At the recent soft launch opening of Shibam Coffee in suburban Glendale Heights, customers swarmed in.
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Chicago Tribune

Lombard’s booming Yemeni coffee shops underscore demand for ‘third places’ and culturally appropriate nightlife

These “third places” have become popular hangouts for immigrant and Muslim populations, but they also attract a diverse group of customers looking for alcohol-free spaces that are open late.

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