So many reasons I love this coffee shop! Delicious drinks,…read morefantastic people, a great vibe, a cool/funky location, and a great local business/gem of Uptown Racine (*a tip for the uninitiated: knowing where to turn off of Washington Ave is very helpful, as there are some one-way streets. The parking lot is behind the building and can be accessed from Ann St. or Owen Ave. If you are going thru the drive-thru be sure to turn on Owen St. (west of The Branch at 1501/Esperanza). See map in photos * Delicious Drinks! Our go-to's are: almond milk and lavender lattés, cold brew with frosted mint and a splash of cream, raspberry lemonade, Jamaica Agua Fresca and Maui Wowie (we've tried many other of their concoctions as well, and not been disappointed) and Pup Cups worth working for!! This is our dog's favorite coffee shop ;) * The people! Sergio and his team are genuinely warm friendly people. I stop by regularly, in part, just for the bright spot it adds to my day * The Vibe! Fun, creative, friendly, funny: they have fun daily poll questions, occasional simple while-you-wait art projects * The Cool and Funky Location! It's in a renovated bank! And you can get your drinks thru the drive-up teller drawer, or sit inside in an open, spacious, warm and well-lit great room. I've never seen a better use of a bank building in my life. Support a local business that adds its own delicious flavor of hope (a.k.a. esperanza) to Uptown!

Good coffee, nice drive through, my favorite part is the mug exchange. We all have too many coffee…read moremugs, but for some reason it's hard to throw them out. This way if Im having coffee in, I don't have to waste a disposable cup, I just have to bring in one of my too many mugs later.

Stopped in this morning for a simple coffee with milk. The coffee was delicious. I travel a lot…read moreacross the country weekly and definitely a keeper when in town. I used to live in the area way before place opened. Had the place been around back then this would have been my regular place.

I was in town visiting family. My grandson and like to try new places The Grind Cafe popped up on…read moreApple Maps. Great food, service and ambiance. First I like places with menu on a blackboard. Garth greeted us when we walked in the door and delivered excellent service. Garth recognized my grandson was struggling with the selection and Garth proactively helped. For food we had a scone, loved it. Drinks were 9 out of 10. I would go back.

Cute local coffeehouse! I was here in November but I know they decorate seasonally. There was a…read moreline but it went quick! I got a peppermint cold crew but will be interested in trying a seasonal beverage next time. I do wish I brought my kindle to hangout for a bit. When the parking lot is full and people have to park on the street then you it's a good spot!!

I have been looking for a quick and convenient local coffee shop on my route to work and not only…read moredid I find one it's a very cool vibe on the inside with a kind staff, and the lattes are on par with the best anywhere! Just delicious! Will definitely be back

Beautiful space, it's really lovely. This chain could put a little effort into being more European…read more A Gelato cafe should have good espresso served in proper espresso cups and saucers. The right atmosphere is here to sit alone to contemplate or read, or to chat with a friend or play a game of chess but ceramic espresso cups and saucers are a basic requirement. I'd like to see a couple more fruit flavor sorbets which do go well with espresso. Only disposable containers is not very classy, and the plastic isn't healthy for humans or the planet.

Sunday jazz catches your attention. I like the bubbles in tea. Upstairs is not tall…read moreperson-friendly.

Weird vibe... light selection for the day for a bakery. Service was a little slow and disconnected…read more Whole experience was not bad but not great.

Everything we bought looked good and tasted even better…read more Staff was very, very helpful and super friendly!

Amazing selection of bulk tea, one of my favorites are the 5 Valley Chai…read more The homemade milk soap is the best. A verity of crystals and oils. I was able to get a beautiful Carnelian agate! I have been a patron to sheepish for a lifetime. So many beneficial medicinal choices. I give sheepish five stars and more!

Racine is lucky to have this store! Incredible variety of loose leaf tea at great prices, cannot…read moreask for more

Stopped in today for a quick sandwich and treat , service was fast and food was good!read more

This review is for online ordering & shipping. I live in California & when I saw they had a banana…read morecream pie Kringle, I knew I had to order it. Shipping is so so fast, I ordered Wednesday night at 10 pm and it was at my door Saturday at 2 pm. While it doesn't have the strongest taste of banana, it is creamy and the dough is just perfect. I would for sure order from them again, I'm just planning my next one- maybe blueberry? Every single flavor of Kringle sounds so so good!!

Fresh take on an old concept. The vinyl selection is sophisticated and approachable. The owners…read morehave an encyclopedic knowledge of all types of classic music, jazz, pop, blues, rock, new wave...even soundtracks and Morrissey. Strong beer and wine selection in an unpretentious atmosphere. Stop by for a beer and pick up a record - you find it is a much more intriguing option for happy hour versus the usual bar scene. Did I mention it is ok to bring kids?

Super great hang out space, Grab a beer or wine and look through the awesome selection of new and…read moreused vinyl records. I'll definitely be back!