Such a cute spot. I stopped in for coffee & really liked the vibe right away. The menu has lots of…read moreoptions without feeling overwhelming, & everything feels thoughtfully done. My Tiramisu Latte (winter drink) was really good. Smooth, not bitter, & clearly made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. The space feels cozy & welcoming, not rushed or loud, which I loved. Staff was friendly & easygoing, which always makes a difference. This feels like the kind of place you'd come back to again & again, whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or sitting for a bit. Definitely worth a stop I attached the menu that I recreated in Canva from the one hanging in the coffee shop since it was a bit hard to read in the photo, along with the Winter Menu.

Got a little bit of side eye when we're walked in, lol we're from CA and wearing our LA Dodgers…read morehats! Lol We got some good fall coffees and: Into the woods Chi 10/10 Bourbon Pecan latte 8/10 Coffee cake 9/10 Pumpkin cranberry muffin 8/10 Blueberry muffin 9/10 The vibes were good and the staff were pretty friendly oh, and they sell beer & wine which is a huge plus! Oh & GO DODGERS!

The menu has a good variety of options to choose from. I ordered a 12 oz iced vanilla lavender…read morelatte (decaf), and it was really tasty. I also got a croissant, and the pricing felt reasonable for that. The avocado toast was a bit pricey, so I skipped it this time. The space itself is really nice inside, though it was pretty busy. The worker at the front was friendly and informative, which made the experience better. They also have a cute wall featuring dogs that visit, which was a fun touch. I'll definitely be back to try the bagels next time.

We ordered tea and a jumbo pretzel which came with mustard, chocolate and cheese dips. All were…read moreserved quickly. Pretzel was amazing but maybe a tad too salty especially when paired with the dips. Place was packed on a Friday morning. Decor was minimalist but still gives off homey and rustic vibes.

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.

Great coffee spot right next to the Libertyville Metra stop. I missed my train in the morning so…read moreinstead of punishing myself and getting all mad, I treated myself to a brown butter latte and a cranberry orange scone. After all it is a Friday! There are many things on the winter menu that I would love to try next time I am back. The scone was huge and very flavorful. And the brown butter latte was a nice warm treat on a cold Chicago morning. The employees behind the counter were nice and friendly and helped me decide my drink for the morning. It was between the miso caramel latte or the brown butter latte, and I went with the brown butter. Nice chill coffee spot with great options. They have a nice cozy couch in the front and heard they have a nice big sitting area in the back that I didn't have time to check out. Til next time!

Stopped in for a beverage before work this morning. I've been to Hansa many times in the past, many…read moremany years ago. This was my first time in about 7 years. Same industrial feel inside with lots of seating and work space. Great as a remote working space or a meeting with friends. Expansive menu. All of the usuals for such a craft coffee shop but they also have a great selection pastries, some of which are vegan and gluten free. They've even got the ingredients for each item posted on the side of the display. Their website and social media is very backdated. I couldn't find anything recent in terms of their current menu in order to plan ahead before coming but the woman behind the register was very helpful.

Adorable! You place your order in this tiny little room off of an alley full of greenery that I'm…read moresure is lovely and beautiful during the summer! The only place to sit is outside but it's worth it to chat with the friendly Daphne and then walk around with a delicious coffee and biscotti!

Actually sitting here while writing this review... have a coffee that is undrinkable and being…read moreserved by the rudest person. Asked for a cheese plate and was told she doesn't know how to make them. Changed to quiche and a coffee. The coffee she put in a to go cup despite us wanting to have it here. Asked for it in a coffee mug so she pours it in and hangs me a 3/4's full cup. The coffee is so bad you can't even suck it up and drink it. The person with me asked which wine was sweet, got told she was 20 and doesn't drink.. oookkk... Brought the wine out to the table slammed it down and walked away. Didn't utter a word and look at us. Such a shame , so much potential and we are locals that would have come back regularly had we been given a drinkable coffee at least. Im not complaining about the coffee because I'm not interested in the attitude she's going to give based on the interaction so far ...I'll just leave the full cup of coffee on the table and hopefully she gets the hint. The quiche was good !

The amount of times I have been here since this has opened near me is insane!…read more I love to order the Adani Chai! Perfect blend of spices and I usually tell them light sweetness. I have also ordered the small package of chai to take to book club or family events! The service is quick and the employees are nice!

This is the best coffee shops in Libertyville. The staff is extremely…read more Helpfull and compared to the other Shops none can be compared. I will Suggest this shop to friends and family. We tried the new shop on south Milwaukee ave even though the space Is large however we asked for sugar free coffee and the response was that They have been asked however they Have not followed up. They show no interest In following up My suggest Queens as being the best.

Nice variety of artisan breads, always fresh and ready to go! The monkey bread and rosemary scones…read moreare the best! Must arrive early for the best selections of breads and pastries. Since they bring in inventory from their sister store in Evanston. What you see is what they have, so don't expect a secret stash in the back. If you want specific items or need to feed a large group, order online in advance. Knowledgeable friendly staff are always on deck.

Is there something I don't like at Hewn? No!…read more Well there was this one time when I arrived 15 minutes before opening. That was not good. A good bakery vibe for Libertyville. It's a small shop with all items on display. The challenge is to limit one's purchase. Try something new. It'll be your favorite until you try something else.

This review is for a late breakfast or early lunch in mid-March…read more service: Waitstaff and managers are very attentive and extremely accommodating. food: The chicken salad sandwich with fries is excellent ($14 as of 03/2026). Everything was freshly prepared, house made, and quite good. Portions are large and quality is great. details: Ordering is via QR code, but they provide printed menus. The café is open Wednesday through Sunday 8 am to 3pm. They do not accept reservations; expect to wait during peak hours. This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of booths and tables. Plenty of surface parking right outside.

This cafe is a great stopping point if you're biking or walking through Middlefork Savanna Forest…read morePreserve. It's a super cute environment with plenty of seating both inside and out. Staff are friendly too! I've had both the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie ($4) and the banana nut bread with chocolate chips ($4). Other pastries (scones, muffins, tarts) ranged from $6-$10, which I thought was a bit high. The chocolate chip cookie was tasty and chewy and you couldn't tell that it's gluten-free. A bit sweeter than some other ones I've had. I liked it but it's not a chocolate chip cookie to go out of your way for. The banana bread was full of chocolate, which made it nice and gooey in certain areas on this hot day. Unfortunately, the parts without chocolate were a bit dry. Generally, the baked goods seemed a bit overpriced for the quality and taste, but maybe their savory items are better. I think I'd give it around a 3.5 for the food but bumped it up for the atmosphere. The area around is fun, with a hiking trail, goats, and a farm market on the weekends. Oh, and heads-up, there's a 3% credit card fee even though they're cashless.

Great matcha lattes, coffee, savory breakfast items and sweet treats, keeps us coming back whenever…read morethe line isn't too long and we're lucky enough to grab a seat! Servers are friendly and it's nice to relax with a view of downtown Libertyville while enjoying a cuppa!

Great corner coffee shop. Enjoyed the coffee and the atmosphere in the cafe. Music wasn't too loud…read more The paintings on the walls are whimsical and funny to look at. The was comfortable to sit and relax here too. It has a homey feeling. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff here. Will be back.

TLDR - The Black Forest Coffee drink is great!…read more Full Review First to note: I'm a big coffee person and love drinking my coffee black in the morning. I will almost always pick black coffee over lattes, cappuccinos, and other classic combinations that would potentially mask the flavor notes of good quality coffee. The exceptions are specialty coffee drinks that have some unique combination of ingredients (aside from just different syrup flavors). But even then, I admit I'm a bit wary of having tried many cafes where these specialty drinks end up being too sweet. I've passed by Cherry & Coffee Cafe many times in Hawthorn mall in the past without giving it a second thought because of the very thing I mentioned above - likening it to cafes with overly sweet drinks. On this particular day, which happened to be Father's Day, I was in the area and looking for something caffeinated in the afternoon. I happened to glance at Cherry & Coffee Cafe's menu on google and saw something called "Black Forest Coffee", which was described as being made with chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries. This sounded intriguing enough that I ventured over to give it a shot. It somehow didn't click in my mind that this wasn't black coffee (I had interpreted/misread the description as having notes of chocolate and cherry). It finally hit me when I was ordering my drink and the barista asked me which milk I wanted (it's also quite possible I got confused because "coffee" was in the name instead of "latte"). I decided to go ahead with my order anyway since I had already made the trip over. Long story short, I was VERY surprised that the Black Forest Coffee drink was both not too sweet and quite good! My wife is especially picky with sugar levels (think Kung Fu Tea's milk tea with 0% sugar because she thinks the boba already adds enough sugar) and even she enjoyed it. So thanks to this happy accident, I think I will be back in the future to try their other offerings! Full description of Black Forest Coffee (found on my receipt): Espresso, chocolate sauce, maraschino cherries juice, shaved chocolate, maraschino cherries, milk or alternative milk

I tried coffee and crepes with banana and strawberries, Nutella and were delicious, just the right…read moreamount of sweetness without an overwhelming amount of sugar. My daughter ordered a savory salmon crepe, and it was also very tasty. I will be recommending this cafe because I really liked it.