We live across the street from the Palatine Station and I love popping in here before heading to the farmers market on Saturdays! The folks behind the counter are always sweet and speedy! I have yet to have a bad cup of coffee or a bad latte. They are perfect every time! read more

I always grab a specialty latte to try when I'm taking the metra from the Palatine station and opted for a seasonal pistachio latte recently. The espresso itself is always flavorful and rich but my drink was a bit bland and the pistachio didn't come through. It's definitely on the pricer side at over $7 for a small latte so I wish it felt more special but ultimately a nice treat while you're waiting for your train. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I ordered a salted hazelnut latte - so good! And peanut butter cookie was delicious too! A perfect treat while waiting for the Metra train. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Salted hazelnut latte and peanut butter cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I'm obsessed with this place. The coffee is expensive and the baristas are not the most talkative people, but... I don't care because it's so good. I wish they had all the food options like the Barrington location but totally understand why they don't as it's a smaller location. If you're looking for really good coffee this is your spot, I LOVE it. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Caramel Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This is my favorite spot to get coffee in the NW suburbs of Chicago. Today I tried their special: a banana bread latte. And I was not disappointed. Usually I go for their matcha which is equally as good. Their workers are always fast and friendly plus there is lots of tables to do work or catch up with a friend. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This is inside the train station. And it looks super cute and clean--it replaced the Starbucks that shut down. There are like 3-4 convenient parking spots in the turnaround if you're just going to order to go, otherwise street parking is all around. Didn't get coffee recently, but did get some baked treats. We were all pleasantly surprised! Favorite thing we tried was the spinach and bacon scone. This was so good. Our kids loved it. The scone was really buttery and savory. Ham and cheese croissant was a solid second savory choice. My husband also ordered us a cranberry orange scone because he thought it sounded festive. Unfortunately, this one wasn't a hit. If you like tart and citrus and holiday in your mouth, then maybe this one is actually for you--it just wasn't for me. But that's not to say it isn't good. The scones aren't dry or dense, but more fluffy and tender inside with a bit of a bite to the outside. The texture is nice and almost like a cheddar bay biscuit. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Spinach and bacon scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Hottest cup of coffee I ever had. I've been to this Conscious Cup location in Palatine many times, usually just to grab a quick coffee and if I'm lucky a pastry or sandwich. Which they don't have. It's a small spot, and honestly, I've never expected much from it. I do wish they had a better selection of food most of the time, it's limited. Occasionally, they'll still have some donuts in the afternoon, which are at least cheap and (I believe) locally sourced. But my most recent visit really left a bad impression. I was served one of the hottest cups of coffee I've ever had, and the lid didn't fit the cup properly which seems to be a recurring issue here. As a result, I ended up burning my mouth, my hand, and part of my leg when it spilled while I tried to take a sip. Definitely not what you want from a quick coffee run. If you just need something fast and aren't too picky, it might do the trick. But don't expect the kind of experience you'd get at other coffee shops in the area. read more

Came here for the first time recently because I tried a location in Milwaukee and LOVED the taste of the coffee, so when I found out there were multiple locations near my house, I was stoked. When my husband and I were parking, we didn't realize at first that it was inside the Palatine Train Station, and we drove around a couple of times confused because we couldn't find it. Once we parked and started walking, that's when we saw the cafe's sign. Inside, the cafe has a beautiful natural aesthetic with light-colored walls and bright lights. Then, when you turn left from the ordering counter, there are some wooden tables, wooden benches, stools, and plants with tons of open space because of the train station. There is also a pretty big patio outside the front door with a fountain, tables, and chairs, so we ended up sitting there until it began raining. We came on a Sunday, and it wasn't too busy inside, but once we ordered, many more people walked in. There were 2 baristas working at the time, and it took an insanely long time for them to make our two drinks. I ordered an iced Sweet Honey Bee latte which has local honey and lavender syrup inside of it and my husband ordered a Strawberry Fields smoothie (strawberry and banana). For these 2 drinks, it literally took us 15 minutes to get our drinks. We both greatly enjoyed our drinks once we received them, though. The coffee they use is great quality and this drink in particular is smooth and delicious. My husband said his drink was natural and had actual fruit inside, which was a plus (I couldn't try his because I'm allergic to strawberries). This cafe has many different drink and food choices. It is a bit more expensive than some other coffee places for the size of the drinks, but nowadays, coffee anywhere has gotten overpriced, so I'm not even surprised. My drink was about $7 and both of our drinks together were a little more than $18 including a tip. We both ordered 20 oz drinks from what I can remember, and they have 16oz, 20oz, and 24oz options. Overall, I would come back periodically, but because of how expensive it is, I wouldn't make this my daily coffee joint. read more

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First visit to this business, and I will definitely return! Friendly and attentive batista. Great variety of beverages, and they have pastry sweets and oatmeal, too. Housemate flavorng syrups! Locally roasted coffe!! My"Sweet Honey Bee" craft latte was delicious and a lovely "splurge". Prices are on the high side for what this old lady (62) would normally spend on a signature latte, but for a special treat, $8-9 was in the budget. Highly recommended! read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Craft latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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They have THE BEST Spiced Chai latte! Better than Starbucks and Dunkin! Definitely will be stopping in after my morning train ride to work. Overlooked Gem! read more

Ridiculously expensive. Want an iced latte? 55 cents up charge. Want nondairy? 80 cents up charge. That's on top of a $7.70 base charge. Go to Starbucks. I prefer to shop small until they price gouge you for nondairy and ice. Note: their cold brew, while stronger than Starbucks, does have better flavor and is competitively priced as long as you aren't looking for nondairy add ins. Service was good. They have great masala chai BUT don't offer unsweetened or sugar free. Booh! read more

First of all, the coffee is good but it's gotten kind of expensive. I order my drinks ahead of time. I live across the street. I have found that the last few orders the coffee is warm at best. Sometimes they are just making my order when I arrive. It should be hot but it's not. I might as well order it iced. At least I expect it to be cold. read more

Soo soo good!! This coffee shop is located inside a metra station, but still has seating available. Clean and spacious area. Workers were super kind and responsive. I got the White raspberry latte and my friend got the Caramel vanilla latte with cinnamon. Both drinks were smooth and perfectly sweetened. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - White raspberry hot latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

My favorite coffee shop hands down (as a sbux barista) been coming here for a year and the workers are all so amazing and sweet!! Love the fact that the syrups are house made and the espresso is some of the best I've ever had! My husband and I have tried a ton of coffee shops but we always find ourselves back at this one! Only con is how expensive it is especially when adding oat milk. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

My husband and I went to Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters to get coffee before seeing a show down the street. The parking was very convenient, and we were able to get in and out easily to get to our show. The barista was very nice and friendly. We ordered an Iced pumpkin drink. It was delicious and a bit pricey but it was worth it to spend some quality time with friends. I highly recommend Conscious Cup Coffee Roaster for a great drink experience. read more

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A better than normal coffee option inside the Palatine train station with a nice amount of decoration in a small space. It's clear from the machines and coffee beans available that this spot is dedicated to high quality coffee options. I like the spacious seating and comfortable furniture right outside the shop which is large and allows for casually enjoying your beverages. There was a good amount of Iced and hot options available covering a wide variety of drink preferences. read more

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Super cute place. Drinks and donuts were great! Inside of the Metra station but don't have to be a passenger to stop through. Staff was friendly and patient as we perused the menu and discussed the local sourcing of their baked goods. read more

I'm sure Conscious Cup has been in the Palatine Train Station for a while, but I have not. They must have replaced the Starbucks that used to be in the exact location. Like most coffee shops these days, they offer a variety of coffees, espresso drinks, teas, etc. They also have an excellent selection of pastries. Pricing is about average for an upscale coffee shop. My usual is simply a black coffee, which I had here. It rivaled any coffee shop I've been to in recent memory. The servers were delightful. (I don't know if Barista is only used at Starbucks or if they are also called that here.) Regardless of what they are called, their kindness made the experience even better. read more

We were looking for something to do on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and wanted to grab a cup of joe first. We like trying new places and happened upon Conscious in our search. I didn't realize till we arrived that it's actually inside the Palatine train station, which is cool. I ordered a hot Golden Dreams and my wife got an iced Honey Bee latte. The Golden Dreams is a non-coffee drink using milk, turmeric, and other spices. It tasted great if you're used to strong flavors, and felt healthy. They did a superb job with the foamed milk. My wife enjoyed her latte. I only had one sip, but appreciated that the lavender wasn't overpowering like it is at some other places. I don't want to drink air freshener. I'd love to try the cappuccino here some day. Service was excellent and pricing was reasonable. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Golden Dreams - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

In an ongoing hunt for good lattes with foam art on top, I headed to Conscious Cup with a friend on March 5. I didn't realize until I arrived that the coffee shop is inside the Palatine Metra Station, and for a moment I doubted that it would be great. Happily, this place is wonderful. The staff was extremely friendly and made small talk as they engaged with us -- and said yes, they make latte art! Several of their lattes sounded good to me, and I settled on the Sweet Honey Bee, which has honey and lavender flavors. It was really good and I'd definitely order it again, but also want to try some of their other lattes in the future. The coffee shop also offers some pastries. Most of the seating is in the main train station, where there are benches and tables for commuters. This is a just a heads up for those who want to spend time chatting over coffee. While it's not an intimate coffee shop, the service and drinks are upscale quality. read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Sweet Honey Bee latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This place gives a charming Harry Potter type of vibe. This is mainly because it's proximity to the Metra train station. My vanilla Ella latte was very delicious. It was crafted with care and richness. I was welcomed with a smile and greeting by the cashier/barista, which I really appreciated! Totally a cafe worth visiting! read more

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Coffee tastes really good, best coffee in the area and muffins are best. Love this place.

Coffee has a great flavor and all syrups are made in house! The train station scenery was so nice and relaxing. Barista was also very kind and accommodating to what we asked for. Can't wait to come back! read more

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Vanilla lattes half sweet! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Located inside the Palatine Metra station, this locally owned coffee shop is a great addition to downtown! They have tons of signature drinks, pastries, gluten-free muffins and carry Spunky Dunkers donuts - another local favorite. I've tried the Vanilla Ella, Spiced Chia Latte and Caramel Vanilla Latte - all are very flavorful. The cafe is very small with no seating, though being located inside the train station, there is plenty of indoor seating just outside the cafe. The one downside is they don't have breakfast sandwiches like some of their other locations in Crystal Lake or Cary. I'm not sure if there are other menu differences, but that's what stood out to me. Either way, we love their lattes and will be back! read more

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Amazing quality, service and food. The scones and croissants are epic. One of the best around!

I wish this place was freestanding and not in the train station. The lattes are great, they put more shots of espresso than most places. They have a great amount of allergen friendly treats also. read more

Excellent coffee and super convenient location in the train station. That location does come at a premium price, so not my every day coffee even though my office is next door, but delicious when treating myself. Their pastries are good too. read more

My wife and I are regulars at this Conscious Cup and can't say enough positive things about it. My order is an iced white raspberry latte with oat milk. It's made consistently every time. My wife loves the cold brew straight up. Aside from coffee, their raspberry scone is delicious! The staff here work hard, do a great job, and are always very friendly. Overall, we are grateful to have such a wonderful coffee spot nearby. read more

I went here on a slow afternoon. It was a cute little set up. The staff were very nice. I requested an espresso con panna. The barista didn't know this drink, so I explained it was an espresso with whip. I appreciate they were willing to make it. The barista didn't seem to know how to use the whip cream so it took a long time for my drink to be ready. It was half espresso, part whip cream water?!?!?, and part whip cream. It was ice cold when I took a sip and I ended up throwing it out. It was pretty badly made for a relatively common drink. read more

Nice and bright coffee house next to the metra station. Nice selection of bakery and drink choices. Though my husband's drip coffee was not great my daughter's iced latte was. I had a matche latte made with coconut milk before t would probably do while milk next time but that's on me. Service was cheery and very pleasant. read more

One of my favorites in the Chicago market, yes a little pricier than others but whatever. It's so yummmy!!!

Cute spot in the train station, I got a lavender vanilla iced coffee and it was really yummy!

Coffee is great BUT very over priced. $8.95 for their medium iced Sweet Honey Bee coffee drink. I didn't make any changes to what was on the menu. Can't imagine what the up-charge would be if I wanted almond milk or whipped. I love that they are locally owned but not a fan of the greedy prices. read more

They don't post prices and act arrogant if you ask. I will be going to Starbucks where the prices s d the calories are posted and they are friendlier. read more

Way better than Starbucks & Dunkin. They are consistent which is NEEDED. Other coffee chains have been lacking and their ingredients in their drinks are filled with chemicals. The drink sizes are bigger than starbucks. A medium iced coffee is a 20oz instead of 16oz and only less than a dollar more. Pumpkin spice latte tasted natural and not sugary like other coffee shops. Coffee does not taste bitter. Bakery has delicious local baked goods. The milk is even local as well. Their nut milk alternatives are healthy brands. I really enjoy this coffee shop. Give it a try!! read more

I love that they carry gluten free baked goods! It is a special treat. I've also had their tea lattes and they are good. Highly recommend. It's located in a Metro station so that explains the early hours (they open early and close early too). Though I think they close around 4:30 pm now so these hours might be wrong. read more

Finally a real coffee house in Palatine! I've been to all 3 of their current locations (Libertyville, Barrington, and Crystal Lake), and these guys roast/brew top notch coffee. It's hard to find a Papua New Guinea origin, and this is by far their best roast. Recommend a large drip blended with their butter 'puck' w/ a little maple syrup. read more

Great local coffee shop. Very happy to see this finally open in Palatine. The coffee is great and they have some awesome specialty drinks. The staff is very pleasant and can order online with The Joe app. Glad to have a proper coffee shop in the area. Just hope they expand their hours. read more

I always come here when visiting family in the area (out of location and convenience only). Overall, it's really just OK. Biggest complaint would be the price. I paid $6 for a medium latte which usually costs $3.50 where I'm from. I understand that's it's located in the Chicago area (which has a higher cost of living) but dang! That's expensive! Oh, and they don't post the prices on the menu as other reviews have noted. That's annoying!! I'm glad they're probably paying their staff a fair wage, but what about your customers? Huge lack of transparency. read more

I was sad when Starbucks closed here, but this place is 10x better. Great coffee, food is fresh and service was solid. I'm actually going back today to try it again. People complaining about prices even though the quality is well worth an extra couple dollars you'd likely waste on something else anyway. read more