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Tala Libertyville’s Unit B Cupcakes

If you’ve ever had the privilege of tasting the Unit B latte, then you know that it can only be described as a warm, comforting hug. With that being said, there is no better treat to make a loved one than these cupcakes, for any and every occasion and celebration.

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Tala-To-Go: Chicago Botanic Garden

This past weekend, we started our Mother’s Day celebration early by catching the flowers in their spring bloom at the Chicago Botanic Gardens — and of course, the day always kicks off with a little coffee. 

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Behind the Bar with Sydney

Sydney started working at Tala as a Neighborly delivery driver in the summer of 2022. Long before she was an employee, Syd was a regular at the cafe—partly because her sister Lucy worked with us, but also because it’s where she did homework almost every day after school. After doing Neighborly for a few months, Sydney joined the cafe team and has worked steadily ever since!

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