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Zemi is on a mission to bring the taste and culture of Puerto Rico to you! You can catch us on the streets in a pedal powered coffee cart that offers a unique experience.

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 A Special Partnership Built On Community, Connections and Unique Menu

Cafe Story

 Zemi Coffee Cart and The People’s Cafe have joined forces to create a welcoming third space for the Avondale community and surrounding neighborhoods. As Zemi Coffee, we operate out of The People’s Cafe, serving Puerto Rican coffee, handcrafted drinks, empanadas, and pastries. We’re excited to put down roots and become a place where everyone feels known and welcome.

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Fresh Apple Sage Cheddar Bacon Scones, croissants, and muffins in the display case at The People’s Cafe.
The People’s Cafe interior: a quiet, chilled space for people to work, enjoy coffee, and connect in Chicagoland.
Guests laughing and enjoying conversation in the warm, community-focused atmosphere of The People’s Cafe.
Fresh coffee in a branded Zemi cup served with a delicious pastry at The People’s Cafe community space.
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Our drinks are traditional, focused on a smooth taste, less sweet and island inspirations. 

Our Menu is Crafted
 for Every Coffee Lover

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Zemi Cafe Con Leche

A smooth Puerto Rican Arabic & Robusta drip blend with almond-chocolate notes, turned into a modern Café Con Leche with steamed milk and vanilla for a balanced, gently sweet coffee-and-milk harmony.

Zemi Cortado

“A cortado, perfectly balanced with equal parts espresso and steamed milk, finished with a delicate touch of foam, served Zemi-style and lightly sprinkled with cinnamon.”

Zemi Americano

An Americano made Zemi-style with rich espresso, hot water, and steamed milk infused with vanilla.

Coco Cold Brew

Dark-roasted 100% Puerto Rican Arabica cold brew with chocolate notes, finished with a dairy-free coconut cream topper.

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  • Zemi Cafe Con Leche

    A smooth Puerto Rican Arabic & Robusta drip blend with almond-chocolate notes, turned into a modern Café Con Leche with steamed milk and vanilla for a balanced, gently sweet coffee-and-milk harmony.

    Zemi Cortado

    “A cortado, perfectly balanced with equal parts espresso and steamed milk, finished with a delicate touch of foam, served Zemi-style and lightly sprinkled with cinnamon.”

    Zemi Americano

    An Americano made Zemi-style with rich espresso, hot water, and steamed milk infused with vanilla.

    Coco Cold Brew

    Dark-roasted 100% Puerto Rican Arabica cold brew with chocolate notes, finished with a dairy-free coconut cream topper.

  • Espresso Shot

    A medium roast espresso with a smooth, balanced body, moderate acidity, and notes of caramel, nuts, and chocolate.

    Macchiato

    A classic macchiato: one shot of espresso “stained” with a small dollop of steamed milk.

    Cappuccino

    A cappuccino is a balanced espresso drink made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and silky foam for a rich yet light, creamy texture.

    Latte

    A latte is a smooth espresso drink made with plenty of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam for a creamy, mellow finish.

    Mocha

    A mocha is a rich blend of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate, topped with a touch of foam for a smooth, indulgent finish.

    Drip Coffee

    A smooth, easy-drinking drip coffee made from a 100% Puerto Rican Arabic & Robusta blend, roasted medium for warm notes of almonds and chocolate.

  • Masala Chai Latte

    A bold chai made from a concentrate of second-flush Assam tea, ginger, cassia, black pepper, cloves, and cardamom, blended with your choice of milk for a rich, spicy cup.

    Cocoa Rico (Hot Chocolate)

    A rich, velvety hot chocolate made with real Ghirardelli chocolate and steamed milk.

    Apple Cider

    A pure Vermont apple-cider concentrate made with just apples and natural spices, for a cozy hot or refreshing cold cider drink.

  • Island Green

    Green tea blend with papaya, hibiscus, ginger, marigold, mate, peppermint, orange peel, guava essence

    Cofresí

    Black tea with cacao shells from Puerto Rico, rose petals, marigold, rum essence

    Passion & Love

    White tea blend with hibiscus, papaya, apple, cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, peppermint, cherry essence

    Agüeybaná Dorado

    Limited edition white tea with young soursop leaves from southwestern Puerto Rico

  • Macho Man

    Ground beef, potatoes, peppers, cheese in crispy dough

    La Flaka

    Stewed pulled chicken with basil and thyme in crispy dough

    Lechon

    Slow roasted garlic-rosemary pork in crispy dough

    Quesito Con Guava

    Sweet guava with gooey cheese

    La Gallina

    Egg, roasted red pepper, and cheese wrapped in hand rolled dough.

    El Yunque

    Sweet plantains and cheese wrapped in homemade crispy dough

  • Blueberry Lemon Scone

    Bursting with blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, this scone is finished with a sweet lemon glaze

    Apple Sage Cheddar Bacon Scone

    A savory scone with a delightful blend of sweet apples, aromatic sage, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese.

    Croissant - Plain

    A buttery, flaky croissant baked fresh daily for the perfect morning or midday treat.

    Croissant - Chocolate

    A buttery, flaky croissant filled with two rich dark-chocolate batons, baked to perfection.

    Cinnamon Roll Danish

    A flaky crossaint filled with gooey cinnamon and topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

    Muffins

    A moist and tender muffins, with your choice of blueberry and double chocolate.

    GF Muffin

    A muffin like no other, Made with a blend of gluten-free flours you can't believe its gluten free!

  • Fresca Limeade

    "Freshly squeezed lime blended with raw organic sugar and water: a naturally caffeine-free drink that’s bright, tart, and ultra-refreshing."

    Fresca Parcha Fresas

    Sweet strawberry and tropical passionfruit blended into a vibrant, caffeine-free refresher.

    Coquito Latte

    "Delicious iced or hot comes with house made coquito - coconut cream, coconut milk, warm spices - espresso and finished with cinnamon. "

  • Zemi Cafe Con Leche

    A smooth Puerto Rican Arabic & Robusta drip blend with almond-chocolate notes, turned into a modern Café Con Leche with steamed milk and vanilla for a balanced, gently sweet coffee-and-milk harmony.

    Zemi Cortado

    “A cortado, perfectly balanced with equal parts espresso and steamed milk, finished with a delicate touch of foam, served Zemi-style and lightly sprinkled with cinnamon.”

    Zemi Americano

    An Americano made Zemi-style with rich espresso, hot water, and steamed milk infused with vanilla.

    Coco Cold Brew

    Dark-roasted 100% Puerto Rican Arabica cold brew with chocolate notes, finished with a dairy-free coconut cream topper.

  • Espresso Shot

    A medium roast espresso with a smooth, balanced body, moderate acidity, and notes of caramel, nuts, and chocolate.

    Macchiato

    A classic macchiato: one shot of espresso “stained” with a small dollop of steamed milk.

    Cappuccino

    A cappuccino is a balanced espresso drink made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and silky foam for a rich yet light, creamy texture.

    Latte

    A latte is a smooth espresso drink made with plenty of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam for a creamy, mellow finish.

    Mocha

    A mocha is a rich blend of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate, topped with a touch of foam for a smooth, indulgent finish.

    Drip Coffee

    A smooth, easy-drinking drip coffee made from a 100% Puerto Rican Arabic & Robusta blend, roasted medium for warm notes of almonds and chocolate.

  • Masala Chai Latte

    A bold chai made from a concentrate of second-flush Assam tea, ginger, cassia, black pepper, cloves, and cardamom, blended with your choice of milk for a rich, spicy cup.

    Cocoa Rico (Hot Chocolate)

    A rich, velvety hot chocolate made with real Ghirardelli chocolate and steamed milk.

    Apple Cider

    A pure Vermont apple-cider concentrate made with just apples and natural spices, for a cozy hot or refreshing cold cider drink.

  • Island Green

    Green tea blend with papaya, hibiscus, ginger, marigold, mate, peppermint, orange peel, guava essence

    Cofresí

    Black tea with cacao shells from Puerto Rico, rose petals, marigold, rum essence

    Passion & Love

    White tea blend with hibiscus, papaya, apple, cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, peppermint, cherry essence

    Agüeybaná Dorado

    Limited edition white tea with young soursop leaves from southwestern Puerto Rico

  • Macho Man

    Ground beef, potatoes, peppers, cheese in crispy dough

    La Flaka

    Stewed pulled chicken with basil and thyme in crispy dough

    Lechon

    Slow roasted garlic-rosemary pork in crispy dough

    Quesito Con Guava

    Sweet guava with gooey cheese

    La Gallina

    Egg, roasted red pepper, and cheese wrapped in hand rolled dough.

    El Yunque

    Sweet plantains and cheese wrapped in homemade crispy dough

  • Blueberry Lemon Scone

    Bursting with blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, this scone is finished with a sweet lemon glaze

    Apple Sage Cheddar Bacon Scone

    A savory scone with a delightful blend of sweet apples, aromatic sage, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese.

    Croissant - Plain

    A buttery, flaky croissant baked fresh daily for the perfect morning or midday treat.

    Croissant - Chocolate

    A buttery, flaky croissant filled with two rich dark-chocolate batons, baked to perfection.

    Cinnamon Roll Danish

    A flaky crossaint filled with gooey cinnamon and topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

    Muffins

    A moist and tender muffins, with your choice of blueberry and double chocolate.

    GF Muffin

    A muffin like no other, Made with a blend of gluten-free flours you can't believe its gluten free!

  • Fresca Limeade

    "Freshly squeezed lime blended with raw organic sugar and water: a naturally caffeine-free drink that’s bright, tart, and ultra-refreshing."

    Fresca Parcha Fresas

    Sweet strawberry and tropical passionfruit blended into a vibrant, caffeine-free refresher.

    Coquito Latte

    "Delicious iced or hot comes with house made coquito - coconut cream, coconut milk, warm spices - espresso and finished with cinnamon. "

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"Your Taste of Puerto Rico, Just a Click Away"
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Host unforgettable moments
at our cafe. Sip, meet, and celebrate in style.

 Sip, meet, celebrate.
Where moments matter

Cozy evening atmosphere at The People’s Cafe featuring comfortable sofas, chairs, and tables for community gathering.

Shared Interest Meetups

The People's Cafe in Avondale was created as a 3rd space for the community to use for events, gatherings, and overall community engagement. 

Founder Dominique smiling with her Zemi Coffee Cart at a sunny outdoor event, showcasing mobile coffee catering.

Building Is Hard

People say starting a business is hard—but that barely scratches the surface

Guests gathering and talking at The People’s Cafe, featuring comfortable sofa and table seating in a bright space.

The Partnership

Zemi laid down roots in the Avondale neighborhood with The People's Cafe!

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 Cart Schedule + Contact

Check out our current weekly schedule below. Weekends often fill with pop-ups and events, so times may shift. If you ever need the most up-to-date info,  text coffee to 855.647.0688 or follow us on Instagram. Have more questions or want to book Zemi for an event? Check out our booking page here or fill out the form below.

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Check out our current weekly schedule below. Weekends often fill with pop-ups and events, so times may shift. If you ever need the most up-to-date info, text coffee to 855.647.0688 or follow us on Instagram. Have more questions or want to book Zemi for an event? Check out our booking page here or fill out the form below.

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We love a good party! We look forward to connecting!

Check out our current weekly schedule below. Weekends often fill with pop-ups and events, so times may shift. If you ever need the most up-to-date info, text coffee to 855.647.0688 or follow us on Instagram. Have more questions or want to book Zemi for an event? Check out our booking page here or fill out the form below.

Block Party Season is here!  Very excited to see familiar and new faces this summer.  Below is our weekly schedule, while weekends are mainly events.  For more timely updates text the word coffee to 855.647.0688 or follow us on Instagram.  Nos Vemos! ​

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