Cafe & Deli Ballou

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	939 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Phone:	+1 773-661-2114
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	8AM–3PM 8AM–3PM 8AM–3PM 8AM–3PM 8AM–3PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM

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Isotope Blue

No frills neighborhood coffee shop / deli. A half dozen tables, a couch, and some comfy platforms in the windows. Plenty of power outlets. Free wi-fi. Soft rock a bit too loud on the radio. Some unimpressive local art on walls and a few seasonal decorations. Temperature was a bit chilly inside the day I was in. Pretty quiet on a Saturday morning in March. Reasonable selection of bagged teas. Chai is the usual boxed dreck. A few unexciting donuts and muffins. Modest selection of breakfast things and a more substantial menu of sandwiches and deli stuff for lunch. Owners are a friendly Latino couple. Call it a 3.5 stars rounded up.

Christopher Walker

Really enjoy this great family owned spot, I love to support POC owned places specifically on the north side. Owner is very nice. Coffee is no frills and middle of the road, great prices for the area. Lots of inexpensive sandwiches so you can hang for a while and great wifi. One critique would be that the radio is always a bit too loud and they play top 40 radio with commercials which is kind of a bummer. But I just tune them out with headphones.

Jeff Guerrero

Really chill atmosphere, and the owner is genuinely one of the nicest people Ive ever met. Free wi-fi which is always a plus, but if youre looking to have a relaxed weekend off, this is the place to stop by. Doesnt ever get too busy, so if youre wanting a nice cup of caffeine and a breakfast sandwich, come over here.

Tamer Barsbay

Although this isnt the cheapest cafe around, the owners are the warmest and friendliest you could ask for. They go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need and are easy to make conversation with. Its also a nice, relaxing environment in which to get work done.

Kip Wilkinson

One of my favorite places. Very relaxed atmosphere, great place to catch up on e-mails, work, reading, or just hanging out. Khosro, the owner, will immediately make you feel at home – you quickly become not just a customer but a friend. Oh, and did I mention, great coffee too!

Amy Ravit Korin

Great neighborhood coffee shop with free wifi, funky decor, local art and yummy drinks. Also like their bagels with a middle eastern spice on the cream cheese. Have stayed for hours at a time on many occasions, solo and for meetings.

Cameron Mare

Came in and ordered a breakfast panini. It took 25 minutes to receive our food, after they had forgotten our order 3 times and served multiple "regulars" that ordered after us.

Philander Ratliff

I perform their back in 2012 and the service was excellent it was a very comfortable environment and I would love to perform there again. Philander van Ratliff.

kelly strycker

nice changes since a shift in ownership. i can tell the new owners are putting more effort into it than the last. They are very sweet to children too

Janine Ferko

A must visit to experience the warm & friendly atomsphere, along with a mini art & photography exhibit - good way to start any conversation going...

Gregory Dudzik

The owners are so nice and helpful, the space is really cozy a good place to relax of get work done. The sandwiches are delicious and really large!

Mr. Brink

Nice chill place for a sub and coffee. Nice people, good service, never seems crowded. Good food and coffee. Would definitely go back there again.

A Private User

I went inside to use the bahroom and I was smelling all the coffee which is sooo good and it was soo tempting thhat I had to!O:-)

Brad Topol

Extremely personable staff. Great atmosphere. Came for coffee but will definitely be back for those tasty looking sandwiches.