Build Coffee & Books

05/02/2026

Farmers Market season is almost here, and Build is hiring Saturday market staff!

We’re looking for window/register staff + barbacks who are:

Friendly, energetic, and great with customers

Able to keep lines moving with care and efficiency

Comfortable working closely in a fast-paced small space

Retail/customer service experience required

Barista or food prep experience a plus
Pay: $16/hr + tips

Perks: great breakfast, great coffee, and Saturdays at the best farmers market in the city.

Go to buildcoffeeandbooks.com/jobs for full details and how to apply.

04/08/2026

03/31/2026

A late breakfast? A brunch? An early lunch?

We support however you want to swing by before we close a little early this Tuesday.

We’ll be back at it with regular hours Wednesday April 1 (no fooling!).

03/25/2026

is coming and we’re ready to fuel you up with coffee and food along your epic journey! April 25, 2026. It’s gonna be a good time. Mark your calendar and check out to keep track of all the festivities!

03/23/2026

Time for the only Final Four that matters, as we face off against the mighty in the breakfast sandwich showdown! vote for us at the link in our bio 🍳💕

03/22/2026

TOMATO TOMATO TOMATO! The Chicago Tomato Man, also known as Bob Zeni, is taking orders now and you can pick up your summertime bounty right here at Build. Choose by price, size, flavor profile, or (our favorite method) based on the tomato’s cool name. Get your Atomic Sunset, your Gothic Princess, or your Robeson on our patio. May 2, 10 AM to 12 PM. order now at chicagotomatoman.com 🍅🍅🍅

02/07/2026

Come knit with and .ewing on Sunday Feb 15! Total beginners and longtime knitters welcome. We’ll be knitting the “melt the ICE” hat from and we’ll have hot drinks and good company. Proceeds from this event go to the Powderhorn neighbor fund to support our cousins and comrades in Minneapolis who can make urgent use of rent relief and other mutual aid. 🧶🧶🧶 register at the link in our bio or highlights!