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Issue No. 0050 · Sat Jun 6, 2026 · Updated Saturday, June 6 · 7:13am

Cafe · 5507 N Clark St · Andersonville

Eli Tea Bar

A loose leaf tea retailer stocking black, green, oolong, herbal, and chai blends, plus matcha and teaware.

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alcohol-free lgbtq family-friendly
Every cup is a journey. Every sip, a step forward. — hero photo placeholder
Every cup is a journey. Every sip, a step forward. — hero photo placeholder
Every cup is a journey. Every sip, a step forward. — hero photo placeholder

Eli Tea Bar sells loose leaf tea sourced from around the world—black, green, oolong, herbal, and chai varieties—along with matcha, teaware, and apparel. The shop operates a physical location in Chicago and ships online with free shipping on orders over $75. Blends range from house creations like Apple Ginger Spice and Brulee Puerh to international standards like Thai Chai and Kyoto Sencha Rose Festival.

The shop hosts regular in-store events including Trivia Tuesday, Art Meetup Thursdays, and tea tastings. Kombucha is available on tap at the Chicago location. Customers can browse samplers, gift boxes, and brewing equipment, or place mobile drink orders for in-store pickup. The space functions as both a retail shop and a gathering spot for tea enthusiasts.

What's happening

Weekly regulars

Write Side Up at Eli Tea Bar — A friendly writing group with weekly prompts. Participants write silently and then optionally share their work.
weekly-recurring Every Monday · 7pm

Write Side Up

Eli Tea Bar
Every Monday · 7–8:30pm
Trivia Tuesday at Eli Tea Bar — Weekly trivia competition with teams of up to 6 people. Quiz Master Marshall Ross hosts. Categories posted on Instagram.
weekly-recurring Every Tuesday · 7:30pm

Trivia Tuesday

Eli Tea Bar
Hosted by Marshall Ross
Every Tuesday · 7:30pm
Art Night at Eli Tea Bar — A weekly art and craft night where participants can bring their own supplies or use complimentary coloring sheets.
weekly-recurring Every Thursday · 8pm

Art Night

Eli Tea Bar
Every Thursday · 8–10pm
Open Mic at Eli Tea Bar — Weekly open mic night for all talents. Signups start at 7:30 PM. Quarter-inch cable and XLR cable available for musicians.
weekly-recurring Every Friday · 8pm

Open Mic

Eli Tea Bar
Every Friday · 8–10pm
Power Point Night at Eli Tea Bar — A pitch competition where participants present niche or nerdy topics. Winners receive a $50 gift card prize. No solicitations or multi-level marketing allowed.
monthly-recurring 1st Wednesday of the month

Power Point Night

Eli Tea Bar
1st Wednesday of the month
$50 gift card prize
Stitch Please at Eli Tea Bar — A monthly fiber artist meetup hosted by Joshua Stewart. Bring your own supplies.
monthly-recurring 4th Wednesday of the month · 7pm

Stitch Please

Eli Tea Bar
Hosted by Joshua Stewart
4th Wednesday of the month · 7–9pm
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