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    Folklore Coffee

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    Open • 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Iced caramel latte

    Chill vibe in the place along with chill cool barista. The coffee itself was amazing would definitely come back got an iced caramel latte with 2 pumps of caramel.

    Apple fritter
    Caroline W.

    We visited Folklore in Lemont yesterday and had the absolute best time. Even though the café was pretty crowded, we were still able to get a cozy table against the wall, which made the whole experience even nicer. I ordered their special Baboo Chai which has blueberry and cinnamon roll flavors, and it was unbelievable. Sweet, warm, and totally unique. My brother got a hot chocolate and an apple fritter, and he couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. We drove a little over an hour to get there, and it was truly so worth the trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming the entire time. You can tell they really care about their customers. Even with the rush, they kept the line moving quickly and stayed warm and kind with everyone who came through the door. The whole energy of the place just felt comforting and happy. I definitely recommend visiting Folklore if you get the chance. It is one of those spots that makes you want to come back again and again for both the amazing drinks and the wonderful service.

    Mary Kate D.

    Friendly service. Very good americano and cronut. Liked the vibe inside. Prices were reasonable.

    Coyote cold brew!
    Ali B.

    Cool spot with delicious specialty drinks! My brother had been telling me how cool this spot was and sending me all the fun specialty drinks they have each month so I couldn't wait to try it. I ended up getting the coyote cold brew which as super delicious and not overly sweet or milky, but you could still totally taste the banana. My brother also got a specialty drink and enjoyed it. Love the fun theme here as well, will have to come again sometime when I'm in town!

    Seasonal latte
    Kimberly W.

    Whenever I'm out of town, I like to check out random local coffee shops, and it seems that I stumbled across a super popular one. When I arrived on a Saturday morning, the line was quite literally out the door. The place itself doubles and triples down on the folklore theme, which I thought was great. They were doing a Friends theme for their lattes for the month I was there, which I thought was creative. I could definitely see myself returning, though hopefully I'll time it better so they aren't so crazy busy, and I can try their food

    Giselle L.

    As Heraclitus once said, "It's the same lake, but different water",and that perfectly describes Folklore. Every month brings an entirely new menu, with each drink is one-of-a-kind experience... the creativity is unmatched, and the flavors are always on point The service is so warm, welcoming, and genuine, you know, the kind of vibe that's rare to find these days. From open to close, people are constantly coming in and out, and it's easy to see why: Folklore is hands down the best coffee shop in Lemont. I can't stop recommending it to everyone I know. If you haven't been, go. You'll see what I mean

    Mckenzie J.

    I came here at 11 am with a friend. It's a small coffee shop, so it was rather busy and loud. That being said, we decided to walk around downtown with our coffee. Service took a while, but like I said it was busy. I decided on an iced sugar free Carmel latte. It was good, but very espresso forward (I typically like my iced lattes a little sweeter). My friend had the iced lavender honey latte, which was even stronger than mine! She couldn't finish it all. So be aware that the drinks are stronger than you would maybe expect. Still good though and a cute local shop!

    Folklore Coffee , outdoor seating .
    Chris H.

    Love stopping in Folklore to grab drinks and snacks. We walk our dog weekly & we stop in to try the specialty espresso drinks. They're well crafted & so yummy! The baristas are friendly & the service is quick with a smile . We even get a pup cup for our dog Daisy . It's a charming little nook nestled in between the vintage buildings of downtown Lemont. It's nice to sit at the outside tables and enjoy our coffee .

    Linda B.

    Thr service is great and very friendly. The drinks are delicious without being overly sweet. I'll come back soon

    Vanilla Latte
    Jennifer E.

    I don't know even where to start. The owner Tess was a delight and so chipper! She knew names of all her guest and it was such a neighborhood feeling. The coffee shop is a year old but you would think it's been around for a while with how well known it was by their guest. The coffee was superb! The place is a bit on the smaller side with two small tables up front by the windows that overlook the awesome trains as they go by! There is also some bench seating on the wall for high top laptop/workers and benches and small tables on the back wall. This is a must stop place in Lemont! They do offer some bakery items as well!

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    Jessica M.

    Super cute little shop in downtown Lemont. Was instantly greeted by the cashier! She could tell it was my first time here and showed me the menu options and even the holiday menu favorites right away. I went with the great thanksgiving (white chocolate, caramel mocha, and honey) super delicious and was gone in 10 minutes! I will be coming back and recommending this cute shop!

    Anu K.

    Cute little coffee shop with plenty of seating. We were greeted upon walking in and tried two of their lattes in which both of them were pretty good! Can't wait to try some more next time!

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    Great coffee! Great customer service! Nice decoration. There is a new flavor special offer every month. We will be back ;)

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    Great spot in downtown Lemont! Friendly staff, nice menu, close to train for a morning latte and snack.

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    The staff were kind, but my wife and I's orders were both wrong. Cute little tiny storefront, and the coffee is ok.

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    3 years ago

    Awesome coffee, amazing atmosphere, and spectacular service! The inside is beautiful and welcoming. My new go-to coffee place!

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    “Folklore Coffee is nestled into downtown Lemont and offers plenty of street parking out front.”

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