This is a great stop for coffee and they even have gluten free items available…read more I had the Lavender Vanilla Oatmilk Latte and a gluten free Lavender Mini Bunt cake. Both were delicious treats. The service was excellent and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. There is plenty of free parking in the lot and the interior is very homey. I follow them on Instagram and found out that Alex the manager had Dahlia tubers he was willing to share. I enjoyed talking with him about how he learned to grow them from his father. He was so generous and kind with advice. A good soul for the St Charles Community. They also have a location in Roselle I found out. Support this local coffee shop if you are in the area. It is special.

I've heard great things about Maple Leaf Coffee in St Charles and they did not disappoint! Their…read moremenu highlights their house roasted coffee beans and house-made syrups. They have standard flavors as well as seasonal items but their most popular latte flavors are the Cinnamon-Honey and Maple Vanilla. When asking for flavor suggestions, staff told me their vanilla syrup is the highest quality as the concentrate is premium. I ended up ordering a 16oz Maple Vanilla Latte. I loved that the cost difference between sizes was minimal. The latte was the perfect temp and flavor was phenomenal! This easily has to be my new favorite coffee spot in the tri-city area. My husband got the Spiced Chai Latte which was fresh but not as strong in flavor as preferred. Most customers were taking their drinks to go but there were some high-top tables to sit at. This was a great new coffee find for me and I will certainly be back! Tip: Maple Leaf Coffee has a second location in Roselle that is currently only a Roastery but will soon transition into Cafe as well!

Found this coffee shop in downtown St Charles and decided to try it. The inside is very nice and…read moredoes have a Starbucks type of feel, so great place to just sit and relax, or even work. We ordered a few of there holiday drinks. I ordered a Oatmilk Holiday Cookie latte and was really good in my opinion 8.5/10. And my fiancé ordered a Chocolate covered Strawberry Latte, which was really great as well. The drinks came out pretty fast, typically usually only around 2 people working from my experience, but really great service. I think this is a hidden gem and will definitely be back.

My first time here. Idk why but first impression was it smelled really strong inside, like some…read moretype of citrus candle or cleaning solution. It started to make me feel sick and didn't want to stay too long. It was also confusing because they only list one price on their menu for every item and don't say a size. So I was confused when the girl asked me what size I wanted and I wasn't sure what price I was paying. I just ordered a medium iced latte with blackberry syrup. They have a lot of different syrup options! I didn't really like the latte that much and couldn't really taste the syrup almost as if it wasn't added. Maybe it's just because I prefer my lattes a lot more sweet and creamy, and this one tasted more like black coffee.

Viva Cafe in Geneva is a satellite location of Five & Hoek Coffee (Wheaton). The inside offers a…read morecouple of tables and chairs but they also have an adjacent patio for Bien Trucha available. They have their main menu as well as some seasonal specials. They seem to specialize in coffee drinks but also have some tea & food/pastry options. When I visited, I ordered the Iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte. The staff member mentioned it was a popular drink and made in house but the flavor was rather subtle and appeared to be prebatched. My husband got a Hot Chai Latte which was pretty good! This spot could benefit from having more syrup flavors to add to standard products to give customers more variety. Either way, I'm happy I visited.

Viva has a nice vibe and plenty of space to work or catch up with some friend over some coffee. I…read moreloved the outdoor seating area. It was a bit busy, but my order was completed pretty quick. They had some summer specials that caught my eye. I chose the iced coconut cookie latte. Unfortunately, I felt like it was was watered down. I could barely taste the coconut or any other flavor to it. Might have just been just a miss for that day. It happens. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I'd try it again. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Love the coffees and pastries!! I love that they roast the beans in house and have different…read morespecial flavors throughout the seasons. Sometimes the sandwiches come out a little underwhelming, but overall I enjoy this spot and its cozy small-town-coffee-shop vibes

What up with the staff's attitude? They first served my hot drink over ice, when I asked them…read morepolitely to fix it, the coffee came by very weak inspite of me paying for extra shot of espresso. Again I asked them if this had 3 shots, the barista added another shot and give me a dirty look and said "if this doesn't work for you, let me know if you need 5-6 shots of espresso" like as if I am OverDosing on coffee. I used to come here a few yrs ago and it was actually a nice place but now it's just a room with some chairs and a roasting machine that I haven't seen in action pretty much ever. I am certainly not coming back. To add to everything, 2 coffees costed us $20. Absolute nope!

As I started getting serious with my pour over experiments, I needed a good grinder, and I ended up…read moreat Fresh Ground Roasting's website for the best prosumer grinder: Baratza Virtuoso+. FGR curates an excellent selection of coffee gear, coffee's and provides free shipping. I was especially impressed by Eric, his responsiveness to my questions, and his knowledge of brewing different methods of coffee. While Baratza was delayed in shipping my order, Eric kept me informed and expedited the order with a Baratza rep. He even took some time to explain brewing techniques and recommended a scale that saved me $$, even though they did not stock it themselves. On receiving the order, there was a minor defect in a silicon gasket, and Eric immediately ordered a free replacement with Baratza. Despite living in San Francisco, I will recommend FGR for their great selection of artisan coffees and brew gear, excellent customer service that goes beyond lip service. I trust them, and after my positive experience and will continue to shop and endorse. Thank you Eric.

I was curious to check out a shop that roasts the beans. I discovered that they are in the complex…read morenext to Playhouse 38. The owner and his assistant were extremely helpful. I use a Keurig coffee maker, and he ground the coffee for the ecobrewer I use to brew something other than k cups. I am looking forward to trying the dark Ethiopian roast I purchased.

I stopped in for something sweet to take home and I saw this Goliath of a cookie croissant…read more(apparently "crookies" are a thing and my life is a hundred times better knowing this). It was incredible. Crunchy, sweet, big portion...can't wait to try more!

Wanted go get some coffee from somewhere new and stumbled across gather and let's just say i won't…read morebe back. Walked into what looked like a kinder care and the owner had a bad attitude and not friendly a with his kid complaining and whining out front. There was fruit flies inside the case where the pastries were sitting out and actual flies around the bakery. The coffee wasn't hot and only had 1 size and it was not tasty and overpriced.

I hate leaving not so great reviews…read more We wanted to love Duck Donuts. We really did. We love donuts in general. The employee was so nice. She explained everything to us and was patient while we made our decisions. The smell in the car was wonderful. However, when we got home and tried the donuts, we were so disappointed. The donuts were hard and the frosting was melted off of a couple. Even though they were just made, they tasted stale. I think we will try again and eat them right after they are made.

The menu have really good flavor combos! The donuts are fried fresh and they do the topping to…read moreorder. The donuts were still warm when I got them. It's soft and fluffy and the glazes are pretty good. As I mentioned, they have a lot of good flavor combos, I don't remember which ones I got. But I did pick some of the new lavender matcha flavors. I liked the coconut one the best! The worker was really nice since I was back and forth on the flavors. I would come back here again when I'm in the area to grab a couple of donuts to snack on while I shop!

Great selection of coffee and tea at reasonable prices. Also incredible staff that is knowledgeable…read moreand friendly! A must visit in Geneva!

I go here when I need tea and I'm in Geneva. Also when my daughter was carrying her children…read morebecause store carries decaffeinated teas ! I normally get a very small bag loose leaf which will last me for couple months which is fine. Went in for a replenishment and asked for little bit bigger bag. First bag was about 3"x 2", she rattled off some ounces which unless you have one of those food scales, wouldn't have any idea. Well she starts stuffing a 9x5 plastic bag to the top so full, fast half it fell on floor. Lot of tea wasted! By the time I got over to see, I exclaimed on no way too much! I was taken off guard and didn't realize until she rung it up-13$ what she had done- This is like a Brick of tea; I'm only one that drinks it. I'm a victim of owners push jack up my purchase How messy the coffee beans are herscale in back store; all intimidating. Making sure get amount you wanted. Done with this!

TLDR: What a wonderful caffeinated experience. This is a…read moredown to earth kind of place. Veteran owned and operated with a large selection of fresh roasted coffee blends. --------------------- We were instantly greeted by Sal who welcomed us to his coffee house. Gun Barrell Coffee is a small batch coffee roasting facility. They feature many varieties of coffee, all with clever military names. Gun Barrell Coffee even makes a CBD blend. They offer free samples before you make your purchase. You can buy K-cups if you desire or whole bean bags of roasted coffee. They will grind the coffee for the way you want to brew it, and they will reseal the bag for you. Gun Barrel Coffee sells military artifacts, branded t-shirts, mugs and even face masks with their logo on it. Here is the best part... Gun Barrell Coffee donates $1.00 for every purchase of coffee to the Veterans and First Responders. This is my kind of place! We will be sure to visit Gun Barrell Coffee the next time we are visiting Batavia, Illinois.

Seems like a solid roaster here in Geneva. I have tried their espresso roast and it is solid. Hard…read moreto find that. These are good guys as well.

We found this place by looking at the map for a new coffee shop!…read moreGlad we stumbled upon it! Coffee was good and service was outstanding Highly recommended

Stopped in at Luau Coffee on route 64 in Wasco/ Campton Hills today. The shop had a relaxing…read morewelcoming vib. The barista was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the Aloha mocha latte and Mexican breakfast burrito, both were excellent. The burrito was the star of the show!