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    Lydia’s

    4.8 (62 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Brittany R.

    First time here and it's very nice. If you've had Sugar and slice you know their baked goods are amazing. The atmosphere casual but still nice. The building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The display case looked amazing with different assortment of baked goods like cookies, cheesecakes, pies and even spirit and cocktails. The service was very nice and inviting. They even greeted me upon entering. Definitely recommend.

    Caprese sandwich & house chips
    Michelle B.

    The best place for small bites, sweet treats & cocktails. Lydia's has every possible dessert (cheesecake, cupcakes, macarons and more. Several flavors of spritzers & specialty cocktails. Ample inside seating to dine, study or sit at the bar and enjoy the vibe. There is a cute reading nook & and outside patios for the days when the weather is perfect. Grab a cocktail kit for home on the way

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    This is a well deserved one-star. Came in this evening with a pocket full of cash, expecting to try a lot of their good offerings. Was told to sit down and wait for a server. So, we sat and sat. Server walked past several times, no acknowledgement. Our group took a vote and decided to leave. To Picasso's we went and were VERY happy with Picasso's. When we left Lydia's, asked if we had done anything wrong and they said "no, your server was busy." Probably won't go back. Too many other good options in the area.

    Espresso Irish cream cheesecake  Salted caramel latte
    Kaley B.

    Always the best cheesecake - I tried a slice of espresso Irish cream today and it was amazing. Also my regular salted caramel oat milk latte The staff is really sweet too :)

    White raspberry espresso martinis
    Emily M.

    Great sweet, great treats, great drinks! I love their espresso martinis as a desert drink. They are sweeter than I usually like but as a desert they are perfect! They also have a spicy mule that was so refreshing! The chocolate chip cheesecake is to die for! Such a cute and quaint space in st Charles! Alcoholic drinks are around $15 a drink. Mocktails are between $8-10. Parking can be tough depending on the time you go.

    Anna G.

    Came here because I saw it on Instagram and it's so cute! They do such a good job with their social media. Came here on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy around noon. The workers were all really nice and helped me pick out a good drink. Everything came out quick and I had no wait in line. Got two coffees, a cookie and a cupcake. The coffees are really good and the baked goods options were plentiful. So many yummy looking things to pick from! The decor was soo cute and if I lived closer I'd come more often. Was some girls with their laptops doing work which is such a good idea. I would totally come back for a girls night cocktail.

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    Tom V.

    A delightful spacious coffee shop that I wish was closer to home. I don't eat many sweets and wish there were more savory options on their breakfast menu, but the cannoli pistachio cheesecake is exquisite. Great coffee served to your table with a smile. Will go back any time I'm in the area.

    A seasonal bourbon flavored cold brew
    Kimberly W.

    I know there's several good places in St Charles, but coming from SoCo, that's a bit of a hike - so that's my excuse for not making it here until now. Let me tell you, it is worth the drive. Super friendly and patient staff, which is good, because there are so many delicious looking sweets on display. I ended up with a delicious scone and a bourbon flavored cold brew. It had a longer name, but bourbon was the dominant flavor, which is something you rarely see around here. Even though I mostly drove there for the coffee, it is that cheddar everything scone that will keep me coming back. So unexpectedly good. I did also sit around for awhile, and it seemed like a comfortable place to hang out.

    S'mores latte, strawberry shortcake latte
    Emily S.

    Lydia's has quickly become one of my absolute favorite coffee shops in St. Charles! The vibe here is so inviting--plenty of seating, easy parking, and the kind of atmosphere that works just as well for a solo work session as it does for catching up with friends. I could even see it being a fun spot for a bachelorette brunch. The drinks are excellent--I've tried the brown sugar latte, s'mores latte, and strawberry shortcake latte, and all three were terrific. They've got a great variety, so it's fun to mix it up each visit. The chocolate chip cookies deserve a special shoutout too...honestly some of the best I've ever had. The staff is always so sweet and helpful, especially when it comes to recommending baked goods. You can tell they actually enjoy making sure you leave happy. Plus, they leave personalized handwritten notes on the drinks. Highly recommend Lydia's--whether you're local or just passing through, it's a must-stop coffee shop!

    Caroline M.

    I've been dying to try Lydia's and it did not disappoint! It's so cute and girly and welcoming inside and the staff were welcoming and very nice too. I got a piece of the coconut cream pie and it was so creamy and delicious! This would be the perfect place to come get some work done, it's so cute and cozy!

    Espresso martini
    Jennifer S.

    What an adorable place for a sweet drink and pastry. I had the espresso martini. It was simple yet delicious. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The decor is dainty and inviting. It is definitely a girls' place. I liked the variety of seating options as well. The only draw back is it's hard to locate and it would be nice yo see a few savory options as it pertains to a drink and pastry.

    Michelle M.

    The best!! Went and got a banana pudding cheese cake, cupcake, scone and a pie. All were incredible- but also they did a specialty cake for my daughter's birthday and it was GORGEOUS but delicious.

    Savannah K.

    Cute little cocktail/coffee shop with bakery treats & food options as well. The staff was friendly and all the pastries looked divine although I didn't get any. They offer fun events and classes as well.

    Peanut butter cookie and brown sugar latte

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    Nice place, great decor . Tasty sandwich and many pastry options. Friendly staff , fun location .

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    Beat pastries around! We love the scones and brioche rolls. And the coffee and cocktails are always tasty as well.

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