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🌿 Chicago | A Belated Visit to the Charming Middle Eastern CafĂ©

I'd heard so much about this Middle Eastern cafĂ© and its famous Dubai chocolate, and I’d been wanting to try it for ages—but never found the time to make a special trip. Then, a few days ago, after picking up a pie at nearby Blame Butter, I thought, why not grab a coffee to go with my dessert? I did a quick search, and OUD’s name popped up right away. It felt like fate—so off I went! â˜•ïžđŸ’« đŸŽ” Did you know? “OUD” is named after the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern musical instrument. You can even see it symbolized in the shop’s logo (check the first photo!). How cool is that? 🌰 I tried their Oud Latte (photo 2), and it was a lovely, gentle introduction to Middle Eastern-style coffee. The latte had a subtle hint of cardamom—warm and aromatic, but not overpowering—letting the coffee beans truly shine. Compared to other Middle Eastern cafĂ©s in the city, the flavor is a bit milder, making it super approachable! đŸ« Now, let’s talk about the Dubai Chocolate (photo 3). Oh. My. Goodness. đŸ€€ This was the real star! I took a bite right there at the cafĂ©, and then another after bringing it home—and it tasted amazing in both settings! Fresh at the cafĂ©, the chocolate was smooth and melted perfectly in the mouth, with a rich, moist pistachio filling that was intensely flavorful. Absolutely divine! 🍼 In comparison, the tiramisu (photo 4) was just okay. It’s not your classic Italian-style tiramisu—though you can tell the ingredients are quality. I’m just a traditionalist when it comes to this dessert! 🧁 Photos 5 and 6 show some of the other sweets displayed at the counter. Most of them looked pretty sweet—definitely the type of treat you’d want to balance with a good cup of coffee. Maybe next time! 💬 Have you been to OUD before? What did you try—was it the Dubai chocolate or one of their drinks? I’d love your recommendations for my next visit! Drop your favorites in the comments đŸ‘‡đŸ„° 📍 OUD Coffee & Cafe River North: 714 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 #ChicagoLife #ChicagoFoodExplorer #ChicagoEats #Chicago #CoffeeOfTheDay #ChicCafe #DubaiChocolate #MiddleEasternCoffee #CornerCafeVibes

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🌿 Chicago | A Belated Visit to the Charming Middle Eastern CafĂ©

I'd heard so much about this Middle Eastern cafĂ© and its famous Dubai chocolate, and I’d been wanting to try it for ages—but never found the time to make a special trip. Then, a few days ago, after picking up a pie at nearby Blame Butter, I thought, why not grab a coffee to go with my dessert? I did a quick search, and OUD’s name popped up right away. It felt like fate—so off I went! â˜•ïžđŸ’« đŸŽ” Did you know? “OUD” is named after the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern musical instrument. You can even see it symbolized in the shop’s logo (check the first photo!). How cool is that? 🌰 I tried their Oud Latte (photo 2), and it was a lovely, gentle introduction to Middle Eastern-style coffee. The latte had a subtle hint of cardamom—warm and aromatic, but not overpowering—letting the coffee beans truly shine. Compared to other Middle Eastern cafĂ©s in the city, the flavor is a bit milder, making it super approachable! đŸ« Now, let’s talk about the Dubai Chocolate (photo 3). Oh. My. Goodness. đŸ€€ This was the real star! I took a bite right there at the cafĂ©, and then another after bringing it home—and it tasted amazing in both settings! Fresh at the cafĂ©, the chocolate was smooth and melted perfectly in the mouth, with a rich, moist pistachio filling that was intensely flavorful. Absolutely divine! 🍼 In comparison, the tiramisu (photo 4) was just okay. It’s not your classic Italian-style tiramisu—though you can tell the ingredients are quality. I’m just a traditionalist when it comes to this dessert! 🧁 Photos 5 and 6 show some of the other sweets displayed at the counter. Most of them looked pretty sweet—definitely the type of treat you’d want to balance with a good cup of coffee. Maybe next time! 💬 Have you been to OUD before? What did you try—was it the Dubai chocolate or one of their drinks? I’d love your recommendations for my next visit! Drop your favorites in the comments đŸ‘‡đŸ„° 📍 OUD Coffee & Cafe River North: 714 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 #ChicagoLife #ChicagoFoodExplorer #ChicagoEats #Chicago #CoffeeOfTheDay #ChicCafe #DubaiChocolate #MiddleEasternCoffee #CornerCafeVibes

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