We've gone to MOTW a few times now and each time the service and the coffee was delightful. We enjoy ordering and sitting in their cafe enjoying the surroundings while we drink our crafted beverages. This is my new favorite coffee shop. read more

Really lovely coffee and tea place with delicious food. My husband and I shared the bacon, egg and cheese empanada which hit the spot for a breakfast snack. Drinks were really well made, I chose 50% sugar which was perfect. Food and drinks are on the pricier end but everything is well made. They've got muffins, cakes, loafs, middle eastern sweets and so much more. I really enjoyed my passion fruit tea and my husband loved his ube matcha. Lots of seating areas and it even has a prayer area. read more

MOTW Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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This place is awesome! I highly recommend. I came to this location (suburbs) and really enjoyed my time here. Baristas were sooooo nice and service was super. I'd highly recommend checking this place out. It's located by Harper College in Schaumburg. Very spacious and lots of variety in terms of food items and drinks. read more

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Came in on a Sunday to try this place and had high hopes because of all the positive reviews. There was one couple placing their order in front of us and then a mom/daughter already sitting at a table with their items. It took a good ten minutes for our coffees to be prepared which seemed off. After that, my Biscoff latte was just okay. Unfortunately wasn't really hitting the spot and I ended up tossing most of it. We also got one of those viral fruit pastries which was good, it definitely had the apple taste and was sweet. The establishment itself is very spacious and I can see it being a cool hangout spot for Harper students, especially with how late they show they're open. read more

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I got some espresso and chicken empanada which honestly was good, but still pricey for what you get. The empanada was flavorful but still a lot. The place was not busy when I came in and sat down for an hour or 2 to do some work. Its halal so thats a plus 1 star because I dont know of any halal cafes nearby. There's a lot of tables to sit down but it can feel a little cramped with the tables being a bit closer than usual. Overall I would probably come here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice as there is another much more affordable coffee options nearby(though the taste may not be as great and not halal) read more

MOTW Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

MOTW stands for Muslims of the world. Went to check out this coffee shop (mostly because I saw a bunch of pistachio drinks and pastries which was intriguing to me). I am not Muslim, but did not feel out of place or anything. It's a very welcoming environment, great atmosphere (bright, good lighting, a nice place I could sit for a few hours to work or chat with a friend). There is a prayer area and bathrooms for each gender on different sides of the cafe. They have a bunch of fun board games if you wanted to play as well. I ordered the biscoff latte (recommended by them), a beef bacon and egg empanada, and a pistachio croissant. The biscoff latte was great. Had little bits of biscoff in it and tastes just like what it says. The empanada was decent, but didn't love the texture of the breading. Tasted like it could have sat out too long, a bit chewy (but maybe that's also the texture of it). I would have loved if it were a little more flaky and crispy. I haven't had too many empanadas in my life though to know how it should be. The pistachio croissant was okay, but I may try a different pastry next time. I would definitely come back for some more lattes though! All in all, the atmosphere was nice, so I might be back with some friends or bring my laptop to do work here. There are lots of outlets around. However, price wise, I did feel like it was a bit on the higher end. Our bill came out to a little over $24 for the one coffee and two pastries. read more

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First time visiting, and I loved it! The atmosphere was so relaxed and calm, making it a good spot to study. Everything was very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The strawberry matcha was amazing--definitely one of the best I've had! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

MOTW Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

GRAND OPENING DAY!! Finally opened a location nearby! We would frequent the Lombard location. Coffee and Pastries are the BOMB! Staff were nice and helpful. Great group of people hanging out having wonderful conversation. There's also a prayer area for those who would like to pray. Come check this place out. read more

Hip, modern, spacious coffee shop in the same plaza as a gas station, so it's very unassuming. This is a great place to meet with others or work on your own. They are not shy about their Muslim roots, as they also have prayer rooms within the shop, which is unique. Food-wise, I got the beef bacon and egg empanada, which was tasty, but the pastry portion was a little dense. The biscoff latte was pretty good but a little on the sweet side if you don't like sweeter specialty coffees. I'd come back here for the vibes and to try other savory items. read more

The coffee shop is so cute and unique! There is a lot of spaces to sit with groups of all sizes. The decor inside is really cute and modern with an uplifting atmosphere. Our service was fast and the baristas were very kind. Coffee was great! Beef empanadas were full of flavor and fresh. They contain a lot of meat and are worth the price. They had so many options for pastries that were uniquely decorated. If I lived in IL, I would definitely go back! read more

MOTW Coffee - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This place is so cozy, the food is incredible, the coffee is delicious, the baristas are super friendly and kind, we absolutely loved our first time here and will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Very nice owner and staff, An interfaith prayer room, bathrooms for genders are on opposite sides of the café, student guest discount 15% if you go to or work at a college (Harper) right across the street, amazing dessert and pastries including a pistachio filled and iced croissant which wa amazing, a bidet in the bathroom, power stations to charge your devices, real trees in great condition, and the floor is what a floor would look like if you were outside but it's indoors and it's coated with a nice shiny coat to help keep it clean so you get in outdoor feel for an indoor cafe with trees and this pretty floor. Free Parking and it's right next to the BP gas station as well as other stores. It's a very safe neighborhood. The music was soft and classical and not loud so the atmosphere was relaxing. read more

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I've heard many great things about MOTW but never had a chance to experience it until today. Decided to check out the grand opening and had a great time. At first we were overwhelmed and didn't know what to order the staff provided excellent recommendations. We tried a small Spanish latte and Bischoff latte. Both were excellent. I will have to make another trip back out here to try the other drinks and maybe try a pastry next time. read more

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We order a couple of pastry here and it taste like cleaning product. I notice the smell as soon as I walked in and assume it's nice and clean It turned out the cleaning product was the taste of the pastry, it almost made us sick read more

Amazing decor and super friendly staff. They make their own chai blend and it was excellent. Great place to meet a friend or to just read a book with some excellent drinks. read more

Beautiful clean coffee shop with lots of delicious options in beverages and food. Service was great.

Waited 30 minutes for $8 matcha that was so watery. Another customer was mad and left the store. I was very disappointed. There was a lack of flavor. I was having high hopes for this place and love to support my local coffee shops but it was not delicious. read more

MOTW Coffee - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I love this place so much!! This is my go-to spot for strawberry and mango matcha. I always ask for the "OG" matcha because I love how creamy it is, but their new recipe is just as delicious. The coffee and refreshers are also amazing and I am never disappointed with anything I get! The service is excellent, the employees are very kind, quick, and responsive! Everything is well-decorated and clean and I love how calm it is. 10/10 study spot! read more

Great place to go, to just relax. Their specialty drinks are amazing. Stop by, only nice people are inside.

Love it, a coffee shop like motw near harper and a few nearby high schools was always missing growing up in the area.

Located right across the street from Harper College (by the BP gas station), it is beautifully decorated and spacious. It is an ideal place for college students on a break, remote employees and really anyone else that wants to enjoy their coffee with friends. Everyone working there is really nice and it is easy to see yourself as being a regular if you are from the area. I've also been told the mango matcha by Zayna is great. read more

MOTW Coffee - MOTW Palatine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Stopped to try out this new coffee shop. I ordered two late's. Vanilla/ coconut and a pistachio late. Both were so packed with flavor. We also purchased a couple muffins which were a nice size. The pricing was comparable to other coffee shops. The interior has comfortable seating for several guests. I appreciate that they have punch cards for a reward system. We will be back in the near future read more

This place is great! I love it that they are open late. Such a rarity in the suburbs! Very cute "winter wonderland" seasonal decorations and very friendly staff. My cardamom latte was delicious. They had a lot of unique flavors of lattes that all sounded amazing, actually, and some sweets I'd never seen before, mousse-filled, that I am going to try next time. The empanadas looked very good, too. I felt comfortable hanging out and working on my laptop (there were plenty of outlets, too.) There is a prayer room for people of any faith, which I thought was nice. read more

Coffee was deliciois had the pumkin with oatmilk, spinach/feta empanada fresh and not greasy, flavorfol, and the pistachio croissant warmed it up and it was buttery and flakey good flavor. Food quality was great read more

Delicious latte's and spinach feta empanadas! Now to sample the other items on the menu. Highly recommend. For a coffee shop, it's odd they don't open til 9:00 am on weekends. read more