When in the area, we had to make a stop by one of our local faves. We stopped by because I was in need of matcha and absolutely love their strawberry matcha. My husband came with and saw croffles and it was a no brainer. We waited a few minutes for the croffle to come out, and it was so good. My little even devoured the strawberries, it was the perfect snack and treat for all! Can't wait to come back soon, we saw they had other flavors, and some fun new drinks. read more

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Cute, cozy space with great drinks!! It's quite a hidden gem and I would recommend to everyone, I got a delicious matcha.

A very cozy cafe atmosphere! The menu is extensive with both coffee and tea choices - there's even a section for kids. The first drink item I eyed was the strawberry matcha and when I asked the barista what her favorite was she also recommended the strawberry matcha so I went with that! Their service was super quick and I got my drink in a few minutes. Drinks: Strawberry matcha 4.5/5 Galaxy 4/5 (rated by my friend) There is a good amount of seating that includes tables and couches. We came in on a Monday afternoon and there was only one other person already in the cafe but throughout our stay there were people coming in and out to order drinks and food. Great place to work, study and hangout with wifi. read more

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This is a cozy and serene haven in which to enjoy your coffee and treats. I wasn't expecting much from the egg and avocado croissant-- I was just hungry because I hadn't eaten breakfast. I was surprised because it was cold--it was egg salad (I didn't read carefully) but I was Delighted. The miniscule bits of chopped apple(?) gave it a slightly sweet taste, and my friend and I shared this amply-sized sandwich. I hope this is a regular menu item because I loved it. My friend had an iced hold crush (Dalgona) latte and I had a tiger sugar latte. I left to run errands and my friend worked in their laptop. read more

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solid coffee and a nice place to study or work. there's lots of light, but not that much seating. I went on a wednesday afternoon and there was only one other customer seated. this is a small, korean coffee business. i bought the dalgona coffee iced and thought it was very tasty. not too bitter, not too sweet. i would definitely order this drink again and come back whenever im in the area. as for the location, this is located in a plaza. there is a parking garage that says the first 3 hours are free (but there was nowhere to grab a ticket and you can just go in and out of it? so idk how they're tracking time), but from the garage, there's a staircase that leads upstairs into the plaza. friendly customer service as well. 5/5 read more

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There was a Yelp event here a month or two ago and although I'd thought about signing up it wasn't something I was going to be able to make it to. However, when I was in Highland Park to shop I remembered it was nearby and wanted to give it a try. They also have non-coffee drinks--an appreciable number of them, when oftentimes coffee shops have chai and that's about it. It was hard for me to find in the shopping center in which it's located, but that may not be a problem for a HPer. I was parked on 2nd Street but it's around the back of the shops that face that street. The shop itself looks very comfortable with some high-top seating, chairs, and tables. I ordered to go, but it looked like a quiet and comfortable place to hang out and maybe get some work done. I ordered a strawberry galaxy lemonade and it was delicious and pretty to boot. I'd happily order it again. The woman who helped me was quick and friendly. She may have been one of the owners; I understand that it's a family owned shop. I would recommend the place. read more

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Whenever I'm in the neighborhood I try to stop by this place. I love the open/modern decor of the coffee shop. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming. I tried their bullet proof coffee and croffle. Their croffle is really delicious! Slight crisp outside coated in a light sugar syrup and soft inside. To me the texture was great and it didn't taste too sweet which is nice for me. I like desserts/pastries that aren't overly sweet. Their bullet proof was pretty good too. It had a good balance of the coffee, butter and a hint of the coconut oil taste. Not acidic and it didn't need anything else :). If you are in the area stop by this place! Cute place to do some work or just to chill and eat your food. It's located in the plaza so if you don't look you will miss it. Street parking or public parking available. FYI if you're looking for a bathroom they don't have one. I believe there's a sign pointing you where to go. read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Croffle and bullet proof coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

This cafe has a nice, cozy vibe with plenty of seating. The owners are always so warm and friendly whenever I go. The drinks are never too sweet or bitter! Although it's street parking, I do always find a spot. It's also a bit hard to find the cafe the first time you go since it's in a plaza! read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - iced Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

the ambiance was so nice! Visiting from Chicago & I love this coffee shop so much. My girlfriends and I sat here for hours talking & catching up. The coffee was amazing. The service was so nice, greeted upon arrival. The owner knew their regulars. Love it! read more

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I could move right in. Ube Latte was phenomenal, balanced perfectly sweet and bitter, ripe purple against black espresso. This is the sort of house crafted syrups and superior java juice that gets me going for foodie culture. Harmony plays nice with all chords, served my friends an excellent super drinkable strawberry smoothie, noticed many other colorful sips grabbed during just our short hour up til closing. The ambiance is praise worthy. Refined and comfortable, a bit open and not offering max use of space, but giving air to all the friends and work one can easily enjoy here. Parking wasn't as difficult as it looked. Took longer to find the entrance hidden under the big overhang, this visit shot the spot right up to the top with few others out of the many in greater Chicagoland I have been to. What a song! read more

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Very nice little hidden gem coffee shop in Highland Park. Comfortable seats and tasty snacks and drinks. read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

I visited Harmony Coffee Bar when it was under its original name, Coffee Speaks. It's a clean and inviting space ideal for study or work. I revisited Harmony on a day off due to my last positive experience having their Gold Crush Dalgona latte served hot. I'm not into coffee because I have acid issues but I didn't have any problems afterwards so I figured I'd come back and try their cold version. If you haven't tried Dalgona Coffee, you'll probably want to. Dalgona's origin story hailed from Macau but Harmony's Korean version of Dalgona is not frothy but rather made in a toffee/candy form. The end product (gold toffee nuggets) is what makes it unique. The nuggets eventually melt into the drink and give it a distinct toffee profile. The color is brown leaning. It's darker than your vibrant orange Thai iced but is similarly sweet. I want to emphasize that the drink is sweet so make sure to pop that metformin prior to consuming. Or expect a sugar rush.... Or a crash. I can't handle coffee as well as I would like and find it unfair to give this place a poor rating due to that. Sensitive coffee drinkers may want to go with the hot versus the cold version. Although not as IG worthy, it will save you some acid issues. Visit Harmony Coffee bar and try out their Dalgona Gold Crush Latte. You might discover your new favorite drink. read more

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This coffee shop is such a vibe! Before I get into details, I just want to say, I can't wait to come back! I was able to ask the owners questions about their shop and their food during an early morning visit but they were very helpful and easy to talk to! The aesthetic of the shop is really relaxing. The colors are neutral and cool but you can see a lot of the character and personality in it. The menu is fun because you can order the usual coffee drinks like cortados, lattes, etc, but they also have fun flavors like Gold Crush Dalgona and Ube Latte. The Gold Crush Dalgona was really good. I really liked the taste of it iced and the Dalgona cookies on top were baked to be able to either melt with your hot drink or be a mix in flavor / caramel-esque snack on iced coffee, really smart idea. The ube latte has a good ube push on the flavor. A lot of ube lattes I've had was a subtle ube and they would be ok. But this latte has a great ratio of the ube flavor being present but not overpowering the coffee taste. There is a good amount of seating including the back area that passes by the coffee bar. I can see this spot being popular for WFH folks and students. Also their playlist? FIRE. They had two NewJeans songs play so that was icing on the cake so to speak! So, if you're ever in Highland Park or just want to take a quick trip up for great coffee, food, and vibes, definitely recommend! read more

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A cute Korean owned coffee shop in Highland Park! I had a regular hot drip coffee while my husband tried the iced tiger syrup latte. I also got two crookies (croissants with chocolate chip cookies baked in) for my kids. I love the location of this coffee shop! We sat outside and got some sun while enjoying our coffee and snacks, and it was a large enough space where my kids got to explore safely without disrupting other patrons. I even went to Love that Spice after, and they spoke highly of Harmony coffee too! read more

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What a nice little coffee shop. It was my second visit to this spot and I walked away both times with great coffee and very content. I ordered the tiger sugar latte and my wife got the strawberry matcha. If you love milk tea, you would absolutely love the tiger sugar latte. They even offer boba for those that want the best of both drinks. read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Tiger Sugar Latte Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Super cute coffee shop hidden in a little corner where the outdoor bands play from time to time. Great lattes & pastries. I tried the toffee. I would describe it as very cozy & newly renovated with cozy seating outside too. For parking, best in the lot near the metra. Good service too. Highly recommend. read more

Coffee Speaks is a cozy, wonderful place to get (hot or cold) refreshing drinks and snacks like croffle (croissant waffle), muffins, cookies, etc. In my first visit recently, I tried their Mango Galaxy tea, Peach Galaxy tea, Gold Crush (Dalgona) Latte, a Banana Nut muffin, and a Croffle (with chocolate sauce and whipped cream). All of it was delicious. I liked everything I tried. My favorites were the Peach Galaxy tea and the Croffle. I liked their menu variety and the prices were reasonable. I received good service as well. I definitely recommend checking out this establishment. read more

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We happened to be in the area and got to try their fall special pumpkin matcha latte. We got a small, and it's really small compared to other cafe's small size, but it was just right because we didn't want too much just trying out a new flavor. It was not very hot when it's served but that's a good thing so it doesn't burn. The flavor in my opinion was lacking for both pumpkin and matcha, it felt kind of watered down. But my husband really liked it, since it's not very intensely flavored. It came unsweetened which was what we wanted but I think you have the option to sweeten it. I still like their Dalgona cubes better! read more

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This is a delightful place. Upon entering, you feel immediately transformed by the positive atmosphere. The kind gentleman behind the counter was friendly and polite; and efficient - my brewed coffee with a splash of almond milk was ready before I was done putting my wallet away. Food: There are a few good looking pastries. One of them was a cross between croissant and waffle, and looked tempting. Coffee: my coffee was fantastic and not too hot, I was able to drink it shortly after I left the store. If you like yours piping hot, maybe mention that to them. I noticed a few pictures of interesting drinks which I might explore another time. Service: as mentioned above, the service is wonderful, in a real kind of way. Overall, Coffee Speaks continues to be a wonderful addition to HP. They survived the pandemic which is quite a feat for a small business. I'll be back. read more

I love this little coffee shop with its unique flavor options! I got an iced ube latte and couldn't have been more pleased. The ube flavor was there but not overpowering. It was sweet and creamy but again not overly so. The bacon cheddar cruffin was so delicious! Warm, flaky, and the perfect amount of cheesy goodness! Places like these are little treasures and bring so much more to the coffee experience over a regular Starbucks. I will definitely be back again soon! read more

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Here's what you need to know: Just such a warm and welcoming cafe. Awesome staff and service. I asked for a recommendation on the coffee and they prepared a Tiger coffee which was warm and sweet and delicious (I asked for extra strong coffee and less sweet) and they made it perfectly. I've also tried the dalgona coffee before which is a very well constructed drink with a lot of flare. Quite a sweet treat! The owner (Harmony) and her mom were super welcoming and interactive, and made for such a perfect coffee experience. I came on a chilly rainy Monday at 1:30 so there wasn't any wait time which was awesome. Over the 20 minutes I was there, a few other persons came in so a steady stream of coffee drinkers coming in, which was great to see. The space is set up beautifully (elegant, contemporary, and minimalist) and I really enjoy the ambiance. To supplement my coffee, I ordered a lunch croissant with ham and Gruyère which was nice but unmemorable. Croissant is $8 with tax read more

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Great little coffee bar! Owners are super nice, coffee is good! Tucked away off the road but great find.

Fantastic small shop tucked away in the square! Great for after breakfast treat or midday pick-me-up. Every patron was greeted by name :) My protein coffee was well-blended with cold brew, served over ice read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Protein coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Disturbingly poor feng shue, no bathrooms, and lots of store bought snacks, in addition to some interesting ones. Decent cafe latte. 3.5.

Such a sweet little coffee shop. Located inside the plaza with a few outdoor seating options. Great atmosphere, calming and cute decor. The latte was delicious, lots of unique things on the menu. A few breakfast options, I tried a breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it. The customer service was great, such kind workers and fast service. I can't wait to come back to try more of their beverages. read more

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This is a hidden gem tucked into downtown Highland Park. I had a soy mocha which was one of the best coffee drinks I've had in a long time. I am a true coffee aficionado and I'm very picky about my coffee. Super cute place and very clean and welcoming. The food looked delicious as well. I will definitely be back again!!! read more

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Great quality drinks and pastries! We had the drip coffee for 2 and a couple of croissants, a mini quiche and a cheese danish. It was such a wonderful time. I love the local artist features on the walls! Also, the employees were very helpful & friendly. We will be back! read more

This cute little coffee shop is located in downtown Highland Park next to the train station. Street parking is a little challenging but they also have parking garage/lots available. Harmony is tucked away towards the inside of the plaza and the interior decor is so cute. My brother tried the mango galaxy lemonade and since I already had my cup of coffee first thing in the morning, I ended up going with the strawberry matcha. My brother and I aren't usually breakfast people but we ended up sharing a croissant breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese and sausage. Everything we had was delightful. I honestly didn't know what to expect with the strawberry matcha but it was recommended by the staff and they did not steer me wrong! It was so refreshing and tasty especially on a warmer spring day like today. They also have coffee beans available for sale and I was pleased to find out that they will grind the beans for you if needed. read more

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This place IS CUTE!! There were two ladies working behind the bar and both were super sweet and very pleasant. I came in for the ice cream scooped looking scones, they unfortunately don't do them anymore! The lady said they're trying to bring them back though ;) I went ahead and ordered one of the lattes I saw a picture of it's called the tiger latte! I wanted to order it because I LOVE ANYTHING BROWN SUGAR! It's hard to find brown sugar anything in the states but it was my go to while in Singapore. ( brown sugar milk tea ) this was pretty comparable with a strong coffee. Even though I just ordered a coffee I was looking at the pictures of their breakfast sandwiches. They looked so yummy. The environment of the cafe is very nice and quit. I was able to get a good study session in and left very pleased that I randomly dropped in. Will definitely make the trip back to this cute shop! read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Iced tiger latte!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Wonderful place to have a first date, great atmosphere and ambiance. Coffee was delicious, we will have to come back here :)

Best Coffee Spot not only in HP but in IL, in my opinion. Harmony the owner is so lovely and I am beyond impressed with how she was able to create this gem of a place. I love every drink I've had here. My go to drinks are either the Dalgona Latte or the Tiger Sugar Latte. I had them both hot and iced and it's made to perfection every single time. Please support your local coffee shops and stop by. You will never wanna go anywhere else after trying Harmony's coffee. Don't forget to snag a Croffle while your in. read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Yummy Croffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Back after the name change. This time I Ordered peppermint mocha and a slice of lemon blueberry cake. Both were yummy! Mocha nice flavor and the lemon blueberry cake was one of the best I've ever had! So moist and perfect balance of flavors. read more

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Amazing coffee, unique trending and classic flavor selections available. I've seen pastries in pictures online that look amazing and I can't wait to try. Very cozy cute seating and themed merch. The owner is incredibly kind. Would definitely recommend a trip! read more

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I believe they are under new management (maybe ownership) and new beverages have been introduced. Love the tiger sugar latte which tastes like brown sugar boba with coffee. So yummy. read more

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It is a cute coffee shop for sure. However, the place was a bit tricky to find since it is hidden in the back. It had some great pastries. For the coffee it could have been better. But I will be back to try some different ones. read more

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This is such a cute coffee shop! I work in Deerfield so it wasn't that far and it is a quiet place to do work as well. I got the lavender latte only because of the adorable art on it (could not really taste the lavender). It was my first time in downtown Highland Park which is a nice area and the shop is tucked away in the corner with friendly staff. I would definitely come back to try other drinks & food! Tip: there is a bathroom but it's in the building next door and you take a key to use it. read more

Harmony Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Small limited shop. Not the best coffee. Hidden in a shopping mall area. Not the best food options

Friendly staff, welcoming and clean modern space. Their galaxy drinks are delish!!! Tranquil place to sit, drink and unwind. Highly recommend read more

3.5/5. Overpriced and underwhelming. Pretty average with regard to offerings. Ambiance is nice, with a look somewhere between psuedo-industrial and comfy loft. Staff was nice and friendly. Had the iced matcha latte, which shockingly cost me $6.70. I understand this was some high-quality matcha, but it was very disappointing. I probably could have made a better one at home. As an aside, the customer bathroom is located outside the cafe, which is a bit inconvenient, especially if you want to bring your laptop or tablet to do some work. I will likely not be returning. So many excellent alternatives are available. read more

Such a cute cozy coffee shop! It's located in the downtown area with many other shops and lots of close street paid parking. Great for a quick refreshment stop during a shopping day or a place to do some quiet reading or creative thinking. The menu was VERY innovative with a hint of Korean inspiration. A lot of the stuff they offer are very unique because I've never seen it at any other coffee shops. What interested me the most was the protein coffee, I've never heard of it and the ingredients is perfect for my lifestyle so I decided to go with that. It was such a good drink, well balanced flavors and simple low calorie ingredients. Also got a Apple turnover which was delicious, I did wish it was a little more crispy. Definitely will visit again and try out their other menu items! read more