This guy had my husband and I cracking up when we went for a coffee run! He was so friendly and was…read moreready to crack all the jokes. :) I ordered a latte with cinnamon (just powder, since he didn't have syrup) and my husband had a mocha with oat milk. Both of our drinks were fantastic. He even took the time to do latte art in both of our drinks. Our drinks total was maybe a dollar or two more expensive at most over Starbucks. But the quality and flavor were great for both drinks, the conversation was fantastic, and supporting a local business makes everyone feel good inside! We will definitely be back! I can't wait to ride our bikes here and stop for an iced coffee refresher - there are a few picnic tables right near the drive-thru!

This little coffee kiosk is soooo good! I love coffee and this place has the best coffee I've had…read morein such a long time. It's a little more than 30 min away for me but so worth the drive. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone.

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.

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!

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.

We stopped by Kindred on our way home and made a quick detour to try their coffee. Ever since…read morestarting my specialty coffee and espresso journey, I've been seeking out local roasters to see what they can deliver--and Kindred certainly didn't disappoint. Everything from their roasts and drinks to the decor was fantastic. My wife had an iced vanilla latte, and I ordered a flat white. The flat white was beautifully balanced with smooth chocolate and light nutty notes, without being overly dark or roasted. I also picked up a 10 oz bag of their Brazil Yellow Bourbon Natural to brew at home. The staff was incredibly welcoming and even brought our drinks right to our table. Highly recommend!

I love Kindred Coffee Roasters!! I've been here multiple times. It's such a cute little coffee shop…read morein West Chicago, perfect for getting work done, catching up with friends, or playing one of their board games. I ordered a pancake breakfast latte, and it definitely resembles pancakes! It was delicious. The quality and attention to detail at Kindred is clear, and you can tell they truly care about what they do and have a genuine passion for coffee. I also tried their hummus toast and it was really good! I'd love to try more of their food items in the future.

The staff there is always kind beyond measure and the espresso is amazing - couldn't recommend this…read moreplace to anyone more

Fun location in Batavia Library. Great outside seating area. I had a nice decaffeinated Americano…read more Lots of baked goods but I did not try any. This location is open until 5 so great place to meet someone when all the other independent Coffee Houses are closed. Clean with friendly staff as well!

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.

Such a cute independent bookstore! I wish it was closer to home, what a fun themed bookstore and I…read morelove how there were different sections and themed as well. There's an elevator to get upstairs where you'll find most of the books and places to sit and enjoy. We loved the kids nook/area as well. We got some local artwork and a romance book to add to my home library. The staff was super friendly and made some fun recs for me to add to my tbr. Can't wait to come back soon!

A very cozy neighborhood bookstore that's full of surprises as they fill in every nook, every…read morecorner of this place with books & other merch! They have good coffee too! Friendly staff!

Visited here for the first time and loved it. Very extensive menu! Service was excellent and many…read moretables available! Berry crêpes were quite yummy! A+++ We will be back!!

We live in the area and come to Tasty Biscuit often for brunch! They have such a huge menu with…read moretons of options for everyone, so there's always something new to try. I especially love their soups! The environment is bright, cute, and welcoming, and the wait staff are always friendly and helpful. This time, I got the chicken avocado ranch wrap with fries and a bowl of cream of chicken soup. Everything was delicious and fresh! Definitely a great local spot for brunch. We'll keep coming back!

Perfect experience! Staff was very friendly. Ambience was very nice. We got a mango smoothie and a…read morestrawberry smoothie. Tasty and refreshing. Will be back soon!

Unique and delicious donuts, fantastic assortment of flavors. Friendly service, cannot wait to come…read moreback.