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November Events
Nothing says the holiday season like a surplus of community gatherings and familial obligations — luckily, we’re here to add a little bit more chaos to the mix with a selection of events to keep you busy this month.
November Events
Nothing says the holiday season like a surplus of community gatherings and familial obligations — luckily, we’re here to add a little bit more chaos to the mix with a selection of events to keep you busy this month.
Latte Art ThrowDown: Winnetka
We hosted our third latte art competition at our Winnetka café, and it was a night of great company and impressive pours — let’s recap!
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.
Fall Drink Menu 2026
It was a long summer … and we’re ready for a change! Introducing our fall drink menu: a lineup of drinks made for chilly afternoons and cozy hangs. This year’s menu brings back a mix of familiar favorites and warm flavors built for cool-weather sipping.
August Events 🗓
August is here, and we're making the most of every last bit of summer. Long evenings, iced coffee in hand, weekends spent outside, and a calendar full of reasons to gather — there's still plenty of the season left to enjoy before routines shift and fall settles in.
Read what’s brewing this month.
Summer Drink Menu 2026
Summer is in full swing, and so is our seasonal lineup. This year’s menu brings back a mix of familiar favorites and fruity flavors built for warm-weather sipping. Our summer menu is perfect for hot days, slow mornings, and everything in between. Cheers! 🍋🍊🫐🍌
June Events 🗓
As summer gets underway, we’re excited to share a fresh lineup of events designed to help you soak it all in. From community celebrations and local pop-ups to new drink menus, plenty is happening this month. We can’t wait to spend another summer with you! ☀️
Read what’s brewing this month.
May Events
As the weather turns, we’re excited to offer an exciting lineup of events this month to ring in spring, help you defrost, and treat yourself after braving yet another Chicago winter.
Read what’s brewing this month.
Introducing: The Malört Latte
If you know us, you know we’ve never shied away from experimenting with unique flavors on our menu. From carrot juice to pandan to activated charcoal, we’re no stranger to “out of the box” ingredients here at Tala.
So… we figured it was time to lean into something a little more local.
Introducing: the Malört Latte.