Philz Coffee, the California-based coffee company that operates five shops in the Chicago-area, is due to add a River North brick-and-mortar, according to a permit application filed with the City of Chicago. The application, which was issued on December 2nd, is for ‘tenant improvements’ to the 1,901 square-foot space located at 27 W. Chicago Avenue.
Tenant improvements will come in the form of interior remodeling, new partition walls, ceiling work, new mechanical distribution, new electrical equipment with new power distribution, new plumbing, and food-prep equipment. No alterations are expected to be made to the exterior of the building.
If you haven’t had the chance to try Philz in Old Town, Wicker Park, or one of the company’s other Chicago spots, you should know your morning commute could become a whole lot more enjoyable. The company was founded by Phil Jaber in San Francisco’s Mission District. After years of experimenting with blends and brews, Jaber transformed his convenience store into a coffee shop—and the rest is history. Today, the company is run by his son Jacob Jaber.
At Philz, coffee is brewed one cup at a time. Patrons select their preferred blend, and from there the beans are ground fresh and the coffee made a la minute.
You can find Philz Coffee online to learn more, or head over to one of Chicago’s existing stores to quench your thirst today.
