We came here for breakfast and had an oatmeal and a breakfast sandwich, they were both excellent, coffee is also good here. Plus the place has a really nice look, definitely will come back. If you in the south come here. Service is also good! read more

You have to put some respect on an independent coffee shop that has a long line on an average Thursday, late morning! I loved this place! Super awesome Environment, cool staff, not so quick but the food + drink were worth the wait! I got the croissant sandwich! They smashes the avocado perfectly To where it's not overwhelming at all. And the croissant was nice and buttery and soft. The hazelnut latte was A1! Could've drank two! read more

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Um. This is amazing. My spouse and I love their breakfast sandwiches. Gooey cheese and fried eggs on whatever kind of bread you can imagine. During COVID, we wanted to do something special for our team. We placed an order of 29 custom ordered sandwiches - had our folks fill out a Google Form - so easy! I called and spoke with Jake who told me to email him the order. Sent it in the night before and they were ready the next mid morning (at 10:30 AM). Reasonably priced, tasted oh-so-yummy and was a special treat for our team. Oh, and they honored our tax exempt. Will totally do this again in the future! Recommend! read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - Breakfast sandwiches wrapped in paper with lettering and a Robust sticker on them. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's in the Best Spot in my neighborhood for me to get coffee quick in the morning. It's always a long line but they get through very quickly which I love. read more

Gosh darn it! You get a hankering for that same AMAZING sandwich you had 3 weeks ago, only to be disappointed... :( My Herbie sandwich did NOT have any bacon on it. I paid for bacon. I should get bacon. 'course nothing you can do about it once you've left the joint, get to work and open up your sandwich. My iced Americano was an iced coffee... not the same. that was disappointing. darn it. otherwise, friendly-ish people (not all of them), good food. 3 wks ago this would have received 5 stars. read more

Let's spend a second dreaming about that Honey Nut Latte. HOLY DELICIOUS! Who knew coffee, almond milk and honey could be so perfect?! I will say, it is a bit pricey at almost $5.50, but as a VERY occasional treat, 100% worth it! While I was there I also (calorically, not monetarily) splurged on an amazing double chocolate cake donut. I had to remind myself that I was in public and need not inhale it. Their drinks and sweets are so on point at Robust. Pro-tip: Between 6am-8am all food is 50%! The only downfall is not everyone that works there is kind or efficient. They typically have one person working cash register (and serving simple black coffee) and one person making all of the other drinks, so if you snoozed, you're losing, because you might be 10th in line even at 7:30am! .... totally worth it though for that honey nut latte and donut :) read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - SUPER happy with my honey nut latte. Best way to start a day of training! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cool neighborhood vibe. Nice building on the corner with lots of windows. Nice booth seating and some tables with nice old wooden chairs. Great ol school r&b music playing. The decor felt a bit tacky like a touristy antique shop. They have a theme going and it's kinda cheesy. Why not just make it authentic and genuine? Too much stuff on the walls. Serving espresso drinks in paper cups even though it's not a to go order is tacky also. Mugs and saucers are way better and I wish they had those! read more

Beautiful cafe that provides 5 Star Food, Service & Ambiance in the southern lakefront neighborhood of Woodlawn. Grilled cheese beef brisket sandwich is one recommendation. read more

I went there today for a matcha latte and corned beef. The matcha was good , it was on the sweeter side , I got it made with Oatmilk . Corned beef was ok at best. read more

I'm not one to leave reviews like that But I had to for this one Where do I start? The Owner is very rude and don't like to be told that he is wrong, he is VERY RUDE AND he will reap what he sows, I am angry and irritated to be told that l am a liar and I would like to say more but it's not worth it at the end. I do however want him to know that there is ABSOLUTES/ TRUTH AND it's not based off feelings. Customers are not always right but when it comes to my orders I know what I asked for. He reminds me of a person if you don't agree with him then you are wrong and he is right. I asked for the same thing all the time grit bowl with slice cheese because I do not like shredded cheese. It became a point that my portions were even becoming smaller than usually(last year) and I took a picture of it and reported it to Grubhub. This time I sent my daughters because I am at work and so basically if you ordered food and they got it wrong ultimately you are wrong and He NOT them but HE is right Its very disheartening and makes me angry to be told I'm a liar and my kids are liars. He told me he was the owner and I do this all the time think about it if you know exactly who I am why would you still put shredded cheese on my order you messed up and with that I told my daughters to leave it there I don't want it. I would normally have the same attitude that he has but I'm trying to be better. Woe unto him for he will be treated the same exact way or in another because we all including me reap what we sow. He is rude and I will not come there anymore. I want to let him know I gain or profit nothing from lying but wages of sin that will get me judged. Hopefully one day he can see that he was wrong and not me. read more

I'm not one to leave reviews like that But I had to for this one Where do I start? The Owner is very rude and don't like to be told that he is wrong, he is VERY RUDE AND he will reap what he sows, I am angry and irritated to be told that I am a liar and I would like to say more but it's not worth it at the end. I do however want him to know that there is ABSOLUTES/ TRUTH AND it's not based off feelings. Customers are not always right but when it comes to my orders I know what I asked for. He reminds me of a person if you don't agree with him then you are wrong and he is right. I asked for the same thing all the time grit bowl with slice cheese because I do not like shredded cheese. It became a point that my portions were even becoming smaller than usually(last year) and I took a picture of it and reported it to Grubhub. This time I sent my daughters because I am at work and so basically if you ordered food and they got it wrong ultimately you are wrong and He NOT them but HE is right Its very disheartening and makes me angry to be told I'm a liar and my kids are liars. He told me he was the owner and I do this all the time think about it if you know exactly who I am why would you still put shredded cheese on my order you messed up and with that I told my daughters to leave it there I don't want it. I would normally have the same attitude that he has but I'm trying to be better. Woe unto him fo he will be treated the same exact way because we all including me reap what we sow read more

I like this place ... a lot. Robust Coffee Lounge is located just south of Hyde Park, at the corner of 63rd and Woodlawn. I would call it an up-scale coffee and sandwich shop. When you walk in, you get a cool vibe, and your nostrils are filled with wonderful aromas! I stopped in for lunch on October 30th, with a couple of new friends (Kevin and Mike). At Kevin's recommendation, I had the 63rd Street Club. It was delicious! Mike suggested (and ordered) the Brisket Grilled Cheese. It looked amazing. I will definitely try it next time. Prices are reasonable: $31.97 for three sandwiches, chips, and drinks. Service was swift and friendly. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Decided to try Robust Coffee Lounge and I was impressed. The atmosphere is very chill. If you are a student or a professional in need of some good coffee and a change of scenery, then bring that laptop down to Robust Coffee Lounge and enjoy this neighborhood gem. The food and drink prices are reasonable. I had the pomegranate lemonade and a turkey sandwich. The lemonade was definitely made fresh but it was just a tad too tart. The turkey on my sandwich was sliced melt in your mouth thin and I loved every morsel of it. The bread and ingredients were also fresh. I love the menu display and the decor of this place. You know exactly what your ordering and you can view the main ingredients in most of the menu items which is helpful for first time visitors. I'm giving this place a 5 out of 5 and I will be back! read more

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This is a cute little spot fixated on the corner in Woodlawn. I believe it's a family business. We were on the run and ordered two lox and bagel sandwiches along with the green supreme and berry good smoothie. The bagel came with lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers on the side. Everyone knows New Yorker's are snobs when it comes to bagels and I don't fall short of this title. However, this was a damn good bagel. I was pleasantly surprised because I had no expectations. Thumbs up. The smoothie was also good and made of pineapple, kiwifruit, kale and banana and overly sweet. Everything was good and my hunger got the best of me because I forgot to take pics. Friendly staff and great food. I'll be back in my Swartzenager voice. read more

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Always fresh, tasty, and correct order when I get takeout! Love this spot for a breakfast sandwich!

Food is great but the manager/owner is rude. They messed up my order 2 times in a row. The first time I was around the corner so I brung it back and the nice staff corrected the issue. A few days later, I returned and staff remembered me and apologized again for the issue. I ordered the same thing and I figured it was the correct meal this time so to the sauce. I live approximately 25 miles away from this location so I tried calling the day of but they don't have a voicemail nor anyone answering the phones, I sent an email, and social media post, no response. I was in the area today and decided to stop by for a smoothie and to speak to the owner (Jay). Jay was extremely rude and said "Anyone can make that up" and continued to say how I came in talking to him with "multiple complaints, saying every visit was bad" when my exact words were "I come here every time I'm in the area but the PAST 2 times my order was messed up". I was never rude to anyone in this establishment regardless of how many errors and because I decide to speak on it he is upset. He lied and said that what I wanted today was out of stock because it was provided to another customer shortly after telling me that. Then he shoved the bag with an attitude and walked off without once apologizing for the SMALL mishap. A white owner profiting off of black ppl using black staff but rude to black customers - No longer getting my business and will report this issue on EVERY platform read more

It's a cute little coffee shop in East Woodlawn. The vibe is consistent and cozy. It's an in and out experience. You're not waiting forever and the waffles with fresh fruit is the BOMB. The tuna sandwich on a croissant is delicious too! Try them because you can't go wrong for breakfast or lunch! read more

Came in and ordered a sandwich. There is hair in my sandwich. How can you correct it if you don't answer. Very upsetting

Food is great!!! I love the drink, not too sweet , just right. Ambiance is also just right, a place to chill, catch up with friends, and family's breakfast spot. read more

My husband and I been customers at this place for over a year because it's in the black community that we both originated from . So we appreciate having some where to go for coffee. Today I had a racial experience with the manager. He refused to give me the correct bat sandwich I always order in the plastic container with nice size and looking bacon. So I asked him politely at first to remake my sandwich after him as his employee manhandled it back and forth. He told me it was my fault that my sandwich was open and that he wasn't replacing it or giving me my money back. The sandwich had two little pieces of bacon on it and barely any avocado. And he was loud enough for everyone to hear what he was saying to me. So I went outside and told my husband who just spent 35.00 in a coffee shop like we always do. What the white guy. said to me. My husband came inside to talk with him. I might add my husband is much taller and broader than him so he talked very low to my husband as he was yelling to me. I left out to WUSAA!!!! My husband then came out with a bacon avocado lettuce and tomato sandwich it had delicious bacon and avocado on it. And it was in the correct container. This guy had no regard for me as a unsatisfied loyal customer . He also told me I got the first sandwich because the price of bacon went up. I laughed and told him I will be right back. He didn't say that to my husband though. They just lost a customer. I don't Do Racism!!! Too many other restaurants in Chicago to settle for Racial B.S. Rise Above !!!!!! Treat everybody equal... If I could give no stars and post this I definitely would!!! read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hi I work in the wonderful world of customer service for over 20+ years. A friend recommended this place yesterday & I must say it lived up to the hype. The iced chai is phenomenal....HOWEVER upon my 2nd visit the very NEXT day I happen to look down in front of the register and notice a punch rewards card. I told the young man at the register I was just here yesterday & wasn't aware of the program. I do not know your policy but I was under the impression promos should be offered to every customer. The cashier gave me a blank stare & did not offer to give my card a 2nd punch. I earned it, so why not? I hope management addresses this issue. Mrs. W Walters read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has great food and some of the staff is okay, but there are a few people who have the absolute worst attitudes that make it difficult to come in sometimes read more

I have always been wondering if there was any good coffee shop around the University of Chicago. Back in January this year, my Yelp Elite friends, Eva. S and Jen B. (Hi, girls) showed me this Indie coffee shop passport. Robust Coffee Lounge in Woodlawn was on the list. I finally made it here with Daddy J. RCL technically isn't "on" campus, but it's south of UC border on the southwest corner of Woodlawn and 63rd. Their coffee is reasonably-priced. For $8 and some change, we had a large, bold, and wake-me-up Americano and a large, mildly-spiced, calm-me-down Diablo mocha. I actually like this place a lot for these following reasons: 1) free working wifi 2) bright lighting through large windows 3) plenty of seating for solo and group travelers 4) friendly service 5) good selections of books, magazines, and newspapers They accept major credit cards (not sure about the minimum purchase). It's also accessible via #63 bus (with a seasonal service east to the 63rd. St. Beach). Ok, now I'm done with the review. It's time for me to space out at RCL... read more

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The interior is cute, it almost encourages you to interact with other customers, very neighborly. Service was fast and friendly. The food was good, I'd recommend the coffee drinks over their food. The waffle was great, but overpriced for what it was. Will come again!! read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I plan to never give them my business in the future. My husband is a loyal patron. He wanted to celebrate my late mother's bday here with me. He bought a drinks and a sandwich. I did bring a piece of pie from another establishment. It was the attitude that said no outside food. Not saying I was right. Just a sensitive day. read more

10s across the board. Great coffee, great food, great vibes, great service, great music. Whether you're reading a new book, getting work done, or simply enjoying the music and coffee, this is the perfect spot for any morning or afternoon. read more

The food is always good. The ambiance and aesthetic is great. Perfect little coffee shop in the neighborhood. My only and probably petty complaint is, the service. I'm not a regular necessary, but I order online about once a week. Without fail, the short heavy set guy is always a little rude. I'll walk in and greet the workers when I walk up to the pickup counter (it should be the other way around tbh) and usually one of the young ladies would smile or greet me and ask how can they help me, etc. The short guy can be standing there but he'd just look and turn his head like he couldn't be bothered. I'm talking when it's not busy, he's not doing anything, just standing there. You'd be better off not even looking at the door if you're not gonna be pleasant when they walk in. Like I said it's not a review of the food just the customer service. I worked at Starbucks for 20 years so I understand customer service, quality, etc. Anyways, I'll still support the place just wouldn't hurt having a brief conversation about making the customers feel wanted and not like I'm bothering you read more

I've been going here for about 6 years. I just want to know who fingernail was in my smoothie. read more

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Good Vibes. Good Food. Good Service. I got the Banana Bread French Toast and a Honey Nut Latte. It was very flavorful, 10/10 would recommend! Also, their tables are socially distanced and clean, which is much appreciated!! read more

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Very deceptive company. I just left Robust Coffee on 63rd & Woodlawn. Adter ordering a breakfast bowl, which clearly shows the price of $5.95 on their chalkboard menu, the total came up to $8.95. With the current Chicago tax of 10.75%, this would have brought my total to $6.59. When I asked the woman at the register why is it higher, she said hat that was the price with tax. I showed her the chalkboard that shows the price at $5.95 and she said she doesn't know why that's there. I asked to speak to the manager but the manager told her to inform me that she didn't have time to speak with me. After hearing this I refuse to purchase anything from this business. I also took a photo of the chalkboard menu on the wall. I see they are clearly trying to get over on people in the community by overcharging them and/or displaying false pricing. I will be filing a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General and through 311. read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - Check the breakfast bowl price. Misleading. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a nice little neighborhood place. They don't have any food options that fit my way of eating. Nothing vegan or vegetarian that I could see on the menu but it smells really good in their. I have had their sandwiches when I was eating meat and they are good. I'm kinda big on customer service and few places offer that anymore. But the person who took my order was really dry, no smile. I understand that they stay kinda busy because they were all working really hard to get orders out. Anyway...if they had vegan and veggie options and greeted me with a smile I would have given 5 stars read more

We needed some breakfast delivered one early Sunday morning. We ordered bagel and lox, cinnamon raisin bagel w/ cream cheese, turkey sausage biscuit, make your own breakfast sandwich w/ bacon, egg and cheese on croissant and a vanilla latte hot. Everything was delivered timely, hot and taste yummy! One cool thing to point out- they wrapped the sandwiches in newsletter print paper. So you could read something interesting while you eat. Love that because I love a good read!! Thanks! read more

This place is definitely hit or miss via food service app. But I'm sure it's a way better experience if you order your food in person. I've ordered here several times & there's been times where the food was extremely good. & also times where it lacked or I was missing food. I guess it depends on who's working. The breakfast sandwiches are so good though, never had a problem with those, delish!! However. Really good spot!! read more

I enjoy the French Dip. But the last time we ordered they had issues with delivering through a third party app (Uber Eats). This is understandable. However, when my wife called to ask about the order, the person who answered the phone was so mean and rude that they made her cry. This restaurant will no longer get our business, which is disappointing because they are good at what they make. I HATE rating on customer service, but this was BAD. Lunch should not require therapy. read more

I had the breakfast bowl and it was delicious. I also enjoyed the sunrise smoothie. I've been living in the area for about two years and I haven't noticed this place, but I'm glad I found it. the ambience was great. I will definitely come back for more food and to enjoy the space and read a book. read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - Sunrise smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Robust is such a great space to work or meet up with friends. Food: I like to get the bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin. The first time I ordered it, I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture. Lol. When I went back the second time, I remembered. They also have donuts and a variety of food (sandwiches, salads) you can order. Drinks: I enjoy their berry smoothie. The first time I went, I ordered the Honey Nut Latte. It was decent, but I prefer to go to Robust for the food and the space. Space: Robust is huge. There is a ton of space in the front and the back. You never feel too closed in next to someone else. The cafe has nice big windows which lets in a lot of natural light. Service: the service is always good. The baristas and cashiers are always kind, and provide good service. I definitely recommend going to Robust. If I lived closer I would definitely be a regular. read more

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Good food, good coffee, but unreliable on hours. They aren't open on weekends despite the sign on their door saying they are. Weird and disappointing for a local, small business coffee shop to be closed on a Sunday read more

Not the friendliest baristas or the best tasting coffee. I guess they get points for the solid pastries and sandwiches. I actively look to support small local businesses and I want Robust Coffee to succeed. Their long-term success will coincide with a stronger focus on customer service. They have a really cool space, they just need to hire staff to better represent the business. read more

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Best coffee shop near my house, excellent quality food beverage & service! A nice thing to do when visiting is to offer to pay forward a tea or coffee to another local person who may need a brighter moment in their day!!! The baristas know exactlyWhich local folks could use the help. The Elvis is our Favorite Smoothie!!! read more

Robust Coffee Lounge - The Elvis - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is solely about the Honey nut latte. It is freakin DELICIOUS! I'm not a huge coffee fan, but I really enjoyed it. It has just enough of a kick to keep me awake but sweet enough so I don't think I'm drinking coffee. read more