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A Cozy Coffee & Breakfast Café in Downers Grove
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mud

[ muhd ] | noun | slang

Brewed coffee, especially when strong. 

char 

[ chahr ] | noun | british informal

Tea.

The name Mud and Char was derived from old school slang for Coffee and Tea.

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Welcome

Mud and Char is a local coffee shop in southwest suburbs of Chicago conveniently located off of I-355 in Downers Grove, IL.

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We’d love to meet you - stop in soon!

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 2:00pm

 

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What our guests are saying

Testimonials

“This place is amazing. Blows every coffee place out of the water. They also have some of the best quick breakfast options I’ve ever had. Try the chocolate nut butter bowl! The bagels are sooo good too. I wish I could give this place 10 stars. And the family who runs is so kind also. MUST TRY.”

Dana S.

“Adorable coffee shop with delicious drinks and food. The staff is so warm and helpful. A local coffee shop was so needed in Downers Grove as an alternative to all the Starbucks! If you’re looking for a more unique local spot, this is it!”

Hannah H.

“Wow!!!! This place was so amazing. My family and I had the best time here. Their power bowls are to die for and the coffee is just spectacular. Great place to take aesthetic pictures at too :)) will definitely come back!”

Amani M.

“OMG lox and bagels were good. The smoked salmon 😍 Next time I’ll get the loaded lox and bagels.”

J. Cortez

“The espresso macchiato was delicious. The caramel cafe latte was really good as well. I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and sipping my coffee in this modern decor setting.”

Judy B