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Central Station Coffee & Tea

4.5 (53 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for working

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Razi A.

Nice menu. Very nice location. Chicagoan coffee is very nice and smooth 4 shots shaken with agave. Nice soup and fancy salads

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Monic L.

Wonderful little coffee shop that has an inviting atmosphere. The inside has a lot of natural light and is such a relaxing place. It is a great space to meet up with friends or bring your laptop and get some work done. The staff is amazing. They all were so friendly and helpful. Customer service is top notch. They answered a lot of the questions I had and walked me through some of their menu items. I ordered the peach mango matcha and Caesar salad. First of all, they have the best Caesar salad I have ever had in my life. I don't usually get excited over a salad but this one was so good I can't even believe how tasty it was. The peach mango matcha was so pretty I didn't want to drink it but it was well made and so refreshing on this hot day. I went later in the afternoon so all the pastries were already gone. I will definitely have to go back early and try some. The turkey and brie sandwich was very delicious. Made for a good light lunch. Pleasantly surprised at this coffee shop and adding to my list of go to places.

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Kesha B.

While searching on Yelp for a new coffee shop to try out. Central Station was one that came up. Parking outside of Central Station is mainly street parking, although it was not hard to find parking at all. When you walk in, the atmosphere is very light and airy. It felt like home. I ordered the matcha latte and it was delicious! Only thing to be mindful of is that it does leave a green stache when you drink it, so be sure to have napkins ready! Haha. I didn't realize until someone told me but it's a funny story to laugh about. All in all, if you're looking for a feel goo cafe to get some work done, and enjoy a nice hot beverage... Central Station is a great place to do so!

cheese danish, chocolate chip cookie, black coffee, and cold brew with cream
Stephanie P.

This was my first time in Wilmette to pick something up for my dad. It was about an hour drive for me so I figured to use it as an opportunity to check out the area and see a friend. Upon entering Central Station, we were greeted by the two workers behind the counter. My friend ordered a cold brew and a cheese danish. I decided to go for a black coffee and a chocolate chip cookie. I really appreciated how my coffee was refillable; all I had to do was bring my mug up to the counter and they would refill it. They brew Intelligentsia coffee so I honestly took advantage of the free coffee. My chocolate chip cookie was okay, just your average cookie. My friend said her cheese danish was flaky and delicious. She did not like her cold brew, saying it was very weak. The space itself is clean and has lots of different seating available; I always noticed lots of chargers around the area. We noticed two tables filled with people working on art projects, and found out that they host classes! Central Station is a great spot to catch up with friends and get work done.

Cafe Mocha creamy and delicious
Sandra S.

I went to this cute and cozy adorable cafe last week when I was in the area and my chiro recommended this place. Coffee is excellent, had a creamy mocha and staff was super kind and polite. I sat indoors for a while nice calming and cool since it was hot outside. After a few minutes I went and sat in one of the patio tables outside that was just underneath a tree that provided enough shade and sat there and enjoyed the view! Will be going back for sure next week after my next chiro visit. Check this place out

Specialty Matcha drink
Nancy K.

This place has been A couple different places until it landed on Central Station coffee. Originally was a school of rock, which I only bring up because there was albums all over the walls. Nice and bright and airy compared to how it was before. I got a special Matcha latte and a salad. Not the biggest fan of Matcha so I'm the wrong person to ask on that but the salad was yummy

Charlie B.

Great Coffee Spot Located in Downtown Wilmette. Always happy to find a drink that is different from the normal latte. I got myself a Honey Bourbon Latte which was delicious and just the right amount of sweet and I enjoyed it with a croissant that hit the spot. Thank you and I'll be back for the Chicagoan.

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Jisha J.

I love finding cute coffee shops like this that you can tell are filled with love and pride in what they do! I got the Chicagoan (they got me when they said 4 shots of espresso) and it was divine. Smooth and rich and ever so slightly sweetened. I also got a couple sweets (pecan bar and a jelly Bismarck) which looked absolutely delectable. I got a market salad with chicken to go for lunch. The decor and ambiance were very nice. I will definitely be back again soon!

iced decaf americano
Joy A.

Adorably cute and pleasant ambiance, excellent espresso, ample seating area, and tasteful decorations including local art from students. A great place to come get some work done or chat with friends. It's a very peaceful place and the baristas are friendly. 13/10 would recommend

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They serve Intelligentsia here, so I was expecting greatness, but my latte fell flat. I'm not sure what's wrong--poor choice of almond milk? But even a bunch of sweetener can't fix the burnt taste of my latte. The two stars given are for the cuteness of the space and all the outdoor seating.

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Very cute place. Cozy! Coffee was very good. Service was quick! Perfect place to hangout or do some work.

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I love this cute coffee shop! Great ambience, service and coffee. I try to go once a week to sip and read. Nothing better!

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