Stopped by today with a friend for tea and a chat. What a cute place! Lots of quaint tables and…read moresitting areas. I had blueberry ice tea and it was really good. They sell good, candy and some premade ice cream treats. It's in the Woodstock Square area.

We discovered Ethereal on a recent visit to Woodstock, Illinois. Located just off the square, this…read moreis gem. It is cozy and inviting if you need to do a little work, lots of seating and a great spot to sit and enjoy food, snacks and coffee. We loved this spot so much we stopped each day for the 3 days we were in town. The first day, Mr. Bee ordered the Pecan Pie Latte a seasonal drink. Not a coffee drinker, it sounded delicious and I took a sip, then another and another. It tasted just like pecan pie and the coffee was actual quite good, it was smooth and not bitter. If I lived in town I think I could get used to drinking coffee it was that good. When I spotted a Pumpkin Chai, I jumped on it. I am a pumpkin junkie. I ordered this one iced. It was so good. The pumpkin blended seamlessly with the chai spices and it quickly became a favorite. Wish I could find them at home. The next morning we stopped in to grab drinks before heading out on a day trip. Mr. Bee went with a regular coffee which was again smooth and not bitter. Such a creature of habit when I find a favorite, I ordered the Pumpkin Chai, but this time hot. It was delicious. We grabbed a croissant to take with us, and it was crunchy and creamy on the inside. Happy Campers On our way out of town after checking out of our inn, we stopped once again. The staff was so nice and recognized us, got our drinks for us and told us to come back if in town again. Such a gem of a coffee, confection, pastry and food shop in town.

The staff is very inviting and friendly. I ordered a vanilla iced latte with cinnamon and my mom…read moregot the coco loco- it's coconut and mocha. Both of them were good. I think the coco loco would be good with white chocolate though. I'd return if I'm in the area.

Stopped in while in the area. Parking was a challenge, but I persisted and eventually found a spot…read more A charming interior and a friendly staff. I got my usual iced coffee and thought it was just fine. I couldn't quite put my finger on the after taste. Almost a bit smoky or noticeable roasted flavor. There is a lot of seating available to linger and enjoy your beverage. Overall a pleasant experience but wouldn't be my top stop in the area for an iced coffee.

I love Joe + D!! They have been at the farmers market in Crystal lake on Saturdays and they are…read moresooooooo good! Mini doughnuts are amazing! And the coffee is really good! The service is outstanding! I will definitely be back for more chai and donuts! My kids love the mini doughnuts, so good!

Amazing coffee! Delicious warm doughnuts! Super friendly staff. Try the chai and add some pumpkin…read morecreamer. Sooo good! Highly recommended!

Nice and clean place, service is friendly and the wait isn't usually too long. I just don't…read moreunderstand paying 8 bucks for a coffee. Way too expensive, I suppose it's known going in. Just haven't had a Starbucks in a while so figured why not.

It's Starbucks. We all have our opinions about it by now. But ..my main complaint today is this: I…read moreordered an almond milk sugar cookie latte. $6.72. See picture for the supposedly at least 8oz drink. More than half ice. It was good, the gals at the counter were ok, one friendly one aloof, but that's ok I don't need to be their best friend. I just cannot afford to pay more than $1 an ounce for coffee of any kind.

Thanks Yelp for leading me to this cafe and it was worth the wait. I'd highly recommend checking…read morethis place out! There was a line around 1:30 on a Saturday. I got the turkey panini with mayo, lettuce, tomato and cheese - it was delicious. I wished I got another panini because half of the panini was not enough for me. I love that this cafe gets all these items from Illinois. Alll of the breads are baked locally by TURANO BAKING COMPANY from Chicago and use locally grown produce by KLEIN'S FARM & GARDEN from Burlington and use local honey from SUNNY HILL FARMS from Harvard and jams from SOSINSKI PRODUCE from Antioch.

Super cute, bright, open, and yet still cozy coffee shop. I was visiting from out of town for an…read moreextended time and ended up going here multiple times a week. It was a great place to set up shop to get some work done and have local coffee/ food. I love supporting local shops who also support other local groups. The breakfast and lunch options were always great, the coffee was on point every time and the staff were friendly and always having a good time behind the counter. It was also a heartwarming sight to see that 75% of the staff and customers knew each other on a personal level. It ALMOST makes me miss living in the area.

Quaint, cute coffee shop bookstore. Independent. Some unique sweets, cute stuffed groundhogs, good…read morerecommendations for reading. Nice card selection too. I don't like that they have n only disposable cups for coffee even if you sit down here.

came in on a whim and was pleased with service and energy the shop/cafe gave! the hot maple chai…read morewas immaculate! high recommend

Excellent Ambiance! Great place to meet up with friends. Service was 100%. Menu is varied with some…read moreunique items. And obviously lots of whiskey and wine options.

What a find for lunch! Food is freshly prepared to order. Midday gathering for friends also. Staff…read moreis helpful and friendly. Modern decor with comfortable seating for a group, small or larger, booth, tables, high tables, and bar seating. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!

Stopped in to use a gift card. I wish they had more options for those with dietary restrictions,…read morebut I was grateful at least for the gluten free bread and a bag of chips. The avocado toast was piled high and fresh. The over easy egg on top was an excellent addition. It was even better once I added some spice and salt. The service was slow. There was a lot of difficultly inputting my order correctly and finding the items within the system. It took about 10 minutes to order and then 7 minutes to get our food and beverages.

Finally tried this place for a light breakfast option and we really enjoyed the location and…read moreatmosphere. The place was packed but it wasn't too noisy or distracting, it's obviously a very popular meeting place. We had a breakfast sandwich and avocado toast and both were delicious. I'll definitely be trying their other avocado toasts like the fig and goat cheese option next time. Coffee was also delicious and came out perfect.

Honestly Conscious Cup roasts are the best in McHenry County but I'm giving this site a low score…read morefor quality. The other sites are consistently better. I often notice this site will have fewer people behind the counter even though they run a drive thru. Its consistency is poor at best for dine in but the recipes are generally there and fine for drive thru but if I'm going to sit... I'd recommend Barrington or any of their other sites with better baristas that aren't competing with the drive thru.. this spot will stay as my drive thru drip coffee on the go though.... But for work meetings I'll stick with Barrington.

I am a snob. I admit it. The Washington-Oregon I-5 Coffee Zone sets a high bar that the rest of the…read moreUS cannot possibly meet. Sorry-not-sorry, we rule, deal with it. So how did a Seattle or Portland quality coffee shop end up in Crystal Lake? I don't know and I don't care. This place is the real deal. Good product, good baristas, some innovative twists (think ube white chocolate mocha as one of the current specials), this place would perform well up and down the I-5 corridor. They are LGBTQ+ friendly. That's not necessarily common in this area, so kudos to them. Again, a good fit along much of the I-5 corridor. But, of course, I can't take them back home. At least I have a quality coffee stop nearby when visiting family here. Thanks, sis, for introducing me to this place.

A lovely new coffee shop. Family owned and operated. Great coffee and espresso based drinks with a…read morenice selection of snacks. A family, friendly space, the barista, who's also the owner, was very kind and helpful.

What a cute little shop! I saw a video on tiktok of it a day beforehand and knew I would have to…read moretake a lil trip up north. I got there mid morning before the noon hour and you can see the cute little shop from the street. My favorite part is the cute little dog parking - which I did indeed park my dog to before leaving for a cute photo. When you walk into the coffee shop it feels like you're walking into someone's home. When you pivot to the left, you have the shelf of snack goodies along with the menu and bakery items. I opted to order the Cheddar, Red Pepper and Scallion scone which was flavorful in every bite and not dried out like a traditional scone would be. I also got the Cinnamon Streusel Muffin which once warmed up was the perfect bite later on in the afternoon to cure a sweet tooth. In regards to beverages I opted for the Vanilla Iced Latte, and the seasonal Wonderlake Refresher (mine didn't come with swedish fish) but it was delicious. Since my pup made the journey with me, I asked if they had pup cups - and they did which of course always makes a happy pupper in the puppy parking. For all four items I paid less than $18.00 which was amazing considering the quality of the foods and beverages. Although this small coffee shop is a hop and skip away from where I reside, it is a great little shop that is up in Wonder Lake that I would revisit if I'm up in the area.