Cup of Joe

Chicago, every Monday morning

Better business starts with being known.

Cup of Joe is a weekly Monday 8-9 AM CT business networking group for Chicago-area business owners. First Monday of each month is an in-person breakfast at Ellie's Pancake House, 5050 N Cumberland Ave, Norridge.

Business owners sharing a conversation around coffee
Come for the coffee. Stay for the people.

When

Mondays · 8–9 AM CT

In person

First Monday each month

Where

Ellie's Pancake House · Norridge

Member directory

Know who is at the table.

Search by name, business, role, or the kind of help a member offers.

11 members

Joe Falco

Joe's Plumbing Inc.

meeting host

plumbing: sewer repair and cleaning, drain work, leak repair, installations

Mike MC

handyman

in business since 1996

AI meeting recaps

The good parts of Monday, saved.

Every Monday meeting gets an AI-generated recap with highlights, referrals exchanged, and action items, shared with members.

It keeps the useful details close at hand, so a promising conversation can become a thoughtful follow-up after the coffee is gone.

Member affirmations

A recommendation with a little more truth in it.

The “Recommended by N Cup of Joe members” system lets members affirm providers after selecting the service used and timeframe, with short factual notes.

01

Useful and specific

One active affirmation per member-provider relationship. No anonymous endorsements.

02

Shared by choice

Public display is opt-in for both people, keeping the signal generous and grounded.

Request to join

Make room for one Monday morning.

We meet Mondays from 8–9 AM CT. The first Monday of each month is in person at Ellie's Pancake House, 5050 N Cumberland Ave, Norridge.

At a first visit, expect a warm introduction, a chance to share what you do, and an hour of practical conversations with local business owners. Come curious; you do not need a polished pitch.

Tell us a little about yourself.

We’ll follow up with the next useful step.