Visiting Peoria, and excited to try different coffee bars. After reading the story of Cafe Santa…read moreRosa, my HS bestie and I ventured in to try something new. We were warmly greeted by the owner, and fell in love with the layout. The menu is extensive, and I tried the cortado and a harvest muffin. Both were extraordinary, and my friend tried the avocado toast. Lucky to try a bite, it exceeded ALL avo toasts I've ever tried. The sourdough was homemade, and the avo had a Colombian twist that took it to a new level. Topped with a medium boiled egg, it was just sublime. Very classy, very comfortable..can't wait to go back!

I've been enjoying trying out different coffee shops in the Peoria area and this time I brought my…read moresister along! This is my very first time visiting Café Santa Rosa! When we arrived, there was only one other customer in the shop, so it was very quiet and relaxed. The music was playing but it was almost to quiet. We did get there right around 2:30 and they close at 3:00 p.m. so that could be why they weren't busy at all. Only one other customer came in while we drink our coffee. I was hoping to try one of their chocolate croissants, but they were out at the time. I ordered the winter spice latte, and my sister ordered the hot mocha latte. I have to say, my favorite part of the entire visit was the atmosphere. The space is absolutely beautiful -- warm, industrial, and rustic all at the same time. The wood accents paired with the exposed ceilings, soft lighting, and open layout make it feel welcoming while still being really unique. There's so much room, and it feels like a place where you could comfortably sit and hang out for a while with friends. One of the coolest little details was spotting an old dumbwaiter -- you really don't see those very often anymore, and it added even more character to the space. I also loved learning that they have a bar-style setup on the other side of the restaurant a few nights a week, which is a fun and unexpected touch. Another special feature is that their coffee comes straight from Colombia, and you could truly taste the quality. They've been in this location here for about 2 years and since the building is bigger I hope that they are getting a lot more customers but I'm not sure. Overall, it's a really neat spot with a great vibe, and it's worth checking out.

Very festive and beautiful inside. Super neat that the coffee is kept in a vault since the building…read morewas previously a bank. Lots of unique drink options, scones, and muffins. The building goes way back there's room for groups or individuals to work. Parking options in front of the establishment. It does have stairs so it is not ideal for wheelchair or strollers. Large bathrooms with a changing table. Service was excellent and will be back when we're visiting the area!

The staff were very friendly and kind. There was a long line and more online orders coming in and…read morethey kept their composure under pressure. The pastry I had was Devine. The coffee was made to perfection. It has a lovely atmosphere.

Every time is just as good as the first time. Everything is made fresh and tastes amazing. The…read moreportion sizes are perfect for lunch and lets you have room for dessert. To drink there are always flavored teas, flavored lemonades and coffees. It is a quaint little tea room. I highly recommend making reservations because you never know when there will be an extra table. My favorite place for lunch.

Quick stop for a quick pick-me-up…read more I've always known about this place and actually came here for a Christmas-themed sample party with my friend Maria back in winter of 2024 but knew I would need to come back and visit it properly. Finally came that time on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon. I thought there was a small coffee menu from my prior visit but alas, the owner only makes brewed coffee by request. Emily and I both needed some caffeine so we requested a cup of their normal coffee, despite being offered a flavored one to pick from, too. The owner was super nice and friendly while we sat there and waited for the coffee to brew. We got our coffee and were offered free refills, which we took her up on before leaving. We decided to sit there for a bit to let the caffeine hit before we hit the town for some antiquing and thrifting. For it being drip coffee, it may have been the best I've had in a looong time. I put a little sugar in there and it was the perfect blend of smooth, flavor, and caffeine. They do sell syrups but I am not sure how much tweaking of drip coffee they offer, which is fine with me since I usually like my coffee black. Despite the small size of the dining area, this place is very cozy. It has the vibe and feel of someone who has been dreaming of a tea room since childhood. They have little knick knacks and various other things for sale besides coffee and a food menu. Speaking of which, I wouldn't mind popping in for a lunch sometime to see how that is. Any who, if you need a cozy little place for a cup of good coffee and possibly a good meal, Emerald Tea Room might just be that thing for ya.

this place is a gem! that hit every check point to a great night on my girlfriends birthday!!…read more Bucky(great guy and stellar waiter!) took great care of us. we have some dietary preferences that we never impose on a place. we know our way around a menu and what we can and can't do. they really don't like tinkering with the dishes as they believe they are perfect the way they are(and they are right). however, the kitchen was gracious enough to do one of their pizzas without fresh motz and added beautiful heirloom tomatoes. we both agreed, Dave Portnoy would of gave it a 10...incredible!! the carrot appetizer as insane...bread perfect...everything was amazing. ambiance was perfect, lit dimly but not too much. glass/china was beautiful and looking at the open kitchen was soooo cool!! Bucky even brought out two glasses of Sauternes to help celebrate the occasion and made my GF's heart melt. every staff that touched the table was so nice and personable. thanks again for the amazing night!! couldn't of been better!!!

The food at this place was killer! The patio and the weather today weather was a perfect combo! We…read moregot the breakfast platter and the amazing confit potatoes, and the pork burger with fried egg. Both dishes were very good, so so good! The bacon was super nice, the mustard on the burger was ridiculously yummy. Did I mention those confit potatoes? Haha yeah I did, they were, off the chain, a dill garnish and some orange aioli that set it off!! The inside although we didn't spend much time inside was super cute, and has that riverfront done well vibe! A place you want to be in! This would have been 5 stars BUT The 18$ Bloody Mary! This was a TRAVESTY! It reads so well on paper....... Then you get it, it was the most flaccid Bloody Mary I have EVER had! It was basically a tomato juice and possibly maybe somewhere in there was any hint of some vodka, not the vodka that it advertised. The weak ass 4 little tiny pieces of prosciutto and cheese was a sad excuse for the oversold garnish. If the food wasn't as good as it was, this place would have gotten a 3 stars for overall. Note to the owner: Please revamp this ASAP! There's a huge culture behind a solid Bloody Mary and it's not hard to perfect one. It needs spice and life and it was just sad. Ok back to the review... GO HERE! If like me, you are looking for good food.... This is the spot! About me: I am a fresh transplant from Arizona, particularly the southwest, we're there's a Bloody Mary or Chelada, or a huge selection of hot sauce in almost every place you can eat. I love supporting local! I love business done right. If you read this far, aside from the bloody this place is on my peoria MUST EAT list!

Lovely little shop dedicated to crafting delicious drinks. Friendly and welcoming staff complete…read morethe experience!

Update: I just had to come in here and remind everyone how wonderful this shop is! I love all the…read morefresh baked goods and tasty coffee! I'm so glad you're here! 1/6/2026 I stopped by Reverence Coffee for the first time on Saturday for a quick pick me up. There was just one other lady sitting down in the coffee shop doing a little bit of work, and Sly just happened to be working that day. He was very polite and professional. We talked about business and he said he was looking forward to meeting the people in the new apartment building next door. I saw that there was one brown butter chocolate chip cookie with sea salt left in the box, so I absolutely had to try it. I have to say it's probably one of the most freshest cookies I've ever had, he said they always mix it up and have all kinds of different pastries. I also ordered a 12oz Caramel iced Latte, and that tasted great too! I absolutely love the vibe of the coffee shop, the color on the walls, decorations, customer service, and look forward to returning more often!

Faire coffee at a faire price…read more With plans to go paddle boarding in Eureka, Emily and I stopped to get some fuel for a fun day on the water. I've visited the other Faire Coffee places (Peoria and Washington) so it's only fair to visit this one, too. We got here in that time between breakfast and lunch and it was busy. I was surprised by the number of people inside. We didn't have to wait too long to order our coffee (and two stickers and a bakery item). Shockingly, I didn't get my usual americano and got an iced brown sugar cinnamon latte instead. We plopped down at a table and waited maybe 5 minutes for our drinks to be made. Not a long wait considering the level of business. Emily's drink came up first and she let me try it and it was delish. It was the Cheerio Bowl Latte and the flavor lives up to the name. It made me excited to see how good mine was going to be. A minute or two later, mine was served up and I quickly took a test sip. While it wasn't as sweet as Emily's drink, it was dang good in it's own way. Emily got a lemon blueberry bakery item and she let me try a piece. Wow. I wasn't expecting it to be packed so full of flavor but it hits you with the first bite. The interior of Faire Coffee is interesting... between the aesthetics of a modern coffeehouse with the core of the building being a reflection of it's past businesses plus what looked like a vault near the back half of the interior. I bet the vault area is used for storage as that's pretty common for these older buildings. There seemed to be more to the back half but we didn't make it beyond the pick up counter as we were just looking to get a quick coffee in before what amounted to a fun and funny day of driving all over the back roads of central Illinois and paddle boarding. I will say that the table we took a seat at was a bit on the flimsy side and probably should be replaced with something meant more for public use. Faire Coffee is a fairly good place to get your caffeine fix. I hope it becomes a staple to the Eureka business district and to the people that live there.

This is such a cute spot in Eureka! Passing through, this was the one coffee spot in town, but it…read moredefinitely satisfied our coffee needs! The drinks were very good. I'm no coffee buff, but compared to coffee I've had from other local coffee shops from places like Champaign, these seem higher quality. The attention to detail with the little messages on top of each drink is also a nice touch. Service was quick, and the people were all very nice (benefits of it being in a small town). The overall vibe inside of the place was great too. There were people at almost every table, yet it didn't feel super busy or crowded. The inside had cute lights and lots of natural light to make the place feel very welcoming. There was also outdoor seating, but it was a little too hot to sit outside this time. If I pass through Eureka in the future, I'll definitely stop here again!

My husband and I were looking for someplace to eat lunch after running errands. We found this…read morerestaurant on Yelp and we thought we would give it a try. I had a CBR Quesadilla and my husband had the Cheeseburger soup and the Signature sandwich. Everything was delicious and the servings were a perfect size. I also picked up a chocolate chip cookie that was yummy! My husband kept saying that we have to come back again. Lots of seating, nice clean and spacious bathrooms and many items in the cooler to take home. Roanoke, you are lucky to have such a nice restaurant in town! The staff is very helpful and nice too!

Fantastic breakfast! Stopped in on Saturday morning. The restaurant was full of happy locals,…read morewhich is always a good sign. The interior is a modern update of an old downtown brick structure. It's not full service, but they do bring the food to the tables. We had the omelets, and they were scrumptious and hot. The ingredients were high quality. The people are friendly. This place is a slam dunk five stars.

Barista (good looking quiet guy with longer hair) was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable of their…read moreselection of drinks and pastries. Enjoyed the cookie I had as well as my drink. Ambiance was good, but looking at their website showed a significant use of Artificial Intelligence. Personally, I don't like supporting companies that take away jobs from creative digital designers and give them to soul-less robots. Also was told by a friend that they have Al generated Tee Shirts and other merchandise... minus one star for AI use Barista and food: 10/10 Al use: 0/10

We just did the drive through passing on our way from Chicago to St. Louis. Coffee was delicious…read moreand they had plant milk which we always appreciate! Sorry no pix but I can recommend!