October Events
October is here, which means cooler mornings, fall drinks, and plenty happening around our cafés. We’ve got events, pop-ups, new things to try, and a few good excuses to make a coffee run. Whether you’re stopping by for your usual or looking for something to do this month, there’s a little something on the calendar for everyone. 🍂🍃🍁
Here’s what’s brewing this month:
🔬 Dive Deeper with Coffee Classes at Our Libertyville HQ
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into your favorite cup of coffee, our classes are the perfect way to turn curiosity into hands-on experience.
Hosted at our Libertyville Cafe & Roastery, these classes offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of coffee:
☕️ Roastery Tour & Guided Cupping
🗓 October 10th | Libertyville Café & Roastery
Ever wondered how coffee goes from green beans to your morning ritual? Our roastery tour walks you through our roasting process, followed by a guided cupping where you’ll learn how professionals taste and evaluate coffee. It’s educational, interactive, and perfect for anyone who loves discovering the stories behind their cup. Sign up here!
☕️ Brewing Basics Class
🗓 October 24th | Libertyville Café & Roastery
Whether you’re new to home brewing or looking to refine your technique, this class breaks down the fundamentals of making exceptional coffee at home. From grind size to brew methods, you’ll leave with practical skills that instantly upgrade your daily routine. Sign up here!
🎨 Latte Art Throwdown
🗓 October 22nd | Libertyville Café & Roastery
Join us on October 22nd for a Latte Art Throwdown at our Winnetka café. This is a bracket-style latte art competition where baristas go head-to-head, pouring their best latte art to see who is the best. Whether you’re a professional barista or a home enthusiast, you’re welcome to join the bracket with a $10 buy-in. Pre-register now!
👕 Closet Collective Vintage Pop-up
🗓 October 25th | Libertyville HQ - Training Lab
Closet Collective is back — this time with a curated collection of Fall goods. Spend your Sunday browsing vintage and preloved clothing, home decor, jewelry, purses, accessories, art, and one-of-a-kind finds. The Closet Collective is about more than shopping; it's an opportunity to support local vendors, discover unique pieces, connect with your community, and, of course, enjoy a great cup of coffee while you're here!
Whether you're hunting for your next favorite vintage piece or simply looking for a fun way to spend the morning, we'd love to see you there.
🎃 Halloween
🗓 October 31st | all Cafés
If there’s anything we like to do at Tala, it’s celebrate an occasion — and Halloween is no exception. 🎃 Our baristas will be getting into the spirit with costumes of their own, and we’ll have a little something special for anyone who stops in wearing one, too. So come by, grab your favorite coffee, and celebrate with us!
🍁 Try Our Fall Drink Menu
🗓 | All Cafés
Fall drinks are here! Stop by any of our cafés to try the lineup of seasonal favorites, from the Pumpkin Spice Latte to the Baklava Latte and Hayride. They’ll be around for a little while, so there’s plenty of time to make your way through the menu. 🍂☕️