Erin's Cup & Cookies sits on West 111th Street on Chicago's South Side, founded by Erin Polk and coffee veteran Khale Hunter, who brought roughly 20 years of experience to the partnership. The name signals the focus: coffee and baked goods served in a cozy, owner-involved setting.
Regulars point to the quality of the drinks and pastries alongside customer service that keeps people coming back, and the shop has built a reputation as a local gem and a black-owned business the neighborhood shows up for.
Regulars point to the quality of the drinks and pastries alongside customer service that keeps people coming back, and the shop has built a reputation as a local gem and a black-owned business the neighborhood shows up for.