Coffee is always good. Very smooth so to speak. The only con is parking. I always have a tough time finding a space. Overall great coffee and will always pop in for a great cup of coffee. read more

Good matcha latte! A little sweeter than what I'm used too but I really like it! Great pastries too! My son really enjoys the apple juice... read more

Wise Cup - We are trying out the iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Just stopped here to get out of the sun to cool off with an ice tea and what an amazing iced tea it was. Strawberry and basil ice tea with just the barest touch of either the give it a very unique and refreshing profile. My wife had a different iced tea flavor which I can't remember but it was pretty refreshing and unique. Pleasant, Indian inspired interior. I can't give a place five stars on the basis of a single iced tea but it made quite an impression when I was in town and I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Excellent little cafe that feels like a nice neighborhood place, they have branches around the city. I ordered the Americano (large) which was big and STRONG: I had half of it and felt my head exploding so I had to stop. Next time I will get a small! (I think they had 4 espresso shots in it). They have some menu items that I will have to explore in the future. Nice friendly service read more

Delicious coffee. Really cute atmosphere with cool pairing on the walls. Nice and quite and relaxing music. The honey latte was very good. It was light and not too sweet which is exactly what I wanted. I paid $5 with tax for a medium so it is a bit pricey but it's also the location. Overall great place. read more

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This is a great spot to hang out with your laptop and sip on a cup of coffee. I love supporting local, independent businesses over places like Starbucks whenever I can help it. Choosing Cafe Descartes to do my work for the afternoon was a no-brainer. The decor is awesome. It features the pictures of many famous philosophers. So inventive and whimsical. I don't know if it was just the day we were there, but everyone was very quietly working on their laptops. While we had initially wanted to meet there to catch up with each other, we got a few dirty looks from people tapping away on their laptops, so we felt too awkward being the only ones talking. As a result, we opted to follow the crowd and worked on our reading/laptops. I ordered a drink that took a REALLY long time to be ready. As I was finally walking over to see if the drink had been forgotten, then the barista announced it was ready. The hot chai tea was VERY good. Easily one of my favorites around the suburbs and city, which came to me as a complete surprise. Our time there was unfortunately cut short because it randomly closed at 5 for some kind of private event/dinner, which I found to be a sort of weird thing for a cafe. But, in any case, I will be back!! read more

Delicious drinks, smoothies, and bakery items. All of the staff are very kind. I live in south Oak Park now, so I'm not as close to Wise Cup as I was when I lived downtown, and I miss it so much! Wise Cup is one of the best coffee places in OP. read more

Not much to review....but good experience. The decor is pretty basic, the service was fast/friendly, and the coffee was tasty. read more

Wise Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Just finished an amazing lunch - dal soup, samosa chaat , turmeric rice and a mango lassi. Everything was fresh and delicious. Wise Cup had already become my favorite coffee place and I'm really looking forward to their next Indian pop up menu. read more

This place has great coffee and an absolutely delicious mango lassi. I had to stop myself from sucking the whole thing down in a minute. I also love the samosas--a far cry from the same ol' pastries you find at most coffee shops. What really sets this place apart though is the top-notch customer service. They definitely make you feel welcome, and it's a great atmosphere. read more

I really love this spot! Wise cup is really amazing! Their place is very clean, huge, nice, and bright. They are well-maintained, organized, and the tables are perfectly aligned. The whole place has a great atmosphere, the vibe really hits different, and very relaxing. The coffee here is phenomenal. It is so tasty, delicious, and the aroma of it is really lit. This is the best spot for coffee! If you are here in this city and looking for a place to hang out with friends, meeting with workmates, and even bonding with family you must visit and give this place a try. This place has a big selection of coffee and tea. Perfect place to chill, read, and relax. All of their staff here is very friendly, nice, and decent. They also have baristas that is so professional and attentive. I really enjoyed my experience at this place. I would really love to visit and eat here again. Can't wait to try more of their food on the menu. Will definitely recommend this place to all the people I know. This Wise Cup is exceptional! You all must visit this place! Thank you for outstanding service. Keep it up! Kudos! read more

The barista was able to make a surprisingly good non sweetened decaf frappe, and it didn't take long to make because of the readied decaf espresso beans. read more

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

Very cool place. Small but nice the lighting needs to be changed it has flouresent lighting for a chill cafe. Lots of unique drinks to choose from! read more

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I was very unhappy with my experience at Wise Cup. I ordered a coffee with milk and a cappuccino. But I was told that the milk cost more than the coffee, so I couldn't just get coffee with milk, I had to pay extra for a "cafe au lait". I placed my order and went to wait for my drinks, and I waited over ten minutes and then finally asked for my drinks, and the girl said, "whoops! I forgot!" When I finally got my cappuccino it was burnt. I was very unhappy with the service, the quality of the coffee, and the idea that the milk cost more than the coffee I was ordering, the the extent that I had to pay more for a "cafe au lait" just to have milk in my coffee? I also found the decor, the paintings of different races on the wall offensive. Especially the painting of the Japanese man, as his eyes were crossed. All around, I would buy my coffee somewhere else. read more

The coffee will put hair on your chest! The pastries look good but they are very common (donuts, muffins). I think in order to stand out from the big boys, you need unique pastries. Also the place desperately needs music and free WiFi. Otherwise, the shop is beautiful. read more

Wise Cup - Beautiful interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Great coffee and pastry collection. I had the penguin and it was sooo good. Not super sweet. Just the right amount of coffee and chocolate flavor mixture. I also had the red velvet donut . I can't wait to come back! read more

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I come here every day. Love the Honey Bear Latte with OatMilk. Love the brand of Oat Milk they use. Have been to many other cafes but not a big fan of Oat Milk of other places. read more

Wise Cup will be my new go-to coffee shop because they served me good latte, the barista was polite, the classical music was perfect on this rainy May Day afternoon, the conversations among the visitors were minimal (can't speak for everyday), the similar yet dissimilar portraits of famous philosophers from around the world staring at you when you are sipping coffee forces you to do wise things (read or converse meaningfully), and etc that I may have missed. I was having a crappy day, I still am, but I do not feel so bad any more. I plan to visit here next weekend again. I'd post a photo but I'd feel too conscious being the person doing something millennial. read more

We stopped in on the first blustery day of the fall for a hot chocolate and pumpkin spice latte. The owners were so sweet to my kid and served him up and extra dreamy looking hot chocolate. We hung out for an hour and the owners were very personable and genuinely interested in making their place welcoming. It sounds like they just took over ownership here and have big plans. Looking forward to seeing how this new neighbor gem grows into its own. read more

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Best iced latte I've ever had. Seriously if you think there's no difference between coffee places, try this place out!! Came in with my son who enjoyed a delicious donut as well. I'll probably be back tomorrow , excellent service as well!! read more

I try to support as many independent businesses as I can, as long as they have good food, service, atmosphere and at a worthwhile price and this one makes the cut for me. They were training some new staff when I went in, but the place is nice. Friendly staff, tasty coffee, free wifi and places to get work done, I'll take it! The place was a little small, I think there are 5 tables max in there, with only 1 accommodating 4 people, so I can imagine it might be hard to find a place to sit when it's busy. I had a red eye, which was served in a "for here" mug and came out strong and hot, which was perfect for the overcast day. I didn't interact with the staff much, but they were friendly enough and it's a nice place to drop into for a while if you've got time to kill in downtown Oak Park. read more

I tried Wise Cup for the first time today. The two employees seemed overwhelmed by only a few customers and the quality of my drink was poor. read more

I came here after spending 6.82 for a mocha at counter coffee which tasted like McDonalds. This place is great, affordable, and friendly staff. I will definitely be back. read more

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.

This coffee shop is a great addition to downtown oak park. It is quite small inside with only a few tables. The menu is regular coffee house plus an Indian twist. They had homemade samosa and an enticing looking lentil dish. We just had coffee. It took a while to come up but was prepared just right. Bathrooms were clean. Service was friendly. Although it is quite small, the space doesn't feel crowded or rushed. Easy parking in 2 nearby garages or surface lots. read more

I love this place! Owners are awesome. Great unique drinks (I have had a matcha latte, masala chai, coffee) and serve really good samosas. They also have Indian food pop-ups from time to time which are so much fun and really delicious. It's an unusual and lovely cafe. read more

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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.........

Under new owners - great coffee, new paint job, wonderful atmosphere! read more

Wise Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

This place has the best drip coffee I've ever had. I'm not even a huge coffee drinker- but their Sputnik coffee's got me hooked! Their internet is reliable and the ambiance is generally very low key, but still with a nice community feel. Highly recommend this place to other ppl who often work from cafes! read more

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

I'm so thrilled Wise Cup is less than a 5 minute walk from my apartment. Every time I go in for a coffee I can never seem to stop myself from ordering a pastry as well, and neither ever disappoint! The service is always fantastic & the atmosphere is cozy. I'm always more than happy to support this local business! (Keep the simosas coming!!) read more

Have been going to this little cafe for a couple of years. Staff/owners are very warm and welcoming. Coffee is delish and l enjoy the fresh sandwiches they offer. They have a nice variety of tea, too. I normally purchase a mocha coffee but do like a plain cup of hot joe! read more

Really good coffee house. My favorite is the penguin (espresso, milk, ice that is blended with white and dark chocolate). The atmosphere is nice and quiet and the donuts are delicious. I'll be back read more

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

Espresso was pretty good. Iced coffee needed to be stronger (not sure if this is the same problem you see everywhere where coffee is brewed hot and chilled with cubes, which waters it down). Overall, a good spot and glad the new option is here (Oak Park needs more fancy coffee places). read more

Great coffee and great service!!! Get your coffee somewhere besides a big chain! The decor is colorful and interesting without being overbearing. The staff is VERY friendly and accommodating. Most importantly, the coffee is fantastic. read more

Wonderful jasmine loose tea and great atmosphere.

It is rare for a tea drinker to love a coffee shop but I love this place! Their smoothies are incredible, try the Mango Lasse for a taste of happy! Also the chai latte is so good, not overly sweet with a full spice flavor. The homemade Samosas are a really special treat as well. I must mention that the new owners are a lovely couple who care greatly about their customers having top quality! read more

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.