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OverLay

Coffee Shop in Chicago

4.6 (177) Matcha $
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Located in Chicago's Little Italy, Overlay is a unique cafe featuring a playful shark theme and serving Hong Kong-style street snacks. It is best known for its high-quality, hand-whisked matcha and creative drinks, particularly its slushie-style frozen oat matcha served over real fruit purees like strawberry, blueberry, and mango.

Viewer response is overwhelmingly positive, with commenters expressing huge enthusiasm for the frozen oat matcha layered drinks and creme-based varieties. Students frequently ask to keep the seasonal offerings on the menu, though some regular patrons worry the shop will become overcrowded due to its viral popularity.

  • Order the signature frozen oat matcha layered over real strawberry, blueberry, or mango puree.
  • Explore other creative beverages like the hand-whisked blueberry creme matcha.
  • Pair your drinks with authentic Hong Kong-style street snacks.
  • Be aware that the signature slushies use oat milk if you have allergies.
  • Prepare for potential crowds and longer waits as the shop's social media popularity grows.

Summaries are created based on reviews, notes, and social media posts.



Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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