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    4.7 (41 reviews)
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    Christine W.

    We were driving through Illinois and desperate for lunch and coffee. As we looked for a coffee shop with good food this place appeared on Yelp. We were excited to find a place that looked so cute in such a small town. We were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and fast. The food and lattes were delicious. There is even a lovely space in the loft with tables, a couch, kid toys and games. I wish I got a picture of our food, but we were so hungry we dug right in before getting a pic.

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    Esther D.

    Lovely little place in the heart of Amish country, with the rustic charm of a modern farmhouse and the home-iness of a small business. Prices are fair and reasonable. The food is fresh and lovingly prepared. Try the blackberry ice cream; it's divine! Their toast and jam was a crowd favorite, supplied with local strawberry jam that was such a delight that my party asked where we could grab some for ourselves as gifts for friends. My deluxe sandwich was satisfying without being overly greasy. I'd say their coffee is also a step into the gourmet side, with the cafe worker raving about the different notes and offering recommendations. Overall, a great place for brunch with friends or a nice place to grab coffee with a book!

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    CHAI TEA LATTE is the best ever! Along with the breakfast plate... !!! Service is great! The ambiance is quite and clean!

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    Everything that a café is supposed to be! Amazing, locally sourced food and drinks, great service, beautiful setting, and cozy nooks to settle in with a book, work on a project, or meet with a friend. Will be coming back often and recommending to friends and family who are passing through Arcola!

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    Michael W.

    Recommended from a local friend and father in law, decided to swing by and grab a cup of drip coffee. Interior is aesthetically pleasing with modern lighting, modern rustic decor, and live green plants. The drip coffee was brewed well, bringing out the great flavor of the coffee beans. Love how they use local ingredients to support local businesses. Saw an employee bring out freshly made muffins, and I had to try one. I ordered a blueberry muffin and sure was delicious. It had a nice sugary crusty top, and a warm and moist center. Great place to study, work remotely, or to take your significant other on a date. If you're in the Arcola area, and need a cup of coffee, make sure you swing by Broomtown Cafe!

    Great breakfast and coffee shop. Loved the lavender latte. Cute atmosphere and friendly staff. Worth the stop off the expressway. Everything was so fresh.

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    Nataliya Z.

    Absolutely perfect place for a short coffee break (very good espresso) or a lunch ( lovely menu). People are very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend !

    Linda R.

    Nice, sprawling wide open space, no problem at all finding seating- plenty of tables, each stocked with either a game or book. Relatively smallish menu with breakfast items. To be fair, there may be more on the menu than I noticed as we just came for coffee. I did see a freezer with about 8 flavors of ice cream. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his espresso. I took one star off because my latte wasn't as hot as it should/could be though the flavor was good (lavender). Prices are reasonable and there is plenty of street parking.

    Aaron B.

    This is a great place with a cool atmosphere and amazing ownership. They use Colombia Street coffee which is roasted in Champaign. The staff is knowledgeable about coffee, and have a great selection of food options. Hopefully Arcola and surrounding areas can support such a unique place for a small town! Well worth the visit and a hang.

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    Janette C.

    If you haven't been to Broomtown yet then you are missing out! It's in the mix of the historic buildings on Mainstreet and you can see the history of the building when you enter. Great coffee, tea and pastries along with a growing entree menu. It's the perfect place to meet friends, do homework, or have a business meeting. They have an online ordering option from their website that I often take advantage of! With curbside, to-go, online ordering, and walk-in they cater to everyone during COVID.

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    This is such a cute place! Great ambiance and friendly staff. The pastries are delicious as well.

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    The girls were so friendly! The place is adorable, I love all the plants. The latte was fantastic!!! And the food was delicious.

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    Loved the decor! The food was good quality and reasonably priced. The workers, although very busy, seemed to have upbeat and personable.

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    Absolutely delighted to host your family! So glad you enjoyed it!

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    Friendly staff - gave us out of towners ideas on where to go in the area, healthy portions of food. Great local place.

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    What a lovely breakfast! The food is delicious and the staff are great! Definitely worth your time to stop in here!

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    Nice lunch of Strawberry waffles and big mug of coffee! Ice water too! Sweet place and we will be back!

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