Really enjoy the Co-op Café inside Basics! The paninis are delicious, the smoothies are affordable, and they have a great selection of flavors for lattes and coffee. The café also has a nice open seating area that feels comfortable and relaxed. There's even a kids' play area, which makes it a great option for parents with young children or groups looking for a casual place to meet, eat, and grab a drink. Definitely a nice local spot! read more

We are visiting family in northern IL and stopped by to eat at the cafe. It is always harder in this area to find items similar to where we live in California. The food and beverages were delicious, and the prices were great too! I got a matcha tea and egg/sausage/vegan cheese sandwich. One of the best sandwiches I've had, the cheese and gluten free bread were so good!! My husband enjoyed his cookie and coffee, and my son enjoyed his cookie, hot dog, and chips. We also loved that there was a cute little kid play area, which kept my son entertained and busy for quite some time. We look forward to visiting again when we are back in the area! read more

Good food at good prices, that's the Basics difference! (Cue Fairsley Foods music from the Mister Show skit) We ate some paninis here for a quick bite. They were made very well. Crunchy and filling, but not too crunchy. Both varieties (hummus, spinach artichoke) were basic, but delicious. The coffee that went with them hit the spot as well. Staff at the cafe (and throughout the co-op) were super friendly. I would return in a heartbeat, except that I'm roughly 58328 heartbeats away and then I'd probably be all out of breath and smell horrible from all the sweating. And that's just from me driving there, hey-o! read more

Basics Co-op Cafe - Panini with hummus and spinach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Janesville, Wisconsin

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The food to order for lunch (or may time) is wonderful! Tasty, fresh, and lots of options. I am so thankful they have vegan cheese as an option. I get massive canker sores from cow cheese, so this is a fun add on. Their smoothies are fresh and delicious! It's a favorite if we get through janesville starting on a trip, or if we have to be in that town for something! read more

Only game in town. Staff knowledgeable on supplements. Great large parking lot next to mounds. read more

Great sandwiches! I also really enjoyed the coffee although I did get the last of it. Sometimes getting the end of the pot is the worst, but this tasted fresh and good. Very good flavor. They have a large selection of sandwiches, about half are veg, which is great for us! I will definitely be stopping in again! read more

Amazing service, great selection, spacious and pleasant atmosphere. We really enjoyed the panini and the smoothie!

Well I really like this. Lots of handmade foods and sandwich items also allowed to customize here. Really good panini with some added parts I like and available. Grocery healthy type store with a deli and coffee latte shop in back. All good here. Bourbon Peach ice cream is real good and I shared with another curios customer. She highly approved also. read more

Stopped by on a roadtrip, and we're so glad that we did because their chipotle chicken panini ($6.49) and coffee with ghee, caramel, and butterscotch ($4.75) exceeded our expectations. One of the best paninis I've ever had, such a smooth coffee, hit the spot, especially when paired with their freshly-baked snickerdoodle. Friendly service from the employees, samples throughout the store, great bacon selection. Would recommend. read more

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Top notch service and products every time. Lucy's goal is for everyone to leave with a smile, and I know I always have! There are so many options to customize your coffee. Almond milk? They have it. Coconut milk too! Many sugar free syrup options, and fun names for specialty coffees. My favorite is the snapping turtle with chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel. Loon Lake also offers food choices to meet most dietary concerns/allergies - vegan, gluten free, dairy free, etc. Don't worry if you prefer your baked goods like Grandma makes them - full of gluten, butter, and all the good stuff, they have that too. My pumpkin crumble muffin yesterday was moist and delicious. I love the salads, quiche, and soups in the deli case too - from traditional chicken noodle soup and Mac-a-Loony salad to more interesting options like the African queen quinoa salad, there's usually something for every palate. Bottom line, if you haven't tried it, you should! It's worth getting out of your car for the short walk to the back of the Basics store! read more

Very clean and organized. Friendly staff. Prepared foods were delicious.. definitely a great place to go for organic whole food. I recommend this place and will definitely go again if I am ever in the area again. read more

Couldn't find it. It's inside a coop, off the main road and has no sign. There is NO other coffee shop on this stretch of strip malls on this exit from the freeway. What a wasted opportunity for them. With a different location or better signage they could clean up from the coffee-needy exiting the freeway. As it is we have to go to the next exit for a Starbucks! Get some marketing savvy! read more

Pulled off the freeway for caffeine mid road trip..Lucy's was great! They make their ice cubes with coffee as well, nice touch. For anyone who considers themselves a coffee snob, Lucy's is your place. Friendly and quick, worth the stop! read more

Fun friendly and the best coffee! Ask for a Fat Joe if you don't do dairy ask for it to be made with coconut butter! Delish! Lucy and her staff are the best read more

Super sweet place! They have a really great selection of things, it's clean, they have a nice sitting area with wifi and comfy chairs, nice cafe, and the emloyees were super nice, too. read more

Soup the way it should be! Ingredients posted, samples offered and real ingredients!!

As noted by other reviewers, it's a little tough to fund - look for the Basics Cooperative, and you'll find Lucy's inside. We popped off the highway for a quick coffee stop and were so glad we found Lucy. Good coffee and incredibly friendly service - she sent us off with a free "Seeds the Day" cookie, which is apparently a local favorite. More like a meal than a cookie, full of great stuff. Delicious. Definitely worth the hunt. read more

I work in Janesville and stumbled upon Lucy's while shopping at Basics coop and what a gem this little coffee shop is!!! If you enjoy coffee, they have other drinks also, please do yourself a favor and check them out!! Great customer service also!! read more