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    Spoken, a Café on Montrose

    1812 W. Montrose Ave.

    Chicago, IL 60613


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    Featured Items

    • Bacon, Egg & Cheddar

      Choice of Bagel/Bread, Bacon, Egg Patty Cheddar. (Option to Add Green Onion, Crystal Hot Sauce, or Fresh Tomato) *No other modifications
      $12.75
    • Bagel & Spread

      Choice of Bagel/Bread & Cream Cheese OR Spread. (Option to add MAX TWO Add-Ons.)
      $5.25
    • Wendy Davis

      Our take on a southwest style breakfast wrap! Flour Wrap, Black Bean Spread, Bacon, Cheddar, Eggs, Hot Sauce, Green Onions. (Option to add Tomato)
      $14.75

    Food Pantry Donations 💓 Join Us for Community Supper Thursdays 6p-8p

    Food Pantry Donations

    • Donations for Local Food Pantries

      For many, these are challenging times. If you need a home cooked dinner in a cozy space or a dose of compassion & community, our door is open for you. ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY SUPPER THURSDAYS 6p-8p. This meal has no price. No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds. Pay what you can & 100% of donations go to local food pantries.

    Napkins /Flatware (Only Given Upon Request)

    Do You Need Napkins & Flatware? (Single-use foodware ONLY provided upon request)

    • NAPKINS

      Because sometimes things can get messy...
    • FLATWARE (Spoon/Fork/Knife)

      Because your hands can't do everything...

    FOOD

    Love Spoken Here, GF Baked Goods

    • Earl Grey Rhubarb Layer Cake Slice (GF)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.80
    • Nutella Cheesecake Brownie (GF)

      (GF, CONTAINS Egg & Dairy) Chef Angela's brown butter brownie base topped with a cheesecake layer.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.75
    • Eclair (GF)

      (GF, CONTAINS Dairy, Egg, & Coconut Oil) Classic eclair with shoe pastry, filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped chocolate glaze.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.75
    • Peanut Butter Cookie (GF)

      (GF, CONTAINS Dairy, Egg, & Peanuts) Your classic peanut butter cookie!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Scrappy's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie (GF)

      (GF, CONTAINS Egg & dairy) A brown butter chocolate chip cookie, soft baked, with a touch of cinnamon and extra chocolate chips!
      $5.25
    • Cinnamon Coffee Cookie (GF)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Cachito (GF)

      $3.50
    • Citrus Coconut Loaf Slice (GF, DF)

      (GF, Dairy Free, CONTAINS Egg & Coconut) Light & melt in your mouth citrus coconut pound cake with citrus glaze.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.65
    • Banana Bread Scone (GF)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Mixed Berry Cornmeal Muffin (GF)

      $5.45
    • Lemon Rhubarb Jam Swirl Muffin (GF)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.45
    • Almond joy Scone (GF)

      $5.65
    • Guava & Cheese Pastelito (GF)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Peach Hand Pie (GF)

      $5.75
    • Stewed Chicken & Yuca Empanada (GF)

      $6.00

    Other Spoken Treats & Sides

    • Cheddar Scallion Biscuits (Gluten)

      (CONTAINS Gluten & Dairy) A twist on our usual weekend biscuits and a nod to your favorite biscuits at your favorite lobster place. Cheddar & scallion folded into our big southern style biscuits topped with garlic thyme butter!!
      $4.95
    • Weekend Biscuit w/ Jam & Butter (Gluten)

      <<Weekend Only>> (CONTAINS Gluten & Dairy) Spoken made biscuits with a side our house made Strawberry jam & small batch butter.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.70
    • Snickerdoodle Cookie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.75
    • Truffle Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie (Gluten)

      <<Weekend Only>> Spoken made Chocolate Chip Cookie stuffed with a melty Spoken made truffle in each cookie!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Yogurt & Granola Cup

      A fan favorite with many of our customers, this is our parfait with Spoken's house made greek yogurt, some of our homemade jam and granola from Milk & Honey Granola right here in Chicago. The jam flavor varies by the week!!
      $6.35
    • Overnight Oats Cup

      (Dairy Free, Nut Free) New Item to start your day!!! Rolled oats, Chia seeds, oat milk, dried apples & cranberries, pepitas(pumpkin seeds), sweetened with a touch of agave & a dash of cinnamon!
      $6.60
    • Peanut Butter & Jam Chia Pudding Cup

      (VEGAN/ Gluten Free, CONTAINS Peanuts) This Chia Seed Pudding has a texture like tapioca pudding but loaded with good things like Omega-3, fiber, protein, and other vitamins. Made with Oatly Oat Milk, agave syrup, toasted chopped peanuts, a layer of our house made house made jam & house made peanut butter.
      $7.15
    • Chocolate & Vanilla Chia Pudding Cup

      (VEGAN, GF, Dairy Free, Nut Free) This Chia Seed Pudding has a texture like tapioca pudding but loaded with good things like Omega-3, fiber, protein, and other vitamins. Made with Oatly Oat Milk, agave, cocoa powder, vanilla paste .
      $6.60
    • Potato Chips (2oz)

      (GF) Uglies brand kettle chips are a great fit for us, cause they use the imperfect potatoes and slightly darker chips. No food goes to waste!!
      $1.95
    • Lucila's Alfajores (1pc)

      Alfajores have many variants all over south and central America, but these come to us from our friends at Lucila's Homemade Alfajores right here in Ravenswood!! This version via Lucila and her family is Argentinian. A very light shortbread sandwich cookie filled with dulce du leche. (Be sure to check out Lucila's Alfajores Gift Boxes in our GIFT SECTION!)
      $3.50
    • Chocolate Walnut Caramel (1pc)

      Deeply roasted walnuts and intense Guittard chocolate are added to our classic caramel. The complex flavors of roasted nuts and honeyed chocolate caramel make this Katherine's personal favorite caramel.
      $0.85
    • Honey Vanilla Caramel (1pc)

      Organic sugar and extra-rich Illinois cream are blended with local wildflower honey and organic agave - NO corn syrup - for our silky-smooth caramel. A dash of sea salt and real vanilla makes them irresistibly delicious.
      $0.85
    • Salted Bacon Caramel (1pc)

      We start this caramel-making process by cooking down a generous portion of local bacon, then we make the caramel in the same pot to get all of the crispy bits from the bottom. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt balances the flavor.
      $0.85

    Do-Rite Donuts

    • Boston Cream Donut

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75
    • Vanilla Glazed Donut

      Traditional yeast risen with Madagascar Vanilla Bean glaze.
      $3.15
    • Chocolate Glazed Donut

      Yeast risen with Madagascar vanilla bean glaze and Valrhona French Chocolate glaze.
      $3.75
    • Buttermilk Old Fashioned Donut

      Crispy edges and nooks and crannies and being risen with baking powder instead of yeast, set this guy apart.
      $3.60
    • Chocolate Old Fashioned Donut

      Standard old fashioned dipped in Valrhona French Chocolate. Decadent.
      $3.75
    • Valrhona Chocolate Cake Donut

      The predecessor to the old fashioned and pretty much the original donut of the early 1800s, this one is dipped in Valrhona French Chocolate and then topped with an additional dollop of chocolate ganache!!
      $3.75
    • Birthday Cake Donut

      A yellow cake donut, vanilla iced with plenty of sprinkles!!
      $3.75
    • Cinnamon Crunch Old Fashion Donut

      The old fashioned with a light glaze and then tossed in cinnamon and sugar for a crunchy finish!!
      $3.75
    • Apple Fritter Donut

      Michigan apples make this a truly delightful lil snack...they're Will's fave!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75
    • Blueberry Crumble Donut

      A delicate cake donut falling part with blueberry filling.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75

    NEW MENU Half Dozen / Baker's Dozen Bagels & Sides

    • Half Dozen Bagels

      6 Bagels. (For best selection, Pre-Order & CALL DAY BEFORE you need your bagels.)
      $12.25
    • Baker's Dozen Bagels

      13 Bagels Total. (For best selection, Pre-Order & CALL DAY BEFORE you need your bagels.)
      $18.25
    • 2oz Side of Cream Cheese

      Covers One Bagel
      $2.85
    • 2oz Side Jam (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL
      $3.25
    • 2oz Butter

      2oz side covers ONE BAGEL
      $1.15
    • 2oz Peanut Butter (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL. Simply delicious because we make this in house with simple ingredients: Roasted peanuts, organic cane sugar, kosher salt, & sunflower oil.
      $3.45
    • 2oz Walnut Butter (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL. Simply delicious because we make this in house with simple ingredients: Walnuts, organic cane sugar, kosher salt, & sunflower oil.
      $3.45
    • 2oz Black Bean Spread (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL
      $2.50
    • 8oz Side of Cream Cheese

      $8.50
    • 8oz Black Bean Spread (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 8oz serving covers about SIX BAGELS
      $8.50
    • SIDE of Eggs

      Equal to about Two Eggs
      $2.90
    • SIDE of Bacon

      Our portions of bacon equals about two strips each.
      $4.65
    • 2oz Portion of Lox

      This portion of Lox is perfect for a single bagel.
      $5.90
    • SIDE of Dill Pickles

      Because sometimes you want a little sassy bite of pickle between bites of your yummy sandwich...
      $1.65

    NEW MENU Bowls

    • Oatmeal (16oz)

      (VEGAN, GF) Rolled quick oats, choice of dried fruit, walnuts, organic brown sugar, cinnamon.
      $6.50
    • Louisiana Cheesy Grits (16oz)

      (Vegetarian, GF, CONTAINS Dairy) Served in a BOWL 16oz portion (a meal all by itself). Yellow Corn Grits, Butter, Shredded Cheese, Chile Crunch, Green Onion.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.85
    • BOWL Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo (16oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Chicken, & Pork) Louisiana Style Stew: Roux with Trinity Veggies, Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Hot Sauce, Green Onion served over Rice. (Option to sub Grits)
      $13.75
    • BOWL Gumbo Z'Herbes (Vegan Gumbo) (16oz)

      (VEGAN if over Rice, CONTAINS Gluten) Louisiana Style Stew: Roux with Trinity Veggies, Braised Greens, Hot Sauce, Green Onions served over Rice. (Option to sub with Grits)
      $11.30
    • Salad Bowl

      (GF, V) Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry, Red Onion, Parmesan, Pepitas(Toasted Pumpkin Seeds),Sweet Onion Dressing. (Option to add Blackened Chicken)
      $13.80

    NEW MENU Breakfast Style

    • Just One Bagel

      Just one bagel, no Spreads or Add-Ons on this item.
      $2.45
    • Bagel & Spread

      Choice of Bagel/Bread & Cream Cheese OR Spread. (Option to add MAX TWO Add-Ons.)
      $5.25
    • Egg & Cheese

      Choice of Bagel/Bread, Egg Patty, Cheddar. (Option to add Green Onion & Crystal Hot Sauce) *No other modifications
      $8.45
    • Bacon, Egg & Cheddar

      Choice of Bagel/Bread, Bacon, Egg Patty Cheddar. (Option to Add Green Onion, Crystal Hot Sauce, or Fresh Tomato) *No other modifications
      $12.75
    • Magpie (V)

      (VEGAN)Choice of Bagel/Bread, Sauteed Mix with Kale & Brussels Sprouts, Onion, Garlic. (Option to have this Item "Bayou Style with Crystal Hot Sauce, Fresh Tomato, & Green Onion. Add Egg Patty & Provolone but no longer Vegan with these additions.)
      $5.60
    • PB&J (V)

      (VEGAN) Your choice of bagel, multigrain or rye bread with your choice of house made dark roasted peanut butter, walnut butter or Koval bourbon pecan butter and your choice of housemade jam!!
      $8.50
    • Biscuit Sammie

      Butter Biscuit, Cheddar, Turkey Sausage, Egg Patty. (Option to add Green Onion, Hot Sauce, & Tomato) *No Other Modifications
      $15.50
    • the BOUDREAUX

      Bagel/Bread Choice, House made Boudin (pork, rice, bell peppers, onion, garlic, & spices), Egg, Provolone, Green Onion, Hot Sauce. (Option to add Tomato)
      $14.25
    • Lox Special

      Bagel/Bred Choice, Chive Cream Cheese, Lox, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capers. (Option to add Tomato)
      $16.25
    • Wendy Davis

      Our take on a southwest style breakfast wrap! Flour Wrap, Black Bean Spread, Bacon, Cheddar, Eggs, Hot Sauce, Green Onions. (Option to add Tomato)
      $14.75
    • 2oz Side of Cream Cheese

      Covers One Bagel
      $2.85
    • 2oz Side Jam (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL
      $3.25
    • 2oz Butter

      2oz side covers ONE BAGEL
      $1.15
    • 2oz Peanut Butter (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL. Simply delicious because we make this in house with simple ingredients: Roasted peanuts, organic cane sugar, kosher salt, & sunflower oil.
      $3.45
    • 2oz Walnut Butter (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL. Simply delicious because we make this in house with simple ingredients: Walnuts, organic cane sugar, kosher salt, & sunflower oil.
      $3.45
    • 2oz Black Bean Spread (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 2oz side covers ONE BAGEL
      $2.50
    • 8oz Side of Cream Cheese

      $8.50
    • 8oz Black Bean Spread (Vegan)

      (VEGAN) 8oz serving covers about SIX BAGELS
      $8.50
    • SIDE of Eggs

      Equal to about Two Eggs
      $2.90
    • SIDE of Bacon

      Our portions of bacon equals about two strips each.
      $4.65
    • 2oz Portion of Lox

      This portion of Lox is perfect for a single bagel.
      $5.90
    • SIDE of Dill Pickles

      Because sometimes you want a little sassy bite of pickle between bites of your yummy sandwich...
      $1.65

    NEW MENU Lunch Style

    • Muffaletta Sandwich

      GRAB-N-GO, Served Cold! House Sesame Bread, Capicola, Ham, Salami, Provolone, Italian Vinaigrette, Olive Salad. *No Modifications
      $18.95
    • B.L.T.

      Texas Toast, Double Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Remoulade Sauce*. (GF Option, No other Modifications) *CONTAINS Egg & Worcestershire Sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.75
    • Salad Wrap (V)

      (VEGAN if "No Cheese" selected) Flour Wrap, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry, Red Onion, Parmesan, Sweet Onion Dressing. (GF Option as a "Salad Bowl", See Bowls Menu for details)
      $14.80
    • Blackened Chicken Poboy

      French roll, chopped Blackened Chicken thigh, Lettuce, Red Onion, Remoulade Sauce*. (No Modifications) *CONTAINS Egg & Worcestershire Sauce
      $14.50
    • Pepper Jelly Club

      Texas Toast, Blackened Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, house made Pepper Jelly, Red Onion.
      $16.25
    • Hot-N-Ready Boudin Link

      (GF) Spoken Cafe is Chicago's ONLY Home for house made CAJUN BOUDIN!!! Slow cooked seasoned Pork, Trinity Veggies, & Rice in a Sausage Casing. Served hot by the link with crackers and Tabasco.
      $11.25
    • Chi-Cadian Dog

      The "Chicago Dog" with an Acadian/Cajun SPIN! French Roll, Boudin Link, Banana Pepper Relish, Creole Grain Mustard, Celery Salt.
      $13.50

    DRINKS **Bring your Travel Mug OR use ForeverWare rental cup!**

    Coffee (Bring Travel Mug or ForeverWare Cup!)

    Small = 8oz, Medium = 12oz, Large = 16oz
    • Drip Coffee

      Roasts change often so you can enjoy various blends or single origin coffees from our Roasters.
      $3.20+
    • Cafe Au Lait

      Drip Coffee + Steamed milk
      $3.65+
    • Red Eye

      Drip Coffee + One Espresso Shot
      $4.30+
    • Black Eye

      Drip Coffee + Two Espresso Shots
      $5.50+

    Hot Espresso Drinks (Bring Travel Mug or ForeverWare Cup!)

    Small = 8oz, Medium = 12oz, Large = 16oz
    • the HOT SHOT

      NEW ITEM!!!! (CONTAINS Dairy) Available in Hot 8oz only. Drinking chocolate + two shots of espresso.
      $8.25
    • Espresso

      Two shots of Espresso, that is all.
      $4.50
    • Traditional Macchiato

      Two shots Espresso + splash of Milk + small scoop of foam on top (2.5 oz)
      $4.85
    • Traditional Cortado

      Two Espresso Shots + equal part Steamed Milk (4oz)
      $5.00
    • Hot Americano

      Espresso + Hot water (Small = 2 shots, Medium = 3 shots, Large = 4 shots)
      $4.25+
    • Hot Latte

      Espresso + Steamed Milk (Small = 2 shots, Medium = 3 shots, Large = 4 shots)
      $5.25+
    • Cappuccino

      Espresso + Steamed Milk + Foam (Small = 2 shots, Medium = 3 shots, Large = 4 shots)
      $5.25+
    • Hot Mocha

      Espresso + Holy Kakow Chocolate + Steamed Milk (Small = 2 shots, Medium = 3 shots, Large = 4 shots)
      $6.20+
    • Hot Dirty Chai

      Dirty Chai is our house brewed chai, your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk & one shot of espresso for an added caffeine kick. We brew our Chai in house so you get more of the true chai flavors and less of the overly sweet of "chai concentrates". We use the Masala Chai Blend from Rishi Tea of Milwaukee, WI, along with a small amount of local honey, brown sugar & organic cane sugar.
      $6.20+
    • 4shot MD Hot Americano

      Medium Hot Americano with 4 shots espresso
      $6.50

    Iced Beverages (Bring Travel Mug or ForeverWare Cup!)

    Small 16oz, Large 20oz
    • Iced Tea

      This Iced Tea is made by the glass (no large batch or concentrates here), steeped for a few minutes then poured over ice.
      $3.65
    • Iced Chai

      We brew our Chai in house so you get more of the true chai flavors and less of the overly sweet of "chai concentrates". We use the Masala Chai Blend from Rishi Tea of Milwaukee, WI, along with a small amount of local honey, brown sugar & organic cane sugar. Made to order with your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk!
      $4.80+
    • Iced Dirty Chai

      Dirty Chai is our house brewed chai, your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk & ONE SHOT of espresso for an added caffeine kick. We brew our Chai in house so you get more of the true chai flavors and less of the overly sweet of "chai concentrates". We use the Masala Chai Blend from Rishi Tea of Milwaukee, WI, along with a small amount of local honey, brown sugar & organic cane sugar.
      $6.00+
    • the NOLA

      BACK FOR THE SPRING & SUMMER!!! Our house brewed Iced Coffee + splash of half n' half + Louisiana small batch Poirier's Cane Syrup, adding a toasted caramel note without being overly sweet!
      $5.20+
    • Iced Coffee

      Spoken Iced Coffee season is officially here!!!
      $4.50+
    • Iced Red Eye

      House brewed Iced Coffee + One shot espresso
      $6.25+
    • Iced Black Eye

      House brewed Iced Coffee + Two Shots espresso
      $8.00+
    • Iced Americano

      Espresso + Water + Ice (very similar to the ratios of iced coffee)
      $4.45+
    • Iced Latte

      Espresso + Milk of your choice + Ice
      $5.25+
    • Iced Mocha

      Espresso + Holy Kakow Chocolate + Milk of your choice + Ice
      $6.20+
    • the Steph

      Four Espresso Shots over Ice
      $5.50

    Other Drinks (Bring Travel Mug or ForeverWare Cup!)

    • Drinking Chocolate

      NEW ITEM!!! (CONTAINS Dairy) Available in Hot 8oz only. Not your average hot chocolate, folks! This rich and creamy drink starts with a small batch milk chocolate base melted with steamed whole milk.
      $6.50
    • Hot Chai

      We brew our Chai in house so you get more of the true chai flavors and less of the overly sweet of "chai concentrates". We use the Masala Chai Blend from Rishi Tea of Milwaukee, WI, along with a small amount of local honey, brown sugar & organic cane sugar. Steamed to order with your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk.
      $4.25+
    • Hot Organic Tea

      Looking for Iced Tea? Scroll up to "Iced Beverages".
      $3.65
    • Get Well Tea

      Also known as the soothing Spoken "Cold Buster". Chamomile + Peppermint + Honey + Lemon juice + small dash of Cayenne.
      $4.75
    • Queens Tea

      Rishi Tea of your choice + splash of hot water to steep + Steamed Milk of your choice. (A lovely and less caffinated alternative to a hot latte.)
      $5.10
    • London Fog

      Rishi Earl Grey Black Tea + splash of Hot water to steep + splash of our house made Vanilla simple syrup + Steamed Milk of your choice.
      $5.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      Steamed Milk of your choice + Holy Kakow Chocolate
      $3.95+
    • Hot Milk Steamer

      Steamed Milk of your choices goes well with one of our house made simple syrups.
      $2.55+
    • Cold Milk

      Because sometimes you just need a cup of milk to partner your favorite donut...
      $1.40+

    Juice

    • Orange Juice (12oz)

      12oz cup of delicious fresh squeezed Orange Juice
      $3.85
    • Strawberry Lemonade (12oz)

      $4.25

    Bottled & Canned Beverages

    • LaCroix

      $2.65
    • TopoChico / Mineragua

      $2.65
    • Sodas

    • Open Water

      Ultra-purified, electrolyte-packed canned still water in BPA-free aluminum packaging - and it's responsibly sourced!
      $3.25
    • Sparkling Bottled water

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25
    • NessAlla Kombucha

      NEW at SPOKEN!!! NessAlla was founded in Madison, Wisconsin and makes small-batch, eco-friendly, craft-brewed Kombucha in a variety of flavors.
      $4.95

    Louisiana Specialties/Take Home Basics

    Grocery/ Frozen Soup Quarts

    • FROZEN Boudin Pack (2 link pk)

      (GF) This is a very special thing...for one, you cannot find this anywhere in Chicago. Will has been working on this recipe for years to get it ready to release unto the world. Traditional southern Louisiana treat of seasoned pork, veggies, and rice in a sausage casing. Imagine dirty rice to go! Its a full meal to go all in a casing...just what every Chicagoan wants! Make sure to tell your Louisiana friends that live here in Chicago that you found this. They will love you forever!!
      $14.85
    • FROZEN QT Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

      Slow cooked Louisiana stew with trinity vegetables, free range Amish chicken, and Andouille sausage. This is meant to be served over rice (which you shall make at home). The quart serves 3-4 people.
      $26.40
    • FROZEN QT Gumbo Z'Herbes

      Chef Regina's delicious Gumbo Z'Herbes. Smokey and tangy with collard & mustard greens and kale.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.75
    • FROZEN QT Red Beans w/Andouille Sausage

      (GF, Dairy Free) Will's red beans & rice with organic red kidney beans from Carlson Arbogast Farms from Michigan, and andouille sausage. (This is meant to be served over rice which you shall make at home.)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.90
    • FROZEN QT Will's Green Chicken Chili (32oz)

      Will's green chicken chili with pasture raised heirloom chickens from Cook's Venture, tomatillos, Hatch green chiles, poblanos, jalapenos, trinity veggies, hominy and pinto beans from Carlston Arbogast Farms.
      $19.75
    • FROZEN QT Will's Red Chili Con Carne (32oz)

      (GF, Dairy Free) Will's famous red chili!! Grass fed beef from Fischer Farms in Indiana, organic kidney beans from Carlson Arbogast Farms in Michigan, organic black beans and lots of spices!!! Deep red rich flavor with a lil bit of heat!
      $19.75

    Spoken Made Granola, Nut Mixes & Brittles

    • Spoken Café Granola Mix (12oz)

      (CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Honey) After months of testing, we finally have our house made granola ready for you to take home and enjoy! Our Café Mix is a classic granola with rolled oats, sunflower seeds, chopped almonds, coconut, dried cherries, a drizzle of honey and sweet spices all baked to perfection. Packaged in a 12oz bag.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.85
    • Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nut Mix (8oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Egg) 8oz bag of simple ingredients & made here! A mix of roasted cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, cocoa powder, egg whites, sugar, & spices. Crispy with semi sweet chocolate hit with a slow heat creep.
      $15.40
    • Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix (8oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Egg) 8oz bag of simple ingredients & made here! A mix of roasted cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, egg whites, sugar, & spices.
      $15.40
    • Cajun Spice Nut Mix (8oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Egg) 8oz bag of simple ingredients & made here! A mix of roasted cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, egg whites, & spices. Crispy with a nice slow heat.
      $15.40

    Whole Bean Coffee

    Whole Bean Coffee ☕

    • Big Dipper (Dark) Wonderstate Coffee

      (10.5oz Bag) Rich & Fudgy Notes of Fudge, Brown Butter & Vanilla Wafer As iconic as its namesake & as dark as the night sky, this one loves a splash of milk. Producers: 100% Guatemala Todos Santos
      $19.00
    • Driftless (Med-Dark) Wonderstate Coffee

      (10.5oz Bag) Cozy & Balanced Notes of Plum, Toffee & Cocoa Powder A nod to the Driftless Region we call home, this bestselling blend is our tried & true. Producers: 100% Peru San Fernando Our top selling blend received 92 points on Coffee Review for the second year in a row! No matter how you like it, Driftless provides a satisfyingly “rich-toned, chocolaty” cup time after time.
      $19.00
    • Flyway (Medium) Wonderstate Coffee

      (10.5oz Bag) Sweet & Lively Notes of Dried Cherry, Citrus & Caramel Transcend taste horizons with this cafe favorite. For a fresh take on espresso, or any way you like it. Producer: 67% Guatemala Todos Santos, 33% Ethiopia Worka Chelbessa
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Heartstrings (Medium) Wonderstate Coffee

      (10.5oz) JAMMY & COMPLEX Notes of Plum, Dried Fruits & Milk Chocolate Rooted in Ethiopia, this blend of washed & natural process coffees will make you fall in love with coffee all over again. Producers: 80% Ethiopia Worka Chelbessa Washed, 20% Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Natural Heartstrings Blend received 93 points from Coffee Review! Here’s what they had to say: “A beautifully crafted blend that highlights the best of washed and natural Ethiopian profiles — floral, citrusy, quietly luxurious.”
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Bloom Organic Blend (Med-Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      (10.5oz Bag) Honeyed & Vibrant Process: Washed + Natural Process Notes of Red Berries, Navel Orange & Pistachio Vibrant layers of tangy, ripe red berries and juicy navel orange unfold into a sweet nutty pistachio finish. Producers: 33.3% Guatemala Todos Santos, 50% Ethiopia Worka Chelbessa, 16.6% Peru Incahuasi Natural
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Mexico Santuario (Med-Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      (8.8oz Bag) Chocolatey & Pleasant Chocolate Cookie, Toffee & Raisin Layers of deep dark chocolate filled cookies flavors, followed by nutty tones of toffee candy, and a subtle and sweet fruit tone of raisins in the finish.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Colombia La Canada (Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      Notes of Cantaloupe, Orange Zest & Star Anise A silky and vibrant expression of the F6 variety, with tones of cantaloupe, warming orange zest and a spiced finish of star anise.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Honduras Finca Liquidambar (Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Peru Inispata (Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      (100 grams) Notes of Black Cherry, Red Delicious & Ganache A rich variety driven profile featuring tones of black cherries and red delicious apple, followed by decadent chocolate ganache.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.00
    • Ethiopia Natural (Med-Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      (8.8oz Bag) Notes of Strawberry, Floral & Blueberry A smooth, fruity, and sweet expression of the most traditional flavors of Ethiopian coffee. Bright citrus tones accented by berry-forward juiciness and an uplifting and elegant floral finish.
      $20.00
    • Ethiopa Benti Nenka (Light) Wonderstate Coffee

      (250g Bag) Process: Washed Notes of Peach Tea, Dried Apricot & Jasmine Aromatic and elegant with stone fruit-forward tones of peach tea and dried apricots, finishing with notes of jasmine and oolong tea.
      $25.00

    Drinking Vessels & Coffee Brew Gear

    Drinking Vessels & Reusable Straws

    • Stainless Reusable Straw

      Stainless steel reusable straws available in three different finishes and either straight or bent design. Although we do use all compostable products, you may want to cut down further on your waste and carbon footprint with a stainless steel straw.
      $3.50
    • Straw Cleaning Brush

      The perfect lil brush for keeping your reusable stainless steel straw clean.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50

    Brewing Methods

    • Chemex 8 cup Brewer

      The Chemex Coffeemaker is a manual pour-over style glass coffeemaker, invented by Peter Schlumbohm in 1941, manufactured by the Chemex Corporation in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
      $44.95
    • V60 Pourover

      Nuanced and versatile, the Hario is an elegant brewer for those who want to perfect the pour. It’s great for folks who are looking for complete control over brewing extraction. The key here is to pour slow. The entire brew process for a 10oz mug takes about three minutes.
      $26.95
    • French Press

      34oz Bodum French Press-Chambord. From the masters of the french press we have one of the simplest and full flavor extraction method of brewing. Stainless steel and glass.
      $48.00

    Filters

    Perforated stainless steel Chemex reusable filter. Less waste and yields a fuller flavor brew allowing through oils from the brew process that would normally be absorbed into the paper filters.
    • V60 Filters

      Available in White (bleached). Fits #02 size V60 brewer.
      $7.95
    • Chemex Paper Filters

      Available in either bleached or natural variety. Fits 8 cup brewers.
      $10.75
    • Able Kone Reusable Stainless Steel Filter

      Perforated stainless steel filter yields a fuller flavor brew allowing through oils in the brew process that would otherwise be absorbed into the paper filters.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00

    Other Coffee Gear

    • Buono Gooseneck Kettle

      This drip kettle with a slim spout makes it easier to control the amount and speed of hot water being poured, making it useful when brewing with a V60 or any other brand pourover coffee brewer.
      $51.00
    • Stagg Kettle Polished Copper

      Finished in beautiful copper, this gooseneck kettle marries good looks and function to kick up your pour-over coffee game. Kettle not only looks great on the stove it provides a precise pour that flows at an even steady pace thanks to a counterbalanced handle. A built-in thermometer highlights the optimal brewing temperature range, between 195 and 205 degrees.
      $99.00
    • CJ 4000 Digital Scale

      Perfect for those seeking the perfect cup of coffee and a continuously consistent product. Also quite handy as a general purpose kitchen scale. 4000 gram capacity x 0.5 gram resolution plus ounce and pound weighing modes. Tare, auto-off and counting functions. Bright, backlit weight display. AC adapter and batteries included. 20 year manufacturer's warranty.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $40.00
    • AWS Mini Scale 2000g

      Perfect for travel or the brewer with limited counter space at home!! The SC Series from American Weigh is built tough for big jobs. The SC features one of the largest platforms sizes for a precision pocket scale (4 by 4-inch). You can also use the two included weighing trays as a protective case when the scale is not in use.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Coffeemaker Cleaner Solution

      Coffee Break Coffee Machine Cleaner is easy to use, odorless and environmentally safe. Proper maintenance of your coffee maker will help bring out full coffee flavor!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.75

    Canned Goods

    Small Batch Fruit Preserves (8oz Jar)

    • Apple Butter JAR (8oz)

      Michigan apples slow cooked overnight for several days to create a rich creamy spread and then combined with spices to pack for you. Sidenote the "allspice" in here is a much stronger version as most allspice we use in the US is Jamaican allspice and what we use in this product is American wild spicebush berry, a much rarer more potent version. Ingredients: Apples, lemon juice, unfiltered apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, spicebush berry, stem ginger, salt.
      $9.75
    • Apple Bourbon Butter JAR (8oz)

      $8.25
    • Chai Spiced Apple Butter JAR (8oz)

      $8.25
    • Blackberry Spiced Rum Jam JAR (8oz)

      During the summer months we have a couple of plots in the local community garden and grow fresh veggies and herbs for the cafe. The sweet mace in here comes from our garden and adds a slightly licorice anise flavor to the jam. Ingredients: Blackberries, organic cane sugar, low sugar pectin, lemon juice, garden fresh sweet mace.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.25
    • Cherry Jam JAR (8oz)

      Ingredients: Michigan Tart cherries, organic cane sugar, lemon juice, pectin.
      $8.25
    • Concord Grape Jam JAR (8oz)

      Michigan concord grapes will hit you hard with this jam and your inner child will want a PB&J immediately. Ingredients: Michigan concord grapes, organic cane sugar, lemon juice, pectin.
      $8.25
    • Rhubarb Ginger

      $8.25
    • Rhubarb Earl Grey Vanilla

      $8.25

    Pickled & Fermented Things

    • Pickled Asparagus JAR

      Yet another perfect addition to your Bloody Mary bar. We get these Jersey Knight asparagus from Hardin Farms in Michigan, the asparagus growing capitol of the world with over 120 families harvesting 10,000 acres annually!! Ingredients: Fresh asparagus, brine (water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, pickling), garlic cloves, turmeric.
      $11.50
    • Spicy Pickled Asparagus JAR

      Yet another perfect addition to your Bloody Mary bar. We get these Jersey Knight asparagus from Hardin Farms in Michigan, the asparagus growing capitol of the world with over 120 families harvesting 10,000 acres annually!!. This version has some dried seranno chiles thrown in for a good spicy kick!! Ingredients: Fresh asparagus, brine (water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, pickling), garlic cloves, dried seranno chiles, turmeric.
      $11.50
    • Dill Pickle Chips JAR

      These are your average dill pickle chips, folks. Our signature brine makes these not too tart, not too sweet but perfect to serve on sandwiches or burgers to give them that little boost of flavor.
      $11.50

    Sauces, Condiments & Local Honeys

    • Chile Crunch JAR

      That smoky crispy crunchy condiment you love so well here at Spoken Cafe. Works for either savory or sweet applications. Try some chile crunch mixed into some unsalted butter and honey. Ingredients: Chiles, garlic, onion, salt, non-GMO oil.
      $12.50
    • Hive Supply 3oz Local Honey Jar

      Locally sourced honey from The Hive Supply Company. They offer beekeeping supplies, honey, and education about bees here in Chicago! See more at thehivesupply.com
      $7.95

    Gifts Section

    Spoken Stickers & Postcards

    • Spoken Cups Sticker

      $3.00
    • Spoken Happy Place Sticker

      $3.00
    • Solidarity Postcard

      $5.00
    • Spoken Postcard

      $5.00
    • Love Spoken Here GF Goods Sticker

      $5.00

    Spoken Made Nut Mixes & Nut Brittles

    • Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nut Mix (8oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Egg) 8oz bag of simple ingredients & made here! A mix of roasted cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, cocoa powder, egg whites, sugar, & spices. Crispy with semi sweet chocolate hit with a slow heat creep.
      $15.40
    • Cajun Spice Nut Mix (8oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Egg) 8oz bag of simple ingredients & made here! A mix of roasted cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, egg whites, & spices. Crispy with a nice slow heat.
      $15.40
    • Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix (8oz)

      (GF, CONTAINS Tree Nuts & Egg) 8oz bag of simple ingredients & made here! A mix of roasted cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, egg whites, sugar, & spices.
      $15.40

    Jenee Lucas Pottery & Bear Watercolors

    • SM Frame Bear Watercolors

      $48.00
    • Bear Ornament

      $18.00
    • SM Plate #1

      $42.00
    • SM Plate #2

      $42.00
    • SM Plate #3

      $42.00
    • SM Plate #4

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • SM Plate #5

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • SM Plate #6

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • SM Plate #7

      $42.00
    • SM Plate #8

      $42.00
    • SM Plate #9

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • LG Plate #2

      OUT OF STOCK
      $58.00
    • LG Plate #3

      OUT OF STOCK
      $58.00
    • Mug w/Handle #7

      $38.00
    • Cup (no handle) #1

      OUT OF STOCK
      $38.00
    • Cup (no handle) #4

      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.00
    • Teapot

      $72.00
    • Planter w/Tray

      $48.00
    • LG Bear Watercolor

      $80.00

    Risi Art

    • Risi Big Sticker

      $4 ea - from local artist @cgclaystudio
      $4.00
    • Risi Small Sticker

      $1 ea - from local artist @cgclaystudio
      $1.00
    • Risi Postcard

      $5 ea - from local artist @cgclaystudio
      $5.00

    Spoken T-Shirts/Posters/Totes by Chicago Artists

    • "Cat's Meow" Print by Starshaped Press

      $20.00
    • Spoken Tote Bags

      100% Cotton Spoken Totes are here!!! Perfect for errands, groceries, or picking up an order of your favorite Spoken treats & sandwiches!
      $28.00
    • Octophant Spoken Crest POSTER

      NEW!!!! Poster size 24" x 18". Made for Spoken by the masterful Phineas X. Jones of http://octophant.us. This Spoken Crest is the fusion of owners Will & Sido's Louisiana roots and love of this little corner of Chicago.
      $30.00
    • Starshaped Spoken Logo POSTER

      Poster size 12"x12" from Jen Farrell of starshaped.com
      $20.00
    • Bird Machine Animals&Bicycles POSTER

      Poster size 18"x24" from Jay Ryan of birdmachine.com
      $30.00
    • Dan Grzeca Boxing Moka Pot POSTER

      Poster size 18"x24" from Dan Grzeca of dangrzeca.com
      $30.00
    • Starshaped Spoken Logo T-SHIRT

      These T-Shirts are unisex sizes. Original image created by the lovely Jen Farrell of starshaped.com.
      $30.00
    • Octophant Spoken Crest T-SHIRT

      These T-Shirts are unisex sizes. Made for Spoken by the masterful Phineas X. Jones of http://octophant.us. This Spoken Crest is the fusion of owners Will & Sido's Louisiana roots and love of this little corner of Chicago.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00
    • Bird Machine Animals&Bicycles T-SHIRT

      These T-Shirts are unisex sizes. This design comes from the world known Jay Ryan of birdmachine.com.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00
    • Dan Grzeca Boxing Moka Pot T-SHIRT

      These shirts are unisex sizes. This design comes from our friend and loyal customer Dan Grzeca at dangrzeca.com
      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00

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    All hours
    Sunday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    A neighborhood café specializing in quality coffee, bagels, sandwiches, and so much more! With owners from southern Louisiana, Spoken has some southern favorites you can't find ANYWHERE else in Chicago like Cajun Boudin, Louisiana Cheesy Grits, & Gumbo by the quart. A majority of our ingredients are locally/seasonally sourced. We make ALL of our own sauces, jams, & pickles in house (canned goods are available for pickup or shipped across the USA via our "store" @ spokenchicago.com).

    Location

    1812 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60613

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