Crema's Take
“Back of the Yards roasts their own beans and pairs them with a full breakfast menu and pastries from their in-house bakery, making it feel less like a coffee shop pit stop and more like a neighborhood gathering spot. The space is genuinely spacious and welcoming—baristas here actually seem invested in your order rather than just efficient—and regulars describe it as a rare kind of safe, community-oriented cafe that actually backs up the local business talk with action. If you want serious espresso drinks and real pastries without the pretension, this is worth the visit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Great community oriented spot, sharing space with a bakery and featuring their own roasts. There's plenty of seating and everything we ordered was pretty good.
I absolutely LOVE BOTY coffeehouse, it’s a safe and welcoming space. It is awesome to see a locally owned cafe supporting its community not just through serving its delicious coffee but also through the arts, music, providing helpful resources and offering cultural activities to…
Clean, friendly coffee shop. Ordered a 16oz dulce de leche latte, it needed more kick. The barista was kind and efficient. Place was empty on a Friday morning. Maybe next time I will order an extra espresso and try their sandwiches.
I highly recommend this coffee shop! The environment is peaceful and the food & drinks are delicious. The customer service is very welcoming and helpful. You won’t leave unsatisfied. 10/10
Extremely beautiful coffee shop! Loved visiting and supporting this local business - they are spacious with comfy seating and best of all, the drinks are so tasty, and the owner/employees are super friendly! We even learned about community events they will be hosting! Thank you…
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