Best dirty chaga chai i have ever had, and the maple matcha is to die for. Great food, great drinks, and some of the best service i have ever had. Plus the ambiance is great, and they have tons of stuff you can buy, from coffee grounds, to teas, spice mixes, pasteries. Honestly this is the best cafe i have ever been to and i cant wait for them to re-open. read more

Absolutely hands down best London fog I've had yet, lady running the place is incredibly sweet and the vibes in here are so warm and welcoming. This place is slept on and not appreciated enough read more

Redbird Cafe - London fog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

Sadly Redbird Cafe is now closed. The word on the street is they are looking to reopen in another spot. Oh it cannot happen soon enough. And hopefully they will be able to reopen the kitchen for food in addition to the coffee. Love the original business and miss it dearly. read more

Back home for the holidays and woke up in dire need of coffee. I was spending the night at my cousins house in Flossmoor. While they were arguing over who would drive to Starbucks, my uncle says "redbird has the best coffee in the suburbs." So off to redbird we went! Upon arrival, we were greeted by the barista. She was very patient with helping me decide between a matcha latte and a coffee. I always go with matcha but I was swayed by the fact that there's an award behind the counter that says best coffee in Chicago. I selected the Ethiopian medium roast with oat milk and sugar. It is so tasty! My uncle requested their dark roast pour over. My cousin got the horchata cold brew with cinnamon. He said it's a good balance of sweetness of the rice milk with the cold brew. It has a nice "twang" after taste - he liked it a lot. The other cousin got a mocha latte. His review was that it was very delicious, the coffee was smooth and it doesn't leave an acidic taste in your palette after. The chocolate is mild and not overbearingly sweet. We all agree this is some of the best coffee we've ever had. We also purchased scones: one pumpkin and one vanilla. The icing on top was sweet enough for my taste buds and the scone was a nice contrast to the icing. Be warned, it's very crumbly! It's vegan so it lacks binders to hold it together. Both flavors were solid. Might try the lavender one on my next trip but idk if I like lavender or I like the color purple. Bonus: They take Apple Pay! When I mentioned that I forgot my credit card as we walked inside, my cousin goes "it's the suburbs, nowhere out here takes Apple Pay." He was proven wrong. Atmosphere: Nowhere to eat inside but great service. They had a sign that said "even though we can't eat together, we're still a community" and they do a good job of exemplifying that. They have a cool market on the inside with tons of snacks. Grab a "Keep Homewood Weird" sticker on your way out. read more

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This is a great find in Homewood. I'm really a diehard Starbucks fan but I discovered this one because it had an excellent review for the food that they serve. Now I enjoy having two cafés go to very distinctive too unfortunately they got hit with the labor shortage so they no longer serve cooked meals but I'm glad that they did well with that so that I could experience everything else they have to offer. it's a very eclectic, artistic, cozy and comfortable ....everything that I look for in a café the two women that work there are very pleasant and efficient and I think they work hard to make it a joy for every customer they serve. I was extremely impressed and I will definitely be back again read more

Redbird Cafe - Counter display - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

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My favorite cafe in the suburbs. The owner Kim is so nice & informative of what's going on in the area. I love that Red bird supports local farmers & small business owners. The mushroom hero latte with vanilla is my favorite. They have dairy free options for milk & a bunch of tasty vegan treats also! read more

Over the weekend some friends and I decided to eat out for Brunch during our vacation. We had settled on Redbird Café. According to Mads, if we didn't want to go to Redbird, "Panera or The Dunks is how we roll in Homewood". Lol We ended up eating Breakfast here Saturday and Monday Morning. The 1st time we went we got the Breakfast Burrito, no meat; Breakfast Burrito, but Vegan; and Mads got the Farm Fresh Plate. We all really enjoyed our meal, I will admit I added hot sauce to my meal, but I do like things spicy. The service was friendly, it was actually someone Mads went to school with, so there was some small talk throughout the meal. We pay at the counter which we forgot about the second time we went. No problem though we figured it out after a minute or 5 of waiting. The second time we went Jack got the same thing, Mads just got coffee, and I decided to try the Single Egg Breakfast Grilled Cheese, no meat. Omgoodness. I really enjoyed that, again I ended up adding some hot sauce to it, but the chipotle aioli was really yummy, and the artisan bread was nice and toasty. I don't know the next time I will be headed this way, but I do know that if I'm around for breakfast I will come here again. There are many other things I want to try on the menu and I can't wait to try them. read more

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Lovely coffee house and very friendly barrista. Quality products. Nice surroundings. I will return.

Great coffee. Wide selection of pastries and croissants. Relaxed, quiet atmosphere. Will be back.

On a busy Thursday morning, I was heading to my internship in the city and missed my train. While waiting for the next one, I went to Starbucks to grab a mocha, but the wait was too long. I figured I'd try out Redbird Cafe, and boy, I am glad I did so. The ambiance is quaint and calm; various organic products being sold as well as fresh fruits and vegetables from the community. I ordered a Nutella Latte with oat milk, and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever had. Super rich and not just a blast of granular sugar sediment like other coffee places. Price-wise, it is pretty on par with most stand-alone coffee shops; my latte was $5. I will definitely be returning! read more

Redbird Cafe - Small Nutella Latte with Oat Milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

I've never been to a farm to table establishment although I love the concept. My dining experience here was great. My sister and I arrived about 730am on a Tuesday. I ordered the breakfast tacos with potatoes and she ordered the same with beans. The food was outstanding! I was about to summon the waitress for salt and pepper as I tasted a potato. It was seasoned perfectly. They were amazing and full of flavor. The breakfast tacos were also amazing. The eggs were the best eggs I've ever had. The pico de gallo on the tacos was full of vibrant flavors. My only issue, I was offered pour over coffee or something else the waitress mumbled. I looked at her confusingly and she looked at me confusingly. So I asked what's the difference and she replied "what do you mean?" I was very agitated by this exchange and ordered the pour over coffee because I did manage to get her to say the flavor was bolder. I didn't understand how she either expected me to know the difference or she herself didn't know. The waitress ended up being appropriate afterwards and by the time we left 3 hours later, she had redeemed herself. Be prepared to wait a little longer for food as it is prepared to order. I will be returning, especially now that I know the difference between pour over coffee and whatever else she mumbled. read more

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Came here with my dad, my aunt, and her husband. If you're a big "meat and potatoes" kind of person, this is likely not for you. If you're big into healthy eating, this place IS for you. Food was quite good. I shared tacos and the "adulting is hard" grilled cheese sandwhich, both of which I enjoyed. Service was fantastic -- woman serving us was very sweet. I also love the ambiance here. It's a good cafe. They also don't use plastic straws which I like! I only come to the Homewood/Flossmoor area about once a year to see family, but this place is great. Will definitely be back in the future and highly recommend! read more

Great spot for a good coffee in Homewood. A large selection of local coffees as well.

Great coffee drinks, I was pleasantly surprised by how good my oatmilk horchata latte was! It had just the right amount of sweetness. You could tell that the drinks were made with a type of craftsmanship that is hard to find in the suburbs. There were also plenty of cool brands of food items to purchase such as Raaka chocolates. I will definitely make my way to this shop again soon! read more

Let me first by saying this cafe, restaurant, local diverse market in the heart of Homewood and vegan friendly. My mornings are spent laughing and learning about the wonderful foods and drinks with "Ms Kim Kim" my nickname for her. I don't know the whole staff while they're making magical things happen in the Redbird Den!!!! This is a beautiful time at Redbird Cafe!!!!! read more

Redbird Cafe - a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

Not our kind of place at all.. like most other people have pointed out, it's a small menu (6 main dishes) with a majority of the meat being pork. They do have turkey bacon, but the person with me was Jewish so he was pretty disappointed. First & foremost, this is such a cute place! The waitresses were nice. The best dish was the yogurt w/ granola (lol how sad)! But those three things... that about sums up the pros. Oh! And their jam is yummy. I got the farm fresh eggs, ordered them over hard bc I don't like a runny yolk. They were brown to a CRISP & could barely eat one bite. They gave me.. maybe 7 slices of a small red potato? We had to go get our sever (more water, condiments, coffee) THREE times. They were not even busy. We also ordered a cappuccino which took them 25+ minutes to make & got it 5 mins before we were leaving.. just all around bad experience. This is our second time being here. & we will not be returning ever. read more

If you're looking for local and fresh products, then Redbird Cafe will probably have something for you! Personally enjoy their flavorful coffees!!! read more

Redbird's got some things going for it, but there is a lot of room for improvement. The good: -Locally sourced ingredients -The woman working behind the counter was friendly. I only ordered lunch to-go for myself. She gave me a bottle of water while I waited for my food to cook. -Small menu. A lot of places in this area have giant menus and that bugs me. -The food came out quickly. -I like that the containers they use are compostable. The not so good: -The building had a musty smell, like an old basement. I'm not sure how much control they have over that, but it was off-putting. -I ordered the pulled pork tacos and the whirled peas with chips. The chips were the only item that was properly seasoned. The pork was cooked well, but it was CRYING for salt. A sauce drizzle or some lime juice or something would have been welcome, too. The whirled peas (described as pea guacamole) were also really shy on salt and some heat would have helped. On the bright side, it's a clever use of peas and the texture worked well with the chips. I'll give them another shot. I would really like to like them. read more

This is my go to for coffee and tea. The ladies at Redbird are very nice. The atmosphere is welcoming I've been going here for a while now and I will continue to support them. I hope in the near future the kitchen will be back open because the food was so good. read more

Wow! Stopped in for a caramel latte and had the grill cheese with egg. Sooo good. I have been looking for a coffee house with the large white cups, a lil music, cool peeps and good service in the south burbs for a while. Found it and will be back. read more

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Far and away the best coffee in Homewood. When I'm back this is literally the only place I go.

Having a hard boiled egg in ramen is just sacrilege! And the noodles...spaghetti noodles maybe? Definitely not ramen noodles and they were mushy and gelatinous. Mediocre ramen. Great ice tea. Love that they source sustainably. Will be back if I'm in the area but definitely not getting the ramen. The Christmas cookie was fantastic! read more

Can we talk about this AMAZING spot I just discovered?! Such a cute quaint place for a quick breakfast or brunch. The menu is limited but the options are superb. The actual name of my entree escapes my mind, but it was an adult spin on the classic grilled cheese. Eggs, cheddar cheese, sausage, sautéed peppers &onions, chipotle aioli all on organic artisan bread. They also have a homemade jam that is literally the best jam I've ever tasted! Definitely a must try along with their coffee... thank me later read more

Redbird Cafe - Breakfast sandwich w/ sausage, eggs, cheddar,sautéed peppers &onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

Not my cup of tea. The menu is very limited and the coffee is strong. I don't eat pork and everything on their menu with meat was pork! There was no chicken, no beef, no turkey. It took 15 minutes to get a cup of coffee because it's a real coffee shop. I'm used to going through the drive-thru and having coffee on two minutes or less. I ordered the veggie chili. It was not bad. It needed something to spice it up like cumin or chili powder since it was full of beans and squash. The service was okay but if they don't expand the menu, I probably won't return. Oh by the way, they're BYOB now. read more

I consistently feel unwelcomed here. I don't know, the vibe is not welcoming. I feel greeted or when I try to make small talk it just falls flat or short. My sister and I had an issue with our food once and it was so uncomfortable. They just stared at us, like, ok, I guess that's it then, thanks for nothing. Just really odd to not be engaging with your customers who are in front of you. Their coffee is good though, and I would go back for that, but not for food. read more

We live in Homewood and I always drive past the cafe and see people sitting and chatting. We decided to eat to stop by ourselves and dine out it was beautiful. Food is cooked to order so it takes a little time to prepare fresh. read more

Redbird Cafe - a man eating a burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

Jesus everloving christ. I just missed my train because it took the barista over ten minutes to make two tiny, mediocre hot chocolates. Not to mention that I paid $12 to be taken advantage of like that. In what world is it so taxing to make two hot chocolates that you have to take multiple water breaks and that you cannot simply make one after the other. IN WHAT WORLD DOES IT TAKE OVER TEN MINUTES WHEN THERE IS NO ONE IN YOUR RESTAURANT TO MAKE TWO DANG HOT CHOCOLATES. Redbird, fire your barista. I also want my damn money back. read more

I LOVE Redbird. I usually eat here once a week and always get a Zen Latte (a latte with lavender & vanilla to sweeten it). I love it! Sometimes I get a cappuccino, which is also delIghtful. The regular hot dark coffee has a fantastic, smooth, but powerful flavor. My go to menu items are the FARM FRESH PLATE with sausage. OMG the sausage is high quality, very flavorful, and not greasy at all. It's really a combination that's hard to come by. I also love the BREAKFAST BURRITO. Again, the chorizo sausage is flavorful but not greasy. It's a perfect comfort food breakfast, without making you feel bloated. Lately, I've been ordering the TONKOTSU RAMEN. OMG, this ramen is by far, one of the best I've ever had! And it's consitently good. Very flavorful broth, fresh veggies, tasty noodles. Other good options are the TACOS, and the ADULTING IS HARD sandwich. Anyway, you MUST check this place out. The servers and owner are all very nice--love them. And the prices are reasonable, which makes it possible for me to come weekly You should definitely check this place out, it's a gem and a very nice change from the oh-so-common breakfast/pancake house. Oh and they have a rewards program which is great for those of us who regularly order coffee/tea! read more

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I enjoyed coming here 3 days a week after my therapy. Until I realized I never got the same for my money! One day they gave me one side another day two and another day 3!!! So which one is it? Because today I got one! read more

I was very surprised this was right in my backyard figuratively speaking. Took my wife to this quaint and nicely appointed eatery. While there is not a lot on the menu to pick, the decor and organization of the place is really nice. I had the ramen pork and side of cheese sandwiches whilst my wife had the sweet potato hash and a cup of flat white with oat milk. That was delish! Will definitely stop by again. I took a fancy to the bathroom decor. Nicely done and very thoughtful. Also very clean.Price wise we spent about $43. read more

me and my friend were looking for a nice spot to sit at and finish some of our homework, we walked in thinking it's like any other cafe. People sit there to focus and just have a quiet space to work and we expected to do the same. Right when we walked in the lady gave us a very rude look but we continued to sit down. While sitting I walked up and asked for the wifi password and she very rudely said it looking at me disgusted. About 5 minutes passed and she yelled across the cafe "are u gonna get anything?, this isn't a library." Me and my friend excused ourselves. Not only was she just rude to us but she also was talking bad about customers very loudly to a friend and just made the whole experience uncomfortable. Walking out she looked us up and down in disgust. We didn't say anything but it's highly not appreciated. Sorry for the paragraph but this cafe disappointed me. read more

My review and rating of Redbird Cafe is based solely on today's experience. I realize a lot of my disappointment is because the restaurant just opened a few days ago and they are working hard to fix the problems. And I really want to see this place succeed. What a wonderful and welcomed concept to Homewood and Flossmoor! So I keep all of my fingers crossed... As a single diner, I opted to sit at the large community table hoping more people would join me. But that wasn't the case, perhaps people are reticent to sit with a stranger. Nevertheless I support the concept of a community table and I will choose the same seat next time. I was greeted right away by a pleasant server who handed me a menu with most of the selections redacted. It was like a CIA document! I was left with only five choices. However, when I chose the pulled pork tacos, my server said they were also out of pulled pork. Choices down to four! I ordered the egg roll bowl and a cup of pour over coffee. It took just over 20 minutes for my coffee to arrive. I was told later that because each cup is made to order it might take as much as 10 minutes to get a cup, but no explanation as to why it took 20 minutes for a cup of coffee. That said, the coffee was delicious. I wanted a second cup but not at the expense of my schedule. The egg roll bowl was SO GOOD. Great combination of flavors, fresh ingredients, beautifully presented. The very nice man who made the coffee also explained that a farm to table restaurant is a dining experience that should be savored and leisurely enjoyed. It isn't fast food or even food made fast. According to him, one should expect to spend a little more time dining here than most other establishments for that reason. While I agree with that sentiment, I wish I would have known that before I sat down. I would have come back with more patience. I am definitely going back, if only to see what other options the menu has to offer. And I think the concept of farm to table is important and needed In our community! read more

Redbird is a welcome addition to the increasingly affluent Homewood restaurant roster. Existing as a make-shift "Cottage By Way of a Cafe" concept, the farm-to-table food stands out superlatively. My fancy "he went to college" description aside, Redbird is just a great l'il place to sit down, slow down, and enjoy some hand-crafted food. I took my family in for a "special" Mother's Day brunch, and everything was just great. We were immediately welcomed and sat. Everything is rustic-but-modern inside. The menu itself was fairly limited; curse my suburbanite "Greek Diner's serve 18 pages of menu items" upbringing! But, what WAS offered all sounded good. I would denote while they are certainly kid-friendly... at the time we went, they did not have any high chairs on hand. Not that we minded our younger son our lap... But he doesn't make eating easy when everything on the table is a potential toy. :) My son had the waffle -- which I'll be quick to note is hands down one of the better ones I've stolen a bite of in my 35 years on this mortal coil. I had a grilled cheese, served with eggs, kale, and sauteed onions. One bite straight though, and I was reminded how potent and amazing "farm to table" food really tastes. It's an odd descriptor, I know, but the best way to put it is that "everything tastes more of itself than comparably shipped-through-the-industrial-complex" way. The eggs were substantial. The cheese was mellow. The toast was hearty. The kale? Kaley! The side of roasted potatoes were also no slouch. My wife had the biscuits and gravy. If it was the only sad point of the meal, the ratio of gravy-to-biscuits was such that we needed to ask for more gravy. But our server ran out extra to us not 30 seconds after asking. If I have one significant gripe? It'd be that for all the farm-to-table goodness Redbird offers... the hand towels in the bathroom were clearly NOT made on a farm. Minus one star. I kid! Ultimately, Redbird Cafe is a fantastic place to sit down, slow down, and enjoy. The top notch coffee service (which needs some more cold coffee options for this wanna-be-hipster), the limited-but-all-yummy food, and the attentive staff make this a have-to-stop destination. And you can plant THAT in the ground and pick it. read more

Happened to be driving by when I saw this little cafe on the corner. Checked online to see what their menu looked like and was so happy to find a place to eat and drink that is vegetarian-friendly. Everything we tried was tasty and beautifully prepared. Will definitely return! read more

Hands down best coffee in Homewood...yes even better than Starbucks. Try the oat milk ..thank me later

I've found another place I love! Met up with a friend and I am impressed with this hidden gem. It felt like I was at a cute little cafe in Chicago. I ordered the lavender latte and breakfast tacos and both were absolutely delicious! The price is a bit higher than I Iike to spend ($16 for my meal and latte) but A+ service and convenient location. I will be back. read more

Redbird Cafe - There is never a bad time for tacos! Redbirds breakfast tacos are amazing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

I appreciate the caution the owner continues to take in her shop in spite of other businesses dropping all mask and safety precautions. I love how the shop has become a convenience store of more local goods with fresh organic produce sold as well. While the Starbucks next door always has a long line, there is rarely a wait at Redbird and the coffee, scones, and other food items are delicious and prepared fresh. read more

Redbird is a small casual restaurant with a small but unique menu. The mug of coffee (decaf) was delicious. I opted today for some yogurt topped with seeds, nuts, dried fruit and honey. The portion was small but satisfying. I've been here for lunch and equally enjoyed the food. If your looking for large portions go somewhere else. If you're looking for delicious and satisfying farm to table fare this is your place. I sat for quite some time and didn't feel rushed at all. read more

Redbird Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

I was very excited to hear that Homewood had hopped on board with the farm to table trend - I always have great experiences eating in those types of restaurants and this wasn't an exception. Four of us stopped in for breakfast during the week and really liked it. It's cute and simple inside and the food is pretty good. I ordered two pulled pork tacos and one breakfast taco, which I loved, and a side of bacon. My sister had the same but my mom ordered the adult grilled cheese and devoured it. It looked amazing (check out the picture I posted). My boyfriend was the only one who didn't love his meal. He had the Prairie waffles, which on the menu sounded like they would be full of flavor. Unfortunately, he said they were not and they were also delivered dry with no syrup. He asked for sauce and they offered honey but I think he would have loved to dump some syrup on them. Everything else at Redbird was great. The food was quick and the service was awesome. I think our waitress's name was Amy, and she was super nice and talked to us about all the food. I'm excited to go back in next time I'm around to try next season's menu and to try lunch! read more

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This place is a nice alternative to Starbucks. They offer free Wi-Fi and have a great selection of beverages that are made to order: Tea, Coffee, Matcha, Kombucha, etc. The food menu and their hours are incredibly limited. It's a great alternative to your office space in the morning but not a place you can hunker down in the afternoon; they don't have evening hours. They have a fair selection of healthy food choices but the options are hit or miss. No smoothies or quick options here. read more