I've been frequenting this coffee shop for a few months and I'm happy every time. I usually order a latte and each time it's great, it's creamy, and their espresso is so smooth and flavorful. I'm picky with my espresso, but this place knows what they're doing. Every once in a while I get a biscotti to go along with my latte, I believe they are made in house, but I'm not so sure. Right now, they have a smoothie menu for the summer, I've tried the strawberry piña colada and it's so refreshing, especially when the mornings are really hot. I use to get the same barista each morning, she's so kind and friendly. Now it's different girls but they're all so kind and in a good mood. Love it! read more

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Latte & biscotti - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

A great place to chill with a beverage and do some work on the laptop. The free wifi is very good here. Spacious business inside the old Famous Department Store building. I get a bit nostalgic when I see the old maroon and white specked Famous floor at the entrance. I loved that store. I like this space at Jeremiah Joe's as it is quiet and plenty of comfortable seats. I have only been here twice and it is winter so there is no outdoor seating of course, the indoor seating is very comfy. I have encountered very friendly staff who are helpful with making suggestions for beverages. I had a very nice plain ol' iced tea today, they also have a green iced tea with coconut flavor which I did not choose as it sounded a bit strange for my liking. The iced tea was very refreshing and approximately $3.50 or so for a large. Great location in the heart of downtown, lots of free parking in front and side streets. read more

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - A nice chilled drink at a chill cafe to escape for a bit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

Mixed reviews about Jeremiah Joe Coffee. The interior is terrific. Lots of room but could use a few more tables. It wasn't crowded when I visited but I could see the place packed with no where to sit. The tables up front along the windows are a wonderful place to sit and work like I am doing but the concrete tables although cool are tough and uncomfortable to work on especially if you want to use a mouse & computer. Staff were very friendly and helpful. As far as my order the drink was definitely under brewed and could clearly tell just from the smell before even tasting it. The rice crispy I had I am willing to bet was made ages ago. It was so hard and you could clearly tell it was long past fresh. I took 1 bite and tossed it. Would I return? If just for a drink and to work probably. Think I would be willing to give it another try but wouldn't go out of my way to return just for it. read more

They have a huge space you can get lost in a nice conversation w people and won't feel others will eavesdrop. You can sit and drink coffee and buy coffee beans dipped in chocolate while you read a good book. The people and community are friendly and the Main Street it's on is cute and has the nice small town feel. They have a free bathroom here and next door is a church. And outside they have a pantry area where you can leave things for people who might need something extra. What a nice thing to do when somebody is in need. read more

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I got a Fizz 16 for just $3.74 I have also purchased breakfast mini biscuits and big chocolate chip cookies I also buy frappe mocha Latte coffee. read more

If you're a matcha enthusiast like me get the iced matcha latte with elderflower syrup! Apparently the syrup is not permanently in the menu but it's definitely a temporary great addition. The staff told me they usually add honey but I prefer my matcha to be more bold and less sweet. The elderflower is a nice touch and it's a fun flavor. I also tried the thumbprint raspberry cookies and it was pretty standard as far as taste. Not too sweet and a fruity filling. The inside of the cafe was pretty large so this could be a nice study spot as there's also outdoor seating and it wasn't loud. read more

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

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Barista was very nice. Really liked the mocha. Chill atmosphere with lots and lots of space. Would def come back if I'm in the Ottawa area again. read more

This is a really nice place with seating available outside on nice summer days and some seating inside, the employees are always nice and give good suggestions on what we might like but we usually get the Jeremiah Joe Mocha it's really good and just under $5 read more

if you order the matcha they put honey in it without telling you. Either that or they have bad matcha ‍

Solid coffee creations and Nitro option. Pastry options and small bites are much better than The big nationals. While small portioned, I did enjoy the the rich & tasty Broccoli-Parmesan egg bite. Fun modern decor, clean bathrooms, outdoor seating, and drive-thru service hit the mark. A nice addition would be background coffee-house music playing inside and out. Great option for locals and visitors. Food & Pairings #BradyEats read more

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Try the sous vide egg bite. I enjoyed both options, but if going with just one choose the Broccoli-Parmesan. Enjoy #BradyEats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

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Good service and good coffee - not much of an ambiance though. We ordered a nitro cold brew and one of their speciality drinks - a banana honey latte. Partner said he loved the latte. My nitro cold brew was nothing special however overall a decent cold brew. read more

We did a little day trip to Ottawa from the Chicago suburbs and this was one of our first stops. I love coffee shops, and this one was particularly adorable. The staff was very nice, Covid-19 protocol and signage was clear, the bathrooms were clean, and I loved the displays of local artwork for sale around the location. They also had cute Ottawa merch for sale :) I had their specialty of the day, an iced white chocolate lavender latte and it was delicious. If I lived in the area I would definitely frequent this location! read more

Great place to stop for coffee and fresh pastry. We stumbled on this place during a long road trip. We always look for locally owned businesses, but unfortunately there are often few great choices. This was definitely an exception. They have a full selection of coffee drinks and the barista was very friendly. If you are looking for a coffee spot off the I80 this is definitely worth the 5 minute detour. read more

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - the interior of a coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

The space is very airy. Great workspace-- plenty of tables + windows. Outdoor, shaded seating available. FRESH brewed coffee. read more

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Special: ICED caramel Irish cream latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

I love their Jeremiah Joe mocha (whether hot, iced or ice blended). That's my go-to drink.

I've been stopping here everytime I'm in Ottawa. It's been the only place I've been able to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea amd a book. They have always been nice, even when busy. They normally, but not always, keep the music at a balanced level compared to the people chatting or studying. The lobby is shared with other businesses but always seems available. They have outdoor seating in the shade or dry which is nice. So far this is my number one place to read and relax to a coffee or tea. They have another place by the canal but I have not been there yet. read more

This is a good location with great coffee selections and smoothies. I enjoy their Chocolate chip cookies and the new breakfast sandwiches. The pastries are small for the price and the biggest negative is the Bass of the background music. It's hard to concentrate when doing computer work. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

We stopped to grab coffee here on our way from Starved Rock. I had Iced Matcha Green tea latte and it was the best I've ever had! My husband said his drink was heavenly :) Definitely better than Starbucks! Looking forward to coming back to this place again soon! read more

I think an eight dollar Venti should be made by certified baristas the average starbucks in the city tastes better. Cost less. Three coffees mine being sugar only 17 dollars. read more

This little gem in Ottawa, IL is your home for fresh roasted beans and espresso drinks! Lots of seating in a modern atmosphere make it a great place to meet up with friends or do some work. Coffee snobs definitely need to know that they can find happiness at Jeremiah Joe! I've been coming here for years off and on and I always look forward to visiting when I am in town. Cheers! read more

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So, free street parking everywhere so first impression was great! Inside this giant coffee shop you will find friendly baristas, coffee bar, lots of small tables and a couch with some chairs. Service was awesome, biscotti was great! And prices were decent. There is a stage up front and my friend said they have live music. Only thing I would say is add more comfortable seating...more couches & comfy chairs? read more

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So I will be honest, I am a Starbucks snob, no question. However I love supporting local coffee places when I can. While driving through Ottawa on the way back from Starved Rock we stopped here and I am so glad we did! It was high quality coffee but with small town prices. We will forsure stop in again next time we go through this town. Keep up the great work and amazing coffee. read more

Oh my gosh I'm still sick to my stomach. I think about this in my skin just crawls. I ordered a spicy sweet chai latte with skim milk. I get down to one of my last drinks and there's something in my mouth. It was a hard salty booger. Oh my gosh. I couldn't get them on the phone because there's no good service out here but I sent them an email and I stopped back in. I had to ask three times for them to throw out those bottles of product and the skim milk. He called his manager. I did ask for a refund but I think that should have been one of the first things he would have said is hold on let's get these things out of the circulation. Everybody there was wearing masks so I'm sure it didn't happen it there so it had to have been in one of those products. read more

Skip this place! They don't know coffee. I ordered an iced latte with an extra shot, they had it done immediately, how? They poured the 'shots' out of a ready made carafe. The coffee is not fresh, and I paid for shots of espresso, not weak, pre-made watered down coffee. I'm offended that they think This is acceptable for a coffee shop to pass off pre-made espresso. This place is just WRONG. It's jus not good. And the line was SO long. Very disappointed. read more

Had the special white chocolate hazelnut latte. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Small and delicious selection of baked goods and snacks. Will be back! read more

On a couples vacation with great friends, stopped here for a coffee and omg got the best thing ever, mudslide mocha - it was to die for!!!!! A must try for sure. read more

I'm pretty disappointed. I had really enjoyed this establishment and their coffee before. I ordered my favorite drink from the Ottawa drive thru and did not receive a drink that looked or tasted like what my normal order does. First, I couldn't find any contact number so I reached out to their email and explained my situation. Their response was that the employee said they made the drink right, totally disregarding my complaint. I doubt that the barista would remember making my drink out of all the drinks they made that day AND I know this drink, I order it often. The drink I received was nothing like what I normally get. I responded back this sentiment and they haven't responded to me since then. I just can't support a company that has no standard of quality. read more

I found this place last week whilst in Ottawa for work. Very cool, nice space. Clean. Bright. Open. Nice outdoor seating in front along Ottawa's main drag. Their roast is very good. I had a nitro which uses an espresso roast. I bought a bag of African beans medium roast. The coffee is top notch and the chocolate peanut butter chip muffin I had was very moist and tasty. This is my new must go to coffee house to start the day, and again for late(r) morning break. The servers were very friendly and helpful too. read more

This place got me started on coffee. I have fond memories of getting blended JJ mochas here when I was probably too young for caffeine. I'm glad they're still open and expanding their business. I do wish they used a different brand of non-dairy milk-- Pacific oat milk isn't gluten free, unfortunately. read more

The employees are usually very nice and engaging. There is 1 in particular who is the bee's knees- just a very sweet person. Employees interact with the public well. The last 3 times I have had coffee here it just was not what it used to be. I had it fixed once, had more syrup added another time. The 3rd time I just gave up and stopping going. I really enjoyed it in its early days but there have been many changes apparently. read more

Had a server named Alaina, had amazing service. She was so nice and made an amazing coffee.

Coffee is weak, atmosphere is way too woke for me and overall they are way over priced for what you get.

They have an AMAZING iced dirty chai! I bought 4 custom drinks and it was cheaper than 2 custom drinks at Starbucks. They were super sweet and quick too! Would definitely recommend! Also there's a review that says they use premade espresso shots. They do that so if you order an iced coffee it doesn't get watered down by the hot espresso melting the ice! Don't let that review stop you from coming! It's amazing! read more

I love Jeremiah Joe! As a local, I walk here nearly every day to indulge my coffee "addiction ." The friendly workers generally know both my name and my order. The atmosphere is laid back, and even with Covid restrictions, I've been able to safely bask in the warmth of my favorite spot. read more

Went to the new drive thru location, my 2 iced Jeremiah joe mochas taste like milk. Where's the coffee?! Waste of money. Took 3 girls 20 minutes to simply make two drinks. I'll just go to dunkin instead next time. Drive thru location is not worth my money or time. read more

The nastiest latte I have ever had. Totally burnt. Obviously they don't clean in between shots. This should never happen. After every shot run water and clean spoons. One of the first things you should learn when making shots. read more

Ordered cold cafe latte, they put brewed coffee from a dispenser, added ice and milk. I was already doubtful but tried it first. Just a vague hint of coffee. Went to asked for a shot of espresso and they charged me $1.75 for it. Ok fine, that's why 2 stars only. Spacious and nice interiors i must say. read more

love my coffee everytime I come here. cold blended drinks r really good! hot lattes I get r always great too. gluten free brownie is amazing and now I can't go hiking without 1. I haven't had their regular black coffee yet but the espresso tastes good. love the local artwork for sale, nice clean place, really nice friendly &helpful staff, outdoor seating with water bowl for dogs, cool aesthetic, nice vibe. only thing I wish they had coconut milk but they do have almond and soy. read more

Consistently the best coffee house anywhere. A hub for community activity. Excellent staff.

Went with two friends and we each bought a drink. One of my friends didn't like the flavor of her pumpkin spice latte at all and asked politely if they would exchange it for something else. I consider it common coffee shop courtesy to do this, given she'd spent $5 on her drink. They said no but offered to dump her drink out and refill it with regular coffee, but she'd have to pay for the coffee. Come on, people. Do you want us to come back or not? The (locked) WiFi was called "Jeremiah Club." Sorry, but you shouldn't have to join a club or email list or whatever to get access to the WiFi. The shop was very clean and spacious, as was the restroom. read more