Excellent fresh baked good. Croissants and sweet rolls awesome. Jalapeño cheddar bread is amazing…read more Family owned. Highly recommend.

Gather Bakery is a true gem in Geneva, with some of the freshest, most delicious bread you'll find…read more The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making every visit feel personal, and their selection of breads, pastries, and baked goods is outstanding. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, Gather Bakery is a must-stop for anyone who appreciates quality.

Viva Cafe in Geneva is a satellite location of Five & Hoek Coffee (Wheaton). The inside offers a…read morecouple of tables and chairs but they also have an adjacent patio for Bien Trucha available. They have their main menu as well as some seasonal specials. They seem to specialize in coffee drinks but also have some tea & food/pastry options. When I visited, I ordered the Iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte. The staff member mentioned it was a popular drink and made in house but the flavor was rather subtle and appeared to be prebatched. My husband got a Hot Chai Latte which was pretty good! This spot could benefit from having more syrup flavors to add to standard products to give customers more variety. Either way, I'm happy I visited.

Viva has a nice vibe and plenty of space to work or catch up with some friend over some coffee. I…read moreloved the outdoor seating area. It was a bit busy, but my order was completed pretty quick. They had some summer specials that caught my eye. I chose the iced coconut cookie latte. Unfortunately, I felt like it was was watered down. I could barely taste the coconut or any other flavor to it. Might have just been just a miss for that day. It happens. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I'd try it again. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

The candy bar coffee drink is sooooooooo good! It's super sweet and a good espresso pick me up. The…read morestaff was very nice and the atmosphere of the place is super cute

Love this spot! Drinks are always perfect! They changed my blue lagoon drink though, so if they…read morecould go back to blue energy please that would rock !!

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.

Ordered a hot Aztec? Mocha online. My order was ready right when I got there. Very clean inside and…read morehelpful staff. The mocha is definitely spicy but has wonderful flavor. The cinnamon notes really shine, the shot had great flavor, and the milk was steamed perfectly to just the right temperature. There are a few parking spaces right out front. Make sure that you leave heading away from the shop, or you might get caught by a train.

An absolutely essential spot for donuts. Don't be fooled by the unassuming environment/menu, which…read morealso includes egg rolls. I have not found better donuts in the immediate suburbs, or in the city for that matter. Lovely owners will always throw in a few donut holes for free.

First time trying this local donut place, another place that makes their donuts fresh daily…read more Stopped in around 9:45-10 am so they had limited availability but still some good variety. The vibe is old school coffee shop where you can see the regulars hang out in the morning for their daily coffee. Grabbed some freshly baked glazed donut holes and a couple of long johns. Donuts and donut holes were approved by my kiddos who definitely asked when we're going back. The person behind the counter was super nice and welcoming. Will definitely be back soon!

Visiting here in Illinois and needed some coffee and I'm glad I found this coffee shop. The town…read moreitself is really nice and the coffee here did not disappoint. I got the Hope latte and it was amazing. It was just the right amount of coffee and flavor. The staff was super friendly and willing to give suggestions. The inside was really cute and had a lot of places to sit, and also had a good selection or local merchandise and apparel. I'm definitely going to stop by again before I head home.

Limestone is one of my favorite coffee shops! Their lattes are always delicious and I love that…read morethey create unique seasonal drinks each month. This month, their seasonal menu was valentine's themed. I got an iced lovebug latte, which had white mocha and raspberry syrup. I always have to get the pumpkin muffin every time I come here too because it's the best one I've ever had! They have a few tables and comfy chairs to do work or hang out with friends. I also love that they showcase art by local artists on their walls. Some of the art can even be purchased.

As I started getting serious with my pour over experiments, I needed a good grinder, and I ended up…read moreat Fresh Ground Roasting's website for the best prosumer grinder: Baratza Virtuoso+. FGR curates an excellent selection of coffee gear, coffee's and provides free shipping. I was especially impressed by Eric, his responsiveness to my questions, and his knowledge of brewing different methods of coffee. While Baratza was delayed in shipping my order, Eric kept me informed and expedited the order with a Baratza rep. He even took some time to explain brewing techniques and recommended a scale that saved me $$, even though they did not stock it themselves. On receiving the order, there was a minor defect in a silicon gasket, and Eric immediately ordered a free replacement with Baratza. Despite living in San Francisco, I will recommend FGR for their great selection of artisan coffees and brew gear, excellent customer service that goes beyond lip service. I trust them, and after my positive experience and will continue to shop and endorse. Thank you Eric.

I was curious to check out a shop that roasts the beans. I discovered that they are in the complex…read morenext to Playhouse 38. The owner and his assistant were extremely helpful. I use a Keurig coffee maker, and he ground the coffee for the ecobrewer I use to brew something other than k cups. I am looking forward to trying the dark Ethiopian roast I purchased.

A very cozy neighborhood bookstore that's full of surprises as they fill in every nook, every…read morecorner of this place with books & other merch! They have good coffee too! Friendly staff!

Continues to be my favorite bookstore for new books in the area! The vibe here is so great, nice…read moreselection for a smaller store, and staff is very friendly. Despite it being on multiple floors, there is an elevator (it's slow but it works) which is great news for us disabled folks. So many little charming spots to rest and read! Don't miss this spot for all your reading and gift needs