Viva Cafe in Geneva is a satellite location of Five & Hoek Coffee (Wheaton). The inside offers a…read morecouple of tables and chairs but they also have an adjacent patio for Bien Trucha available. They have their main menu as well as some seasonal specials. They seem to specialize in coffee drinks but also have some tea & food/pastry options. When I visited, I ordered the Iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte. The staff member mentioned it was a popular drink and made in house but the flavor was rather subtle and appeared to be prebatched. My husband got a Hot Chai Latte which was pretty good! This spot could benefit from having more syrup flavors to add to standard products to give customers more variety. Either way, I'm happy I visited.

Viva has a nice vibe and plenty of space to work or catch up with some friend over some coffee. I…read moreloved the outdoor seating area. It was a bit busy, but my order was completed pretty quick. They had some summer specials that caught my eye. I chose the iced coconut cookie latte. Unfortunately, I felt like it was was watered down. I could barely taste the coconut or any other flavor to it. Might have just been just a miss for that day. It happens. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I'd try it again. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Dumpy little place with an odd seating area and a smattering of kids toys. No tykes present when i…read morewas there at about 1030a. There was a selevtion if about 6 different giant cookies. They were your regukar flavors except for Lemon White chocolate. i bought 1 of each along with their cranberry walnut scone. If you like the thin cooked that spread and remain soft, these will work for you. I need crispy edges at least. The scone was a very sad, depressed lump. After my first taste, i broke off pieces around the edge (pictures included) and you will see a cranberry walnut scone bereft of cranberries. There was NO TASTE of the dried fruit, even when i picked one out, it was a tiny teardrop of a possibility of the tart/sweet dried gem normally enjoyed. (maybe they should be macerated in orange juice or eben cranberry juice). oh! the walnuts were large nice pieces but with the horrible raw-flour taste overpowering even the mighty walnut, the lump could not be redeemed.

When you walk into the location you can smell all the goodies that have been baked or currently…read morebaking. There are a few seats for you to relax and little games to keep kids entertained. They also have cute little cookie decorating kits out right now for Easter ready to be purchased. Other goodies were cookies, fresh baked bread, honey sticks and dipped rice crispy treats, to name a few. You can also get coffee, teas and lemonades. I ended up getting the croissant stuffed and topped with chocolate chip cookie dough. It was delicious. Not overly sweet, but I ate it two different times throughout the day. It's definitely worth the $5! The employees were very patients as we looked at all the goodies trying to decide what we wanted, and willing to answer any questions.

Soy and Lou is amazing! Their coffee is so yummy and who doesn't love supporting their neighborhood…read morelocal coffee shop?! They always have a welcoming environment, and are dog friendly. Best coffee in the Chicagoland area!

Fun location in Batavia Library. Great outside seating area. I had a nice decaffeinated Americano…read more Lots of baked goods but I did not try any. This location is open until 5 so great place to meet someone when all the other independent Coffee Houses are closed. Clean with friendly staff as well!

Great tasting coffee, just stick to the menu items because if you want a flat white, they won't…read moremake it right most likely. Ironically the barista did make it seem like most people don't know what a flat white actually is, so I was confident it would be made properly, but then I got served a double shot of espresso with regular milk it seems. Tastes delicious, but I would recommend a latte or cappuccino if you are expecting a foamed drink lol, the chive cheddar biscuit is also delicious btw. They did have a larger crowd so I'm sure they have plenty of other great coffee options

Tried a new coffee shop and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly…read moreand genuinely welcoming. The menu is simple and easy to navigate, which I actually appreciate -- no overwhelming options, just solid choices done well. The space is on the smaller side, but it still feels open and comfortable. It definitely seems like a great spot to work remotely or knock out some homework. The food was really good, and the coffee delivered too. I ordered my food to go, so I didn't get to fully soak in the ambiance, but the overall vibe was inviting. A heads up: the maple aioli has a little kick to it, but not overpowering. My picture do not do the food justice. I'd absolutely come back, especially to stay and enjoy it next time.

This is the second Krema Coffee location I have visited and was slightly disappointed. The North…read moreAurora location is located off of Randall Rd on the street level of an apartment building. It's a little bit tucked away but they did have plenty of parking. The inside had three areas of seating with tables & chairs and some lounge chairs. I asked the staff member what flavor lattes they offered as the menu was a bit confusing. I had previewed a menu online and didn't see half those flavors listed on the menu board nor by the register. I ended up ordering a 12oz hot honey lavender latte. The coffee beans itself tasted a bit burnt to me which altered the whole flavor of the drink. I also ordered the Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Bagel as they serve Jake's Bagels here. The sandwich was good but could have used a sauce. I also didn't get much of the cheese flavor. My entire order was just over $16 which also felt a bit high for what I ordered. I think this location is cute but could make some improvements to better compete in the area.

It's been couple times I'm not happy with this Starbucks. Bad service, coffee is cold, ask for…read morebagels toast not even toast. Not even busy. Getting worse and worse this Starbucks close home

They have and have had the best team since opening. Friendly, helpful and hard working. I'm there…read morejust about daily (morning or evening) and see how they operate. 10 out of 10.

Great lavender matcha lemonade, very refreshing. The vibes are immaculate. Sloane the barista was…read moreamazing and was very friendly. Visiting from out of town but WILL return for my next visit.

We visited Mosaic Kitchen last Saturday for a dinner and the experience was great. We are happy…read morewhen places like that open their doors offering , new vibe and something new in Geneva. Mediterranean cusine is definitely one of our favorite ones and all the flavors are there. We mosly tried the mezze hot and cold dishes to share and a bottle of nice Sancerre wine. House Sampler-you can try all three spreads at one plate, all were very good but the Muhammara definitely stood up as the best. Olives--very well seasoned, we always try olives and definitely a must. Lamb Chops--perfectly seared, served with fantastic slaw and chimichuri. Falafel--was good, classic, could be a little bit more moist in our opinion. Special: Hamachi crudo with Mango sauce--this was a spectacular dish, one of the best we lately had. Fish was fresh and the presentation was amazing. Thanks to Alex for being a great server and we will definitely try more dishes from Mosaic Kitchen in the future!

Great coffee. My order is always right, no matter which employee makes it…read more My favorite foods are the Moka bites, veggie burrito and the pesto sandwich. ALL the staff are super nice.

Great service, friendly Baristas and they will make the drink to your order! And now they have…read moresnacks like sausage bites the original Moka bites have always been fantastic! Order a Road Warrior you can't go wrong ;)

Found this coffee shop in downtown St Charles and decided to try it. The inside is very nice and…read moredoes have a Starbucks type of feel, so great place to just sit and relax, or even work. We ordered a few of there holiday drinks. I ordered a Oatmilk Holiday Cookie latte and was really good in my opinion 8.5/10. And my fiancé ordered a Chocolate covered Strawberry Latte, which was really great as well. The drinks came out pretty fast, typically usually only around 2 people working from my experience, but really great service. I think this is a hidden gem and will definitely be back.

My first time here. Idk why but first impression was it smelled really strong inside, like some…read moretype of citrus candle or cleaning solution. It started to make me feel sick and didn't want to stay too long. It was also confusing because they only list one price on their menu for every item and don't say a size. So I was confused when the girl asked me what size I wanted and I wasn't sure what price I was paying. I just ordered a medium iced latte with blackberry syrup. They have a lot of different syrup options! I didn't really like the latte that much and couldn't really taste the syrup almost as if it wasn't added. Maybe it's just because I prefer my lattes a lot more sweet and creamy, and this one tasted more like black coffee.

As I started getting serious with my pour over experiments, I needed a good grinder, and I ended up…read moreat Fresh Ground Roasting's website for the best prosumer grinder: Baratza Virtuoso+. FGR curates an excellent selection of coffee gear, coffee's and provides free shipping. I was especially impressed by Eric, his responsiveness to my questions, and his knowledge of brewing different methods of coffee. While Baratza was delayed in shipping my order, Eric kept me informed and expedited the order with a Baratza rep. He even took some time to explain brewing techniques and recommended a scale that saved me $$, even though they did not stock it themselves. On receiving the order, there was a minor defect in a silicon gasket, and Eric immediately ordered a free replacement with Baratza. Despite living in San Francisco, I will recommend FGR for their great selection of artisan coffees and brew gear, excellent customer service that goes beyond lip service. I trust them, and after my positive experience and will continue to shop and endorse. Thank you Eric.

I was curious to check out a shop that roasts the beans. I discovered that they are in the complex…read morenext to Playhouse 38. The owner and his assistant were extremely helpful. I use a Keurig coffee maker, and he ground the coffee for the ecobrewer I use to brew something other than k cups. I am looking forward to trying the dark Ethiopian roast I purchased.