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Tala Food Features

As of October 9th at Libertyville, and for the entirety of Winnetka’s existence, we’ve had six distinct food items on our menu, each filled with great flavors and good protein. The menu came together with the efforts of our amazing production team, as well as a Lake Zurich vendor called Zelda’s Sandwich Joint.

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Tala Food Features

As of October 9th at Libertyville, and for the entirety of Winnetka’s existence, we’ve had six distinct food items on our menu, each filled with great flavors and good protein. The menu came together with the efforts of our amazing production team, as well as a Lake Zurich vendor called Zelda’s Sandwich Joint. Whether you’re planning on hanging out in the cafe for a while (and concerned about over-caffeinating) or needing a bit of grab-and-go fuel, these quick and delicious meals are definitely worth checking out.

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Spring Drink Menu 2025

Spring is here and with it comes the long-awaited spring lineup. With returning favorites like the Ube Latte, Main Squeeze, and Dirty Horchata, you’re sure to find something you love.

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Winter Drink Menu 2025

Saying goodbye to the holiday drinks is made much easier once you get a taste of what the winter drink menu holds. These warm flavors almost make you forget how cold it is. Some of our most intricate and complicated drinks of the year are featured on this menu. The colder indoor energy of the winter seems to invite the tinkering and tweaking for these delicious concoctions you’ll find here. Read about each below and flag the tasty drink for your next visit!

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Tala-Day Gifting Guide

Let’s face it, holiday shopping can be a drag. So many people on your list and so little time! No matter how often we fool ourselves into thinking we’ll be proactive next year, the time slips away from us. Luckily, we’ve figured out the best gifts to give all of your loved ones so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the tala-days!

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Holiday Drink Menu 2024

The holiday season is upon us, but it wouldn’t be complete without our iconic holiday drink lineup. Some of our most popular beverages of the year make their debut today: Gingerbread Latte, Candy Cane Lane, and more. Find out what’s in store for the 2024 holiday drink launch!

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A Little More Halloween Fun

The celebration doesn’t stop here! On actual Halloween, we’re bringing the fun to everyone with our Bowl of Trick-or-Treats available at all our locations. We invite you to join in on the excitement!

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Website Improvements Underway

Our website will be under construction from Oct. 17 - Oct. 24 . We’re making some fun improvements to our website! We do not expect any disruption to products or services, but if you experience anything or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Fall Drink Menu 2024

The long-awaited Fall drinks are here! We’ve been having people ask about the Pumpkin Spice Latte since July, so we know that there are some excited folks out there. This year, we have your top-three favorite drinks returning, along with a unique drink for each cafe location!

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Introducing 93 Octane

Today we are launching 93 Octane in our Winnetka Cafe only. This drink, made with plum jam, brown sugar, and cardamom is sure to make a splash with its deep fruity goodness. Learn the story behind this new drink.

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Introducing Tala Tonics

These new mainstays are a simple but powerful new line of drinks with a sparkling water base. Each unique flavor is intricately crafted with a house-made syrup which we add to sparkling water for a refreshing pick-me-up. These five drinks are available today at all of our cafes.

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