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Chicago, Illinois
Queer-friendly literary café in a Lincoln Park row house
Tucked into a historic Lincoln Park row house, this literary-themed café doubles as a queer-friendly haven. Swoon over novel-named sandwiches, house-baked pastries and artisanal lattes at communal tables or cozy nooks. Upstairs is a jazzy speakeasy vibe invites indie jams and after-hours mingling—perfect for fueling queer creativity over coffee, tea or kombucha.
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