Coffee & café $$
Ancient Grounds
Neighborhood coffee shop on Van Buren serving espresso, drip coffee, smoothies, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches alongside locally baked pastries. Rotating monthly latte specials and a private-event option.
- Address
- 1050 W Van Buren St Ground Floor, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Phone
- (773) 655-7388
- Hours
- Mon–Fri · 7 AM – 5 PMSat–Sun · 8 AM – 5 PM
- By L
- UIC-Halsted Blue
- By car
- Laz Parking Chicago
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Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | License | Pass | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-08-03. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.