Coffee and Books is a cozy and inviting café that blends premium coffee with a curated selection of books available for purchase or reading on-site. We offer a comfortable space for studying, meetings, casual conversation, and literary exploration. Guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages, light snacks, and access to free Wi-Fi in a relaxed, community-friendly environment. The cafe also supports local authors by showcasing their work and offering shelf space for independent publications.

The Far South Side of Chicago lacks accessible, welcoming, and affordable coffee shop options. Current establishments are inconveniently located, overly transactional, and fail to offer space for meaningful community interaction or gatherings. Coffee & Books aims to solve this by creating a cozy, accessible café that doubles as a community hub. With strategic placement near public transit, a warm and inviting environment, a curated book selection, and regular local events, the business will blend high-quality coffee with a culture-rich, social experience that serves the community's unmet needs.

Coffee and Books serves a diverse local community, focusing primarily on middle-income and working-class individuals who value quality, comfort, and community. Key customers include local professionals, university students, literary enthusiasts, commuters using the nearby Metra station, working-class patrons seeking affordable enjoyment, and youth organizations needing meeting spaces. With coffee being America’s top beverage choice and strong commuter traffic nearby, the cafe aims to meet these groups’ varied needs by offering a welcoming, versatile environment.