Specialty Coffee, Seasonal Food & Community in Chicago
Reliable delivery • clear portions • no guesswork.
An Artist-Led Café, Built for Connection
necessary & sufficient coffee® began as an artist-led placemaking project rooted in connection, craft, and care. A Chicago coffee shop built around community, today, we operate two cafés with different formats, the same high standards, and a commitment to sustainability that shows up in how we work—not just what we say. Thoughtful coffee, seasonal food, and a place that knows what it’s doing.
Planning a meeting or gathering? We offer thoughtful catering • reliable delivery • clear portions • no guesswork - from our Printers Row café.
Coffee
Espresso
Latte 5.8
Flat White 4.7
Cappuccino 4.7
Cortado 4.5
Espresso 4.0
Filter
Drip 3.5
Single Origin Pour Over 6.5
Cafe au Lait 4.0
Cold Coffee
Iced Coffee 5.5
Yama Cold Brew 6.5
Mocktails
Seasonal Menu 11
“Love this place! I’m traveling for work and needed a break from hotel breakfast. necessary and sufficient coffee has divine baked savory baked goods, excellent coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere. I felt like a friend as soon as I entered and made quite a few friends while sipping my latte and enjoying a scone.”
— Local Google Guide
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