OUD Coffee & Cafe River North
714 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Tucked in River North, this welcoming cafe strikes a beautiful balance between serious coffee craft and leisurely hangout vibes, with thoughtfully balanced lattes and creative specialty drinks that never veer toward over-sweetness. Beyond the espresso bar, you'll find a genuinely impressive spread of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired pastries and desserts—think pistachio cheesecake and tiramisu—plus matcha and other creative beverages, making it equally appealing whether you're there for a quick caffeine fix or a long afternoon of work and conversation. The spacious, relaxed interior and friendly staff create that rare cafe atmosphere where you feel equally comfortable pulling up for 20 minutes or settling in for hours.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
OUD Cafe is a wonderful spot. I ordered an iced OUD latte, and it was delicious — not overly sweet and very well balanced. They also have a great variety of desserts, and everything I tried was excellent. The staff member with blue hair was especially kind and provided…
Oud Cafe is an amazing spot,The vibe is really good and the ambience is nice and relaxing. The coffee was great, and I also tried their lemonade — it was so good and super refreshing. Perfect place to chill, meet up with friends, or just enjoy a quality drink.
Visited the cafe and ordered a Hot Chocolate and Tiramisu Cake. The cake was too soft and wet. The hot chocolate was okay, though the cream had a slightly tangy taste. The staff were friendly. The atmosphere was a bit noisy, but it’s still comfortable enough to chat.
Great coffee shop in River North with a huge menu — flavored lattes, matcha, smoothies, and a big pastry display. The dessert case is packed with options like pistachio cheesecake, tiramisu cake, stuffed dates, lemon loaf, scones, and Middle Eastern–inspired pastries. I ordered…
Solid spot with great middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. Coffee was solid and the food was solid and well portioned. Interior is a bit larger than it looks from the outside with a good amount of seating.
Crema Reviews
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