We stopped by Kindred on our way home and made a quick detour to try their coffee. Ever since starting my specialty coffee and espresso journey, I've been seeking out local roasters to see what they can deliver--and Kindred certainly didn't disappoint. Everything from their roasts and drinks to the decor was fantastic. My wife had an iced vanilla latte, and I ordered a flat white. The flat white was beautifully balanced with smooth chocolate and light nutty notes, without being overly dark or roasted. I also picked up a 10 oz bag of their Brazil Yellow Bourbon Natural to brew at home. The staff was incredibly welcoming and even brought our drinks right to our table. Highly recommend! read more

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Ordered a hot Aztec? Mocha online. My order was ready right when I got there. Very clean inside and helpful staff. The mocha is definitely spicy but has wonderful flavor. The cinnamon notes really shine, the shot had great flavor, and the milk was steamed perfectly to just the right temperature. There are a few parking spaces right out front. Make sure that you leave heading away from the shop, or you might get caught by a train. read more

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I love Kindred Coffee Roasters!! I've been here multiple times. It's such a cute little coffee shop in West Chicago, perfect for getting work done, catching up with friends, or playing one of their board games. I ordered a pancake breakfast latte, and it definitely resembles pancakes! It was delicious. The quality and attention to detail at Kindred is clear, and you can tell they truly care about what they do and have a genuine passion for coffee. I also tried their hummus toast and it was really good! I'd love to try more of their food items in the future. read more

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A friend and I stopped in on a weekday morning and throughout our time there the place was consistently busy. I was impressed to see the staff members keeping up with the hustle and bustle. I'd consider the space small/moderate-ish. There are 2 different areas to sit at and my guess is at max capacity it's ~40 people. Their coffee menu is pretty standard when compared to other coffee shops. 1 item that stood out to me was the mocha latte. They label it as 'the most amazing mocha latte' which naturally made me want to try it. This is not my usual coffee order, I typically get a chai or a matcha so kudos for reeling me in with the fun verbiage lol. They don't offer almond milk but thankfully they do have oat so I got that instead. They aren't kidding about it being the most amazing mocha latte.. it was REAL good. It was rich, creamy and oh so delicious. I also loved the latte art. For food I got a blueberry muffin and enjoyed it. I liked that it had different textures throughout, the crumble and the smoothness of the muffin itself. It is also generous with the amount of blueberries in it. If you're looking for a breakfast sandwich or really any hot breakfast items.. sadly you won't get it here, but the muffins make up for it! read more

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Kindred Coffee Roasters is a quaint little coffee shop in downtown West Chicago. They offer coffee and tea beverages as well as some muffins, cookies, and lunch sandwiches. They have some seating in the front and back of the shop with the ordering counter in the middle. I ordered the Lavender Latte and Blueberry Muffin per the staff's recommendation. Both were absolutely delicious! I loved the milk art and crunchy/sweet top of the muffin. Pricing was very fair. My only complaint was that their menu was bit more limited to other shops in the area. While my coffee was good, I wouldn't have new flavors to try to draw me back to visiting. read more

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This place is goated. Super approachable vibe with great coffee, friendly staff, and an impeccable grilled cheese sandwich. From my understanding, their sourdough is made in-house, as are most of the sandwich ingredients and all of the syrups. Super refreshing to see in a world so dominated by overpriced Sysco slop. My food recommendations are the BLT with havarti cheese and pickled red onions or the grilled cheese with bacon. Drinks wise I recommend the Choco Chimp if it's in season or their mocha during colder weather. read more

Came here again to study as they have a good spot for coffee and seating. Was not disappointed, the coffee was great and there were many unique seasonal flavors! There is also ample seating with chargers to study. Then kitchen was closed but I got the fresh made muffin which was really good with my mocha latte! read more

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As someone who is new to the area, I was so happy to find this cute cafe! I must add, the staff a conscious effort to make everyone who walks through the door feel welcomed. And it's also a very family friendly place! The art on the walls is an added bonus. I've gotten amazing matcha lattes with oat milk here (both iced & hot), as well as the local kombucha in the front fridge (also so good). I wish there were more vegan options, but for what it is-- I'm very impressed and pleased with this cafe. read more

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While in West Chicago, we de died on trying Kindeed Coffee. At first, it's a simple but cute coffee. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. I got the lemon and lavender scone. We each got a coffee. Mine was iced and my wife had a hot coffee. I LOVE lemon flavored food (and not just the fake sweetened lemon like Starbucks lemon bread... natural lemon). My wife and I bit into the scone, which was hard on the outside and soft internally, but tasted awful. The lavender completely overpowered the scone. It tasted like we just ate a pure bitter dandelion. The coffeee, just didn't taste good. Neither of us finished the coffee or scone. We threw them out. Unfortunately, as nice and pleasant the staff was and cute the shop was... I can't recommend Kindred because we simply didn't like anything we ordered :( read more

Just dropping in to say that you absolutely need to try the Choco-Chimp from their spring menu. It is an absolute hit! read more

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Cute local coffee shop. Lots of seating and a good workplace. I got an iced Carmel latte with coconut milk. I liked that the syrups were homemade, but I didn't love that the nondairy options were limited to only oat milk and coconut milk. I fear my coffee was mid read more

This is a hidden gem! The staff is amazing, and the coffee and teas are always made to perfection. Hands down, this is a very special place.

Kindred is such good coffee, they have good employees who know what they're doing and are kind while doing it! The atmosphere is also very fun here, nothing crazy but it's clean and it doesn't feel like a cookie cutter coffee shop! Definitely worth checking out read more

Back twice in one week! Different working arrangements for us might have you not making as many stops for your morning coffee, but this place will make you re-think that! I noticed they have lots of space that could be used for studying or "working from home" but not at "home". Much nicer than any St*rbucks/Dunkin any day. This week I enjoyed their "Most Amazing Mocha on Planet Earth"(w/oat milk). So delicious and rich. It really is the best mocha I've had! And enjoyed their hot Chai Tea latte(w/oat milk) They have muffins and other pastries made fresh in house! Can't say enough good things about this business! read more

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Coffee in West Chicago doesn't get any better. It has a cool ambiance along with the great aromas and flavors. Kindred is about as local as you can get. For sure better than any chain. The prices seem like they would be sky high but they aren't that bad for how good everything is. A lot to choose from. It's a small place but it has a pretty big menu. The coffee is of course the main thing. A lot of non dairy milk choices. They have everything from almond to oat. I like the Matcha Latte. It's $4.50 for a medium. This has that rich flavor it's known for, and is refreshing. Also try some food. Last time I had the Hummus And Vegetable Toast. It's $7 for a couple big pieces. They don't skimp on these. Good use of hummus rather than avocado. This gives it a different flavor but it's still a great option at breakfast and lunch. Has a surprising amount of indoor seating for a small business. It's a good place for doing some work and there's plenty of tables for everyone. The prices are reasonable on most things. read more

Kindred Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte With Hummus And Vegetable Toast - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - West Chicago, Illinois

Fun coffee shop in West Chicago. It looks small from the outside, but is actually very big inside. They have children's books you can sift through, and great tables for getting work done. They also have a nice outdoor area. The barista was friendly and helpful while taking our order. Unfortunately all of the breakfast pastries were sold out, but they did have a few gluten free dessert items left. However this was to be expected as it was a Saturday afternoon. I ordered an iced carmel latte with oat milk. It was very tasty and was ready very fast. I am excited to visit back to try a pastry soon! read more

Cute coffee place. I had a matcha latte and it was perfect. I love their strawberry muffins too. I definitely plan on coming back. -Glorina read more

disappointed in the hot chocolate... I ordered a small Hot Chocolate. The sign said $2.50, I was charged $3.50 if the price changed up date the sign. It truly was the smallest hot beverage drink I was served. last it was not very hot it was lukewarm tasted more like warm milk little to no chocolate taste at all . Service was just ok, it was like going to a fast food location no friendly service vibe. Like I said disappointed! read more

The most quintessential coffee shop! Such a lovely environment to work remotely, catch up with a friend, or people-watch while enjoying a fantastic cup of coffee. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a smile, and it made for a very welcoming ambiance. I had the seasonal Sage & Cinder latte with oat milk, and the friendly barista accompanied my half sweet, extra foam requests. It was simply delicious. There is ample seating with smaller tables up front, comfortable arm chairs, and larger tables near the back. They offer a variety of small lunch menu items that also accommodate for vegetarians and vegans. Love! read more

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hands down the best coffee in the area. Way more than you think - they make their own sourdough, source local ingredients, have high expectations of the quality of their espresso based beverages. They're the real deal and we are lucky to have them in the western suburbs. :) read more

Great atmosphere, space to sit and chat, and good coffee. When we came in it was mid morning, and they were busy but not crowded. There was a group playing Uno, people on the patio enjoying the sun, and others on their computers. Nice chill vibe. We were passing through but if I lived there I'd drop in every week. read more

I was actually stuck by a train right next to this place and thought I'd go in. Seriously one of the cutest coffee shops. The barista was so friendly and even brought my drink to me WITH A METAL STRAW!! We stan an environmentally friendly shop. Their merch is friggin adorable. I got the little kitty with a coffee cup sticker. This is definitely the spot from now on. read more

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Atmosphere nothing special. No vibe to speak of. Wasn't welcomed... counter unattended for 4-5 solid minutes. Person comes out with deadpan attitude. Not friendly, not hostile, just unmotivated. Ordered espresso, latte, avo toast and blt. Drinks just okay. Short double shot with only moderate crema but taste was decent. Latte way too high on the milk ratio. Ugly Mermaid style I guess. Toast good if too much garlic. Bread very good. BLT was a train wreck. Skimpy bacon, barely there tomato and skimpy lettuce. Worst of all, no mayo but butter???? Don't screw around with classics. Table service okay but nobody asked if we needed anything else or how it was and we were give tiny square drink napkins with sandwiches. Wow. Initially intended to buy beans, but not after that. Will not be back. Too many better options. read more

Love the vibes at Kindred! The drinks are really the best in the area. Way better than Five & Hoek in Wheaton. The muffins and scones are truly incredible. I love their merch shop that includes my favorite puzzle brand. Also the service is consistently excellent. Don't miss out on this coffee shop! It's my favorite. read more

This is a fun and bright coffee shop! There's a lot of seating so a good place for a small group to meet up or to have a table if you're doing work . They have a selection of board games to play as well. The food was tasty and the coffee was great . read more

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Best coffee in the area. Something about the coffee, when drinking it in the cafe hits just right that it keeps making me return.

I just visited for the first time and ordered a small light roast hot coffee. The coffee was pretty good. My complain is that I was charged $3.98 for a SMALL coffee "more than Starbucks." That's INSANE!!! For that reason, I won't return. read more

Local slice of heaven! Fabulous coffee, tasties and. Vibe. Local artwork from The high school- perfect respite! read more

A wonderful local coffee shop. They will chat with you about coffee and how they make it/how you like it. Prices are average, and they switch up the coffee blends. Recommend this shop over Starbucks any day of the week. They also have free wifi and a lot of seating inside. They do have a table out front, which is also nice. read more

Socially distanced dining is available here! Kindred has a great outdoor patio with umbrellas. We took the family and got Italian sandwiches (amazing), grilled cheese (super amazing), and all three fizzies th. YUM! Next time I'll have to go back to my first love, their iced chai read more

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A cute, cozy coffee shop. Toast, muffin and lattes were all excellent. Lots of seating so had no problem finding a table on a Saturday morning. read more

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Groovy, community-oriented specialty coffee shop with a hip & artsy bent. Plentiful indoor seating. Clean bathrooms (important). Coffee & tea selections are excellent. Delicious hummus & veg. toast. read more

Kindred Coffee Roasters - Lavender Latte, Veggie & Hummus Toast - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - West Chicago, Illinois

Excellent coffee Super friendly service Surprisingly large number of tables to o eat inside. read more

I would say 4.5 stars. Great ambiance and plenty of seating. They have puzzles and games for young and old. As for the food and coffee... Our grilled cheese sandwich was delicious, as was the chocolate chip cookie. My wife's mocha was tasty as well. My pour over coffee was okay. The flavor notes weren't quite there, but not bad. Generous serving sizes for both coffees and friendly service. read more

I love Kindred and have been a regular here since they opened! I love their menu and their drinks are super consistent, as well as just all around lovely/ friendly owners and staff. They quite literally have one of the best blueberry muffins I've ever had! I was prompted to review though based on a recent racist review left by another customer who commented on how it's "The one spot you will find white people in downtown West Chicago". Majority of the time I'm at kindred their customer base is incredibly diverse. Also, an ironic comment considering they have Hispanic inspired drinks on their menu. read more

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The lady behind the counter was super nice and brought my coffee to me. Super personal service and yummy lavender latte. I love the ambiance of the shop too! read more

Coffee was awesome and it's a cute little shop with a nice vibe and good seating in the back!

Really nice coffee shop with great atmosphere, they even provide diapers and feminine care products in their bathrooms. Coffee is quite good as well of course. I'm a little disappointed with their food and pastry selection however, most of the time all they offer are blueberry muffins. That's it, blueberry muffins. I've honestly never been to a coffee shop where you can select from only one thing. You like sweet scones? Nope. Croissants? Not here. Bagels? No sir. Banana bread? I'm afraid not. Their opening hours are a little to tight for me too. I'm often in the area around 6:15 and 4pm when they are closed - I end up going to Dunkin Donuts instead :-/. But overall a nice coffee place, especially if you like blueberry muffins! :-) read more

What an excellent family owned and operated coffee shop. Really nice people, the best coffee around, any you just shouldn't miss the muffins. They have have this slightly crunchy muffin top, and warm soft muffin stumps. They bake then in-house with the best recipes and ingredients. When passing near West Chicago, I highly recommend this stop! Not sure I'd want to start my day any other way :-) read more

This place is a great find with plenty of areas to sit and gather. Fun people watching. Their syrups are house made and delicious. My fav is the Cortado for my morning boost. Nice food choices to enjoy with the coffee as well. Staff is all friendly and inviting. Come check it out. read more