Overflow Coffee Bar Makes Best Coffee Shops To Work from Home List

Overflow Coffee shop located at 1550 S. State St.

Overflow Coffee Bar, 1550 S. State St., was noted as one of the best independent coffee shops in Chicago to work from home list, published at CBS Chicago. The post noted that “coffee shops are the new home office with just enough caffeine, treats and mellow atmosphere to get your work done…”

Author Jacky Runice mentioned Overflows friendly staff and “nice” prices. Also noted were the abundance of outlets for computers, tablets, and phones. In addition to the great coffee, Overflow contributes part of their profits back into its South Loop neighborhood.

Do you “work from home” at Overflow Coffee Bar? If you do, what makes Overflow such a great place to get your work done?


Overflow’s Mission Statement
Overflow Coffee Bar is more than a typical coffee shop. For starters, we give our profits back into the community for non-profit activities. Next, we have a mission that’s more than just selling coffee. Our mission is to give South Loop residents, students and workers the opportunity to change the world. We accomplish our mission through four priorities.

1. Providing High-Quality Organic and Fair/Direct Trade Products – Our products, from t-shirts to salads to coffee, make a real different in the lives of farmers who grow the raw materials, in the lives of the workers who assemble them and for the environment. Our products are also top of the line in terms of quality. We promote fair-labor and environmentally-friendly practices that benefit the entire world.

2. Building Community – We help neighbors get to know each other. We bring South Loopers of all different backgrounds and life-stages together and empower them to make their community and the world a better place for generations to come.

3. Inspiring Volunteerism – We help South Loopers give back to their community and the world by promoting volunteer activities with non-profits conducting activities locally.

4. Promoting Local Artists – We love showcasing local artists through having visual art on our walls, hosting poetry readings, producing theatrical productions, being a venue for musical performances and having open-mic nights.

Looking for a Unique Place to Have a Wedding or Special Event? Consider the Historic Glessner House Museum

The Glessner House was built in 1886.

A Gem in the South Loop

Of all the architectural gems in Chicago, the Glessner House in the South Loop more than holds its own. Built in 1886 by famed American architect, Henry Hobson Richardson, the 17,000-square foot mansion at 1800 S. Prairie Ave. is situated on the same street as the homes of Marshall Field, Philip Armour, and George Pullman. Those three homes are no more, but the Glessner House, now a museum, is a window on this glamorous period in Chicago’s history.

An outdoor reception set up in the courtyard

Museum Available for Rentals
Even though the Glessner House is a museum, it can be rented for weddings, meetings, and corporate functions. The coach house can accommodate up to 150 guests.  During the warmer months, the courtyard can also accommodate 150 guests as well.  For weddings, the former conservatory serves as a suite for the bride and bridal party. And because the house is a museum, special tours of the home can be part of any rental package.

The Glessner dining room

Perfect for Small, Intimate Gatherings
For smaller intimate events, consider the dining room. You can entertain up to 50 people for a sit-down dinner in this elegant setting. The Glessner’s storied dining room hosted some of the nineteenth century’s biggest celebrities, including famed Italian tenor Enrico Caruso.

The courtyard in the evening

Seminar and Meeting Space
If you’re looking for a space for a meeting or seminar, the east parlor on the second floor is an ideal space. Within walking distance of McCormick Place, it’s the perfect location for an offsite meeting or reception.

The home's architecture lends itself to some unique photographs.

Neighborhood Favorite
Neighborhood organizations like the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance and the Greater South Loop Association have found the Glessner House to be the perfect venue for their major events and fundraisers. The GSLA is having their Fall Classic event here on October 15, 2010 . The PDNA held their Toast of the South Loop event in the Glessner coach house and courtyard this past June.

The PDNA hosted the Toast of the South Loop this past June.

Lynne Mickle Smaczny, Assistant to the Director of the Glessner House Museum, manages museum rentals. She has plans and packages that can be customized to fit the needs of your family, group, or nonprofit organization.

For information on renting the Glessner House Museum for your reception or business meeting, call Ms. Smaczny at 312-326-1480 or e-mail her at rentglessnerhouse@sbcglobal.net.