Build Coffee & Books
About
Build Coffee & Books is a coffee shop and bookstore at 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. in Woodlawn, a short walk from the Metra Electric 59th Street station. The shop sells coffee, drinks and a small selection of books, hosts readings and events, rents the space and runs a membership program. The room is small and feels like a living room, which suits a conversation better than a conference call. The owners describe the store as a South Side community hub.
What to know
- Founded in 2017 by Bea Malsky and Hannah Nyhart, who started by selling iced coffee at the 61st Street Farmers Market.
- In 2025 regulars Eve L. Ewing, trina reynolds-tyler and Andrea Faye Hart took over as volunteer co-owners and relaunched the shop under its current name.
- The 6 and 2 buses run nearby on Stony Island Avenue and Hyde Park Boulevard.
- Catering, space rentals and gift bundles are offered through the website.
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