In the fall of last year a reader was on the lookout for a coffee shop where they could go to work, relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe. Despite our cheesy headline, it sounds like this reader and hopefully others have a new place to fulfill this desire - Overflow Coffee Bar (1550 S. State). Overflow Coffee Bar has been working towards opening up their business for awhile and it finally came to fruition. Best of all they're operating with a unique and interesting mission: Overflow Coffee Bar is more than a typical coffee shop. For starters, we give our profits back into the community for non-profit activities. Next, we have a mission that’s more than just selling coffee. Our mission is to give South Loop residents, students and workers the opportunity to change the world. We accomplish our mission through four priorities.Lofty goals, but ones you have to admire. For more info check out their website. Definitely an interesting read and definitely not something your 'typical' coffee shop would put down on paper. Anyway, their official grand opening is this Friday and they have a variety of special events:
Friday’s Schedule
- 7am - First 300 people get a FREE Overflow travel mug (bring it in and get $0.30 off your drink… no expiration!)
- 3pm - live guitar!
- 5pm - Come in your pajamas and get an extra discount. Plus, we’ll play 80’s music.
Saturday’s Schedule
- 10am - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- 11am - Special Guest Appearance of Cosmo the Lango Bulldog
- 3pm - DJ Toxxic
Welcome to the Sloop Overflow Coffee...best of luck and see you soon!
