Ashbary Coffee House

Background

About Ashbary

Established in the fall of 1997, this coffee house has grown from an unknown to a
popular suburban gathering place for young and old alike. Vicky & Karl Stadtler & their daughter, Kate, are the new owners. Taking over in June 2006 they decided to close for 2 months, renovate & re-opened the doors in August.

The coffee house is at the end of a business complex often compared to a European town. It sits in the foreground of the forest preserve, which adds another touch of character to the building. Seating is available on 2 floors as well as an outdoor patio in warm weather & recently added outdoor deck. Patrons can enjoy a variety of teas, coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, shakes, and smoothies. For non-coffee drinkers we offer many sodas, juices, and energy drinks. Included on the menu are deli sandwiches, paninis, and wraps, chili and soup (seasonal), and various pastries, pies , and European confections. This coffee house is a place where people gather to socialize, study or enjoy different forms of entertainment provided on our second level.

The friendly service along with the endless choices of food, drink, or entertainment is what sets us apart from the "Starbuck's-type " coffee shop.

Real coffee houses are hard to find these days, especially in the suburbs. In the area where we are located there exists less than a handful. Setting us apart from the rest are our hours of businesses well as the variety of events held here. We are open daily until 1am , giving us the nickname " a bar without the booze". Unilike other coffee houses we have a schedule of weekly events in the evening, including: Monday Night Gamers' night, Writers' Night Tuesday, Open Nic Night Wednesday, Comedy Improv Thursday , and live bands on Friday and Saturday.
Our coffee house is also haunted ~ yes haunted !
Ask about our haunted experiences from the past & present.
Don't miss our Haunted Archer Exhibit and Gallery on the 2nd story
of our coffee house . Grab a cup of coffee & sit a spell ~ experiences may vary ~ *

We also play host for various other groups, meetings and events. Coffee shops are popping up left and right, a Dunkin' Donuts recently opened about a half mile away. However, those are places you stop in or drive thru. This is a place to gather with friends, relax with a book , or study. With the addition of FREE wireless internet service our guests can work and study in a very relaxed setting.

Our slogan : Good coffee . . . good people . . . good times !

Welcome to Ashbary Coffee House ~ *
Vicky , Karl & Kate Stadtler

Keys to Success

Our friendly staff & comfortable setting .
A warm sense of belonging to a community of artists, musicians, poets, comedians, actors, students. Never a dull moment !
Come for the coffee . . . stay for the drama !

Special Events

HAUNTED ARCHER EXHIBIT AND GALLERY
Permanent Exhibit and Installation.
After a summer of researching, writing, photographing, painting , etching plexiglass....Ashbary is proud to present their :
" HAUNTED ASHBARY EXHIBIT
& HAUNTED GALLERY "
13 Permanent Installation Pieces
Stories of The Haunted Locations
of Archer Avenue
Ashbary Coffee House Ghost Story
Tour Book & Ghost Story Book
Photographs & Paintings

Target Customers

All ages.

Challenges Faced

After Christmas Holiday Season business tends to slow down.
Jan. & Feb.
We try and keep our weekend venues interesting & entertaining.
Fund raisers, Comedy Fests , Date Auctions, Film Fests.

Where We're Headed

We'd like to see our coffee house recognized for being diverse
and welcoming to everyone.