We live across the street from the Palatine Station and I love popping in here before heading to…read morethe farmers market on Saturdays! The folks behind the counter are always sweet and speedy! I have yet to have a bad cup of coffee or a bad latte. They are perfect every time!

I always grab a specialty latte to try when I'm taking the metra from the Palatine station and…read moreopted for a seasonal pistachio latte recently. The espresso itself is always flavorful and rich but my drink was a bit bland and the pistachio didn't come through. It's definitely on the pricer side at over $7 for a small latte so I wish it felt more special but ultimately a nice treat while you're waiting for your train.

I first came here for a coffee tasting session with Alex last summer, and that was a great…read moreexperience. Alex is super knowledgeable about coffee and clearly puts a lot of thought into what he does and how he does it. It's been really nice to be able to order coffee beans and have them delivered since we're so close to the store, but going there is easy too - convenient location and plenty of parking. The coffee itself has been solid - I am not a black coffee drinker, but my partner is, and he has consistently enjoyed the coffee he's gotten there. On our last visit to the shop, Alex told us about the other location they own, Maple Leaf Coffee House in St. Charles - we're hoping to check that out soon!

Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters is a great, fresh option in the Roselle area. They have a variety of…read morebean options for light, medium, dark roasts and even sell decaf beans. The bags come is 12oz and 16oz options but one can also preorder a large format of beans for pick up. When I visited, the owner Alex was there and he could not be nicer! He made some great recommendations based on my preferences and offers items in bean or grounded formats. I purchased the Costa Rica Marigold option based on the notes listed. He gave me beans that had been roasted that day! The beans are high quality but not has flavor forward as I'm used to. Either way, pricing was very fair and seems to always have all options in stock.

I'm so glad I finally had the chance to visit Tala! The staff was super welcoming and the coffee…read morewas delicious. I was surprised at how crowded it was at 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday. Some customers were there to socialize and others were camped out to work from their laptops. I snagged the second-to-last table when I arrived, and the last table was claimed a minute later. In addition to coffee, lattes, cappuccino and other similar drinks, Tala offers a small section of muffins and pastries as well as a small lunch menu. I'd love to go back and try a sandwich with my next latte. The location is odd, in an industrial area off the beaten path. But considering the crowd in there, the word is clearly out and people are flocking to it!

The seating is the only reason this doesn't have 5 stars. The comfortable chairs are way too low,…read moreand too many things without back support. Lovely and friendly staff, good coffee, and food that I am never hungry enough to try. Closes early but that's a feature of the area/customers not a bug that they can fix.

Bought some great coffee for Christmas gifts. They loved the Hooah and the Cold Dead Hands. Smooth,…read morenot bitter at all. Best coffee around! They never disappoint:)

The store is clean, the owner is nice, and the coffee is great. I appreciate knowing there is a…read moreVeteran-owned coffee shop in my neighborhood. I saw their ads on Facebook, walked in, and the owner, Sal, poured me a free and very large cup of coffee. I bought HOOAH because the name is hilarious. Sal ground the coffee for me. I think between the flavor, the hospitality, and the "artwork" on the walls, I am a customer for life. Thanks, Gun Barrel Coffee for a great coffee experience.

This spot is a bit of a drive for me but I saw online that they have amazing coffee beans that are…read moresustainably sourced so I had to try since we got a new espresso machine for Christmas. I had a wonderful chat with the gentleman who gave me my coffee and he offered me to try their coffee of the day and it was so tasty that I knew my beans were going to be good. I will definitely be coming back!

i was looking for a source for really good fresh roasted beans and THIS IS IT! The bean selection…read moreis better than anywhere I've seen in the Chicago suburbs, the service is outstanding.....and they roast the beans and ship the same day. I ordered the Ethiopia beans for a Christmas gift along with a tin of Summer Garland caffeine-free tea leaves. Now I know where to get the best beans. And they're in Wheaton, IL.

Finally stopped in after buying beans at retail spots…read more Marcus and the team are fantastic. Met everybody, got tour of whole operation, nerded out on coffee, roasting, biz, etc. Great enthusiasm and passion. You can tell they care. Beans are good to great so far but then I knew that already. I will be back for fresh roasted beans again soon!

This is probably my favorite coffee roaster on the planet. I've left IL for CO, and while there is…read moreexcellent coffee here as well (love HUSK) there is something really special about modest. They craftmanship, attention to detail but I think most of all their sourcing of such unique and special beans. I don't think I've ever had the same beans twice (unless I'm buying multiple bags at once) and they have been my go-to weekend brew for several years now. Since moving I just kept missing their coffee on the weekend - that now I get bags sent to me every month as part of their monthly subscription. Totally worth it! Sometimes Ive even ordered an additional special edition bag - just cause I don't want to miss out.

I love Kindred Coffee Roasters!! I've been here multiple times. It's such a cute little coffee shop…read morein West Chicago, perfect for getting work done, catching up with friends, or playing one of their board games. I ordered a pancake breakfast latte, and it definitely resembles pancakes! It was delicious. The quality and attention to detail at Kindred is clear, and you can tell they truly care about what they do and have a genuine passion for coffee. I also tried their hummus toast and it was really good! I'd love to try more of their food items in the future.

A friend and I stopped in on a weekday morning and throughout our time there the place was…read moreconsistently busy. I was impressed to see the staff members keeping up with the hustle and bustle. I'd consider the space small/moderate-ish. There are 2 different areas to sit at and my guess is at max capacity it's ~40 people. Their coffee menu is pretty standard when compared to other coffee shops. 1 item that stood out to me was the mocha latte. They label it as 'the most amazing mocha latte' which naturally made me want to try it. This is not my usual coffee order, I typically get a chai or a matcha so kudos for reeling me in with the fun verbiage lol. They don't offer almond milk but thankfully they do have oat so I got that instead. They aren't kidding about it being the most amazing mocha latte.. it was REAL good. It was rich, creamy and oh so delicious. I also loved the latte art. For food I got a blueberry muffin and enjoyed it. I liked that it had different textures throughout, the crumble and the smoothness of the muffin itself. It is also generous with the amount of blueberries in it. If you're looking for a breakfast sandwich or really any hot breakfast items.. sadly you won't get it here, but the muffins make up for it!

Driving from Chicago to Minneapolis I made an impromptu stop at a random roaster and so glad it was…read moreTala! The shop itself is adorable with tons of natural light, brick walls, some plants, the works. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The baked goods looked great but I didn't get any. Music is a bit loud but that's to be expected; I was still able to get some work done with headphones. The espresso itself was fantastic. Really smooth and flavorful. Plus they do it right and serve with sparkling water and a small nib of extra dark chocolate. If I lived in the are this would 100% be my go-to working cafe and I recommend stopping in if you get the chance.

Super super good…read more Miel is better hot I think. Still good iced. Orange you glad - espresso with milk and cream and orange juice. Holy cow! So good! Cold brew with a little bourbon vanilla - nice. Chocolate muffin was alright. Blueberry donut was delicious.

All the food choices and lattes are delicious. Great atmosphere and the service was outstanding !read more

A friend wanted to try "Turkish Coffee" so off we went in search of it nearby. We found it on the…read moremenu of Two Libras, which is a "Euro-ish" coffee stop in an alley in downtown Palatine. They have a large selection of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, pastries, and a variety of "French-ish" sandwiches. On another visit, I'll order food, but today was all about coffee, and since I lived in the French enclave in the US, New Orleans, for an extended time, without glancing at the menu, I automatically asked for a cafe au lait, but the counter man had no idea what I was talking about. So it was cappuccino time, even tho it was past the taboo hour for ordering in Italy. It was perfect. As was the Turkish coffee. Note tho, my friend ordered non cow milk in her Turkish and there was a 75 cent upcharge for that. I'll return and dive into some of the sandwiches soon, which all sound interesting. Gender neutral bathrooms were immaculate.