Specialty beverages are hard to find in Decatur so when you do find that one place that has the…read morebest iced chai you keep going back.

Jesus that's a strong drink…read more Like anything with life, you explore enough and you will experience some wild things. Coffee Connection happens to be one of the more unique coffeehouses I've ever visited. After breakfast at Busy Corner, it was time for coffee. We walked up and as soon as we walked in, I knew that we were in for a treat. There was Jesus stuff everywhere and a bookshelf near the entrance that was crammed full of Jesus books, movies, audiobooks, and etc. Not that this place being a Christian-themed is a bad thing. Just my first religious coffee place. No, what made this place unique were the random stuff you'd probably find unsold (or sold ASAP based on trends) at Goodwills or Thrift Stores. You should be able to see some of the oddities in the photos below. To note, there was also a lot of St. Louis Cardinals craft items around so if you are a Cards or Cubs fan, just take note. I was standing there, looking at the menu on the counter and things in the display case when out of the corner of my eye I see someone standing there. This spooked me as we were the only customers at the front of the store. Turns out... it was Jake from State Farm. As a life-size cutout. I knew I had to get a photo with it. Emily saw a Strawberry-type drink on their FB page and ordered that. I got a plain ol cold brew for my sipping pleasure. We stood there while the barista made our drinks and took in the unusualness of Coffee Connection. Once we got our drinks, we wandered to the back and to check out the giant artwork painted on the wall. You can see that below. We headed up to the front and say by the big window, playing Speed with a deck of cards on the aforementioned shelf. I took a sip of my cold brew and instantly knew it would be a slow sipping drink. I've had some strong and bitter cold brews and this one is in the Top 3, easily. Not that that is a bad thing but something to keep in mind if you try one here. Emily enjoyed her drink and said it tasted like a mix of beer, coffee and strawberry. I took a sip and would have to agree. We both agreed that it didn't taste bad... Emily said she enjoyed it, actually. Just an interesting drink. They did have baked goods and refrigerated items for sale but seeing as we just ate breakfast, we weren't in the mood for anything besides caffeine. Some of them did look appealing despite full bellies. Sadly, you can kind of assume this place doesn't do gangbusters in sales as a lot of the fixtures and odds and ends were just not in fantastic condition or shape. Some of their decorations were covered in some dust or showed signs of not being touched since opening. We ended up leaving with half our drinks left. Normally I finish mine while I'm at the place but with how bitter it was, it was a slow sipping drink. Once it was watered down a bit, it really hit the spot after some yard work. I can't say that would return here or would suggest people go out of the way for but if you are in the area and need a caffeine hit, Coffee Connection can connect you with what you need!

Ive been coming to this location since 2004 and I have never in my all time been yelled at when I…read morewas telling the brown headed older woman that stated she didnt work this location after I was asking to speak with a manager cuz I came in 5 minutes before closing and the skinny Caucasian guy with blondish brownish hair kinda long told me he couldn't make my drink because he already cleaned the machine so I told him im going to scooters then ge replied with ok. So I was wanting to talk to manager about this because technically not closed for 5 more minutes then a rainbow color hair woman at 6th st location stated we can close at 5 til if we want and it really depends on whose closing the store then the dark haired older woman was getting so mad that I asked her why is she yelling at me. Then she told me to leave so yes I will continue to write about this because ive never been treated from a business so unprofessional and disrespectful in my entire life. Like I said ive been coming to this location since 2004 and I won't be back this is a shame. Scooters will continue to get my business all the time now instead of half the time.

Review Visit: September 27th, 2016…read more Need some coffee on the go? Grab-a-Java! Grab-a-Java is a small drive thru coffee shop. They also allow you to walk up and order as well, as that is what I did and several others did too. Ample parking behind the building if you want to park and enjoy your beverage on the tables they have. On a beautiful day, that is what I recommend doing. My Iced Caramel Latte was pretty good, just wish the caramel flavoring was more in the drink and not drizzled on the whip cream, but man... that whip cream was amazing with it on there.

Has the Best Drinks in Townnnn!!!!! Amazing Hospitality and best at helping new customers find…read moretheir new fav Drink!!! And their Mobile Coffee Shop/Trailer has an amazing design inside and it smells like Coffee Beans The Donuts are so fresh and Delicious!!!

the girls are nice, the drinks are good. however this issue is kind of a deal breaker. the drive…read morethru line is always insane. got here with 4 cars in front of me, in 20 min only 2 cars were taken care of...it would be one thing if this was a one time experience. but every time i come here the drive thru line is almost 30-45 min wait since the place has opened!!! it's almost not worth it. 9 times out of 10 i wait till i get to a different spot because i can't handle the outrageous wait in line. the total time i spent in line today was 46 minutes. again with only 4 cars in front of me in line. i left with my drinks after having to wait for so long, with no acknowledgement of my wait. i will say the people that went inside were taken care of much faster.

This is a nice space, and the service is friendly…read more I don't think their coffee is very special (sorry). The cold brew was not bad but I didn't love the latte. I will say that it was smooth, not bitter. But the taste was a bit... off. I'm not sure where they source their beans from. You do have to ask for whole milk if you don't want oat milk, FYI. I didn't try any pastries or anything but thought it was kind of pricey.

What a cute spot! I got the raspberry cold foam cold brew and it was 10/10. Just the right mix of…read moresweet and bitter. Super popular place so I wouldn't anticipate getting a table during peak times but lovely place for a grab and go. Nice staff too!

I highly recommend this establishment! Great, fun drinks and tasty baked treats, too! Owner is…read moreawesome as well :)

Stopped by while driving through Springfield and discovered Meii Tea. We were greeted so warmly! So…read morefun supporting the locals! The sweet husband and wife team complement the cheery brightness of the tea shop. Tea options include brewed with or without the nondairy creamer and toppings are an assortment of brown sugar boba, chia and more. Try the puffs with cream filling, coffee cake, or the decorated cheesecakes. I paired my roasted oolong tea with a strawberry cream puff. The tea was brewed just right, bringing out the strawberry cream enrobed in the delicate puff. Definitely worth the trip and the treat! We'll be back for our milk tea craving after the visit to the nearby Presidential Library!

Kathryn has built a great bakery. Her facilities are spotless. She has a small reading nook to…read moreenjoy your danish and coffee. My favorite to date is the pecan roll but the red velvet cupcakes are yummy too. Check their Facebook page as the offerings change daily. Need a cake for a special occasion? Kathryn's cakes are delicious and expertly decorated.

Got to come enjoy a slow Friday morning here - so charming! The scone and chai were great. Lots of…read moreseating and ambiance.

The Bean Counter is my go to place for coffee whenever I'm in Springfield. I do not like the new…read morelocation as much as the previous (at the other end of the strip mall). They had more room and tables at the other spot. Now they are just a small coffee counter with lots of other arts and wares to sell. They still have a great variety of coffee, and they can get you any of their amazing flavors in decaf, which my dad loves. Also, the staff is always super friendly, and the coffee is delicious.

The staff here is excellent. The coffee is very well-done. It also includes a spunky shop featuring…read moreclothes and jewelry that are hand-picked and very unique. This is my favorite local coffee shop and I enjoy it every time I'm there.