With its recently expanded space and a new Edgewater location on the way, Uncommon Ground, Wrigleyville’s beloved, eco-conscious coffee shop/Eclectic eatery, is thriving.
The new spot, due in September at 1401 West Devon Avenue, will include a rooftop deck and garden and solar-thermal panels; reclaimed building materials will be used for construction. Expect a menu similar to the current restaurant's, bar/lounge with fireplace and live acoustic music nightly. The owners are striving to achieve green certification from the Green Restaurant Association, a nonprofit organization that has guided restaurant sustainability since 1990.
The original Uncommon Ground hosts the Green Room Sessions, a soiree on the second Thursday of each month (next up July 12) promoting environmental awareness and showcasing live music and cocktails like the Treetini – for each one ordered, Live it Green will plant a tree (7–10 PM; 3800 N. Clark St.; 773-929-3680).