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# Robust Coffee Lounge – A Cozy Neighborhood Gem in Chicago
Robust Coffee Lounge, located at 6300 S Woodlawn, Chicago, IL, is a beloved neighborhood coffee shop known for its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu. This café offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options, including sandwiches, smoothies, and specialty coffee drinks. Established with a vision to create a welcoming space for the community, Robust has become a go-to spot for locals looking to enjoy quality food and drinks. The café has garnered positive reviews for its friendly service and cozy ambiance, making it a perfect place for both casual dining and remote work.

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This neighborhood coffee shop was great friendly and welcoming. The breakfast menu looked and smells just as inviting. The key lime matcha smoothie and the Hawaiian was very good The ice coffee was just as good for the price.

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I like robust for their presence on the south side of Chicago. They have a great menu and I've indulged in the two times I have visited. I didn't think the Breakfast bowl was good and the price was alright. Needed a lot of salt and pepper. The brisket was much better. My only recommendation is more sauce on the side. The smoothie is thick - I got a berry flavor one. Beware, if you're interested in adding protein powder it's $3/ scoop. Highway robbery if you ask me but I didn't make the rule or add it to my smoothie. I'd return for early morning stifling but that's about it.

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Robust is a great neighborhood cafe. It has a variety of hot and cold drinks and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. I really like getting their egg and cheese croissant for breakfast with a French vanilla latte - so good! This day I stopped in for lunch and tried the chicken salad sandwich on raisin toast. I prefer my chicken salad to have sweetness so this wasn't my fave sandwich but it was still pretty good. This is a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area. You can work from there also using their WiFi. P.S., I hadn't been here in a while and didn't know the WiFi information. I asked the man working on 7/2 around 1:30pm for the password. He just rudely pointed to the sign. This wasn't Richard who I've known from here for years. It was another person with dark hair and mustache. That wasn't very nice.

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FAV EVERYDAY SPOT - Robust is amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They serves breakfast and lunch eats, and beverages. Teas, coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, bowls, pastries, and more. Right on the corner, surrounded by ample parking, and rays of natural sun light - Robust Coffee Lounge is situated in the perfect location. The service is amazing small but mighty team of knowledgeable Baristas. Always greeting you with pleasant energy no matter how long the line. It's a pretty popular spot, so the line tends to be long. So if you hate waiting, be sure to order ahead of time online. Love their Chair Tea, Elvis with Blueberries, Build Your Own Sandwich, and the Grits Bowl. I haven't tried the whole menus yet, but looking forward to it. They also have their own house blend that is absolutely divine, and you can add flavor shots of your choice. It's really nice how you can customize their items as needed. There is also ample seating space, and almost has the feel of Barnes and Noble or bookstores when they still had chairs in them. And on a good day, you maybe able to get a lesson or a game of chess in while you enjoy a cup of tea. Great location for a party of one or a party of ten. The food, vibes, and location - you will love it.

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First time dining in for breakfast. I usually get my coffee to go. We ordered the build your own breakfast sandwiches, a blueberry oat smoothie, hash browns and a hot chai latte. I was surprised how spacious and cozy the cafe was. Perfect for those wanting a change of scenery or working out of the office. Our food came out pretty quickly to our table. And we waited a couple more minutes for our drinks. It was so hard to wait for the beverages to come out without touching our food. Everything smelled so good, and was as good as it smelled. This is my new favorite coffee shop for sure.

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I ordered takeout more than an hour ago. I teach across the street, so I have to be time conscious. Once I arrived I was told they were having difficulty with their printer for GrubHubb. They did not have my order and stated they were not aware of it. There was no apology or any level of concern regarding my order. Efficiency and customer service is nonexistent!! I heat that they treat our students horribly. The level of service felt like a sense of entitlement. As I finally received my order, (thinking that there would be an apology, to my chagrin-no) I expressed my disappointment. I was told by the staff (who sipped on coffee during intervals of making coffee for guests) that she "hope I have a good day." Incredulous, I have to be having a bad day because I ordered over an hour ago 1 coffee and a simple breakfast sandwich to be disappointed with poor service. I will never return!! The receipt says the order was read at 8:02am. I was told something different and it took more than an hour to receive coffee and a simple breakfast sandwich

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Staff were friendly. Meal came out hot and fresh tasting made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere on a Sunday was very welcoming. Love to see businesses like this out the south side.

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Love coming here for coffee. Staff is super friendly and hard working. Smoothies are great and the food is generally very good. Always tables available too.

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Really good food and coffee. They definitely do need to work on their ventilation as it tends to get smoked out quite a bit inside and the interior needs a refreshment. The staff are excellent most times. Love how customizable the food is as well.

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I am writing this review as my second time going here and I think this place is so so. I do love the ambiance here, the music is great, there's enough seating. However, the staff isn't the nicest. I placed an order for an iced coffee and received a hot coffee and the barista got upset at me for the cashier's mistake. It was a very unprofessional experience, so I came back the second time to see if it would be better. The first time I tried an Iced Latte (which let's just say the coffee is BETTER than the food) and it was really flavorful. The breakfast sandwich was ok, it has a bit more bread than ingredients. My second time trying I went for the breakfast bowl and it was honestly nothing to rave over. Overall, I'd probably on go here for coffee. I'd like to try their smoothies next as well. Please go for your own experience!

Discover Robust Coffee Lounge in Chicago for a cozy, flavorful coffee experience. Perfect for relaxing or catching up. Visit us today for your coffee fix.

Robust Coffee Lounge in Chicago, IL - Best Coffee Spot

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Discover Robust Coffee Lounge in Chicago, IL. Enjoy cozy ambiance, premium coffee, and delicious snacks. Perfect spot for coffee lovers! Visit us today.

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