We are in town to cheer my dad on for the Shawnee Marathon and found this place for some warm breakfast and coffee to get out of the rain. We read that the chicken and waffles were good...no the chicken and waffles are AMAZING!! I got mine with gravy and my hubby got his with syrup. The waffles have caramelized sugar baked in so they are more sweet than usual so the gravy was to die for with it. I recommend asking for extra gravy because you definitely need more than comes with it. My son got pancakes and they are huge and he says they are delicious as well. The staff is very kind and sweet. There's a drive thru as well that was hoppin' which also serves breakfast and drinks read more

I ordered a chocolate chip muffin and got one with peppermint--it tasted awful. The cashier was super polite when she informed me that they weren't going to replace the muffin or do anything else to remedy the situation. The hot chocolate was amazing though. read more

Adorable atmosphere! Amazing coffee! It's been a very long time since we've found a great coffee shop with not just a great atmosphere but AMAZING coffee! We'll be going out of our way a bit to stop in again, and again! We didn't get to try any food b/c we arrived an hour before closing and they had already shut down the kitchen so we're hoping next time we'll get to try their food! read more

Steam Café - Break in case emergency sign above door - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisburg, Illinois

I'm saddened that we didn't know of this place until the end of our visit in Harrisburg. But happy the waitress at Morello's Restaurant told us about it! I really liked the atmosphere, good coffee, and nice interior. This would be a good place to study or chill with friends. The drinks and food were all tasty and worthwhile. If you're up for a fresh place with beautiful architecture then this is a must to visit. read more

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Excellent coffee with a full list of specialty hot and cold drinks. Offers hot chocolate and specialty teas along with ice cream combos. Panini's, house-baked white bread and bagel sandwiches or choose your own sandwich from the bread to condiments. Order at the walk up counter and they bring it to the table or pick up at the drive thru. Rustic decor with small town cozy feel. Friendly staff. read more

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Homemade bread and biscuits are off the chart good. The Avocado toast is also awesome.

OMG! The breakfast bowl was delicious. Perfectly seasoned. The hash browns were crispy delicious! My daughter's regular breakfast of eggs, hash browns, bacon and toast was good, too. read more

This place is run like clockwork. Excellent job handling the solar eclipse crowd! Food was very good, drinks were spot on. Friendly, fast, professional. Love this gem! read more

It's adorable with a small yet positive staff, real homemade goodies including freshly baked bagels paninis and other delicious treats. The vibe is lovely and the coffee delicious. A definite go to in Harrisburg! read more

Steam Café - Happy staff happy food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisburg, Illinois

Love this place. They're always so nice to me and always make my order right. I love their coffee, and their breakfast sandwiches

We had the Hot Mess which was very good, the chicken and waffle and the French Toast. Everything was very good but the Hot Mess was our favorite. We also had the latte that was a treat. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend checking out this place. read more

I've never had the food but I love the espresso drinks. I try to Change it up when I go in. So far I've tried the vanilla cappuccino. Caramel latte and mocha cappuccino. Have not been disappointed. Great drinks. Fast service. Great atmosphere. This is a rockstar and must visit for Harrisburg. read more

Steam Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisburg, Illinois

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Ran through the drive thru for some coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The lady working the window was extremely kind, polite, and patient. I ordered a large iced latte with caramel, and then my boyfriend and I both got egg, bacon, and cheese sandwiches on toast. The iced latte was tasty, and was perfectly sweet -- not too sweet that I couldn't taste the espresso, and the espresso was not overbearing. Our sandwiches were delectable! I normally am not a fan of sourdough, but it was a great addition to the flavors of the sandwich. The bread was buttered well, and with the bacon, was pretty greasy. But it tasted oh so good! read more

They have a great variety of coffee drinks, and are very friendly and prompt at the window.

This is a great little coffee shop and cafe. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a shop in the area. Service was super friendly, coffee was good. There is a free lot just next to the business. Enter through the communal door and turn right to find it. They also have a drive through. read more

Staff is very friendly and I always feel welcomed. I get the pancakes and they are delicious.

Rude and expensive.Coffee and food is absolutely disgusting! The bagels aren't hardly toasted and the cream cheese tastes awful!I do not recommend! read more

Excellent service. We ordered their daily special, a bacon fried onion grilled cheese on what looked like homemade Texas toast. Huge sandwich and complete YUM!! Large variety of drinks not just coffees. Quiet atmosphere, friendly people, cute local cafe. read more

This place is amazing. Great staff, great food, and a great atmosphere. Everything I have gotten here has been excellent from breakfast to lunch to coffee. Today, I enjoyed an amazing blueberry muffin. read more

Steam Café - Blueberry muffin = amazing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisburg, Illinois

Went there a few times, and they yelled at me from across the entire restaurant in front of everyone because I was standing in the doorway waiting for my friends. Their food and drinks are very lackluster, for an expensive price. The only thing good was the peanut butter chocolate and cookie monster ice cream, but they've either quit selling it or they're always out. ; Updated Review- Went there for the first time in over a year. Despite the expensive cost for literally everything ($5 for the steamy burg shake, one of the few decent products?), I was planning on buying something. Until the lady with the short gray hair started botching at my friend and I, as well as the guy at the window, for letting flies in. This was the nail in the coffin for this dump. Btw, they quit serving ice cream. #Done *0.1 star rating* read more

The gravy!! It's amazing, on anything. Chicken and waffles are far above other attempts I've had at other restaurants... order with syrup AND gravy for the best experience. Drive thru is great. Harrisburg has a gem! They have one large table that can fit my large family (party of 8) which is unusual for a small cafe. Also, I love that they give their employees Sunday off! read more

This is a good place to go and eat delicious cinnamon French toast, if you are in visiting Harrisburg, definitely you want o get your breakfast here read more

Their drinks are very good as well as muffins and bagels I've tried. Staff is friendly, and have always been able to get a table. Have convenient drive up window. read more

I don't care about what all the criticizing critics say well for Harrisburg IL and being open for two years now this is Harrisburgs greatest place to hang it and have a snack . There food is homemade and it is Delicious! One of the few places newcomers come to try it new things. They now have breakfast and lunch and their Penni's are to DIE FOR and for the one who said they were yelling at you for standing n the door they have rules follow the be insensitive read more

What a surprising treat to find! Food was excellent and the ambiance was perfect. I love Little independent coffee shops, and to find one in a small town with great artwork on the walls isn't an everyday find! Extremely cheerful service too. read more

Steam Cafe has great coffee, cappuccino, frappe and other caffeine-laden goodies. Their weekly lunch special is always delicious and interesting. The Hot Mess is superb. It's everything you want to eat for breakfast/brunch all layered on your plate and covered in their tasty sausage gravy. read more

Only decent espresso in southern IL. Good stuff, also breakfast foods all day. Nice coffee shop atmosphere. Friendly staff and easy parking with a drive through window. read more

It's awesome to visit Southern Illinois and to be able to get some bold coffee and well made espresso drinks. But home made bagles! That's over the top! Great place. read more