Our Story
Hey Friends Cafe: Built by the community, for the community!
Built on the simple belief that everyone deserves to feel welcome, Hey Friends Cafe is a family-owned third space in Portage Park full of warmth, connection, and community. It’s more than coffee and snacks- it’s a cozy, safe space to slow down, share stories, and feel at home. As a minority owned business, we embrace all cultures and cannot wait to share ours with the neighborhood!
From kids chatting about their day after school to friends catching up over warm drinks, this is where neighbors become regulars and regulars become friends. You’ll always be greeted with a smile-and a genuine “Hey, friend!”
We’re also proud to be a home for local vendors, featuring thoughtfully selected items from fellow small businesses alongside our in-house offerings. Supporting our community isn’t just part of what we do-it’s who we are. Hey Friends Cafe is built by the community, for the community!
Because here, friends are family- and there’s always room for one more.