this place is amazing! delicious coffee and treats for sale, ive only tried the cookies so far but…read moreit was really good. the baristas are all incredibly friendly and helpful too. its so nice having a coffee shop nearby that doesnt close super early and is this great!

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!

Area Coffee is a fantastic local place to stop for your morning brew…read more I will give the caveat that my review is without a doubt influenced by knowing the owner, Frank, and the love and ministry he pours into the local community. That being said, they're serving up other local coffees, with Tala cold brew on tap and 3 Legged canned iced coffee. A great selection of teas, lattes, and other drinks. Looks like you can even get ice cream or a bakery item! They've got Holcomb Hollow treats. There is a fantastic outdoor area alongside the building. Perfect for the kids to run around. This was my first visit but Mitch behind the counter was warm and welcoming and helpful as I got oriented to their menu!

Cozy coffee shop with good coffee and great customer service! Tiffany was one of the best baristas…read moreI've met. It's nice location with a little outdoor area. Fun board games and great pastries! They have some fun drinks and if you want they have ICE CREAM! I love how this is a Christian centered coffee shop with nice people and cool art. In the end a great coffee shop. Way better alternative than Starbucks. This is where my first date was... :)

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.

Good coffee and in-house baked morning glory muffin. The Cup is located in an attractive (perhaps…read more"historic" ) building across from the town square. A nice departure from my usual.

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!

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.

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.

I was only way to work I blame County and have often wondered if there were some small coffee…read morejoints in downtown Wauconda. Well, they are here! Honey Hill has a chill atmosphere and welcoming presence at the onset with staff who are knowledgeable and can help guide you through choosing a drink that fits you. I ordered a hot Honey Nut Latte with Oat milk and the barista was correct; it tasted like Honey Nut Cheerios in a latte! I will be coming back more frequently when I have time to make a stop. Highly recommend checking this place out!

I recently visited for the first time to have their iced caramel latte, and it did not disappoint…read more The coffee had so much flavor and was extremely smooth! Sadly, Honey Hill is far enough away from where I live that I wouldn't drive all the way their just to get coffee, but when I'm inevitably in Wauconda again soon, I will definitely stop by. The place itself is cute inside, and they even have local artists' paintings for sale on their wall. I love when local businesses support local entrepreneurs and artists. When we came, we sat on the little patio outside because it was a gorgeous day. They have a few tables set up right beside the building. When it comes to the menu, there are TONS to choose from! They also don't only have coffee, which is a plus because my husband isn't a coffee fan. They offer lemonade, frozen lemonade, non-coffee milkshake type drinks, steamed apple cider, hot chocolate, and teas. They also have food choices, such as multiple flavors of scones and cake slices. Admittedly, the day we came, the service could have been better. The young girl made the drinks really well, but she wasn't too friendly. She might have been having a bad day or something, which is understandable, but I wish she was a bit more personable. Overall, I highly recommend Honey Hill, and the location is perfect because it's in the downtown area of town, so there are plenty of stores around to pop in and out of!

café was busy always a good sign! Really nice atmosphere and great service…read more I had a cookie that tasted natural and not overly sweet like most store-bought desserts really delicious. I also ordered the breakfast panini, which was super filling and packed with eggs, bacon, and plenty of protein. They even included a small piece of dark chocolate, which was a really nice touch. Would definitely come back!

Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Libertyville is this gem of a coffee shop/brunch spot…read more The space is bigger than you think. There is a meeting room and back room in addition to the main space. My friends and I are there at least monthly to catch up over breakfast and great cup of coffee. You order at the counter and everything is brought to your table. Servers and the owners are helpful and attentive, and the menu has a good selection of breakfast/brunch/lunch items. If you're lucky, there will be a cinnamon roll available!! There is plenty of parking in the strip mall, and when the weather allows there is outdoor seating available.

Cute as a button shop packed with all sorts of treats from pies to cookies and cakes, muffin tops,…read morealong with packaged goodies of all kinds. A sandwich area with fresh breads is also tucked in here. Jammed packed but cozy and comfortable. I could linger for hours. My sis and I ordered coffee and split a large portion of cherry pie. The menu of drink options is endless and both of ours were very good. She ordered a Cupid latte something and I did a drip coffee - both were great. Pie was outstanding.

Love this place! Something Brewing in Grayslake has such a great vibe -- warm, cozy, and always…read morewelcoming. The staff are friendly, the coffee is amazing, and it just feels good to be here. The muffin tops are absolutely to die for -- soft, sweet, and perfectly baked. And oh my God, the Pumpkin Spice Latte! Creamy, perfectly spiced, and easily the best I've ever had. If you're anywhere near Grayslake, don't miss this spot. Something Brewing is a local gem!