Sip & Savor | 43rd Street

Absolutely LOVE! The cafe has a very relaxing, community atmosphere. I really enjoyed the music they played and the art that decorated the shop. My americano was also delicious. There’s plenty of seating and places to charge your phone. They also have lots of non-espresso and hot food options. If I lived closer I would be a regular for sure.

Really good matcha and great customer service. The atmosphere is also very relaxing, which is nice. The food seems reasonably priced and they have a lot of drink options. Would recommend!

Terrible. I hate to down a black owned restaurant, but they need to do better. We went on a Saturday afternoon only because Aint She Sweet was already closed. The cashier could tell us almost nothing about the meager sandwich offerings that they had. We ended up ordering two turkey pastrami sandwiches on rhyme and one corn beef. I requested mine without cheese. After waiting 30 plus minutes, for 3 sandwiches, in a restaurant that was serving no one else, we were starting to get slightly irritated. That feeling was only enhanced when I made it home only to find that my sandwich contained cheese that I specifically asked be omitted, a roast beef sandwich that when a cornbread was clearly ordered a.danither sandwich with soggy bread. 0 for 3. Rough to say the least

I discovered this place after doing a Google search for black owned cafes that were open early and served something sweet. When I walked in the coffee aroma smelled enticing! And I’m not a coffee drinker. What I did order was a cinnamon roll, blueberry muffin, and chocolate chip cookie. I ate the cinnamon roll in the car. Thus, I don’t have a picture of it, but it had all pillowy and cinnamon goodness all inside of it. The blueberry muffin was good too! (Someone pointed out that hum when I eat something that tastes really good. I didn’t know I did it.) That’s what happened when I ate the muffin. The chocolate chip cookie had the perfect amount of chocolate chips! The edge was crispy with a soft chewy center!!! And it was big! I did join the rewards program. The cashier did mention they sell tea too. This visit was from September. I recently went through my pictures and realized I forgot to write a review and post the pics.

Nice place! Loved the atmosphere. The only ask would be to have more breakfast food options. Overall it’s a fantastic experience.

The honey latte is phenomenal! They just had one barista the first time I came so the line was a little long, but overall great coffee in a fun atmosphere. PS - Weekend days they had two and it was quick! (Wish they had a gf breakfast food option).

Great people, yummy drinks, the food left a lot to be desired and ended up going elsewhere. I'm from a different state where there's more hot food options with your coffee so maybe it's a me thing. But that would be a great area to improve on

This was my 3rd time coming to sip and savor and every time they get my order wrong and all I ask for is 1 expresso shot instead of 2 and extra caramel apple syrup and whip cream and once again today they got it wrong even forgetting the whip cream I had to ask for.. I will not be back until they get a better system

For years, I had gone to the location in Hyde Park. It is a very popular spot and tends to pack out quickly. The location in Bronzeville on 43rd Street is laid back and spacious enough that patrons are not on top of each other. I appreciate not feeling rushed wherever I sit to enjoy my coffee while reading or working on my laptop. Service is always welcoming and the coffee is well worth the visit. This has become a go-to location for coffee any time I am on the South Side of the city.

After attending this store for some years, I noticed the quality, customer service, and overall experience has downgraded for me. A few times, I informed the baristas of seeing roaches on the countertops or floors. The coffee doesn't taste like it used to, and it's weird since they upgraded their prices and will have you paying near $10 for some coffee with any additonals. Trez, the CEO, has came in a few times while I was there and will acknowledge people whom he knows and no one else. It's so unfortunate as their whole slogan is where "coffee and community meets," but now he's prioritizing profit over anything else. Will never come back

A very clean and nicely decorated place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Visited this establishment yesterday morning (meet and greet) ugh!!! I digress, and was happy to walk in and be greeted by the gentleman behind the counter. I asked for the infamous large caramel coffee and a banana nut muffin. Sorry I didn't pay so I can't speak about pricing. I did notice the small drinks were listed as $4.50 and I heard him tell the gentleman the muffin was $4.00. So I guess I can speak about pricing. Lol The ambiance is inviting, with rustic looking tiles on the ceiling, hand painted black art throughout the seating area, cool light fixtures and distressed wood panels on the wall. Free wi-fi and large windows to bring in the sun as you enjoy coffee and music. I will definitely come back,...alone!

Great addition to the neighborhood! This is a cozy but still spacious coffee shop. They have some cool art work as well. The speciality drinks are a bit on the sweet side but they have the all time classics as well. The staff is helpful and super friendly. I ordered a dirty chai latte for the first time today and it's my new all time favorite. I saw a few people getting their reusable cups filled. I'll have to explore that option!

From day 1 the Sip crew has been SO warm and welcoming to me as I transitioned from graduate school grind to the PhD. It is all the little things for me: knowing my drink, learning my first name, keeping up with all my career updates, and even knowing the local historical background of the beautiful Bronzeville area. The addition which has inspired me to return more often despite living in Wicker Park is Krystal. As a leader and manager, she is best part of the morning for me. Professionally, I have held meet ups for my Sociology 101 college students, major network meetings, and even Board of Directors meetings and our superstar Krystal has been a gem for us. Remaining cool and professional under the most challenging mornings and lunch rushes. Sip and Savor would not be the same without her. As a founding consistent member of the 43rd village she carries on our tradition as family brilliantly. Thank you Trez!

My daughter asked if we could patronize a black owned business while I was on vacation and I immediately thought of Sip & Savor. We went to the Hyde Park location but couldn't find parking so we came here. There's easy parking on both sides of the street and beautiful artwork on the walls like the other locations too. They have so many choices but I decided on an iced French vanilla latte. It was delicious! My daughter had some kind of blended drink and she loved it. The lady who served us was not aware of the offer on Yelp for 15% off a $10 purchase but the owner was there and he graciously honored it for us. He invited us to check out the newly opened patio, so we did. It is lovely! No one else was out there at the time so we really enjoyed it. They have ample seating inside too, even during this pandemic. We signed up for their rewards program and it looks like great offers. I only wish we lived closer! Still, we will definitely be back.

Came here after a morning run/walk with a small group at the nearby Blue Bridge. First time here: welcoming and clean and very nice baristas. The owner (Trez) was nice and introduced himself to us. He talked to us for a little while and overall, I was left with a very good impression. I even texted the locations to my sisters as we have been cognizant of trying more Black-owned places. I will be back!

This location is a short walk from the "L" at 43rd St. off of the Green line and a cool spot for meeting in this part of Bronzeville without the hustle and bustle. They serve coffee and espresso drinks, but also milkshakes with a shot of espresso which they call a smoothie. On a hot summer day in Chicago, I could see myself ordering one of their smoothies while having a seat on their patio located in the back of the coffee shop. The atmosphere, in general, is pretty standard with a long, one sided booth, tables, and chairs. They also have seating at the bar which is convenient and a couple of cozy chairs to use while reading a book next to a faux fireplace.

Excellent environment to study or sip coffee. Cool merch. There are Pl ugs everywhere

I've been to the sip & savor in Hyde Park but this my first time at the location in Bronzeville! This location is so cute! It's small but very cozy. They have all the coffee flavors and teas you can think of! My favorite part about this location was the decor. The decor is super hipster. I love it. Also, if you don't know, this place is black owned. Great coffee, a great vibe and an overall great visit. Highly recommend

Sip, Savor, and Celebrate! Sip & Savor is an adorable little coffee shop in the Bronzeville neighborhood. I happened across it on my way to church, and am so glad that I found it! The atmosphere is a perfect coffee house vibe, with comfy chairs for relaxing, bar stools for snacking, and traditional tables and chairs if you want to work remotely. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the coffee and tea selections are vast. You can even grab a little something to eat while you're there. This location is located next to a pop-up park that'll be a perfect spot to relax once spring has sprung.

This chill neighborhood coffee spot in Bronzeville has a blend of meetings and laptop-entrepreneurs during the day. The vibe is simple with some strong art picks. The summer has a larger 12-table back deck open which has a lot of potential - although umbrellas for shade would make it. Hot coffee and food here has been quality and standard. Iced coffee I had recently tasted a little burnt or over-extracted, but could have just been that batch. Consistently have had friendly / professional staff interaction. Like this place.

Had the best German chocolate mocha with coconut milk Simply superb highly recommend trying it!

Well run local black owned business with 3 locations: 1 in Hyde Park and 2 in Bronzeville (47th and Michigan; and 43rd and just east of King). This one on 43rd is my favorite because it is the coziest, offers indoor and outdoor seating, and is the closet to my house. Thus far I have visited about 10 times ( just started checking in on Yelp) and plan to continue coming. Located a few minutes walk from the Green Line or a minutes bike ride from the protected bike lanes on King, Sip and Savor is rather unpretentious and offers exactly what you expect from a local coffee shop. Really no more and no less. I usually go for the drip coffee or the hot tea with lemon and honey (they always get the ratios on point for this). But I have seen them make espresso drinks and more complex beverages before and the baristas appear to be knowledgeable and skilled. They also offer a small variety of local pastries like scones, red velvet cake, and birdie bars for purchase. To my knowledge, however, no food is made on site so if you are looking for a breakfast to go with your coffee I recommend eating somewhere else first (maybe peaches on 47th, just sayin' ) I have always experienced really high quality WiFi which makes Sip&Savor a good place to be productive. WiFi code is provided at the bottom of your receipt, however, so you must make a purchase in order to use it. What I really like about this location is the variety in seating. There is a set of couches in an open area underneath a large window to let the light in this area is flanked by beautiful Afrocentric art pieces. Main seating is a large leather bench along the walk with tables and a chair on the opposite side and there is an outdoor patio for the summer. I would recommend umbrellas though to provide shade especially for laptop users. In terms of people: I have never encountered any staff who have behaved unprofessionally or rudely. They always take my order pretty promptly and are responsive when I need something. Despite the location being away from the main strip I have run into local government officials, school board members, PhD candidates, and other pretty cool people here who are generally kind enough to share an outlet or scoot over on the bench. Will be tetur

I have been a long standing customer of Sip& Savor but I am thoroughly disappointed with the way the management has handled the glitch problem with their app. It now takes your money from your credit card and will NOT allow you to spend the money that you have put on your wallet in their app. I have had almost $40.00 for over TWO MONTHS that I am unable to access. I am appalled at the length of time of what I thought was an upstanding business to rectify this issue. I am not the only one. Fix it or return your customers money. It would be Unacceptable at any other establishments and it should be Unacceptable at yours. I will say this, your products are delicious but this is bad.

We really enjoyed our visit here. Our coffees were excellent, and the banana cake and danish were delicious. The service was very friendly. The artwork and decor create a wonderful place to relax. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that it took over 30 minutes for us to get our coffee drinks, cake and danish. There was only one barista and she was working very hard, but one person just couldn't handle the number of customers there. The owner greeted us and was very warm and welcoming, but it seemed strange that she wasn't helping to get the customers served. 30 minutes to get coffee is just not acceptable!

I will attempt not to delve into hyperbole, but I truly love this spot. When I first heard about Sip & Savor, an up and coming Black-owned coffee shop on the South Side of Chicago, I had to visit. When I say this is a classy establishment, I mean it in every sense of the word. I was welcomed by the heavenly aroma of fresh coffee and met with table after table of young professionals making plans, old friends catching up, and coffee aficionados sipping their new favorite brew. The staff is incredibly friendly and engaging. The walls are decorated with art by talented locals and greatly enhance the vibe. I'd honestly like to shake the manager's hand, but they're always so busy. That's a wonderful problem to have. My only conflict here is I equally love the Hyde Park location. Since I visited this one first, they get the glowing review. I'll be visiting both, frequently, as long as they're around. Do yourself a favor and do the same.

This was my first time trying Sip & Savor, but definitely won't be my last. My office space was just moved and I was looking for a coffee shop within walking distance. My interaction with Andreaus was phenomenal. He was patient, helpful and made the best frappe I've had in a while.

Delicious coffee, soothing atmosphere, friendly barista offered excellent recommendations. Perfect start to our Sunday coffee shop hop. Will be back.

Great atmosphere and location, but I'm sorry to say the coffee is just not that good and it's way overpriced. More expensive than Starbucks for coffee 1/2 as good. No food options except stale muffins and scones, and for some reason you get your $6 iced coffee in a environment-killing styrofoam cup so you look like you're sippin' on lean at 8 in the morning.

After getting my Covid Vaccine, I wanted some pick me up. I've had it before, but you can't go wrong with Sip and Savor. I love their Frappe Royal. You can taste the freshness of the coffee bean, Bold but Sweet!

This is a nice spot for the Bronzeville area. Glad to see a place where we can go get coffee, work and listen to great music! The prices are reasonable and the kiwi pear green tea I had was fantastic. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it was an it chilly in there and the cashier totally forgot about my order and I waited (after I paid) for 20 mins for my drink and bagel and had to go up and ask about it. I will add this to one of my work places immediately. I support this lack business!!

The service was great, patio is peaceful and berry smoothie was so refreshing! Great spot for studying, reading or chilling with friends. Definitely will be back to try more drinks!

Sip & Savor is my "go to" place for coffee and they have the best music. I can go there to work, read a book, or meet up with friends! The artwork that surrounds the coffee shop is beautiful and sometimes I find myself staring at the art pieces instead of doing my work! Lol.

I had an unpleasant experience with the staff this morning (2.28.19 at 7 am). Clearly, her body language expressed she was not having a good morning. I said, "Today will be a great day!" She looked at me and did not engage in any conversation. I ordered a regular coffee with cream. I received my coffee without cream. When I told her, she took a deep breath and handed me the WHOLE CARTON OF HALF AND HALF... This is my first and last time at this location.

Literally my favorite place ever! Such great customer service! An amazing place to get work done with an excellent vibe and nice soft music. This is a staple in the community!

So this is one of my new favorite coffee shops in Bronzeville. It has a great local vibe from the art work and decor to the friendliness of the staff. So far I've been twice and I love the sausage breakfast sandwich. The croissant was fresh and flaky and he sausage was very flavorable. As far as the coffee goes I've tried the Mocha Frappe and the Carmel Frappe (Royale). Both were great and refreshing. They have 2 drinks sizes for the blended drinks but both are satisfying for the price. They also have a rewards program and app you can download on your phone to build up rewards. I will definitely be coming back.

Worst mocha I've ever had, rude service, and why was my total close to $6 if the menu says the large is $4.09? I wasn't given a receipt, so I don't know if it was a skin tax or if when she asked if I wanted whipped cream she forgot to say that it costs a dollar.

Metaphorically speaking "death to Starbucks". This is one of my new fav's coffee houses within my area. The atmosphere is really relax. You will not experience the noisy traffic like you do at other coffee houses. I love the various artwork displayed throughout the shop. The drink menu is easy to follow and has a great layout. This establishment has a coffee bar. There were only a handful of desserts and pastries available. The barista was very nice and greeted me when I enter the establishment. This venue accepts credit cards. I also saw sitting out in the back. I ordered a medium raspberry white mocha with a extra shot which was delicious. Although I thought the drink was a little on the sweet side. Basically today I skip on my morning pastry. I think I will be returning to this establishment again in the near future.

Some of the best coffee in the city! You must try this place out when you're in the Chicago Land area.

Absolutely love this place. When I need to get some work done and still have a warm and inviting atmosphere this is my go to spot. Sip n Savor offer coffee, teas, smoothies and different pastries. I enjoy the teas haven't indulged in the coffees but not a fan of most coffee offerings. If you are looking for a chill location to meet and get work done or meet a business associate this is a perfect location because for the most part is relatively quiet except for soft music in the background. Not 5 stars because they are charging 50 cent extra for honey. Umm I'm sorry most coffee shops have honey at your disposal to sweeten to your taste. Just WOW! That's just being cheap..do the liquid sugar if honey is too expensive for you.

Good place for general cafe service, but management is questionable. Tried to book the facility in bronzeville for a holiday party for my work. After being told that we would be receiving a discounted hourly rate because we are a CPS school by one manager, another manager trumped that manager and said she could not honor a discount, which was only $50. Again, not a bad place, just aren't quite sure how to truly serve their community yet. I'll still support for the time being.

I've been in a few times for a quick cup of coffee. Coffee is good, not great. They could stand to clean the place up and do some upgrades. Service is mediocre too. Updated post-they have done a lot of changes since my previous post a year ago;however, the customer service here is underwhelming. I feel I am treated better at other coffee shops. You should great your customers with a smile and thank them for coming into your establishment. Money doesn't go near as far as it once did, and Little tnings like that will keep your customers returning.

Love this place. First, and most importantly, there are some great coffee options. I had a German Chocolate Mocha something and it actually tasted like German Chocolate cake with a coffee kick. Came once early Sunday with the Family and grabbed I've grabbed some Egg and cheese and Turkey sausage bagels/sandwiches and we all really enjoyed em. My young teenager loves the non coffee specialty drinks and the wife bounces between coffee and non coffee drinks with the greatest of ease. This one and their Hyde Park location have become favorites.

Absolutely love this place... great vibe! Carmel latte is great. Quiet and great place to read!!!!

Loved the vibe in here...had the signature Iced Caramel Latte suggested by the barista (which I killed)! Great coffee, great customer service, great atmosphere....Just do yourself a favor and go!!!

Such a great place! It's small, but has lots of character. I recently went for a meeting and it was the perfect location. Free parking, excellent customer service, and i highly recommend the Obama Mocha. :)

Wow! I was glad to have stumbled on this place while visiting Chicago. The decor is chic and the barista was welcoming.

Good atmosphere. Good coffee. Good food. I really like the black art that decorates the walls as well. My only gripe with this place is they require you to make a purchase before you can get the wi-fi password. Sometimes, I'd like to sit and get some work done for an hour or two, then I'll purchase some coffee or food. I'm not able to do that when I have to immediately make a purchase.

Black owned, atmosphere is great - especially the artwork! This was a great study spot for me after church. I'd give it 4.5 stars just bc the pastry I had wasn't that great since it wasn't fresh. Otherwise I'd highly recommend!

Lemme start by saying I loveeeeee this place. It's so cute and just enough space to have a cup of coffee with a friend or have a quick meeting. The only drink I'll have at Starbucks is a hazelnut soy latte. And I've been having withdrawals since the whole fiasco so I wanted to try out theirs and OMG it taste even better than the one at Starbucks and they now open at 6am and I'm so glad cause I'll be able to stop by in the mornings before work!

Black Owned ALWAYS a plus........AMAZING staff great products, local, friendly people great sense of community. Great coffee and coffee based beverages

Stumbled in here on my way to Starbucks. I had a craving for something sweet. Ordered a "Frappe Royale" and I wasn't disappointed. Really good. Service was great. I'll definitely be coming back.

The employees are the most courteous of any coffee shop i have yet to visit. However, the owner Trey is very unpleasant and will only acknowledge either those he has known for quite sometime or any attractive woman that comes into the shop. It seems to me that any attractive and professional men spending money in his cafe, supporting his business merit no acknowledgement unless you are accompanied by an attractive woman. In two years of patronage, I have to yet get anything more than a nod. Arrogance is not good business. I'll take my money someplace else.

I've only ordered tea and they serve an excellent brand. It's not varieties you can easily find elsewhere. Great service and a great place to sit with a friend or just take a moment and relax.

As a brown person, I want to support local black owned businesses and I love this space. Great artwork, very involved with community events and good coffee and tea

Excellent vibe, personable service, good coffee. Whether work, meeting, or just a sip this place is worth a try when passing by.

Y'all seriously Sip and Savor is my new favorite place in Chicago!!! And what's even better is that it's black owned - I love a good well run black owned business! They have two locations one in Bronzeville and one in Hyde park - and after chatting with owner I found out that they may be opening another one in Beverly (crosses fingers). But seriously people go check it out for yourself. Great vibe, great people, WONDERFUL playlist, tasty beverages (my fave is the chai tea latte, but one asked me).

Yesterday I was at the Ain't She Sweet Cafe next to this place, and I saw this place and thought I should I try it because I've never seen it before. I'm so happy I did! I got a major sweet tooth and drove over since it's close. The atmosphere is so nice, clean and inviting. There's even a cool bar counter where you can sit and have your drink, that's something I don't see in many coffee places. I got a shake mocha and a chocolate chip muffin, they were delicious! I will definitely come back, this area needs more places like these!

I first looked up Sip & Savor after the Philadelphia Starbucks incident earlier this year. I love coffee and thought if I can support black business and my love of coffee I should! I live in the Loop, a bit aways away from Sip & Savors many south side locations. I chose to go to the Bronzeville location after spending a day at the DuSable Museum in Hyde Park. This location is a gem in a still developing neighborhood. The atmosphere inside is 50% coffee shop 50% lounge. It's a bit darker in color scheme which I like. Beautiful artwork sits throughout the coffee shop with an assortment of seating. I do wish there was more seating rather than the two stand up tables, one couch area and long bench cough for single tables. I got a regular coffee which tasted delicious. I loved this place so much I would happily take the time to travel back to this spot even though there are plenty of shops in between. 9/10