Why haven't I found Marva's earlier? Maeva is a hidden treasure at the Alton area. It is a coffee & tea shop and also a cocktail bar. It is decorated like a world travel library. I would never discovered this gem without guidance from Yelpers. This place becomes my new favorite in the area. They serves great drinks, delicious pastries and snacks. Service was excellent. The servers provided great advice on drinks and pastries options. Free WiFi was available. What I love? 1) The meat quiche is amazing. Highly recommended! 2) The tea options are limited but all delicious. You get to choose your mug size at the same price. 3) I tried the strawberry matcha drink. The servers made it fresh on the spot. It's delicious. I can't wait to come back read more

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Love this fabulously funky coffee space in the Milton Schoolhouse! Comfortable and cozy where people sat studying, chatting, reading. My dirty chai was really great and Clyde's latte was as well. We shared a GF/Vegan banana chocolate muffin - yum! Staff was friendly and welcoming. The Milton Schoolhouse is a terrific space with other businesses to check out as well. Highly recommend! read more

Maeva's - You dirty chai, you! 021126 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

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I absolutely love this coffee shop. The coffee is always so good and so strong. They offer a bunch of different bakery items. I am gluten-free and they had this amazing vegan banana muffin that was gluten-free. It was so delicious. The people that work there are so kind. The vibe is really cool too because it's in an old school house and it has a bunch of different little shops in it too. I highly recommend if you're in the area to check it out. It is definitely worth the trip and you will not regret it. They also have alcoholic drinks too, but I have never tried any there. read more

Maeva's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

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Such a cute spot. Love the business set up in an old building sharing spaces with other businesses. Very cool layout. Service was exceptional. Staff was very kind. Latte and the muffin hit the spot!! read more

Maeva's - Seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

I love the building alone. The staff is welcoming and nice. Some of the smaller coffee shops have over-confident coffee snobs not this place. I love to support local places like this. read more

Cofffee was amazing!! We got a hot hazelnut latte and an iced caramel latte. Space to sit is small but there are tables outside in the hall as well. I also ordered their chicken salad, which comes with crackers if they are out of bread. read more

Maeva's - Iced Caramel Latte and Hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

Love this coffee shop! It is charming and warm inside, with stained glass windows and antique lamps. They always have swag, stuff from the old glass factory and artists work sale on a little shelf. The service is amazing, everyone is kind and helpful. I've been here at least 10 times now and I can confirm the whole staff is great. It's a wonderful community space too with lots of flyers and cards to check out. They have a local artist every month fill up a small hallway gallery space. Theirs plenty of seating of all sorts- big central table, little nooks, comfy chairs out in the hallway, and a really nice covered outdoor patio. This is one of my favorite places in Alton! read more

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Great workers, great drinks, great food, great experience. Lovely patio to sit on and the decor inside is fantastic. read more

Maeva's - Matcha, pastries, iced hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

Maeva's is such a gorgeous little spot for coffee! They have ample space inside and outside. It's such a cozy space, perfect for a weekend coffee stop to go leaf peeping along the river road! Their Irish coffee was delicious with perfectly balanced flavors and the cream on top was just the right consistency. The Iced Pumpkin Spice latte was perfect with fresh pumpkin syrup and almost a chai tea vibe! Staff was very friendly and they have free WiFi available. They also had a delicious selection of pastries to eat in or to take home. Add this to your next weekend roadtrip in the StL area! read more

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Maeva's is simply amazing. It's a throwback to the vintage coffee shops of the 70's. If I walked in with a tie-dyed t-shirt on and sandals, I would have felt right at home. Maeva's is tucked inside a old school and they've converted one of the old classrooms into one of the most charming coffee shop in Alton. Even with its local popularity, it is still one of the best kept secrets, that needs to be let out. They have a very extensive drink menu for both hot and cold beverages. What blew my mind, is when I found out they do all of their own baking. My Blueberry Coffee Cake was to die for and I cannot wait to come back and try their "famous" Monkey Bread. Another item on the food menu, that is an must try is the quiche. They are the perfect size for one, almost like a personalized pizza. I love how they worked the old school house charm into the decor. They have old fashioned encyclopedias on bookshelves Many of us grew up using them, before there was the internet and Google. Good to see they can still be used today. The staff/barista is not what you'd find at a Starbucks. They're much better. If you're in Alton and needing a cup of coffee, be sure to check this place out. I guarantee, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Best coffee in the Alton area. Quick service and a nice variety of yummy baked goods but for me it's all about the coffee!

This place has such a comforting vibe. They clearly designed this place for a relaxing cuppa, not a rushed visit. They don't have a drive-through, but you can get it to go if you are busy. In addition to the cute coffee shop, the entire building offers places to sit and drink while you talk with a friend, read a book from the small free library, or play one of their board games. Fantastic coffee with changing seasonal menus keeps things fresh around the year. Their winter snowbird latte was excellent with seasonal citrus and spice. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, so ask if you have questions. read more

This such a gem...service was great, ambience was great, such a vibe and fun place to just relax and enjoy a coffee. Our go to place on a Saturday! read more

Maeva's - two cups of coffee and a piece of cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

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Delicious coffee brews and cocktail offerings in a repurposed school where Robert Wadlow himself attended English class! Clever decor adorn this classroom making it hard to keep your mind on your schoolwork. The barista's are sure to make you glad you stopped by. read more

I had an appointment in the building and had to stop in here. It's an old, repurposed building, with a very cool aesthetic. Stained glass, plants and fun eclectic decor. Very beautiful spot, a place where I would definitely hang out. I tried one of their specialty matcha drinks and it was phenomenal. All of their options looked great, if I lived within 10 minutes, I would probably be here on the regular. It was so weird to find such a niche, cool place in the middle of a small town, but I won't complain, it was great! Highly recommend! read more

SO glad we stopped here! Such an awesome space and they've done really great things with it. The coffee was top notch and hubs got a huge slice of banana bread. Reasonable prices and friendly service. Would LOVE to get back here!!! read more

Maeva's - Large Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

I have been trying to get my butt though the door for years! My husbands family lives in the neighborhood across the street and every time we pass it we say we need to try it! Well we finally did! This place is so cute!! I love the old floors and stained glass windows. Love the vibes! I wasn't really feeling any of their seasonal drinks, so I just ordered a Chai Latte. Tasty! We will definitely make this a stop every time we visit the area! read more

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Solid coffee shop. I had the drip coffee and a quiche. The coffee was delicious and the quiche was great with lots of meat and veggies. I didn't eat the crust but it wad super flaky. Would definitely hit this place again, if in the area. . read more

Maeva's - Maeva's coffee in Alton, Il - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

My husband and I were driving to Grafton IL to meet some friends and wanted to stop by a small business coffee shop we found this place on a whim and fell in love with the building. There was several small business in the older school building 10/10 will visit again!! read more

Maeva's - caramel cappuccino and gluten free, vegan cinnamon muffin, and on the right hand side, blueberry muffin with a strawberry lemonade. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

My husband is a coffee snob and loved this little place on our vacation! The staff is supper friendly and it was a nice environment. Thanks for being awesome! read more

Amazingly cool coffee spot! Love the uniqueness of a coffee shop in an old school. Cool areas to spread out and relax. Great coffee!

I love this place so much. Best coffee shop around here. The employees are very personable, and I consider them friends. They welcome me and my cat every time we come. Definitely stop by here. Their drinks are also delicious! read more

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Again- Alton has the most underrated coffee shops in the St. Louis area! Maeva's is the definition of a hipster coffee shop. It is located inside of an old haunted schoolhouse. There is a cat named Buford. There is random artwork all over the walls. What more could you ask for? What I order: I absolutely love the iced chai here. It is a silky sweet that is to die for. Their regular coffee is good too! Food wise I have had the quiche and it is good, but not the best I've ever had. All of the workers are friendly and know their stuff! I am looking forward to my next visit here so I can try their pumpkin spice latte! Go for the iced chai, stay for the comfy atmosphere. read more

Maeva's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

As the PastorJavaMan, I love checking out local coffee shops ~ rather than green mermaid chain. Coming back to Alton, one of my old haunts, I had to come and check out this place. Damaris, the barista, was very welcoming and kind, and she did an amazing job on my latte. They have a great variety of coffees and other things here. The atmosphere of this coffee shop is wonderful. The setting is in an old Alton elementary school building. They even have a little free library in the hall. There are plenty of quiet places for work or reading. One of the patrons told me that pastors enjoy coming here to work on sermons because of the nice setting and free WiFi. When I am back in Alton, this will be my regular stop. read more

Maeva's - T-shirts for sale. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

So I was a bit early to my barbershop appointment in the same building and I stopped in to Maevas for a nash. I had the monkey bread and it was just fantastic. Just Amazing I didn't have time for a coffee but it smelled incredible! Nicest baristas. So welcoming!! read more

Do better eating nd at home! Slow service Just okay for ambiance When they first opened it was great but since then they have gone way down in all areas... like they went with cheaper coffee beans read more

I'm a huge fan is local coffee shops. This place was in a bit of a strange location. It's in an old school house. I couldn't tell if it was open, but the hours were posted. The first door opened and there were steps. Went up the steps in the next set of doors. Coffee shop is to the right. None of the doors looked like this place was ope . They were dark. But behind the doors was such a cute shop!! The coffee was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. Would have been nice if the dude behind the counter could have refrained from dropping the f-bomb to some people he was talking to. Besides that, it was perfect coffee. Loved the special touches of the local made coffee mugs. read more

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There was one person in front of me, I ordered 4 drinks to go and I believe I waited about 25 min for my drinks. There was one young kid working and while he was polite and seemed to work hard, it took incredibly long and all of our drinks tasted like flavored milk. It's such a cute place and I really, really want to like this place. But I'm kind of mad I spent $33 on 4 drinks when I could've drank sugared milk at home for free. read more

Maeva's - Supposed to be a caramel latte but tasted like milk with a hint of caramel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

This coffee shop is a hidden gem in Alton. Tucked in the corner of a firmer school building, you can still see the "school" in the building. You csnt go wrong with a visit to this place! read more

Our favorite local coffee shop. In all our travels it is really hard to find Mochas better than a Maevas Mocha. Plus the staff are all really friendly and the atmosphere is really relaxing too. read more

Maeva's - Maevas Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

Great coffee. On the strong side, but in a good way. I suggest drinking your coffee there, instead of on the go, since the atmosphere is really neat. read more

This has hot, cold and bold beverages with a hip vibe to go with it. An artist behind every cup of Joe!

Nice people, very chill, quiet, Good coffee, kinda creepy, the restroom down the hall is definitely haunted. Great space for a few hours with a coffee and a book read more

Walking into Maeva's, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved it! I wanted to check it out because I was in the neighborhood, and I wanted to see the resident cat. Buford is such a sweet cat, and is very popular with patrons. There's plenty of seating both inside the shop and within the building. I tried the snowbird latte and a vegan chocolate chip scone. Both were amazing! The latte wasn't too sweet, and you could definitely taste the flavor. The scone was crumbly, which is what I expected from a vegan pastry, and loaded with chocolate chips. They also offer a variety of other pastries and quiches. Also, I think the hours listed on Yelp are incorrect. I believe they recently changed their hours, but I don't remember the exact times. They close at 5 pm on Sundays now as opposed to 3 pm. read more

Mmm nice hints of vanilla and such a beautiful leaf decor. I was impressed with the beautiful presentation and the taste of it read more

Maeva's - Latte with sugar free vanilla. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alton, Illinois

The drinks and breakfast items were delicious, priced well, and the staff were delightful. Will return for sure.

Went here a couple weeks back with some girlfriends and ordered a seasonal drink called the "Midnight Mocha". I was super impressed with how good the latte was, and I cannot wait until next fall to have it again! read more

We were on our way back from Grafton to home and stumbled upon this cute coffee shop while looking for local coffee near by. We loved the aesthetic of the inside of the shop and all the charm it has. We both got a coffee and a couple sweet treats. Everything we had was delicious! I can't wait for our next stop by there when we are in the area and plan to tell our friends the same. read more

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Hidden gem of Alton, Illinois! Got an oat milk, mocha latte and blueberry streusel cake both of which I would rate 5 stars. Coffee was the perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and bitter; streusel cake was moist, great consistency and had big, beautiful blueberries that carried wonderful flavor! Great atmosphere plenty of places to take a rest. They have a very friendly and attentive staff. I'm not a big drinker but I think it's amazing they offer adult beverages to anyone who wants a bigger pick-me-up. We will be frequenting Maeva's to try all they have to offer! read more

Great coffee, I love their matcha lavender lattes! It's a very relaxing atmosphere, great for working on homework or relaxing. The staff are always friendly and ready to answer any questions about their products. read more