Friendly service, cute coffee shop, parking down the street at a local park. Coffee and tea lattes…read morewere great - good custom/seasonal drinks. Dropped in for a pick-me-up on our way through town. As self professed coffee snobs this was a hit. Will definitely stop in again next time we are passing through!

Meh. Service isn't that friendly. I felt like we were annoying the barista by even being there…read more Latte was decent. The tea had stevia in it (wtf??) which I personally think is the most disgusting and disappointing sweetener out there. Super weird for it to be a part of the tea bag, IMO. Ambiance? I would LOVE to spend more time there. I love local artists and the vibe there is really great. Soothing, relaxing, chill... but... I go to a coffee shop for the coffee and/or tea and if that's not great and if the barista is annoyed... I'm not going to stick around for the ambiance. (Also, with a name like Avionics, I was expecting a little more decor along that line. So if you're interested in aviation and airplanes, don't come here thinking you've found a fellow aficionado.)

Delicious coffee in a third-wave setting…read more The drinks are well crafted. Their drip coffees are brewed freshly, and there are options of a couple different beans. The espresso is pulled for a smooth shot. Their offerings resemble those of corporate coffee shops, despite some of the indie trappings. The beans come from a national wholesaler, and many specialty drinks are based on syrup flavors. I get the impression that this used to be an indie shop but that its character changed as it scaled up. The upshot is that they make generally agreeable coffee drinks that cost a little more than usual.

I tried BrewLab for the first time this last Saturday and I loved this coffee shop! The inside was…read moreso cute and welcoming, and they had an extensive menu named after the employees! I got the Drew and my husband got the Alyssa. His was a flavored latter and it was arguably one of the best lattes I've ever had, I got a cold brew with cinnamon coconut cold foam! The cold foam was amazing as well, but the cold brew had this weird twang to it. I love cold brew, it's pretty much all I drink and I would not get the cold brew here again unfortunately. But I would definitely be open to try their other non-cold brew menu items!

Went late morning on a Saturday and it was busy but not completely packed. Wasn't too noisy for the…read morenumber of people there. We got a large cold brew, small tropical bliss smoothie, an a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. Everything was delicious. It cost just under $20 all together. The building is cute, nice tiling on the floor, exposed brick, hanging lights, an murals on the wall. Lots of different seating options such as large tables, small tables, and couches.

Great coffee, amazing service and wonderful staff. Couldn't believe how genuinely kind and helpful…read morethey were. Thank you!

PEKARA BAKERY & BISTRO: A HAIKU…read more Polished, quaint menu, a plain panini arrives, pickle steals the show.

A cute, self-service bakery that has delicious quiches, bread and pastries. I find the pastries a…read morebit too sweet for my taste. But the brunch food is delicious and the service is excellent. Fair warning, it is a bit expensive! But it's my favorite bakery within walking distance because the staff is always so pleasant to talk to.

Every single thing I tried here was either absolutely delicious or quite creative, or both. King…read moreSalmon sandwich and Ube Strawberry croissant were highlights, would get again. The curry and turmeric cookies were alright with an underwhelming texture, but get points for being interesting. The vibe of the place is also so cool, and I love the bright color palette. I wish it wasn't so unpleasant to access by walk or bike, otherwise I'd come here more.

We stopped by BakeLab to grab a couple of iced lattes. The barista was very friendly, and the shop…read moreitself was really clean and well kept, which made for a good first impression. They had a nice selection of large pastries that looked great, though we didn't end up trying any this time. The lattes were solid, but nothing that really stood out compared to other coffee shops in town. The syrups didn't seem to be house-made, and the espresso was good but fairly standard. Overall, it's a nice, easy spot to stop in for coffee with a welcoming atmosphere.

Stopped in this summer while visiting a friend. She's raved about Bakelab for ages, and I was…read moreexcited to try it. The pastry selection was amazing. We got a couple of croissants and a canele, and we each ordered an espresso drink. It was everything she promised - and more. The croissant was flaky and buttery. The canele had the signature caramelized exterior and soft inside. I intended to only have a bite and save the rest for later, but I couldn't resist finishing it. Would definitely come back on my next visit. In the meantime, I'll just have to ask my friend to bring pastries to me when she visits!

A cute cafe in the lobby of an apartment/hotel complex. The pastries all looked delicious and there…read morewere plenty of unique drink options. The service was quick and friendly, the barista described the options available and had good recommendations! Good study space with WiFi, bathrooms, and a water fountain around the corner. Just be prepared to wear a jacket on either end of the cafe near the doors, can get windy upon opening! Thai Tea Caramel Canelé {5/5}: The best canelé I've ever had (okay, I admit, I've only had maybe 6 in my life). Great caramel and good Thai tea flavor. The texture was AMAZING with a nice slight crisp and chewy outside and almost custard-like inside. I got 2 more before I left Green Onion Kouign-Amann {4/5}: A caramel shell outside of this very flakey pastry that I had plenty of green onions mixed within the dough. It was a great play on sweet and salty flavors with delicious flakey layers Jade Cloud {3/5}: Peach oolong tea with matcha cold foam. Just a personal preference thing, but the flavor combination of peach, oolong, and matcha was not my favorite. I can see how someone who likes this flavor profile would find this drink refreshing!

Cute tea shop in downtown Champaign. Lots of loose leaf tea selection, priced by the ounce. Love…read moreshopping here!

Super fun and cute store! If you like tea, this is a must stop place! I went in for a gift for a…read moretea lover friend and it was the perfect little place. The employees were very friendly and super helpful.

This place is perfect for a weekend of studying. I came here to lock in for exams and decided to…read moretry the Strawberry Match Latte! It was perfect, the drink was super light and had a perfect balance of sweetness. The latte comes with strawberry puree in the bottom and it was a perfect addition to emphasize the strawberry flavor. The inside is kept very clean and has multiple spaces to sit and study or converse. Service is very fast and I love the ambiance generated by the various hanging plants ! I will definitely be back.

Great spacious coffee shop in Urbana, Illinois. Friendly knowledgeable baristas. A good variety of…read moreteas for those who don't drink coffee. Also a variety of pastries as well.

This Starbucks has the kindest barista! They presented my latte like a gift and complimented my…read morecar. They didn't have to do that, but it brightened my day. Also, the coffee cup has a caption Thar First Sip Feeling. Mmm, it *is* delicious. Great reminder to savor these moments whenever possible. I highly recommend this Starbucks when you need your morning caffeine fix!

The music is too loud. I would like to be able to sit inside and read, but it's impossible with the…read morenoise level. This Starbucks doesn't understand how to create ambiance and, in its customers, a willingness to return.

I ordered the summer Hydration Watermelon smoothie for the second time. Last time, my husband…read moreordered it and I tried it, it was good. The service was good. I have no complaints. I paid through the app to make sure I used the Upsize Friday perk. The overall quality of this smoothie was okay this time and it was more watery than thick and I tasted more coconut water. It wasn't what I expected it to taste like the first time but it was still edible. This place can be a hit or miss with smoothies as it depends on who makes it right.

I ordered two small standard smoothies from the drive through. When I pulled up to the window I sat…read morefor over ten minutes before they came over to say anything. Once they finally came over the employee asked what we had ordered; I repeated our order and she told us that they would need another five minutes to make the order. I asked why we had already been waiting ten minutes in the drive through (as the only car) if our order still needed to be made and she said they had a big online order. Businesses get busy but she could have acknowledged us at the window, let us know it would be a while, and prioritized in person customers to some degree as opposed to completely ignoring us.