Robust Coffee Lounge

I just had the worst experience at this coffee shop... I've been told before by The University of Chicago charter school students that they have often experienced racial discrimination at robust but not until I experience how nasty the manager or owner is.. I really didn't know. I Purchased a sandwich and requested no bacon, they added bacon and then when I returned it he tried to give me the same sandwich back! When I tried to dispute it he gave me nothing but disrespect! This is the main reason why I will only support black own businesses. Next time I'll go to South shore brew!!

I ordered a sandwich which was recommended by the cashier. The sandwich comes with provolone, chicken lettuce tomato onion and bacon. I’m was horrible the bread was soooo hard I got a croissant instead of the onion roll maybe I should’ve got the onion roll but I’m not a onion person!!! The meat was minced, the cheese wasn’t melted through your the sandwich and the tomato and lettuce wasn’t fresh at all just bland tasting! I live up the street everything in me wanted to take it back but my Dog was glazing at it so I gave it to her!!!! I will never go back in there

The service sucked but the food was acceptable. The cashier knew I was going to dine in and she not only put my food in to-go containers but also in a stapled bag. That didn't make the vibe welcoming even though I tipped them in advance. Also, they had someone walk to the back to do rounds like some type of security would, because I paid attention & she didn't even interact with us. Also, they give you numbers like a place like Culvers would, except they don't even bring your food to your table. This experience reminds me of service in the hood except it's just woodlawn.

Food, drinks and atmosphere are usually good but recent experience hasn't been good. I've been here twice in the past month. It isn't clean. Bathroom has paper towels all over the floor with no dispenser or basket to hold them and the toilet needs cleaning.

Bugs along the windowsills and outlets covered in cobwebs. I'll give it some time before I come back.

Update: still dirty and owner/manager isn't friendly at all.

Found this coffee shop on Uber Eats and really enjoyed the breakfast bowl with grits, so filling and yummy. I had to come in the following day to see for myself. Staff were kind and helpful, and I felt like I finally found my coffee shop. Loved the diversity and the homey feel with the chairs and vintage newspaper throughout. Iced coffee is slamming and my son loves the choc chip pancakes. Can’t wait until panorama is over with so I can get the full experience.

They make their food to order. I especially enjoy the grits bowl for breakfast. Decent coffee shop on Chicago's south side. 63rd and Woodlawn.

Great atmosphere. The menu is expansive and has something for everyone, including delicious hot items and good coffee. Majorly appreciate it as one of the only places to get a good smoothie in the area. COVID-cautious seating is plentiful and much appreciated, thanks so much to the staff for keeping up such a warm, pleasant environment!

This coffee house has lots of room, but isn't huge like a fast food joint. The background music tends to be lighter, like soul or smooth jazz. I've been coming here since it opened and most of the customer service is good, though occasionally an employee with attitude pops up, however they disappear quickly too. The food is pricey, but what coffee house doesn't cost a little bit of money, still the food does have that at home taste instead that processed flavor. Only once and awhile does a Independent film shoot here and usually it's in the back room. Ocassionally someone I haven't seen comes in and I catch up. The neighborhood is safe and in the back they have parking, plus there is ample parking on the street. I will keep it real it does get crowded when the local schools and churches let out, but they come and go, then it's quiet again. Overall, I give it two thumbs up, it's a great alternative to Starbucks (No shade to Starbucks, but y'all establishment be crowded, a small selection, and that muzak (even though high quality) has got to go.) Later.✌

So nice to visit a place that is more diverse in its customers and employees. I had a pleasant soy cappuccino and sat with my pup and read. While I did not eat, they seem to have a 'robust' (ba dum chh) food menu that looks tasty. Music was a bit loud and the bathroom was messier than I cared for, but overall I plan to be back!

Such a great spot to have in the neighborhood. Everything I’ve had in the menu has been very good! And the staff is always very friendly and quick preparing orders.