I absolutely love this new location on Ridge Street. It's so easy to buzz through the drive-thru,…read moreget a refreshing caffeine beverage before crossing the Clark Bridge. My current favorite is a seasonal offering, Cinnamon Honey Latte. If I'm stopping before noon, it's always hot and after 12 noon, it's iced. I love the blending of cinnamon & honey. It's a sweet treat, but not overly sweet. If you need something savory to eat, I am a huge fan of their, Jalapeño Sausage Biscuit. It's delicious and easy to eat while driving. If you want something sweet, you cannot go wrong with one of their scones. Again, easy to eat on the road. If your co-pilot is your four legged best friend, be sure to get them a free Pup-Cup. They'll thank-you with lots of licks.

Service was quick as we headed out of town and my son loved the ham and cheese croffle. The…read morecinnamon apple chai with almond milk was amazing! Little rooftop patio was lovely to sit on at lunch time on a pretty fall day.

Oh, Happy Day. I love the new location of CJ's Juicery. It is so cool having it inside Post…read moreCommons. What I like best, is that they open at 9 AM. I can now stop by and get a smoothie on my way to my part-time job. The new space is just inside the entrance. It's on the left side, that use to be set up as a bar. I like the convenience of being able to order my smoothie and then going over to the Post Commons counter and ordering a breakfast biscuit sandwich. My go to smoothie is always the, PBJ. It's a tasty mix of; blueberries, strawberries, bananas, peanut butter, dates and chia seeds. Once the blended concoction is poured into a glass, it's topped with granola. It's a great way to start the day. The service is always top notch. I've followed CJ's from the two previous locations to this third one and have never been disappointed. If you want a smoothie, avoid the chain company and go local with CJ's. When: February 4, 2026 Why: Breakfast Smoothie

CJ's has a very fun, bright, and chill vibe, with couches, tables, games, and even a video game…read more They also have a bistro set outside. Their PB&J bowl is delicious. The Mother Earth Matcha is beautiful and tasty. I've only ever encountered positivity and friendliness from the owner. She is willing to help with recommendations, as well.

The girls here are always super nice and my order is either waiting to be picked up or made in a…read moretimely manner. The loaded toast, bowls and smoothies are always crafter to perfection and taste so good! The store is always clean and stocked.

I love smoothie king and this is such a nice smoothie king location! It doesn't have a drive…read morethrough but it's so nice going inside to order from the staff. They are always so nice and so helpful. Service is always quick and the inside is super clean. The parking lot usually has plenty of options and you can order ahead online if you don't want to wait.

I was pleasantly surprised. I recently learned that TSC was much more then just a smoothie…read morerestaurant. They also have sandwiches, so you can have a light and healthy lunch. The day I stopped by, I enjoyed one of their 'Dillas. I had the, Chicken Three Cheese. A quesadilla with grilled chicken, queso blanco, cheddar and smoked cheese blend. It was very flavorful and the roasted tomato salsa for dipping was super spicy. I'd buy it by the jar if it were available. As my side, I choose Lay's Baked Chips. Getting a food item, you can add a smoothie for $4.99. That is a super deal. I choose, Blueberry Bliss. It's a mixture of, blueberries, strawberries and bananas. It was refreshing. As a reminder, sip slowly to avoid a brain freeze. The service was super friendly and both associates were attentive. Their dining room is bright and clean. I like all the windows bringing in the natural light. Best of all, they had metal stools in my favorite color, orange. Also, under the counter they had hooks for bags or jackets and outlets to charge your phone or laptop. Now that I know they are much more than a smoothie place, I'll be going back.

We tried Tropical Smoothie Cafe this evening for the first time. I'm impressed! I had the chia…read morepudding bowl, my husband had a wrap. Both were delicious! The establishment is spotless with ample seating, and they have 2 tables outside too. The menu is clear and has nutritional info listed as well. Service was fast and friendly. We will be back!

I've been to this location a few times as it's close to my house and it seemed like it just wasn't…read moremeant for me.. but the last two times I've been my coffee was made to perfection and their customer service is always pretty great. Glad they were able to win me over :)

Bethalto needed a coffee shop like this! Fast service and great coffee options as well as a small…read morefood selection to choose from. I got an oat milk latte and my friend got an iced maple oat milk latte. The maple was not too sweet or fake-tasting. The prices are normal in comparison to other coffee shops in the area, but more expensive than McDonald's. It is worth it!

Scooter's is a Drive-Thru coffeehouse, with friendly and fast service. Typically, I am not a fan of…read moreany type of drive-thru, but I started to adjust my attitude during Covid. So when Scooter's opened a short distance from my home, I gave them a try. To my surprise, the service was super quick and the quality of coffee was good. Typically, I just get a simple cup of black coffee, but today I went all out. They had a new drink posted on the menu and it caught my attention. I ordered, Vanilla Creme Cold Brew. It was cool, refreshing and not overly sweet. Since I was heading into work my part-time job, I also ordered an, Everything Bagel. It was a sandwich made with, spicy sausage, egg and gouda cheese. Wow! It had the perfect amount of spice and the gouda cheese was melted perfectly around the egg and sausage. I'll be ordering it again and again. The staff was friendly and attentive over the intercom and even more so at the actual drive-up window. Their professionalism shined. Not being a fan of using a drive-thru, this Scooter's has taught me that using one can be a positive experience.

This place is the BEST! I love their cinnamon rolls and coffee. It's strong and customizable. What…read moremore could you want? Oh yeah-the staff is so kind. I've never had a bad experience here. They are so fast. The vibes are always good. Love this family owned business. Always doing stuff for the community. I recommend trying either an iced matcha with oat milk and vanilla or a cinnamon crème cold brew!! The everything bagel is my favorite sandwich. Started coming here last year and haven't stopped. It's a daily morning staple on my way to work.

After years of parking and going inside, I finally used the drive-thru. Why? I had two diva dogs…read moreriding shotgun and didn't want to leave them alone while I ran inside. With the cold temperatures and snow on the ground, I changed my regular order of an iced Breakfast Latte to a hot one. When I got up to the window and the barista saw my K9 companions, she offered my Pup Cups. I told her they would love one, but we needed to skip this time because they were on the way to the v-e-t. Ordering thru the drive-thru was easy. I like how they start out asking for your rewards number and then if you've got any points to redeem they let you know. Always be sure to join all the rewards programs you can, they're a great way to save. The drive-thru at this Germania is set up kinda weird, but it works. From the menu, you just follow the chained in area that leads you up to the pick-up window. One of the reasons I've avoided the drive-thru was because of the weirdness, but after using it this once, it ain't that bad. Service is good inside and at the drive-thru. The staff is always friendly, they have winning personalities. When: January 28, 2026 Why: Morning caffeine.

I've been to the drive thru at this location several times. The cold brew coffee is so good here…read more They have several choices of sugar-free syrups. I like that they have a child size cup if you just want a little caffeine or you can get a larger size. The service is friendly and they're great about making recommendations. The drive-through line seems to move fairly quickly.

Wow! Our food was superb; my breakfast croissant was made to order, as I do egg whites only! A MUST…read moretry is their cinnamon roll. It is light and the icing on top not super sweet. Allows you to enjoy the entire roll. The breakfast burrito too was very good. Service was excellent and the staff very helpful, letting us know they had a couple specials. The ambiance was nice, but again we came for the food not that. YES, we will be going back as this is a new found for us. The meal was a little pricey, but worth it !!!

I do not get to Wood River often but when I have, I have a few coffee shops I enjoy visiting…read more Today, I decided to try something different after seeing a newer shop open. Cafe LaNae apparently has been open about a year (as of this writing) so I went in because I was meeting someone for a Facebook Marketplace purchase. I didn't plan to be very long. I purchased an iced coffee for $7 plus a tip. After confirming my order twice (sugar-free mocha syrup), they brought me a sugar-free vanilla drink. Oh well, no biggie...It wasn't the best, but I'm not staying long. I have specific dietary metrics that I manage, so while waiting for the person I was looking for, I pulled out a muffin my wife got me that met those metrics. I took maybe three bites out of it while waiting. Quickly, I noticed one of the owners hovering over my table to see what I was eating, and within 30 seconds, the other owner came over and told me I'm not allowed to bring any food into the place. She tried to smile and act like it was no big deal, saying, "I'll allow it THIS time". Gee thanks! I tried to explain my situation and the fact that I had already purchased a drink and was planning to leave, and she talked over me, expressing once more not to do it again. I elected to leave after pondering her words for a few minutes. I understand the profit margins for these places are razor thin and I would not want people bringing in their own meals, but I bought a drink, tipped, and took two bites out of something that was mine that met my diet. This place is more of a brunch/lunch fast-casual Greek-style place. Nothing they had on their menu would have met my diet, at least not even for a couple of bites which I didn't think was a big deal. I won't return. Not after that experience.