Top 5 Coffeehouses in Illinois

803 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States

“This is location is on a corner and has outdoor seating on both sides of the sidewalk, along with indoor seating mostly on the first floor with some loft seating upstairs. Inside is clean and modern with the station in the middle floor. The menu is a QR code you scan with your phone, but there is a menu on the counter where you order as well. Service is friendly and the wait time isn’t bad. As you wait you’re able to enjoy each others company over small talk. The menu is focused which I like and it has some great items on there you need to try. I would definitely 💯 come back again.”

503 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761, United States

“Easy to find and close to a lot of other places like the theater. Had a large Peach flavored black tea with strawberry jelly Boba. Sweet but not overly sweet. I definitely liked it. Wifi was solid too, so I could easily get things done on my phone or laptop.”

3101 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States

“Great breakfast sandwiches. They also sell iced coffee by the gallon which is delicious to take home. Love bridgeport coffee!”

6317 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053, United States

“We had Milk Tea boba, Taro Coconut Boba and Almond Milk Tea. Milk Tea and Taro was delicious while Almond Milk tasted like cheap perfume. I would recommend you to just enjoy normal kinds of boba! Those are great and Tapioca was also good. Chewy and fresh!”

2313 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

“Cafe Mustache was has great karaoke! It was little busy for karaoke on a Saturday night—it was pretty packed and there was a long queue of songs—but it was an enjoyable experience. I recommend getting there early so you can be higher up in the queue. The space is cozy and good for conversation in the usual cafe section, but it is mostly standing room (not too many spots to sit) on the bar and karaoke side. The ambiance on the karaoke side is quite nice; I liked the lighting and the vintage televisions.”

1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“Cute coffee spot, all the usual coffee drinks but they also have unique and fancy ones. They offer non-dairy options and have great pastries. It’s pricey but worth it if you plan to dine in as it is a nice space.”

1126 E Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030, United States

“Wow this place is amazing very high quality worth the prices definitely coming back”

858 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“Tasty coffee. They don’t have caramel flavoring, which seemed odd, and it took a second for the staff to get away from their conversations to take my order. The shop was incredibly loud, and they don’t appear to have WiFi. Overall, the coffee was good, but I do not recommend coming here to work, or really to do anything but get your coffee and leave.”

24 E Columbia Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, United States

“Absolutely love their coffee! I always buy the seasonal Hazel Nut Hawaiian it’s a sweeter coffee. I wish we could go inside and order but they do curbside pickup and delivery through delivery is EXPENSIVE!! Update: WOW, I had previously commented on the customer service not being that great, even though I still loved their coffee, they responded by not only sending their apologies but they also sent me two bags of my favorite coffee! I really appreciate the effort they put forth! They always had me as a customer because their coffee is delicious but now I’m definitely a happy customer! Beyond excellent customer service!”

1501 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, United States

“Too much chatter from staff. Yelling customer orders very loudly. House coffee was strong and bitter. Breakfast egg sandwich was okay, bacon wasn't crispy. Rushed-in for a bathroom emergency but the door is locked to the common public. Good thing there's no water fountain.”

2175 Deerfield Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015, United States

“Good cafe, the coffee tastes good (little on the less warmer side though but taste is good). They run out of food quickly as it's made in small batches. The staff can be a little more friendly I believe. Apart from that a good alternative to the big chain brands.”

400 Michigan Ave #120, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

“This branch of the coffee chain always seems pretty busy. There is both indoor snd outdoor seating and service seems rapid despite queues at times. The coffee is good and you can add chocolate on top or cinnamon to a cappuccino which I appreciated. My pumpkin maple scone was quite tasty. I’d definitely return for the coffee! ☕️”

4176 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States

“Cute spot with a chill atmosphere, however it doesn’t justify the quality vs cost of the food and coffee. It’s excessively expensive for what you get. The ice coffee was worse than a gas station; it was really watery. The breakfast burrito was mid at best. $20 not well spent. Definitely wouldn’t go back.”

1251 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

“So glad we chose this place. It was on a game day and we got in just before the big lines. I was worried it would take awhile to get the food. I did not need to worry. The food came out in less than 5 minutes! The service was fantastic. The coffee was huge! And so yummy. My partner almost licked his plate clean of the chilaquiles. The steak on it was so flavorful. My omelet could have used a bit more seasoning. But considering the crowds I was okay with it.”

800 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“The coffee is decent, and there's ample seating in a charming, comfortable, and retro-designed environment. It's a great spot for studying, though securing a table might be a challenge as it tends to get busy around midday.”

1760 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

“Absolutely the best bagel I have ever had. Try the Davinci. We also had the Rodin. 10/10 will come back again.”

8695 Archer Ave #1, Willow Springs, IL 60480, United States

“They have ice cream, coffee sandwiches, shakes. The atmosphere is cool. I wish they didn’t have the slot machines it messes with the chill vibe. The guy was pretty cool. But the old lady… she was pretty grumpy.. messed with the vibe.. messed up our order twice.. it was our first time there no one listed the menu online so I took photos of it. I will return.. the coffee was pretty sweet so next time I will try something else but even though it was sweet the flavor was good. I just wish the old lady would stay in the back and do the paperwork and not the orders… but can’t let one grumpy old lady mess up your day.. just smile and move on.”

6239 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States

“Dirtiest Starbucks I've ever seen. Totally disgusting, dust and soil filled floor, Spilled liquids that have been on the floor so long that they dried. Serving counter absolutely horrendous. Just see my photos. It smelled sour when I walked in. Not like a Starbucks at all. I'm a big fan so this hurt my heart. I'm going to try to find a way to share these photos with corporate and get this Starbucks in line.”

18051 Harwood Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, United States

“The service here is not great. Notoriously snarky and aloof. Comfortable though”

21 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525, United States

“As a barista and someone who tries a lot of chai lattes, Wheely's Iced Chai was one of the best I've had by far. The owner recommended the Iced Chai because of their well crafted house-brewed blend and the difference from Wheely's and other companies (that make it with milk and syrup). Aside from the creamy, delicious drink -- the customer service was exceptional. The owner is super friendly and helpful, especially if you don't know what to order. He's quick to offer suggestions, which makes the for a non-pressuring, enjoyable experience. He even gave us larges for being first time customers & remembered other customer's usuals when they walked in! As for environment -- usually when I work on my computer in cafes, I have to put on headphones, but their Christmas music made for a cozy, non-distracting feel to do homework. Overall, customer service goes a long way and the owner definitely knows how to deliver. Will definitely be coming back, highly recommend!!”