Viva Cafe in Geneva is a satellite location of Five & Hoek Coffee (Wheaton). The inside offers a…read morecouple of tables and chairs but they also have an adjacent patio for Bien Trucha available. They have their main menu as well as some seasonal specials. They seem to specialize in coffee drinks but also have some tea & food/pastry options. When I visited, I ordered the Iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte. The staff member mentioned it was a popular drink and made in house but the flavor was rather subtle and appeared to be prebatched. My husband got a Hot Chai Latte which was pretty good! This spot could benefit from having more syrup flavors to add to standard products to give customers more variety. Either way, I'm happy I visited.

Viva has a nice vibe and plenty of space to work or catch up with some friend over some coffee. I…read moreloved the outdoor seating area. It was a bit busy, but my order was completed pretty quick. They had some summer specials that caught my eye. I chose the iced coconut cookie latte. Unfortunately, I felt like it was was watered down. I could barely taste the coconut or any other flavor to it. Might have just been just a miss for that day. It happens. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I'd try it again. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Excellent fresh baked good. Croissants and sweet rolls awesome. Jalapeño cheddar bread is amazing…read more Family owned. Highly recommend.

Limited selection of breads. The cinnamon roll was nothing but dough, you could do better buying…read morePillsbury. Very disappointing!!!!

Soy and Lou is amazing! Their coffee is so yummy and who doesn't love supporting their neighborhood…read morelocal coffee shop?! They always have a welcoming environment, and are dog friendly. Best coffee in the Chicagoland area!

Visiting here in Illinois and needed some coffee and I'm glad I found this coffee shop. The town…read moreitself is really nice and the coffee here did not disappoint. I got the Hope latte and it was amazing. It was just the right amount of coffee and flavor. The staff was super friendly and willing to give suggestions. The inside was really cute and had a lot of places to sit, and also had a good selection or local merchandise and apparel. I'm definitely going to stop by again before I head home.

Limestone is one of my favorite coffee shops! Their lattes are always delicious and I love that…read morethey create unique seasonal drinks each month. This month, their seasonal menu was valentine's themed. I got an iced lovebug latte, which had white mocha and raspberry syrup. I always have to get the pumpkin muffin every time I come here too because it's the best one I've ever had! They have a few tables and comfy chairs to do work or hang out with friends. I also love that they showcase art by local artists on their walls. Some of the art can even be purchased.

Tried a new coffee shop and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly…read moreand genuinely welcoming. The menu is simple and easy to navigate, which I actually appreciate -- no overwhelming options, just solid choices done well. The space is on the smaller side, but it still feels open and comfortable. It definitely seems like a great spot to work remotely or knock out some homework. The food was really good, and the coffee delivered too. I ordered my food to go, so I didn't get to fully soak in the ambiance, but the overall vibe was inviting. A heads up: the maple aioli has a little kick to it, but not overpowering. My picture do not do the food justice. I'd absolutely come back, especially to stay and enjoy it next time.

This is the second Krema Coffee location I have visited and was slightly disappointed. The North…read moreAurora location is located off of Randall Rd on the street level of an apartment building. It's a little bit tucked away but they did have plenty of parking. The inside had three areas of seating with tables & chairs and some lounge chairs. I asked the staff member what flavor lattes they offered as the menu was a bit confusing. I had previewed a menu online and didn't see half those flavors listed on the menu board nor by the register. I ended up ordering a 12oz hot honey lavender latte. The coffee beans itself tasted a bit burnt to me which altered the whole flavor of the drink. I also ordered the Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Bagel as they serve Jake's Bagels here. The sandwich was good but could have used a sauce. I also didn't get much of the cheese flavor. My entire order was just over $16 which also felt a bit high for what I ordered. I think this location is cute but could make some improvements to better compete in the area.

They have and have had the best team since opening. Friendly, helpful and hard working. I'm there…read morejust about daily (morning or evening) and see how they operate. 10 out of 10.

Best service ever. Employees are great. Best Starbucks I've ever been to. quality beveragesread more

We visited Mosaic Kitchen last Saturday for a dinner and the experience was great. We are happy…read morewhen places like that open their doors offering , new vibe and something new in Geneva. Mediterranean cusine is definitely one of our favorite ones and all the flavors are there. We mosly tried the mezze hot and cold dishes to share and a bottle of nice Sancerre wine. House Sampler-you can try all three spreads at one plate, all were very good but the Muhammara definitely stood up as the best. Olives--very well seasoned, we always try olives and definitely a must. Lamb Chops--perfectly seared, served with fantastic slaw and chimichuri. Falafel--was good, classic, could be a little bit more moist in our opinion. Special: Hamachi crudo with Mango sauce--this was a spectacular dish, one of the best we lately had. Fish was fresh and the presentation was amazing. Thanks to Alex for being a great server and we will definitely try more dishes from Mosaic Kitchen in the future!

Came here for lunch with a friend on a Friday. I made a reservation for 11:30am and we were able to…read moresit wherever we wanted. The place is super cute inside and there is parallel parking in front of the restaurant along with a city parking lot across the street. Their menu has many items listed as GF and the server was very knowledgeable. The sangria couldn't be confirmed GF so she said she can make her own with my choice of wine. I picked the rose and it was delicious. We shared a GF baked feta and I had the vegan tagine as my entree. The sauce had a hint of spice and was on the sweeter side. The server brought out cut vegetables for the feta and white rice for my dish since I couldn't have the lavash. The food and server were excellent. Will def come back and try different options.

Love this little place! They have their own coffees. The decor was so cute. The coffee was…read moredelicious

I love the industrial vibes and comfy seating gather areas in this location. I've been to their…read moresycamore location and this one in St. Charles is definitely a come sip and stay atmosphere. Every drink I've ordered is delicious but the Apple Brown Betty is by far my favorite. The baristas are always friendly and willing to give suggestions when you're on the fence about what to order. I've never had a drink I didn't love.

As I started getting serious with my pour over experiments, I needed a good grinder, and I ended up…read moreat Fresh Ground Roasting's website for the best prosumer grinder: Baratza Virtuoso+. FGR curates an excellent selection of coffee gear, coffee's and provides free shipping. I was especially impressed by Eric, his responsiveness to my questions, and his knowledge of brewing different methods of coffee. While Baratza was delayed in shipping my order, Eric kept me informed and expedited the order with a Baratza rep. He even took some time to explain brewing techniques and recommended a scale that saved me $$, even though they did not stock it themselves. On receiving the order, there was a minor defect in a silicon gasket, and Eric immediately ordered a free replacement with Baratza. Despite living in San Francisco, I will recommend FGR for their great selection of artisan coffees and brew gear, excellent customer service that goes beyond lip service. I trust them, and after my positive experience and will continue to shop and endorse. Thank you Eric.

I was curious to check out a shop that roasts the beans. I discovered that they are in the complex…read morenext to Playhouse 38. The owner and his assistant were extremely helpful. I use a Keurig coffee maker, and he ground the coffee for the ecobrewer I use to brew something other than k cups. I am looking forward to trying the dark Ethiopian roast I purchased.