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    The Wild Roaster

    4.4 (88 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Kristen D.

    I did not expect this coffee shop to be located within the metra station, but alas, it was! What a gem travelers have at their fingertips! I was greeted by two kindly women behind the counter when I walked in. The shop has two entrances. One that is off of the parking lot and the other, which comes in from the metro station. There are tables you can enjoy your coffee or pastries at. I found the remainder of the space to be cluttered and a tad overwhelming. I ordered an iced coffee and took it to go. It was smooth and flavorful. Grateful for a quality cup of coffee from an unsuspecting location!

    Aesha E.

    Wild Roaster is located within the Deerfield Metra station. I saw that before visiting and almost skipped it, because the other coffee shops I've seen in Metra stations are really impossible to get to unless you're planning to take the train. But surprisingly, this coffee shop has a couple of dedicated parking spots for the coffee shop that aren't Metra parking. They have excellent drinks. They are kind of lean on the specials--at least when I stopped in. I picked up a chai latte, which is my usual; however, in addition to a "regular" chai, they have a Breve chai which was amazing. It's made with half and half instead of whatever other milk they might use. I don't know if they use a different chai blend, or if the taste can be put down to the half and half alone, but it was so good, one of the best chais I've had. I wonder how this isn't something other coffee shops have caught on to.

    Iced Chai latte and chocolate croissant

    A lovely local coffee shop! I stopped by today and picked up an iced chai latte and a chocolate croissant. The iced chai was strong and was so refreshing on a warm day. The croissant was so fresh and tasted delicious. I am not a coffee drinker so I love that they offer some tea options. I met the owner Kaye who is so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back! I can't wait to try the breakfast sandwiches.

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    Erik Z.

    This is a neat little coffee/bakery shop at the Lake Cook Metra train station. It smells very nice and fresh inside. I've had many bakery items from the store and they are all delicious. The coffee is very good All the employees have been super nice over the years. I've been visiting this place ever since it opened. That only we're stopping in. Whether it's coffee, or an awesome snack that's homemade.

    Kesha B.

    Located in the Deerfield metra train station, it is off the beaten path. This hidden gem offers everything that a local coffee shop with quality products should offer. The Wild Roaster is small but packs a mean punch with its variety of brews and bite options. Inside the coffee shop there were roasters among appliances that showcase that they do roast and bake in house. We were quickly greeted by the two workers that helped make suggestions for what they had on the menu. We came by on a Saturday morning for some coffee and a light bite before enjoying our day. I got a chai latte with their egg, bacon, arugula, and apricot breakfast sandwich on a croissant. The chai latte was great, it was a bit watered/milked down than what I'm used to but it wasn't lacking in any way. The breakfast sandwich blew me away though. The flakiness but also crispiness from the croissant biting into all of the flavors from the different components was delightful. Looking forward to visiting when I'm in the area again.

    Iced Samoa Macchiato
    Milani L.

    Was on the search for another coffee spot to try in the area and settled on this hidden gem in the area. It was definitely worth it and everytime I visit I'm going to try and come back. Parking is most deinitely not an issue. The coffee shop is small and shares a building with a Metra Station and a Jimmy John's, so it may be a little hard to find. But the lot is huge since the train station is there and there is also a Home Depot next to it. There's not much seating inside but that's okay! If you genuinely want to sit and talk they do have some chairs or you can sit in the train station. The shop was cozy and clean. Service was great. The Baristas were super friendly. I wasn't sure if one of them was the owner. But overall staff was super duper nice! They were very kind, gave their suggestions on the drinks on the menu and did a great job with the drinks! We got the Iced Samoa Machiatto and Iced Caramel Machiatto and both were really good. They weren't overwhelmingly sweet and they definitely matched tastes to the name. Also pricing wise I think it was worth it considering the cup was really big! I definitely suggest that you should give this place a try. Its convenient, yummy and refreshing. I'm all for supporting small businesses and this one deserves the support!

    Vanilla matcha
    Luke W.

    Railroad house coffee shop, makes for a fun train spotting and relaxed vibe. Plenty of parking, staff pointed out their matcha so I did vanilla but wasn't made from scratch leaving it a one dimensional profile overall. Typically great matcha also needs crafted mixes to balance the bitter and sweet. Good blend and fit well with the overall slightly eclectic mood, my friend and I did have trouble containing both our work laptop spread on one table. Not the space for groups or families to hang around, we did like all the extra goodies and desserts but didn't get hungry enough to sample.

    Coconut Macaron (it's coconut and caramel) latte
    Tiffany T.

    Ohmygosh! I love this little gem. I was greeted by the sweetest most cheerful barista that made me a fantastic drink. Their coffee is roasted right there, in house by "Rosie" their roaster. Coffee purists look no further. This coffee is fresh and flavorful. Even in my sugar filled drink, I could taste the strong fresh coffee.

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    The absolute cutest coffee shop conveniently located with the Metra. The sweetest woman works there too. Highly recommend!

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    Amazing spot. Great coffee even better service. The breakfast sandwich was legendary. They even have gluten free treats.

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    Yummy coffee, home baked goods and a super friendly owner! Highly recommend a. stop!

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    Stopped here for coffee and breakfast. The staff were very friendly and nice. The food was good.

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    disappointed that the word "roaster" was in the name of this location-- not a spot for good espresso :-/

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