In Chicago
Small group or study
A steady weekly room for a steady weekly group.
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Rooms that suit a small group or study
Lakeview RoastersCafe
The Back Parlor
Lakeview Roasters · Lakeview
A sunlit side room behind the espresso bar. Free if your group orders.
Free4–16 people
Andersonville BooksShop
The Side Room
Andersonville Books · Andersonville
Armchairs, a rug, and a wall of poetry. Free for reading groups.
Free4–12 people
Humboldt Commons ChurchChurch
Fellowship Hall
Humboldt Commons Church · Humboldt Park
Big open hall with a working kitchen. Free for neighborhood groups.
Free20–80 people