Andersonville's FIKA Fest Returns February 9 – 11, 2024

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to welcome back its Swedish-inspired Fika Fest, featuring a weekend of Fika-themed events and promotions February 9 – 11, 2024, including the return of the Coffee and Hot Cocoa Crawl and The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange.

The Swedish concept of “fika” (pronounced fee-kah) translates directly to "a coffee and cake break,” but it’s about so much more. It represents an important idea or state of mind in Swedish culture. When you Fika, you spend time with friends, colleagues and strangers, share in common interests and knowledge and give yourself a moment to have a break and socialize. When you Fika, treat yourself to something cozy!

Coffee and Hot Cocoa Crawl

What better way to embrace the warmth and coziness of Fika, than the return of the Coffee and Hot Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, February 10 from 10 am – 1 pm. Choose from two routes that invite participants to explore specialty offerings including coffee, hot cocoa, bakery items and more! Each attendee will receive a commemorative mug. Tickets ($25) are currently available through the Coffee and Hot Cocoa Crawl page. Children under ten are free with paid attendee (mug not included). Check-in begins at 9 am at Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St. in Chicago.

Brew Route

Fiya | 5419 N. Clark St.

ENJOY, An Urban General Store featuring Smack Dab | 5307 N. Clark St.

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N. Clark St.

Vase & Vessel featuring Katherine Anne Confections | 5135 N. Clark St.

Foursided featuring Javez Java | 5061 N. Clark St.

Nothing Bundt Cakes | 4918 N. Clark St.

Ridman's Coffee | 4758 N. Clark St.

Bean Route

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N. Clark St.

Sandbox Baby Boutique featuring The Lost Hours | 5349 N. Clark St.

Rare Form featuring Downstate Donuts | 5438 N. Clark St.

Rattleback Records featuring Rivers & Roads Café | 5405 N Clark St.

Colectivo Coffee | 5425 N. Clark St.

The Understudy Coffee and Books | 5531 N. Clark St.

The Coffee Studio | 5628 N. Clark St.

Please note that routes are subject to change and there are no refunds.

The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange

ACC is also pleased to host the wildly popular The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange, returning for its fourth year. This year’s jigsaw puzzle swap will take place on Sunday, February 11 from 11 am – 3 pm at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! Participants are asked to drop off puzzles between 11 – 11:30 am. Bring a new or gently used puzzle, 500+ pieces for adults or any size for kids, secured in a resealable plastic bag in its original box with no missing pieces – and take a different one home! New puzzles are also available at a multitude of Andersonville retailers.

Think you're a champion puzzler? Compete in the Great Andersonville Puzzle Throw-down. The fastest Andersonville puzzler wins a special prize. Sign up here.

Fika-Themed Promotions

Throughout the weekend, participating Andersonville business will feature promotions that embrace the concept of Fika!

Comfort Food: Delight your tastebuds with buy one get one free Bundlets at Nothing Bundt Cakes, 20% off L'affogatos at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and coffee and chocolate chip cookie samples at Colectivo Coffee.

Retail Therapy: From cozy sweaters and sherpa jackets to comforting candles and bath products, enjoy special discounts at local retailers including Chicatolia Artisan Collective, ENJOY, An Urban General Store, Foursided, Lilla Barn Clothing, Printed Curiosities (pop-up at RAYGUN on 2/10), Sandbox Baby Boutique, Swedish American Museum, Vase & Vessel, Winifred Grace and more!

For a full list of neighborhood promotions, visit the Andersonville Fika Fest page.

About the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development.