We have been coming here for over a decade. This spot has been a staple for us whenever we need a…read morepick me up. for a little over 6 months the coffee has been watered down, burnt, and overpriced. at this point the coffee shop next door is what they used to be. Even Starbucks is cheaper at this point.

Village Grind, tucked away in downtown Oswego, is a gem! From the moment you walk in you are…read moretreated to the scent of comfort. They offer a vast variety of coffees and teas. They have fresh bagels and unique cream cheese flavors and homemade pastries as well. If you are seeking a meal per say, you can choose from quiches and sandwiches and healthy salads. The atmosphere is quaint and homey.

Overall dissatisfaction with everything. I walked in made a latte order and a regular coffee my…read morelatte was perfect. The coffee, that was meant to be extra hot- came out cold. I also ordered a pastry, that was fine. When I returned to tell the cashier the extra hot coffee was cold she walked to the kitchen and asked if she could give me a free hot coffee. Just wow. This was my first time here and my last. I took the coffee she fixed and my pastry and walked out. The overall ambience it's a nice coffee shop. But I am not sure who owns it they just need to do better overall with attentiveness to your clients.

This one stop shop for specialty coffee and wine bar is nestled into downtown Oswego. Parking was a…read morebut difficult as there is only a lot in the back of the building but the extra effort is very much worth it. Oak + Bean source their own coffee beans to create a wide variety of coffee types and flavors. Browsing the list, there were plenty of offerings that intrigued me to come back more than once. They also offer teas, snacks, baked goods, and other soft drinks. If those aren't enough, they double as an evening wine bar offering all wine types, mimosas, and some beers. I loved the murals all over inside and elevated design otherwise. They have monthly events to engage the community. Loved stopping by Oak + Bean and would certainly come back when passing through the area. Tip: Wine Happy Hour is M-F, 4-6pm!

Friendly staff, always have amazing recommendations. The environment is…read more Aesthetically pleasing & relaxing. Never tried the food but drink options are AMAZING. I am not a huge coffee person, but there's plenty of options for those who aren't big on coffee

I would not recommend this place, I order an Avocado, hard boiled egg on sourdough.. it was the…read moremost bland thing I've ever tasted had no flavor. I got a pineapple mango smoothie and that as well was bland probably due to the fact they use frozen fruit instead with the cost of everything they can at least use fresh fruit. Would say it's not worth the money at all

Viva Cafe in Geneva is a satellite location of Five & Hoek Coffee (Wheaton). The inside offers a…read morecouple of tables and chairs but they also have an adjacent patio for Bien Trucha available. They have their main menu as well as some seasonal specials. They seem to specialize in coffee drinks but also have some tea & food/pastry options. When I visited, I ordered the Iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte. The staff member mentioned it was a popular drink and made in house but the flavor was rather subtle and appeared to be prebatched. My husband got a Hot Chai Latte which was pretty good! This spot could benefit from having more syrup flavors to add to standard products to give customers more variety. Either way, I'm happy I visited.

Viva has a nice vibe and plenty of space to work or catch up with some friend over some coffee. I…read moreloved the outdoor seating area. It was a bit busy, but my order was completed pretty quick. They had some summer specials that caught my eye. I chose the iced coconut cookie latte. Unfortunately, I felt like it was was watered down. I could barely taste the coconut or any other flavor to it. Might have just been just a miss for that day. It happens. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I'd try it again. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

This is such a cute coffee house especially during the summer because there is outdoor seating and…read morespaces upstairs you can rent out for work meetings. The vibe is welcoming and I love all of the products they have supporting missions around the world. The coffee and snacks are delicious here, I would definitely recommend stopping in the next time you're in town.

I wanted to like this place, I really did, but after two visits I'm done…read more My first visit was back in January so I was unfamiliar with the ordering process. When I approached the counter no one acknowledged me so I said hi and an employee said hello back but didn't offer to take my order, so I assumed I needed to order at the tablet which is located before the seating and counter area. While placing my order, multiple people walked past me and ordered at the counter, so that was a little confusing. Those people were eating inside, though, so I thought maybe you need to use the tablet for take-out and order at the counter for eating in. To be honest, I'm still not sure. I assume if a person approaches the counter the employee should do more than just say hello and keep working, especially when I had to say it first, so that was a bit off-putting. I had perused their menu before my trip and wanted to try the breakfast pizza but when I saw it in person it looked old and dry so I decided to try the rice crispy treat instead. Well, it was so hard I had to microwave it when I got home just to be able to eat it. While it didn't taste stale, I don't think you should serve a rock hard rice crispy to someone and ask $4.50 to boot. All that said, the iced latte I ordered was exceptionally good, so I kept that in mind for the future. A few days ago I went back and ordered the same exact latte (via their app this time), just in a larger size. It tasted nothing like the one in January. Not only that, but after taking a sip and inquiring about getting some packets of sugar, I was told there were some around the corner from the counter. All I saw was fake sugar in packets and Sugar In The Raw in an open container with a spoon. Maybe I missed where the regular sugar was, I don't know. The whole area felt really disorganized and dirty which was a turn-off. For what they charge I expect fresher food and a consistent drink experience. I want to support small businesses but this place makes that hard. I won't be back.

A real Italian experience... from a trailer. Coffees, paninis, croissants, and more all right next…read moreto the Fifth Avenue train station parking lot. I got a café morchenio which is a double shot of espresso topped with whip cream and cinnamon. A real pick me up! You can also get lattes and milkshakes made to order. Picked up a pistachio croissant and pesto Italian salami panini and those are definitely show stoppers. The croissant with pistachio cream was sweeter than I was expecting for some reason, but it was still delicious. The grilled paninis are a must if you're looking for a hot sandwich option. There's another Pieno Coffee Trailer in downtown Naperville, but nice to see something like this in the area.

If you are ever in Naperville I 100% recommend stopping by and getting the food/coffee here. The…read moreservice is great! I discovered this place on Tuesday at the train station and could not wait to come back again. It's a cute trailer and I love how it's decorated. The coffee could cost $20 and I'll still come back that's how good this food and coffee is! Next time I am in town I will be stopping by. The owner is very kind. Please come support this business they deserve it!

So cute super friendly. Cochas are not dry (I usually find them too dry). Nice coffee selection too.read more

Seriously, the moment I walked in, the aroma of freshly baked goods was incredible it's clear you…read morebake everything fresh daily, and that quality really shines through. The sheer variety of conchas on offer was truly amazing, making it so hard to choose just a few. This is like a crumble cookie but with delicious conchas. We ended up going home with quite the haul a 6 pack and a 12 pack, because, well, why not. We also couldn't resist picking up a Rosca de Reyes, which was absolutely beautiful and tasted incredibly soft and delicious. Among the conchas, the cajeta filled ones were a massive hit with my family, and the Nutella ones vanished just as quickly. The mazapán concha was not only tasty but also beautifully presented. I also have to shout out the Biscoff concha it was incredibly flavorful And the Duvalin concha, with its fun chocolate sprinkles, was a delightful take on a classic. I even spotted a strawberry cheesecake that looked utterly divine, but I was so caught up in the moment that I completely forgot to snap a picture. Definitely next time. We also tried a few of your drinks, and they were all fantastic. The winter matcha banana was a surprisingly delicious and unique combination - definitely a must try. But, if I had to pick a personal favorite, it would hands down be the dulce de leche iced latte. Seriously, I can't recommend it enough. We also sampled both the horchata frappe and the horchata iced latte while the frappe was good, the iced latte was definitely my preference and even more refreshing. Honestly, every single item we tried was simply delicious. Beyond the fantastic food and drinks, the owner and the staff were just wonderful so incredibly nice and welcoming. It truly made the entire experience even better. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. I almost forgot there's a two or three little tables to dine in.

The ambiance is really nice! Great place to hang out or study with your friends. The service was…read morealright, they were nice and offered us some samples of other tea. The weird part was asking if i had a punch card and when i said no they didn't offer me one either? Either way, i got the taro strawberry smoothie and a hazelnut iced coffee. Neither of us enjoyed the drinks because they're very syrup heavy resulting in a drink that's wayyyyy too sweet. It just tastes like drinking concentrated syrup and powder blended/mixed with milk. Barely tasted any taro. Having some real ingredients like frozen strawberries with taro powder is what I'd expect at this price point. Not both ingredients being powdered and syrups. The tapioca itself was really good, soft and not too chewy. But there's just way too much of it, you're eating boba more than enjoying a drink. The brown sugar syrup that the boba sits in doesn't help with the additional sweetness in the drink. Wouldn't recommend for real drinks

One of Aurora's (Chicago Suburbs) Best Boba Tea Spots!…read more After traveling around the world and tasting boba from Taiwan to Singapore, I can confidently say that Vannie House in Aurora delivers some of the best tapioca pearls I've had in the U.S. The pearls are perfectly chewy, fresh, and absolutely on par with the quality I've experienced in top-tier Asian tea shops. One thing I really appreciate is the tapioca-to-drink ratio. Most boba shops either overload you with pearls or drown everything in too much liquid. Vannie House nails the balance, every sip and scoop feels intentional and well crafted. I tried several drinks on my visit: M9 (modified with Thai Tea) -- Smooth, flavorful, and extremely well blended. A3 Orange Peach with Black Tea -- Sweet, refreshing, and surprisingly layered in flavor. Hot Chai Tea -- Rich, warm, and incredibly smooth. Easily one of the best chai teas I've had at any boba shop. The interior decor is also a standout, clean, modern, cozy, and aesthetically designed. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your drink rather than rush out. Huge shoutout to Niko, whose recommendations were absolutely on point. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, exactly the kind of service that keeps you coming back. If you're in Aurora and looking for high-quality boba tea, Vannie House (my #47 Boba Tea Spot) is a must-try. I'll 100% be returning whenever I'm in the area.