The Brew

The Brew is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").

Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? The Brew is the coffee shop locals duck into. A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it.

• Address Yates & Exchange, Chicago, IL, USA
• Kind of place Coffee shop
• Website thebrew.com

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Last checked: 2026-10-06

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