I don’t just “like” coffee I plan my days around it. Half the fun is chasing down that next cup that actually lives up to the hype, and thanks to some of your spot-on suggestions, I’ve found a few that seriously deliver.
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New coffee shop opened up not too long ago in Wheaton. I tried their blueberry crisp latte it was 7/10 but the overall vibe seems nice! If you tried a better drink let me know :)
Summer Moon Coffee
Have been seeing this coffee shop all over TikTok have yet to make my way over there but if you have let me know what to order!
Finch Coffee
popular halal cafe in Warrenville, Illinois, known for its unique fusion cuisine, trendy decor, and specialty drinks like matcha flights and chai
Fusion Social
a popular coffee shop known for its great coffee, tea, and breakfast sandwiches, with options like lattes, matcha, and acai bowls
Tazza Coffee
d^licious Coffee Bar is a popular coffee shop in Bartlett super cozy, European style atmosphere
I was recommended to try the Cuban Latte
d^licious Coffee Bar
Moka coffee has several locations
Was recommended to try either a hot mocha latte w Jamaica or ice Jamaica with caramel drizzle (hellla) and a splash of cream
MOKA Drive Thru Coffee
Women owned coffee shop in Lemont, IL. Super friendly service, yummy monthly themed specials, and pastries worth trying!
Meet Your New Neighbor: Folklore Coffee Brews the Perfect CUp
Recommended to try by @Feathered Saddle themselves:
Come and see us at Feathered Saddle Coffee in Carol Stream! We are a new spot tucked into the Barn Owl Garden Center 🪴&☕️
Feathered Saddle Coffee
Located in Elmhurst, IL, have yet to try this spot!
Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst
In a food hall while you grab coffee you can also get Puerto Rican food, etc
Viator Coffee Co
This cute and cozy coffee shop that is perfect for those wfh days without being home (an escape from home)
Maple Leaf Roasters Coffee House (Cafe Location)
coffee shop in st Charles known for its small batched roasting organic coffee which is also available in store for purchase.
Arcedium Coffeehouse
A warm coffee spot with fall vibes year round
When I visited it was peak fall giving all the (Gilmore girls) vibes. The wait was a little long for the coffee but nothing too crazy. Definitely worth checking out
October Cafe
Feel like a little hideaway from the city.
My Half of The Sky is a social enterprise coffee shop in Wheaton, Illinois, that supports women overcoming poverty, addiction, and trafficking by providing employment and opportunities.
My Half of The Sky Coffee + Coworking
Family runed, latina coffee shop in the Aurora area
I tried the tamales, chilaquiles and their Valentine’s curated menu. 9/10 worth the drive!
Cafe del Sol
family-owned coffeehouse in downtown Elgin, Illinois, known for its from-scratch baked goods, house-made syrups, and artisanal coffee
Sugar & Rhyme
A coffee shop inside the beauty salon get the best of both worlds
Arcadia Coffee
Recommended by the girlies on TikTok have yet to try but according to their website Yemeni coffee blends offer a unique combination of spices and herbs.
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
Located in Naperville, Authentic Arabian Coffee
Have yet to try so any drink recommendations would be appreciated 🫶🏼
Delah Coffee
Recommended to try Krema in North Aurora! The French madeleine Latte and the brown sugar bacon Gouda sandwich are AMAZING
Krema Coffee Roasters
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Recommended to try Limestone in Batavia! Heard they have Great coffee!
Limestone Coffee & Tea
Recommended to try Brown Butter Cafe in St Charles!!!
Brown Butter Baked Goods and Cafe
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A family run cafe in the downtown west Chicago area have yet to try it but it’s on the list 🫶🏼
Kindred Coffee Roasters
Grace Coffee and Wine in Yorkville, Illinois, is a fast-casual cafe and wine bar with a cozy, trendy atmosphere, offering coffee, wine, cocktails, and a food menu with items like sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie boards
Grace Coffee and Wine
Must try drinks: Pancake Latte or Stroopwaffle Latte
Villa Perk Coffee Co.
Recommended to try Town House Cafe in downtown St. Charles is in Townhouse Books bookstore. The Cafe is small so there can be a wait, but you can browse the bookstore while you wait for your table. Great place for brunch/lunch. Their soups and quiche...
Town House Cafe
They have a lot of beverage options from coffee, craft beer, handcrafted cocktails, to mocktails.
They have a rotating menu which means you’ll never get bored
Cora Coffee & Tea
As described on Google since I have yet to check it out. It is a relaxed family run cafe supplying coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Opened 6 am - 6 pm daily except Sundays it’s 6 am - 4 pm
Fulla Beans
Café 1888 once a hospital is now a spacious cafe that is inviting and a great spot to host book club, etc. I give it a 9/10 and recommend getting the Iced Mexican Latte
CAFE 1888
Recommended Neighborsgrid for 90s vibes and great matcha / coffee in downtown Geneva 🔥🔥🔥
Neighborsgrid
A little far but you can’t know if it’s good unless you make the drive!
It’s a popular coffee shop in historic downtown Frankfort, Illinois, known for its locally roasted Intelligentsia coffee, Kilogram teas, and a variety of food options like Do-Ri...
Grounded Coffee Bar
Recommended Five and Hoek Coffee in Wheaton! So so good! Plus the farmers market on Saturdays. Chefs kiss!
Five & Hoek Coffee
Recommended @Activitea on Gary Ave in Wheaton is a spacious cafe...great for gatherings and good drinks. Love their iced strawberry Chai!
Activitea & Coffee
recommended to try this is Will Co but blissful Brew in Lockport is worth the drive. She's a one woman show and she's doing amazing.
Blissful Brew Coffee Co. | Lockport IL
An event venue that also is a coffee shop that serves brews and sandwiches in downtown Aurora, IL
Society 57
My absolute fav. Drink recommendations: Mazapan Latte + Horchata Latte
Homemade with Love inc.
Dapper brews is a traveling coffee experience that you can also book to have at an event
Dapper Brews Coffee
Recommended The Corner Grind in Elburn has amazing coffee!
Corner Grind
Recommended to try calibre in south barrington. Their coffee is 10/10 but the whole plaza that shop is in is such a cutie spot!
Calibrè Coffee
Rewarded best of Naperville for five years in a row. Open 7 days a week from 6 am to 6 pm
Sparrow Coffee Naperville
Recommended to try Sugar Milk in Naperville (Mexican breakfast and handcrafted lattes)
Sugar Milk Cafe: Coffee & Tea Shop in Naperville, IL - Updated August 2025 ...
love their smoothies. Need to try their coffee next!
Bru Chicago | Coffeehouse in IL
In Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood an inclusive modern Mexican cafe that offers signature drinks such as the Dulce de leche latte. They also have a pretty good size menu for food such as breakfast + lunch sandwiches and bagels
Brew Brew Coffee and Tea
Coffee, Tea, Matcha, & some nice breakfast options 🫶🏼
Mud And Char
One of the girls on TikTok recommended Altea Viet Coffee & Boba after further googling I learned it is a small Vietnamese women owned business located in the Mount Prospect area. Super cute looking. Definitely can’t wait to check it out. If you h...
ALTEA Viet Coffee & Boba
Good coffee. But the line can be crazy especially on weekends.
7 Brew Coffee
I have yet to try biggbys coffee personally but I have drove past one and thought I’d add it to the list to try!
Biggby Coffee
When in Chicago one shall try the strawberry matcha latte
Portage Grounds
What started as a coffee truck now is a store front. Fellow Latina owned. Beautiful interior. Let me know how the coffee is!
Soul Good Coffee
NEW COFFEESHOP IN WHEATON.
A cafe, bookstore, bar/resturant, and event space all in one.
The Guild
Several Locations. Family business Yemeni style. Coffee, tea, matcha, pastries, they also sell coffee by the pound. Seasonal drinks you should try: iced strawberry matcha
