Hawthorn Tree is seriously such a gem in Carlinville! The coffee is consistently delicious, the…read morebaked treats are fresh, and the cozy atmosphere makes it a great place to slow down for a while. I haven't had a better lavender green tea in so long! The boutique-style shopping is a fun bonus, and the friendly staff always makes you feel welcome. I especially love the kids' space in the basement! So cute! Definitely worth a visit if you're on the square!

I love this place. It is located right on the main square in Carlinville, so there's plenty of…read morestreet parking. In addition to coffee, they offer a variety of pastries and even lunch items.The service was friendly, just like you'd expect from a small midwestern town. Once you've gotten your coffee, you've got a couple different rooms to choose from to sit and relax, or do work on your laptop. Or do what I did, I strolled the square and experienced all the other local shops. Whenever I am in the historic town of Carlinville, I can guarantee you that I will be stopping by Hawthorn Tree.

Tried for the first time while in the area for a camping weekend. I felt like Fried chicken and…read moreordered "all white " , waited the usual time for fresh cooked , about 25 minutes., when they brought my plate it was mixed dark and white. The waitress apologized adjusted the ticket to reflect the mix up. The chicken was crisp and very hot and tasty. I was well pleased and would go back again , food and service were both very good.

Always a staple to locals of Carlinville and have such fond memories there! It has been a moment…read moresince we have been here and decided to visit again. Everyone seemed friendly and majority of the food came out fast. Accidentally forgot pancake but quickly got it fixed and we're very apologetic with quick remedy for the situation. It appears they have changed the size of the breakfast horseshoe and did not taste as like before. Still everything was good and had great flavor. Especially loved the buttered Texas toast! Can't wait for the next time to go back down memory lane with classic local cooking!

I've been stopping at this shop for as long as I can remember when I'm in the area. I'm not sure…read morehow many coffee shops are in the area, but this one is in a very convenient location. My last two visits I ordered an iced coffee with coconut and light cream, it's absolutely amazing. If you're in the area, I highly recommend. The staff is always friendly and quick.

I usually buy coffee here for my staff, ordering is pretty easy they do call in orders - sometimes…read morepickup can be a bit tedious because they won't make the coffees until I arrive for freshness. Which I do appreciate, but sometimes can cause a bit of a hiccup in our schedule. Everyone here is very nice and accommodating. We love free shot friday.

Decided to try the newish Starbucks in Litchfield and to get our hands on the brown sugar oatmeal…read moreshaken espresso. The location is a little tucked in but not too hard to get to. There was no one there when we went and they were pretty fast with everyone friendly. I thought the drink was pretty good and would gladly get it again. It reminded me of putting milk and sugar in a rich coffee with a hint of cinnamon to bring you back to Christmas in a way. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to get again!

Two days in a row I've ordered a dark Roast black....and…read moreboth days it tasted like pike. 'Maybe not even that good. I don't know if their clover is messed up because I've had good dark roast from that machine at this location....or if someone put pike beans in the dark Roast slot. Yesterday I went through the drive thru and thought perhaps someone pressed the wrong button. Today went inside and made sure I saw them press the dark roast button. Trust me....i drink BLACk dark roast at Starbucks all ie r the country. I KNOW when I'm not getting dark roast....whether Verona or Sumatra or whatever. I prefer some dark Roasts over others but they are all accretive and all taste like dark roast.

I was in here when they received a grocery delivery from Walmart. Their prices are unbelievably…read morehigh and use the everyday essentials brand. So when you pay 8 bucks for a yogurt parfait, they probably aren't spending that much on yogurt for 30 tubs. Also their "homemade cakes" they're a box mix so same situation. The employees were rude and snobbish to the driver. I'm not going back. I hope everyone avoids them. I get businesses have to make a profit but this was too much for my eyes to witness.

Black Rabbit is hands down the best place to go in Hillsboro for a beautifully poured and delicious…read morelatte! The service is fantastic! When you walk in you are always free with kind words and a smile even when they are super busy! I work from home, but sometimes it's nice to just get out of the house and be in a new environment. I often go to Black Rabbit to work and the ambiance is a prefect way to break up the day. Go check it out!

What an adorable Shoppe! Had the most amazing banana smoothie and girl behind the counter was the…read moreabsolute sweetest! What a hidden gem! Highly recommend a visit!

From the owner: We are a mom and pop coffee shop. Pop, Mark, decided to branch out from working his computer…read morebusiness out of our home to buying a building in our small downtown location for his computer company, Gotcha Computers. The building we found for sale was the old antique Dime Store dated back to the early 1900s. This building has original floors that Mark had sanded and brought back to life with stain and varnish. The ceilings have been refreshed with paint and the upstairs has 4 apartments that have been remodeled, yet kept with an antique look. In addition to the 2,000 sq feet of space upstairs, there is also 2,000 sq feet on the first floor where his computer business would be. “That’s too much space to just have computers; we need a coffee shop in town, so let’s have half the space for a coffee shop,” said Mom (Kim). As a middle school teacher in this town, Mrs. Henderson knew there was a place needed in the community where kids and elderly people could gather, play games, and socialize. The only unfortunate event is that this place does not have a drive-thru. However, you will enjoy the nostalgic feeling as you walk into the place, and choose a cozy spot to sit, whether it be in a window seat, on a recliner, or at a round or square, short or tall table. And the coffee is bought from a local roasting coffee shop, Black Rabbit, in Hillsboro, IL. We cannot forget to mention the tasty donuts that are purchased by our famous local bakery, B&K Bakery, in Mt Olive, IL.

This place was so darn cute we may just have to move To…read moreLitchfield so we can go there every day. The space is a beautifully reimagined historic building with high ceilings and exposed brick. The coffee and matcha lattes were excellent and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

I recently stopped by Kismet Coffee and had a solid 4-star experience overall…read more One thing I was happy to see is that they use Kaldi's coffee so I was excited to try their drinks. The coffee itself was good quality, and you can tell they're starting with a strong foundation. I enjoyed the drinks I ordered, and they were well-made and nicely presented. My only critique is that they leaned a little too sweet for my taste. The flavourings tended to overpower the coffee, and I found myself wishing the coffee came through a bit more. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was friendly, making it an easy place to stop in and relax for a bit. Good drinks, quality coffee, and a pleasant environment. I'd definitely come back, but next time I'd probably ask for less sweetness so I can better appreciate the coffee itself.

Oh this was a Diamond of a find! Cutest drive -thru that really delivered ! Well educated baristas…read moreon coffee / lattes. I was able to get a flavor packed chai latte dairy free & without sweetener , something hard to do but they nailed it !

amazing! great vibe and great coffee :) Perfect stop on our…read moreroad trip - quick and delicious!

Went back for the grand opening and enjoyed a great pistachio latte! The owners are so kind and the…read morepastries were wonderful!

We came to Grafton for the 4th of July weekend and camped in the nearby campground. It is so hot…read morewhen we were checking out the shops in the area so we stopped by and got shaved ice and smoothie. So good! Shop owners were super friendly.

Love this fabulously funky coffee space in the Milton Schoolhouse! Comfortable and cozy where…read morepeople 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!

I absolutely love this coffee shop. The coffee is always so good and so strong. They offer a bunch…read moreof 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.