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    BrewLab Coffee

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Drew
    Alanie N.

    I tried BrewLab for the first time this last Saturday and I loved this coffee shop! The inside was so 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!

    Carrie C.

    Quick and friendly service. Delicious iced latte. They have a separate room with additional seating- perfect for meeting a friend or getting some work done. Outdoor seating as well.

    Christina P.

    Stopped in for better coffee than what was offered in my hotel room. I opted for a large black sesame matcha and added two shots of espresso. The space is small and cozy and they have a few small tables outside for when the weather is nice. The menu is pretty extensive with seasonal offerings (one of which was the black sesame matcha) and fresh pastries. I really liked that they had a Staff Picks section that I assume is their staff's favorite drinks named after them. The chalkboard along the wall detailed each drink. I'll be back to try one of those next time!

    Dirty chai, strawberry cold brew, Asiago Cheese Bun, spinach croissant
    Zohra H.

    This cute little cafe right off green street is a perfect study spot for in between classes. Both of our croissants were delicious and the perfect temperature. The dirty chai with vanilla was very very good, exceptionally godo! def a new go to order! I tried the strawberry cold brew with almond milk and it was actually delicious! It was not too bitter and also not too sweet! The strawberry flavor was a nice change from my regular vanilla latte. The service was perfect i barely had to wait and everyone was very kind. It is also super aesthetic there and there is enough seating to find your perfect spot!

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    Chill and casual vibe. Students studying on a Sunday morning. Vanilla Pistachio latte w heart art was good.

    Eduardo A.

    A great coffee shop for a West Coast transplant. One of the few places that feels like home for me. Yes, this makes me a pretentious coffee yuppie cafe hanger-outer :) They source Counter Culture beans which are awesome.

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    Andrew S.

    This place is super cute! Found this gem while I was searching for a coffee shop in the area to meet my little sister at. The cold brew was great and the croissant was amazing, but the location and set up was to die for. If i lived in the area, I would set up shop here everyday with books and computer. Love how spacious it is and the ambiance. I'm all about an inclusive place, and they do a great job with that message. Highly recommend stopping by for an awesome experience!

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    O'Brian B.

    The Atmosphere is great and college vibes. The parking was reasonable for 75cents an hour. Surrounded with good seating areas and on the college strip close enough to grab coffee and go get brunch.

    Ashleigh C.

    The kind soul working at the counter needs a raise!! We walked in with a party of 7 and he was extremely kind, energetic, and patient taking our orders. On top of the amazing service, the drinks were FANTASTIC!! Would 100% recommend the crème brûlée matcha and oatmeal cookie latte!

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    Angel N.

    If you're visiting campus, do yourself a favor and visit this amazing coffee shop. The iced oat milk latte with lavender is delicious! Their baked goods are wonderful - try their almond croissant! Plus their staff is super friendly. Highly recommended!

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    Stayed at the hotel next to it and every morning stopped to grab some delicious coffee! Sooo good!

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    The coffee was delicious - strong and flavorful. Service was efficient. Nice set up - vibe. Would go back !

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    Love this place. Great coffee, delicious baked goods, cheerful service. My favorite coffee shop in town.

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    Latte and cappucino good. Pastries old - nothing to brag about. Full of college students.

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    Had an absolutely delicious cortado this morning! Service with a smile as well! I'll be back tmrw!

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    Love the space and the coffee was great! Hidden just off the main strip on Green St. We will definitely be back.

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    0.1 mi
    Free WiFi
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    This dessert shop was a wonderful find for me. I went here to get a matcha oriented drink but ended…read moreup getting a soft-serve swirl. Upon arrival, I checked out the menu and saw a lot of wonderful variety of items that I wanted to try; however, I only had room for one thing. While scoping out the menu, my eyes fell on their soft-serve flavors. They not only had chocolate and vanilla flavors but also, hojicha, matcha, and ube. Plus, you could get them in a swirl or just as two flavors in a dish. I immediately decided that I wanted the Hojicha and Ube pairing. My son got the Matcha and Ube combo. Both were good. I liked all the flavors. Hojicha was my favorite, followed by Matcha, and then Ube. Each of these ice cream had rich flavor and the texture was smooth. The pricing of the soft-serve was on the high side but the portion size was good. The Ice cream is made in-house including the Hojicha. The shop was busy. It was frequented by U of I students, it seemed. The service was good. I'd go back here if I were to be in Champaign again. Check it out.

    Great service, great drinks, and great vibes. I came here during finals to study and try their…read morematcha and was very satisfied! The strawberry matcha is sweet and flavorful. The inside is quiet and has a great seating area for studying, it was very clean and had a cute community board inside! I was served quickly by a lone person with optimism and a smile. I felt very welcome and enjoyed every moment of being here! I will definitley be back to try their desserts!

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    Ube & Hojicha Ice Cream in a Cup ($7.50)
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    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.)

    Went there for three times. 3.5 stars would be most acc. It is located near downtown area but not…read moremany people go there. Had great indoor decor -- as some previous reviewers said, it had a interesting combination of modernism and nature. However, food was not as good as environment. The menu was very limited (together with my friend we already covered the whole menu lol). I saw on Yelp that they offered the Lox Plate and Avocado Stack, which looked pretty amazing. Unfortunately they do not offer these any more. The lox bagel was super small, so were the egg sandwich and granola. The sandwiches tasted OK, but the granola was way too sweet for me. Luckily the price was reasonable. Not very likely to come here again as it offers too few things now. They do offer more drinks than food. So in general due to its decor and the fact that not many people go there, it would not be a bad choice to study or work here anyway.

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    Bakelab

    4.6
    (53 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    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!

    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!

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