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Wise Cup

4.3 (93 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Elizabeth H.

Downtown Oak Park, IL has just the best coffee places. @wise_cup is a great example. Good and drink options that Indian inspired. I wish I was going to be in town for their Indian Pop up lunch - Indian Tacos and Samosas - YES. The Mango Lassi is a must try. It is made with homemade yogurt. Staff is friendly and precise in completing orders.

Rhonda F.

On a cold, dreary, rainy day, I met a friend for coffee. Located in the heart of Oak Park, the area was busy and this tiny coffee shop was bustling. From the outside, the place looks cozy & charming. The big storefront windows were steamed up, leaving me wondering what was inside... A huge bar on the right takes up most of the room. An adorable sitting area was in the front. One larger table to accommodate a small group and a line of small tables hug the left wall. They make good use of their limited space. I saw regulars come and go. A few neighbors sat at the bar sipping and chatting. It gave off a real friendly feel. The staff were very nice and helpful. One regular asked me why I took a photo of the sign and when I told him it was for Yelp, he quickly said, "You better say something good! This is the best coffee shop in town!" So there you have it. I ordered a Turtle Latte at my friend's recommendation. It was delicious but I started noticing all the fantastic flavor combinations and decided I must return to try more. Overall, this small spot offers great service and delicious beverages. It was a bit of a tight squeeze but they make it work. I am a definite fan!

Khalid F.

We were looking for a new coffee shop to try out after visiting Trailside Museum and came across Wise Cup. This downtown area is pretty nice. Wise Cup is a little hard to spot, but it's next to the theater. The interior is very small. A few bar seats and a few two-person tables. The washroom was large and seemed clean. Service was friendly and the menu had some unique drinks like Mexican mocha. They also have tea, some pastries and donuts, and apparently some Indian food items like samosas. We ordered a cappuccino and a blossom latte for dine-in. I appreciated the mugs because it reduces waste, and the presentation was very nice. The drinks were just okay, though. The milk foam on the cappuccino wasn't as dense as I like. The latte only had mild floral flavor. Neither drink was bad, but nothing exceptional.

Rebecca H.

Samosas & Coffee in one place Happy Monday! The samosa was good and obviously not a big box purchase. They brew Sputnik Coffee with is always delish. The latte was good. Not too sweet. However, one person working in a busy store. ‍ It wasn't enough. She was working hard, but things were taking some time. Then the register went down. Thankfully I'd already paid. One person can only do so much. Don't get me wrong though. I'll be back. Just hoping they manage to hire some more help. Don't think I'd bother ordering tea here again though. It's bagged tea and not truly steeped correctly. 30 minutes later it was still hotter than tea should be. The spot is clean and neat, cute and comfy. We'll definitely be back.

Collin S.

I went to Wise Cup last month for the first time with one of my best friends. I got a Latte and breakfast bar. The Latte was delicious. The atmosphere was pleasant. And the staff were also friendly and welcoming.

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Sammi S.

The matcha latte and lavender latte are my go-to's. There is usually one person behind the counter, be prepared to wait. Don't go if you're in a hurry.

Nikhil S.

Wise cup is hands down the best coffee shop in Oak Park and even the surrounding area for just about anyone who wants quality coffee, coffee shop food, service, and especially a nice peaceful interment to work or have a nice little conversation. On top of all of this, they have (coming from me, an Indian person) pretty much the only descent Indian food in the area with the monthly pop-ups, as well as samosas and deferent Indian drinks available daily. And as the cherry on top it is a locally, Asian, and female owned business. I could not recommend them more.

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Katie M.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops ever. Its small and quiet, they have indoor seating with comfy seats. Outside seating is nice and sunny, maybe a bit loud. The drinks are amazing I usually go for the kashmiri latte if I want something caffeinated of the mango lassi if I want something decaf. Both are wonderful. The food here is limited but good. It takes awhile but try a samosa they come hot with chutney. Or if you come in the morning they have daily bagel and doughnuts. I promise you nothing is better than sitting with a coffee, a samosa, and a good book.

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Eric C.

I visited wise cup and the place is outstanding. It's nice to see the paintings of famous women in the walls. The flavor of the coffee was delicious. Good taste compared to other mocha coffees I have tried before. Service is great too.

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Crystal N.

Who can complain about grabbing a cup of coffee and a fantastic samosa all in one trip? The latte I picked up was delicious and those homemade samosas are reason alone to return! They've got a really unique spread of your traditional coffee shop offerings and a few Indian things like mango lassi, samosas, and a ginger turmeric latte. Definitely worth a trip back. Maybe this time for their new strawberry lassi, especially in this hotter weather!

Samosas and bagels . Not a combo you see every day!
Michael B.

Very friendly chill comfy stylish place. Great coffee , some pastries and a lovely barrister who lights the place up with her smile!

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Beverly E.

This is a really charming establishment, right in the heart of downtown Oak Park. It's really quaint and inviting. It's not a big place but what it lacks in space, is made up for in charm. I was greeted with a smile and a hello when I walked in, which was nice. There was a few people waiting, that had already ordered so there was no wait in terms of taking my order. Well, why only 3 stars you ask. I ordered a small Mocha, as I do with every new coffee place I go to. The young woman that took my order, came from the back. She took my order but I could hardly hear her. I asked her if they took Apple Pay and she mumbled something, which I could not understand. I leaned in a little closer and said excuse me, I didn't hear you. She didn't say anything, just proceeded to turn the monitor around and press some buttons. I believe she thought I didn't want to tip because I didn't get the option after she turned the monitor around. Well, I payed for my coffee and waited for my order. It took a little longer than expected but that's not unusual for some establishments. I wish I could say my coffee was good but it was only okay. It wasn't hot and it tasted of very little chocolate. I'm not going to say I wouldn't go there again because of this one issue. I would give them another try.

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Small warm environment. Friendly staff. Seating outside on nice days. Excellent coffee. Excellent.

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Had a mexican​ mocha (spiced mocha latte) ... was excellent! They were able to make it a bit less sweet than usual, which I also apreceatd.

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For a cup of the subject , the meaning of life, with the pictures of the philosophers of history, what an unique experience of life.........

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Best coffee in town. The staff is amazing and the coffee can't be beat. Try the samosas.

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Something finally clicked! This place is awesome. Coffee is delicious, mango lassi is divine!

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Wonderful jasmine loose tea and great atmosphere.

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Such a cute little coffee shop with fantastic staff! Dad got an iced coffee and enjoyed it. I got one of their iced lattes and I loved it.

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