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

The Wild Roaster has great tasting coffee! We have a Breville machine at home and the Wild Roaster's beans work the best in our machine. The taste of the coffee is better than Starbucks! read more

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In my quest for the freshest coffee bean, I discovered The Wild Roaster in Deerfield this morning. Kaye and her team roast beans and bake their pastries daily. The shop is quaint, has a down to earth vibe and Kaye is an expert Flavorologist. The beans I purchased were so fresh that I have to wait a couple of days before I can grind them up and enjoy the coffee that they produce. I can live with that! I did sample the Mexican coffee of the day and it did not disappoint! read more

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What a great find! The coffee here is delicious, and the egg sandwiches are so good! Eggs are perfectly fluffy and the croissants are so buttery! read more

I've been meaning to stop in here and finally had the chance to this morning. My intention was to get coffee + a pain au chocolat, however, someone in front of me ordered the breakfast sandwich, and it looked so good I changed my mind. The sandwich is delicious - I will definitely get it again and will certainly be back to try the coffee options also. The woman behind the counter was just lovely and took her time, which I know most of us are usually rushing, but this morning, it was nice! :) read more

Coffee and food are so good that I brought my wife in to see how great everything is. She agrees. The owner really knows her stuff. Moca was fantastic. The chocolate cookie may have been the best I have ever had. Definitely recommend that you check out the Wild Roaster. read more

Great coffee, friendly barista with good recommendations for baked goods. Chocolate and blueberry-filled scones both excellent.

For a coffee shop located basically inside of a Metra station, many of the baristas lack any sort of urgency that naturally comes with patrons having to make trains. This morning, I waited over 5 minutes to buy a bottle of water while the barista chatted with the woman in front of me, made her bagel, made her tea, and then chatted some more. Luckily I was running early - other times I've had to leave the line because the train was coming. I don't understand why they don't automatically staff 2 people during the morning rush. The food looks good, but I've watched them unpack it and know that most of it is premade and a lot of it is pre-frozen, which takes out a lot of the appeal. As for the packaged foods, it's a weird selection that varies frequently, but always interesting. read more

Incredible!! The owner is sweet and personable... and most importantly... she roasts her own beans!! Delicious cup of coffee, and so convenient at the train station. Love this place!! read more

Great little coffee house for those who are shuttled down to their cave for hard labor in the mountains of the Chicagoland buildings. A happy greeting and a piping cup of motivation is all one can ask for, but they deliver theirs on a rush hour schedule ever mindful of the clock. read more

Really adorable little coffee shop inside the Metra station. Delicious chocolate croissant and great coffee. They roast their own beans so I had to take home a bag. Worth a visit even if you're not taking the train. read more

Fantastic curbside service this morning after ordering on the phone. Croissants were sublime (like I've had in France) and the coffee never fails. Highly recommend!! read more

The Wild Roaster is a hidden gem. Tucked away in the Deerfield train station is a coffee drinkers paradise. The baked goods are fantastic also. The owner Kay is an integral part of the neighborhood and supports many local causes. Now that very few people are working from an office and taking the train I urge everyone to patronize The Wild Roaster and keep it in our community. You will not be disappointed. read more

This place is amazing! Super friendly staff, very quick and proficient. Always delicious. I have not been disappointed with what I've ordered yet. They have a lifetime customer in me. read more

I typically do not write reviews however The Wild Roaster is worth the time to share my experience. I just had the best cup of Pumpkin Spiced coffee ever accompanied by a freshly baked, you guessed it, Pumpkin muffin at The Wild Roaster! Located by the Deerfield Metra station is a great find. Although I live 20 miles away I would not hesitate coming here for a delicious cup of coffee. Only my second visit and the experience was just as good as the first time. Met Julie the baker. Very friendly and gave me several recommendations. At that time she was baking and servicing customers. This most resent trip I was greeted by Lauren. Very friendly and pleasant to talk with. My pumpkin spiced coffee was smooth and flavorful with no bitter aftertaste like many of the name brand coffee chains. This place is tucked away between the Metra station and Home Depot and well worth the short detour off Deerfield Road. As I was sitting outside at one of a few cafe tables under a tree a woman passed by and asked how I was enjoying my coffee. Low and behold it was a Kaye the owner. If you love coffee, The Wild Roaster is the place to enjoy and support your local small business. You can tell Kaye takes pride in her natural coffee products. Thank you Kaye! Paula read more

Best coffee shop in town!! Great tasting coffee that I enjoy every single morning while riding train to the city. By the time I get to work, I'm always fully awake and energized thanks to chaube amazing latte. The lady upfront is extremely nice and kind, always has an amazing attitude and extremely positive and motivated my make everyone's morning better. If you're not getting your coffee here before your go on train, you're missing out. Wait, I completely forgot about the amazing pastry! Every single item I tried is yummy, give it a try! read more

This place has by far the most delicious fresh roasted coffee!!! I admit being deceived because it's located in the Lake Cook Rd., (Northbrook) train station, but was pleasantly surprised was a hidden gem this place is. They have a generous selection of quality fresh baked goods, delicious coffee, and high quality loose tea. I was also told they offer simple cooked to order breakfast. I had a taste of of their green fig tea (with real fig) and it was amazing, worth driving back here for. The customer service is above and beyond with warmth and genuine care. I will definitely be coming back for their coffee, tea and treats, even if I'm not taking the train. Absolutely highly recommend. read more

Bit of a weird experience with buying coffee. Came in for the whiskey barrel coffee. The staff did not know where it was so manager told them to smell the beans. Hope I got the right one. Asked the price and was told 16/17 a pound but then checked out and it was like $25 with tax. Coffee was great though so mixed emotions here. read more

I didn't think I would give this place another try but I was super hungry the other morning and I missed my train and the next one wasn't coming for another 20 minutes. I walked in thinking I would be in and out but I after I ordered my muffin, I found out I LOST MY CARD. I just cleaned my wallet out the night before and got rid of all my credit cards, cash, change, and I must have forgotten to put my debit card back in. Mortified, I tried to cancel my order but the woman at the counter, Kaye (I think she's the owner as well), handed me the muffin and offered to let me pay the next day. I tried to say no, but she insisted so I accepted and let her know I'd be back the next morning. She even tried to offer a coffee to me, and I let her know it was okay but she responded with that should would give it to me on the house. I still declined because I don't drink coffee but was really sweet, because I think she thought I didn't have enough money to bring back. It really warmed my heart to know that there are still people who look out for other people. I did go back this morning to pay her back btw. I will be back for sure because I like supporting businesses run by genuinely good people. read more

My first time here, but I will be back. Why? I had an amazing bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. The server was very polite and was easy to understand and quickly made my sandwich before I went on the train. I work close by and many times I want a different atmosphere than my desk for study /reading. This will be a venue for me to try! The croissant was just flaky enough without seeming dry since it was also soft. I may add that I've been to Paris, France and the croissant softness and flakiness is hard to find done correctly in the U.S. This place and Au Bon Pain are closest I've found so far in the U.S. I liked the change-up of the hard boiled egg that was sliced onto the sandwich, which allows them to be so speedy. This is the new unknown spot to be! And I will mention them to my coworkers who also take the train. read more

I had a great coffee here today with my friends. They brewed the coffee fresh every hour or when it runs out. The staff was friendly as well. read more

The Wild Roaster - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

What kind of coffee shop is at the train station and not open at 6 am? Very disappointed that I have to give my money to Starbucks today

This unassuming coffee shop has wonderful coffee and pastries. I love the chocolate dipped biscotti and the chocolate chip scones. The owner is super friendly and will gladly work with you on custom orders. There is seating both inside and outside. Tge location is a bit tough to find on your first visit. (It shares a parking lot with Home Depot.) Do yourself a favor and give thus cute spot a try! read more

Hours are wrong on Yelp and their front door - what a waste of my time. Inconsiderate!

The customer service at this place is the worst. The lady who runs it is rude and downright mean. I was expecting her to shout "get off my lawn." The coffee is decent, but it's really hard to get to. I try to support the little guy, but I am done giving her my business. read more

The sweetest people and best baked goods in Deerfield. Coffee drinks are no-frills and pretty good, too!

This little cafe gets exactly what everyone else is rating it! 5 stars! I like the modern look it has and the jazz music in the background so calming. I ordered a cappuccino with skim milk and it was so smooth, didn't even have to add sugar or anything. It was perfect. Definitely going back. read more

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Really great service and such high quality coffee/food. We ordered a bunch of espresso drinks and all of them tasted very fresh. The mom and daughter working there were very sweet and hard working. Brother also got a breakfast sandwich that they made fresh right there for him. read more

Pleasant staff and quick service. Definitely an easy stop when getting on the train. A nice looking pastry and and odd prepackaged food selection. However, we ordered two identical lattes at the same time and, while one of them was decent, the other had no discernible coffee flavor to speak of. I don't know if one of the shots ended up in the wrong cup or what, but it made for a very inconsistent visit. read more

All is excellent here with a very good 6 shot Americano and agave. Also had a house made cookie of whole wheat and cranberry. Other house made foods here also and boss lady is the coffee roaster herself. Excellent drink I got here now. read more

I've only been here a couple of times but each time I've had a positive experience with the staff present. The coffee is very good, roasted in house, and the selection of snacks/small bites is appealing. Today, I was surprised to see they had samosas. I know they came from a box but they were delicious and a good break from the typical sugary options at other coffee shops. I love coming here when I get stuck waiting for the train. read more

The freshly roasted coffee is delicious! The best part, though, are the workers. They are so friendly and make it such a pleasant environment to be in. This is by far the best coffee shop I have been to in the area. read more

The workers are friendly and they have great coffee. Plus it's conveniently close to my workplace! The baked goods are delicious too

I told this guy 2 years ago that he could make a killing if he started selling 24 oz cans of beer to go for people to take on the metra. I explained to him what the demand was like during rush hour at union station and that grabbing even a fraction of that would net him so many more sales a day. He would literally have the market cornered, there is nowhere else to buy beer to go near Lake Cook Metra. Especially Thursday/Friday evening commutes he's missing out on an easy $500. Please make the commute from Lake Cook more enjoyable and please make the money you're missing out on, get a liquor license and sell beer/little things of wine to go! read more

Had to take the Metra out to an appointment in the burbs, and had 30 minutes to kill so I stopped in. Friendly service, clean, and good oatmeal! I wish I had an excuse to come out here more often! read more

Nice coffee shop in the train station. Friendly servers. Piping hot coffee. Looked like some very nice nosh stuff. Certainly convenient.

I come here all the time - service is great and food is also great! Especially the freshly baked goods!

Excellent little coffee shop! Great coffee and freshly baked snacks! I eat here almost everyday!

Great little find! Yelp gave it five stars so we decided to visit. Place is clean, friendly and makes really good coffee. Worth the visit! read more

The Wild Roaster - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

Such an adorable coffee shop. Conveniently located at the Metra station. The most wonderful baked goods. Great service and fresh coffee and a menu of crafted coffees. Do t miss this gem in Deerfield. read more