More Than Just Coffee: Nettare Reimagines Its Café with a Focus on Quality and Craft

More Than Just Coffee: Nettare Reimagines Its Café with a Focus on Quality and Craft

CHICAGO, ILL. – Nettare, the restaurant rooted in seasonality, regionality, and equity, is unveiled a revamped café experience on Thursday, May 1, complete with an upgraded coffee program, a refreshed menu, and a more functional space designed for both coffee enthusiasts and casual guests. Since opening in November 2023, Nettare has made its mark by showcasing the best of the Midwest and Great Lakes region, proving that fine dining sensibilities can thrive in an approachable, neighborhood setting. The café revamp extends this ethos, bringing the same commitment to craft and hospitality to the city’s coffee culture.

“We want to offer a space where people can slow down and enjoy something truly crafted, whether that’s a carefully brewed cup of coffee or a thoughtfully prepared pastry” says Conner O’Byrne, Owner & Proprietor. “This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about quality and experience.”

A Smarter, More Thoughtful Café

A Coffee Program Built for Enthusiasts: Nettare’s café will ditch batch-brewed coffee in favor of by-the-cup preparation, emphasizing handcrafted espresso drinks and pour-over coffee. The menu will feature a rotating selection of multiple roasts, offering guests more variety and a higher level of quality.

Commitment to Local Sourcing: The café will highlight Metric Coffee, Rare Tea Cellars, Kilgus Farmstead dairy, and Elmhurst oat milk, reinforcing Nettare’s focus on high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients from the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

A Space Designed for Comfort: The café’s redesign includes a larger, more functional counter, allowing for faster, more efficient service while maintaining an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant will also be open for guests and is fully equipped with skylights, ample seating, WiFi, and easy access to outlets, making it a perfect place to to work from home at Nettare.

A Menu That Bridges Coffee and Dining: The café will feature freshly baked pastries, light breakfast items, and a refined lunch selection, making it a natural extension of Nettare’s full-service dining experience.

More Than a Café—An Extension of Nettare’s Ethos

This revamp isn’t just about expanding the café; it’s about creating an experience that aligns with Nettare’s larger mission: celebrating the best of the region while delivering high-quality hospitality.

“Our goal is to make this a space where people genuinely want to spend time,” says Meaghan Williams, Café Manager. “Whether you’re stopping in for a quick coffee or settling in with a laptop, we want it to feel just as intentional as the rest of the restaurant.”

Nettare’s updated café will continue to blur the line between neighborhood staple and elevated experience. Nettare on Instagram at @nettarechi, Facebook at @nettarebar or visit barnettare.com for updates.

Nettare is a Chicago bar, restaurant, & cafe dedicated to seasonality, regionality, and equity, offering a menu that highlights the best of the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Intentional sourcing, quality craftsmanship, and warm hospitality drive the experience at Nettare as they aim to prove that fine dining sensibilities can thrive in an approachable, neighborhood setting. The restaurant is located at 1953 W Chicago Ave in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood and can be found online at barnettare.com.


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