Oro Chocolate & Coffee
Coffee shop · Wicker Park ·
Bean-to-bar chocolate & coffee from Nicaragua, rainforest preservation
Bean-to-bar chocolate & coffee from Nicaragua, rainforest preservation
"Wicker Park has plenty of coffee, but Oro Chocolate is special. The space brings modern and familiar touches together inside the narrow spaces that make neighborhoods like Wicker Park unique. This shop specializes in fair trade products from Nicaragua. Find espresso, cocoa, and tea drinks." - Ashok Selvam
"Nicaraguan brand Oro Chocolate launched its first cafe this spring in Wicker Park, bringing a full-circle moment to fruition for chief executive officer and suburban Chicago native Muffadal Saylawala. Premised on a commitment to rainforest preservation and fair trade practices, the spacious and playful cafe leverages both coffee and chocolate to great effect." - Naomi Waxman
"A Nicaraguan bean-to-bar chocolate and coffee company’s first Chicago cafe that combines a coffee bar and seating with an on-site production space for roasting beans and crafting chocolates. The concept emphasizes direct relationships with cacao and coffee producers and environmental stewardship, with a menu of housemade chocolates and cafe drinks." - Naomi Waxman
"Oro Chocolate Cafe, the first cafe from Nicaraguan brand Oro Chocolate at 1553 N. Milwaukee Avenue, is in the 'final stretch' of construction according to CEO Muffadal Saylawala, who cited supply-chain hiccups and design challenges and said the shop won't be 100% ready at opening but is committed to constant evolution." - Naomi Waxman
"A Nicaraguan chocolate brand is opening a namesake chocolate cafe that will serve bean-to-bar treats in a Milwaukee Avenue storefront, led by founder Muffadal Saylawala." - Naomi Waxman
