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    Brew Coffee Lab

    4.5 (81 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    plain latte & cold brew
    Sydney H.

    Brew coffee lab was great! It's located inside the des plaines metra train station stop which is genius! We got pretty plain orders but they had soooo many different fun latte options that I want to go back and try next time.

    Ube latte and boba
    Nina Z.

    Found this little gem of a cafe randomly as I needed coffee while in the area for a family event. I may be biased because I'm half Filipino but I absolutely love the menu because they do have familiar Filipino flavors like Ube, Calamansi and coconut. Ordered 2 different Ube drinks and both were delicious. I'm rarely in this area when I'm in town but if I were I'd return so please do try it!

    Aesha E.

    Their drinks are fantastic. I wish that they weren't so hard to get to (sometimes, anyway) because I was really happy with the drinks I picked up. The parking situation is just the spaces to the east of the station, which I thought were for train parking but apparently they are 15 minute spaces--just sometimes it's a busy place I suppose. Anyway, they had a huge list of specials when I stopped in. I was going to get a chai latte but when I saw they had a raspberry hot chocolate I couldn't pass it up. And it was an excellent choice, truly delicious. It was super thick and smooth and an excellent concoction; I don't know if I've seen this before and not sure why more places don't incorporate something like this into their February/Valentine's specials. I also picked up a butterscotch latte and sugar cookie latte for my friends and both of them were gushing over how great they tasted. This is one of those coffee spots that is worth supporting, especially over the Starbucks' of the world, so it's worth your time if your around.

    Coral Blue #5
    Flor H.

    I've gotten coffee/food from here couple times and both have been excellent! I've ordered prior to boarding my train and the service was speedy and the Ube latte & breakfast sandwich were super tasty! The second time I've order through Uber Eats & the service was also speedy and both items were good! I got the coral blue #5 & buffalo chicken sandwich & they were both perfect temperature and flavorful! I'll be ordering trying more for sure!

    Iced ube latte
    Ariana G.

    This charming cafe is located inside the Metra station in downtown Des Plaines. The vibe is chill and their menu has alot to offer from coffee, boba, and snacks. As a filipino, of course I ordered an iced ube latte. And lemme tell you... it was the smoothest & creamiest latte I've ever had!!!! So delicious. So high quality. The sweetness was perfection. I'm very particular about ube flavoring in drinks or food and they have perfected it to a tee. I could see myself driving out of the way to get coffee here!

    Xavier Thomas M.

    Brew Coffee Lab is a fun experience! The coffee shop is connected to the Des Plaines Metra stops so, firstly, it has a unique vibe to the shop. Second, it's a family owned shop which is really cool. They have family photos around the shop and an extensive menu. The barista was really cool to order from, answered all of my questions, and also elaborated that his older brother owns it and all the photos are of the brothers themselves so that was cool to see. I got The Maurice, iced, which is a latte with Nutella and chai. I also asked for oat milk and the drink was so good, I drank it all before I even got back to my car. Next time though, I'll order food! They had Filipino food type of snacks and sandwiches so that'll be exciting for next time!

    Jan 2025 Menu Board
    Miranda L.

    EASY add to Top Five coffee spots I've now been to in the Chicagoland burbs. Brew Coffee Lab has been open for 2 years and is located in the downtown Des Plaines train station (which can make parking a bit difficult). Their quality of coffees and teas as well as flavor profiles quickly makes up for that. Looking at the menu, it was hard to decide what to pick! I ended up deciding on the La Vie En Rose which mixed rose syrup with white mocha and espresso. The flavors balanced well off each other and tasted great. My partner got the London Fog which they made fresh for him! The 5 minute wait was worth it because it may have been one of the best London Fogs I've tried! Pricing was very fair and there's something for everyone on the menu. Not sold yet? This cute coffee shop is owned and ran by three brothers. The youngest brother was working there and explained some of the backstory as well as the witty decor displayed. This is the epitome of a small business to support! Cannot wait for the next time I will be in the area to try another drink flavor!

    Interior (Inside Train Station)
    Mark B.

    I'm not a coffee guy, but my coffee shop go-to is always a chai latte~ Drinks here are nice, a little heavy on the syrup, which is nice if you're into sweeter drinks. Specifically on their Ubechatta Latte and Banana Chai Latte. Staff here is nice and friendly as well :D

    Starbucks matcha latte on the left :), Brew lab matcha latte on the right :(
    Angelica T.

    Based on their unsweetened oatmilk matcha latte I would give this spot zero stars. No matcha taste. It was warm oatmilk with a slight tint. I went and got a Starbucks unsweetened oatmilk matcha latte right after. You can see the color comparison in the pic. If in the area I may try their coffee but def not a matcha again!

    Ube Latte
    Johnny R.

    For a coffee shop near the metro, I didn't know what to expect. Luckily, what I got was great. I ordered the Ube latte, and I enjoyed it as much as others I have had throughout Chicago. It is hard to say we're I'd rank this among the other offerings I have found for ube lattes, but I can say that you won't be dissatisfied with this one. It was smooth and silky with a subtle sweetness from the ube flavor. I am not sure what espresso brand they are using, but it's presence was noticeable in a good way. Service was quick, but a bit rushed as I had no time to specify my milk choice for the latte. I did come in roughly 20 minutes before closing, so I can understand wanting to be done for the day. There were also many other unique options for lattes, so there is something everyone could joy it seems. I do recommend using half & half (breve) in lattes for a silkier texture and smoother taste.

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    Bad quality and mean rude workers, I don't recommend going here and throwing away your money

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    Service is horrible because workers will clearly see you standing there and continue their. Conversation before they decide to help

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    Very friendly and cozy coffee shop love coming here! Tastes amazing and done pretty fast. Perfect to come here with friends!

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    Coffee snob and this is phenomenal.... The iced dirty banana chai, WOW! The food menu looked great too.

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    The drinks are great and the staff members are very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

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    Looooove the Boba. I always get ube, but my wife likes lavender Chai. I'd be lying if I didn't say I stole a little of her drink too. ;)

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    It was very good and reasonably priced. I got a frappe and a latte for a friend & it was delicious!

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    4.3
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    3.2 mi
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    Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

    Service isn't the best, but the coffee seems okay, maybe a little better than average…read more Nice concept, but they should put bike people can touch even if they're from the scrapyard. That would automatically make it cooler here.

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    Haraz Coffee House

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    4.0
    (47 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    The best latte hands down. So glad they opened up one in Gurnee. I had the salted caramel latte and…read moremy friend had the cold pistachio latte. Bothe were sooooo good!!!! We had a chocolate pastry which was also good but the table next to us had some kind of chicken sandwich that looked tasty. Yum. Will be back for sure. The place is beautiful and spacious. They have a room for private parties like baby shower that you can reserve. The staff is friendly and very nice!!

    I was craving cardamom coffee and we decided to stopped by Haraz to try it out. Very spacious and a…read morelot of parking spot. They even had a quiet room with door for coworking/studying. Went with their all spice mofawar, and a cleaner palate one Qishr since hubby wanted something tea-like. After ordering all that, we noticed there's a separate tea option that had a citrusy flavor so we got the sunlit tangerine also. The drinks were very strong in a whole mix of spice flavors, which I actually really liked, but it is a little too watery, not dense or creamy enough, and the coffee flavor lean a bit more too acidic/sour. It's not bad, but I think it's just not exactly to my liking. What I didn't realize was that a lot of the spices sunk to the bottom so when I remixed the thic layer of spices with oatmilk at home, it tasted pretty good with the right consistency. All of the drinks were pretty diluted in our opinion, and I think it's too much spice for my husband although I liked it. I also ordered some pastries, but the server packed the wrong one. If I didn't look closely enough I might've missed that. There was one last Dubai pistachio cookie which I asked for, but they gave me the Biscoff cookie instead which was a less expensive one. Anyway, they were fine switching it out after I pointed out, but no apologies or anything. While we weren't impressed with the drinks at first, the medovik mouse/honey layered cake was really good-- it was pretty dense where the buttery parts were, and it was pretty sweet so it balanced well with the acidic coffee. We didn't know the cookie had more fillings on the inside until we got home. The fillings had crunchy flakes which adds a really nice texture, and the filling is not too sweet. Really good. We liked the pastries a lot more than the coffee. Perhaps we just aren't used to the flavor and taste profile of the coffee. I'd be willing to try more here.

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    Off the Wall Cafe

    4.2
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    After multiple visits, the one question that comes to mind is: why isn't Off the Walk busier? They…read moretruly deserve all the business! I'm a sucker for a good coffee shop with fun flavored lattes. I'm also a sucker for cute atmospheres. So when you pair a great coffee shop with a board game cafe, how can you go wrong? Off the Wall is a cute storefront that is a branch off their establishment next door serving craft beer. I would often go to Off the Wall mid day throughout the week, and each time I go I'm shocked that it's not filled with remote workers and families. The staff are all pleasant and more than happy to provide recommendations if you feel stuck deciding what you want to order. With a variety of beverages, food, and even gluten free pastries (a win in my book!) you really can't go wrong with any choice. I always opted for coffee, and I really loved their specialty flavor this month featuring banana and caramel. The flavors aren't overpowering and aren't overly sweet, so for a coffee lover that actually likes the taste of coffee this is perfect. Their board game selection is vast and the interior of here is so cozy, I could stay for hours. Did I also mention they're wheelchair accessible? That's right - there's a wheelchair ramp and wide spacing to ensure everyone can enjoy their experience here. Can't wait to try their next fun coffee flavor!

    A good reason to come to this coffee shop on my birthday! I get my five dollar reward from the…read moresister business here on the wall.. really nice, hard-working ladies behind the counter and delicious dark matter coffee! You can't go wrong with the café with a few free seats! It's a cozy café, the seating and people sitting in chitchatting and quiet music .. and people working on computer sitting at the bar

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    Croissant, chai latte with oat milk, and lavilla with oat milk
    Croissant, chai latte with oat milk, and lavilla with oat milk
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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Niles

    85°C Bakery Cafe-Niles

    4.1
    (138 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    This bakery has some of the most legitimately delicious bread I've ever had, and it's become a…read moremandatory stop whenever I find myself in Niles. No matter how many times I visit, I always end up finding something new that catches my eye. Between the incredible selection of breads, pastries, and drinks, it's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed. One of the things I love most about this place is the variety of bread flavors they offer. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, savory, classic, or unique, there always seems to be a fresh batch coming out of the oven. The bread always tastes incredibly fresh, whether you're eating it immediately there or in the car or saving some for breakfast the next morning. The drinks deserve recognition too. They're consistently good, surprisingly affordable, and pair perfectly with whatever baked goods you decide to bring home. My go to drink here is the jasmine milk tea with 50% sugar and light ice. It's rare to find a place where the quality is this high while the prices remain so reasonable. I've tried a variety of their drinks over the years, and they've yet to disappoint. I was so happy they finally opened an 85 Degrees bakery here in the Midwest because I would always visit this place when I visit the West Coast. If you're a bread lover, this bakery is absolutely worth the trip. The combination of fresh-baked bread, flavorful drinks, affordable prices, and an endless selection of goodies keeps me coming back time and time again. It's one of those places that makes you start planning your next visit before you've even finished what you bought from this one.

    We initially were going to a different bakery/cafe but when we realized it was in H-Mart, we wanted…read moreto go somewhere that was more comfortable. We were meeting our daughter and this was a convenient location. 85 C was in the same parking lot as H-Mart so we changed our plans. They are laid out like other Korean Bakeries. They have a very nice selection of sweet and savory pastries, bubble teas, coffees, milk teas, regular teas and more. I simply had an iced tea. At our table we also had one bubble tea and one latte. My partner and daughter also had pastries. I don't eat them but was told they were very good. They don't have a whole lot of seats but we were fortunate to get a table right away. We didn't feel rushed at all even though they were busy. I'd say this is a fine place to for an afternoon visit.

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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Niles
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    Brunch Cafe-Niles

    4.5
    (635 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    The feel/ambiance was more like a diner than a cafe. I was given a booth and immediately regretted…read moreit because the cushions were useless. I felt like a child sitting there because the seats were low. It doesn't help that I'm not very tall either. The food was okay, and the portions were generous. I ordered the sweet potato skillet, which came with diced ham, cheese, and eggs. It also came with a short stack of pancakes, which were also generously sized. Although you definitely need butter and syrup on the pancakes, it wasn't very tasty without them. I could only finish half of this meal and had to take the rest home. Do not order the coffee, it tasted terrible, as if it were burnt. The server was very friendly and attentive at first. But when the food arrived, he didn't check back very often. I had to flag down another server for a takeout container before he came with the check.

    Dined in for a Father's Day breakfast and had such warm, welcoming service. Brunch Cafe truly has…read moresomething for everyone & I was so surprised by the quality of the food! My family is fully a savory meal crowd, so we loved having options that weren't just two eggs with toast. There were assortments of skillets to choose from, frittatas, stuffed potato pancakes, chicken fried steak -- they really had it all. The food came out fast and had so much flavor, for the price you really can't beat it. Though I'm more of a fan of savory I couldn't help but be intrigued by their sweet offerings -- the Dubai chocolate waffle? Churro waffle coated in cinnamon sugar? Banana bread French toast? The list goes on and on, these flavors are so unique and I can't believe that I can find them all under one roof. I had to try the carrot cake pancakes, and they truly tasted like carrot cake. No syrup was needed, every bite had flavor and sweetness. I love that Brunch Cafe has gluten free options as well, and though I didn't try them I know they would be just as amazing as everything else. There's truly an option for every kind of eater in your family, and it proves they aren't a typical breakfast eatery. Pro tip: They get super busy, so be sure to join the Yelp waitlist to secure a place in line!

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    Baked Potato Omelet
    Baked Potato Omelet
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