo, greens). Only notes are that 1) I don't know if I would characterize the bread as focaccia, but it was still very yummy, and 2) I would prefer the eggs to be less cooked! - Pumpkin Muffin: SOLID muffin, nothing super special, but very tender and moist. Loved the tangy cream cheese frosting as well :) - Dubai Chocolate Chip Cookies: I mean this speaks for itself. A pistachio kaitafeh stuffed choco chip cookie!!! On the sweeter side for me personally, but this was also the last thing I ate so may be influenced by all the desserts before. read more
10 months ago
My sister took me here and this place is so cute. The service is pretty quick. The food is so yummy and fresh. Must try. Their pastries read more
The first thing I did when I landed in Chicago was look for Palestinian-owned businesses. After this year of lifestreamed Nakba, it's really amazing that Palestinians have taught the world so much about who, what, and why Palestine will always have liberation in their DNA. Plus Chicago has the largest Palestinian community, but because I couldn't make it to Bridgeview, I had to get my slice of Lil' Falasteen downtown. Luckily, Oud Coffee was close to my hotel so I walked over one morning and was so happy to see all the things that remind me of the Levant. Wifi is strong and service is quick. Even during Ramadan, there were already people inside doing work or ordering to-go. I enjoyed a hot honey lavender coffee, and as a primarily tea drinker, I thought it was on the sweeter side, but very calming. I'm allergic to nuts, but their namesake pistachio cardamom latte would've been the one I would've liked to try. I didn't get any of the baked goods, but they looked yummy. I can definitely see Oud being a great place to study or get some work done, there's tons of seating options and outlets. Music isn't loud, and you know you're in good company. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
This is a great place to get breakfast / lunch. They have a nice menu, fresh ingredients and lots of coffee / latte options. We came her at 10 on a Saturday, it was very busy but we were able to get a seat. The line was long but it went relatively quick. I got a cold brew (gives a Turkish coffee / Arab coffee flavors). It was strong and the large is quite big. I also got a chicken Caesar wrap. It was good, not traditional, it was pressed, warm chicken, lettuce (maybe some spinach), Caesar dressing (very good), crunchy croutons, and a plain wrap. It was very well seasoned. I enjoyed it. My partner got a ginger turmeric latter and enjoyed it, as well as the focaccia breakfast sandwich (circular sandwich, very cheesy, said it was good). We got our child a bagel with cream cheese. There were no other children inside but it was a child friendly place. We also got a baklava tray which was incredible. They have many different styles of baklava, traditional, to a twist on the style. Overall this is a great place, a little pricey but great! read more
1 year ago
It's a cool place with "unique" options for coffee and pastry in River North. The people working there were nice, but everything is just okay at the price they are charging. When I went it was $15 for the Dubai Chocolate and $8 for a pastry, which I would say is a bit outrageous. The coffee also didn't standout too much, it wasn't bad at all but it wasn't that price good. If it wasn't so expensive I'd score it higher, but at least for me it's not worth it. read more
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714 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60654
River North, Near North Side
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