I've been here a few times to study. The atmosphere is great - upbeat but quiet. The service and the coffee are both great. I've had a Mayan Mocha (photo below), Cherry Cheesecake (Drink) and a regular drip coffee. All 3 were great - although the Cherry Cheesecake drink is a bit small for the price. Haven't tried the food yet, but the options sounds delish! read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I was meeting a co-worker for a work meeting and we selected Viator Coffee. I am not often in the downtown Elgin and it is located in a Food Hall. Mid-morning the space was very busy and we had a hard time finding a table, but eventually did. I had the Honey Cinnamon Latte, it was smooth and the cinnamon was not overpowering. It was very flavorful. My co-worker had Mexican Matcha, and enjoyed it. The had a few bakery items, each were so intriguing, but we settled for the pomegranate honey cake. It was very moist and infused with a variety of spices, complimented by pomegranate. If I was in the area again, I definitely would be back to try some of their other items. read more

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Awesome mobile coffee cart! I got to try Viator coffee at the FILO conference hosted at Willow Community church, they brought out a full mobile coffee experience that was very popular. The staff there were incredibly friendly. Good cup of coffee and nice latte art read more

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Located in downtown Elgin within the food hall, Viator Coffee has great staff, great coffee and a great atmosphere! There are 2 floors at the food hall which provides plenty of seating. Comfy living room seating, tables with a long bench seating and your standard 4 chairs and a table seating. A friend and I chose to sit at a table that had those comfy cushion living room seats and we enjoyed ourselves. I tried the Mexican Mocha latte with oat milk and thought it was delicious. It was sweet, nutty and I'm going to assume packed with caffeine since I was pretty jittery, haha. It could have also been the sugar but moving along! It was nice to see latte art on it too. Always a fun thing to see when grabbing a latte. For food I tried the Wayfinder - Avocado toast which was OK. I'll probably pass on getting food from Viator coffee next time. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it just wasn't for me. read more

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Best coffee in the world Lots of seating Great price Service amazing and chill Food nearby too read more

Coffee okay Barista attitude needs work (male attendant) 1st time here..placed mobile order Did not notice the area to pick up a mobile order.. asked him where did I go, gave me a very curt response..not friendly at all sorry I asked when youre the only attendant on sight read more

Incredible place, interesting Mexican mocha drink. In a cool little food hall in Elgin. Good people.

Awesome! The drinks were delicious and the zucchini bread was so good!! The baristas were so nice, answered all of our questions, and made great recommendations. The Dream Hall is so cool, loads of seating and the Victor vibe is top notch. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Green and Black iced teas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Came back for the snickerdoodle iced latte this morning. Highly recommend, it's so good, and one of the better lattes I've had in my opinion. Service was great as I actually called in to order this one since I didn't see the seasonal item on their online menu. Came out right on time. One of my new go to coffee shops for sure! read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Snickerdoodle Iced Latte , Seasonal flavor, but so good, I highly recommend! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

We did a coffee cart with Viator for a family event and it was a huge hit. Our barista was awesome - super friendly, accommodating, professional, knowledgeable and just an overall great guy! He was busy crafting up amazing hot and iced coffee drinks for the guests - making good suggestions for people that couldn't make up their minds, and doing it all with so many distractions from our party around him. The drinks were delicious - my only regret is not enjoying more coffee. When the party was over I was kicking myself that I didn't order another latte. I tried the honey cinnamon latte, which was delicious. I highly recommend the cart for any parties and if I'm ever in the Elgin area, I'm surely stopping in for a latte. read more

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Located inside Elgin's downtown Food Hall, Viator Coffee is one of many vendors in this space. Right inside to the left, you will find their ordering counter and menu displayed. There is a decent amount of seating in the space but no outlets to plug in and work. They had quite a few intriguing coffee selections but I went with a hot lavender latte, my favorite. I enjoyed the latte art displayed when my drink was ready. I enjoyed the flavor and temperature of my coffee! I hope to stop by again, when in the area, to try some of their other offerings. read more

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Very friendly staff and great coffee. Plenty of seating areas available inside as well as an outdoor patio - great place to get work done. Note that there is currently construction going on outside which can be heard inside...definitely bring headphones if you need to lock in or get work done! read more

Absolutely INCREDIBLE coffee. I am visiting this week from Cleveland and was excited to try new coffee shops and Viator goes straight to the top of my list. My latte was wonderfully espresso-forward but also naturally sweet. 5 stars for this cute and yummy coffee shop! Could not recommend more. read more

Friendly staff, open aired location, and a variety of places to sit. Yummy drinks will definitely be back!

Josiah was amazing! Very informative and passionate about his trade! I went to Viator for a partnership for our company Christmas New Year gift packages. We went with the 321 and Honduras and have gotten a great response! Super thankful for for their efforts and for our clients! read more

Best Coffee in Elgin.. Eazy.. "Eazy duz it." ~Eazy-E (Your review needs at least 85 characters. Add a few more thoughts to post review) read more

Love this place, had to make a account just to tell the world dont hesitate, you will love everything about this coffee! Staff always are warm and welcoming. Very cozy and wonderful ambiance. read more

LOVE this place. The coffee is delicious and the workers were quick and kind. The vibe is chill and there's so much space to sit and get work done. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Cold Brew Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Probably the best coffee shop in Kane County. I love their cortados and lattes. They never fail to impress in that domain. Also their breakfast food is quite good! The Southern Hemisphere sandwich is sooo good that fresh tomato jam is so unique. The service is always good quality despite being busy. The ambience is nice it's fairly easy to find a place to sit and the seating area is nice and sunny. read more

Ube! This weekend in my birthday city confirms the purple yam latte is my all time favorite of the single flavored espresso brews, perfectly balanced; herbal rich winter moods against tingly summer sweet potato shouldn't work but oh it does. This place rocks, beautiful well lit, good wifi, even more for using the Joe app! We found easy parking, a beautiful well designed space but oddly lacking outlets on the second floor. Staff was friendly and quickly served up both our beverages. I cannot get enough, if anything like most places, the large is not large at all after one hour of casually adjusting my eBay store prices to entice the consumers like Prime Day. For me it is always a jungle fun sip when the coffee flavor syrups are made in house. None of that junky sugar goo in plastic, Viator knows what they are doing. Anyone coming from an addicted Starbucks life will need time to adjust to the proper ingredients here, just like thinking vinyl is the superior sound until a full Dolby surround system show the ears what's what! read more

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High quality coffee and espresso based drinks in the heart of Elgin. Located on the ground floor of the Dream Hall, a open floor plan multi-use space with coworking options, Viator Coffee Co is a welcome addition to the area's coffee scene. Formerly a mobile coffee cart (Viator is Latin for "traveler") they had the opportunity to open here during the pandemic, and hopefully they can stay for the long hall! Drinks are 15% off from 3-5 Mondays through Fridays. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Behind the scenes at Viator Coffee Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Great coffee and courteous staff. Viator is yet another reason why I love our downtown.

I haven't tried the pastries, but the coffee here is delicious. The service is always amazing and the place is so cute. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Let me start by saying, this place is a fair distance from me. So when I ordered for delivery, I was prepared for it to be not as good as in person. If that's the case then Viator Coffee deserves 10 stars! The latte and chai I ordered (with lavender - I highly recommend!) were still hot and delicious. As a former barista professionally, I could taste the quality of my espresso, and the balance of flavors was expertly crafted. My sandwich (the Founders) needed reheating, which I expected going in; what I didn't expect was the egg yolk to still be PERFECTLY runny! Even after easily a 30minute drive + reheating, my over easy egg yolk provided a pristine signature BURST of gold. It was delicious, and the tomato jam was a good addition, one I was apprehensive about when ordering. Ill be convincing my husband it's worth the drive to visit in person soon! His taste for black coffee is particular, yet I'm confident Viator will excel where others have failed. read more

Very cozy food hall with pizza, coffee shop and a bar. Free Wi-Fi and lots of tables and upstairs seating. Beautiful tropical plants everywhere. Nice place to relax. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Breakfast sandwich and iced white mocha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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We used Viator's services as a coffee/espresso bar for our wedding and beyond the Bride, I think it was most people's highlight of the night. Even with a rush of 100 people wanting caffeineat once, Austin and team conquered the challenge with professionalism and perfection! I hopefully won't have to use them for my own wedding again but HIGHLY suggest them to anyone else looking for something to lively up their wedding. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Wedding Coffee Bar Sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Coffees ok. Customer service is very rude though and just smirks at you if you order a lot of drinks. I would prefer them to wear gloves and hats when making my food too read more

If you're looking for high quality coffee drinks and barista art, this is your place. As of 5-8-21, and for the past month, Viator is my favorite Midwest coffee house. These people love their barista craft, and it shows in their creations. All the people here are very friendly and accommodating. Also they have a nice selection of "high quality coffee" pourovers. Another major "+" is the consistency in their creations. Every mocha I've had (I like the Mexican (aka, Mayan) one) has consistent foam quality (tightness), foam level, and design. When you find your place, you KNOW it. And Viator is mine! read more

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Great coffee and great people. The vanilla charcoal latte was delicious! Lots of space to spread out and work as well with lots of tables upstairs. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Charcoal Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Took me a bit to find this place, not very good signage , it's actually like a kiosk inside another business. I tried the Mexican mocha that was good , but interested in trying other drinks . I'd stop back if I'm in the area but not enough to go out of my way. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Mexican mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Lovely open space to hang out with a friend or work. Free WiFi. Friendly staff. But not my favorite Elgin coffee spot. Why only whole milk for drinks? Why such limited gluten-free options? (Don't really want a rice krispie treat.) If you don't mind drinking full fat milk and can eat wheat, this place could be a great place for you. read more

Somewhat difficult to find if you're just going by Google Maps (it's located within what I'd best describe as a small food court whilst I was looking for a particular building/entrance that was for this place. That said the coffee was great and the staff were friendly. I was there at a slow time (weekday afternoon) so I'm not sure if that influences things or not, but I'd recommend going there again. read more

This place is a gem in Elgin. Located in the food hall, has a very good vibe. The lavender latte was awesome. Very limited food options , I got the Southern Hemisphere and it was cooked fresh. If you are local, and don't know about this place, you missed out on a lot. If you are visiting Elgin, must try for great coffee. The barista took his time to prepare the coffee which tells you they care to make the perfect cup for you. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Southern Hemisphere Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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The cappuccino definitely woke me up for the day it was very strong. The brown sugar rosemary was sweet and had great aroma. The baristas were so nice. Inside the actual building it is very open as there are two floors. There is enough space between the tables and couches to be unbothered. read more

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Long wait like some have said? Yes... But... worth it? YES. Really fresh, really good, flavor packed coffee. (Well I had a cappuccino) - it was about as fresh tasting as you can get. You know what I mean - vs if you get one from MCD or even Dunkin.... honestly Starbucks too... the quality is just "cheap". When you go to local places like this, you get the real deal. We'll be back! read more

Note: Some of you may remember our review from 2019 of Cafe Revive in Elgin - one of our more popular reviews on this site that ultimately led to the cafe's demise. DavEv heard about the establishment's past baristas banding together to make a new coffee shop right around the same location, and we couldn't resist the urge to settle a score that's long been in limbo. Below is an excerpt of our thoughts. For the full review, see the link down below. ~~~~~ DavEv both put their order in - Ev an oat milk latte, Dav a cortado, and waited near the counter by some smooth wood benches. Their conversation shifted from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, to the sorts of people you'd see at bookstores, to appreciation of the craft of making good-tasting coffee. Viator took a hearty 10-15 minutes to supply DavEv with their beverages, a timing delay that seemed normal for a large order at Chick-Fil-A on a busy weeknight, but odd for some espresso drinks with a seemingly normal customer flow. It was the moment of truth. DavEv took sips of their coffee, and eagerly anticipated each other's verdicts - everyone loves trying a good cup, but the real excitement comes from the discussion and breakdown of the notes and flavors afterwards. Dav: Oh no. Oh god, no... Ev, it's my greatest fear. Ev: What is it Dav? Dav: Did you not notice? How could you not notice? It IS my greatest fear, Ev... The baristas. The coffee grinder. My coffee, it's salty! They were having a terribly difficult time dialing in their shots as indicated by the long wait times and constant fiddling with the grinder. Ev: Personally, I like my drink. Care for a sip, Dave? I promise I'm not sick! Dav: Of course, good pal. I'd drink from your cup even if you were sick! There's a beat of silence that lasts a little too long to be comfortable. Ev: *coughs* - Um, yeah, okay. Here, try a sip - I think you might find it better than your cortado - it tastes as I expect an oat milk latte should, great ratio of milk and espresso, adequately steamed, and leaves my mouth wanting more. I could absolutely see myself walking around sipping this through the streets of downtown Elgin, maybe hitting up the Gail Borden library, checking out the sites, the old churches on seemingly every street corner, the feeling of a suburban town two days before Christmas. Who knows, we might find exactly what we need. Dav: I agree, Ev. If we pretend that Elgin is anything more than concrete just yearning to be reclaimed by nature following human existence, I do think we'll find exactly what we need. 10 Years Later... For the full review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NWTjnuI2gXzthmQ5pSybBsrgle21tyyFNT-VM6GTtFI/edit?usp=sharing read more

Always great service and delicious coffee! We always get the southern hemisphere breakfast sandwich - very very good.

Cycling from Lombard with 6 friends on the Prairie Path. We almost missed the cafe, might need a larger sign? Ordered the Mexican Coffee and it was delicious, was hoping to repeat the experience today, but the cafe was closed. We were able to bring our bikes inside which is a huge plus! Interesting location with many food options, we will be back. read more

Viator Coffee Co. - Happy Cyclists! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Pretty awesome spot here in Elgin! Been waiting for a coffee shop like this to open up and it's finally here! It's a pretty great third-wave style shop with plenty of options for coffee nerds and for people who love a good latte. I got the pour over when I went and it was delicious, and the barista even reminded me of the tasting notes I should expect when she gave me my cup, which I thought was a nice touch! It's located in a food hall, so there is plenty of seating inside and outside to accommodate. Plus, being that it is in a food hall, it gives you close proximity to some pretty good eats. But if you're looking for something light, you may as well just get a pastry from Viator as they look to be freshly made and delicious (ALMOST got their spin on the poptart--looking forward to the next time I'm in to grab one)! Stoked on this great addition to the Elgin area! read more

Hooray! I yummy new coffee place in my neighborhood. I've come about three times and their coffee is nice and consistent, delicious every time. My favorite drink is the Mexican mocha, interestingly spiced and spicy! I love that you can order on your phone on the "Joe" app and customize things like making it a breve, extra sweet, etc (I like my lattes decadent). My only disappointment here was the first time I came I ordered some kind of cookie butter pastry and it tasted like it was three days old :( BUT that didn't stop me from coming back since the drinks are so good. Also the baristas always take a little extra care to create some coffee art in my foam :) read more