Fair prices and delicious coffee!…read more I had a hot white chocolate mocha. It was delicious! Plenty of seating and friendly employees.

Krema is my Downtown Plainfield regular when I am out and about…read more The menu is genuinely fun. They rotate creative latte flavors like honey lavender, chocolate cherry, and lemon honey and I am always down to try whatever is new. The espresso itself is mild, which works as a base but I personally wish it had a little more backbone. The iced lavender matcha is my personal standout and I will not be taking questions. They also let you build your own combinations, and a recent banana brown sugar iced latte I dreamed up was exactly as good as it sounds. The food punches above typical coffee shop fare. The Beyond sandwich with its sweet heat chipotle aioli is a genuine win, vegan or not. The brown sugar bacon gouda is a household favorite for my family. The baked treats are decent but honestly priced a touch above what they deliver. They are the only coffee shop in the area so the pricing reflects that reality more than the competition. The space is your standard coffee shop Joanna Gaines-esque rustic, warm and comfortable. They feature local art on the walls which I love, though I wish they rotated it more frequently. Easy way to keep things fresh and support the local creative community more actively. Staff is kind, genuinely engaging, and this is a queer safe space, which matters and is always worth naming out loud.

Not worth your time. I love going to record stores throughout the country. I looked up record…read morestores nearby and was initially excited. After walking in the first thing I noticed were the slot machines. Come on, why are we doing this? Also, the music selection is very limited and overall not very good. Bye Felicia.

This spot has great live music and a big selection of craft beers, plus other drink options! Check…read moreout the vinyl side to find just what you need!

Drinks are a little on the sweeter side but this place is the best! Really impressed. Great boba…read moreshop

Came to do taxes, left with some Boba (needed to drown my tears in sugar!) - hubby reared a milk…read moretea with Oreo cheese foam. Took a sip of his and loved it, he loved the drink, just hated the Oreo cheese foam up top. I ordered the passion fruit and watermelon drink with popping lychee and it was AMAZING! We ordered for pickup and the service was super prompt - everyone greeted us with a smile. Also, the store is super cute and super clean. Loved the ambiance, and they have a cute area that's super instagrammable. Since we were in the car, the drinks got devoured BEFORE I could take a pic! ‍

This little red building in the side of the road is a truly must stop. The staff is incredibly…read morefriendly and patient as you browse through the bakery case and drink menu. I have the Cinnamon Kookie Butter Chai Latte and it was delicious, sad they don't offer it in a bigger size cup. Lol. But it's a must try if you are unsure what to get. The Vibe is a little hole in a wall where you can work out of or purchase a comic book.

I wanted to write a review because I worked here for about a month before being suddenly fired…read more The owner is nice, but her husband, who manages everything, created a very uncomfortable work environment. He frequently brought up politics, demographics, and "statistics" at work in ways that felt inappropriate and often came across as biased. It wasn't the kind of environment I expected from a workplace. I personally chose not to engage with these conversations because I was there to work, and I try to keep my personal beliefs separate from my workplace. However, being repeatedly exposed to these types of comments from management made the environment feel unprofessional. I also noticed that he would tell us certain employees had quit, but after speaking with those employees, I learned that was not always what happened. This made me feel like there was a lack of honesty and transparency in how situations were handled. One comment that really stuck with me was when he told me and another young female employee that we'd be prettier if we spoke more intelligently and that men would like us more. We are both very young girls, and that comment was incredibly inappropriate and made us uncomfortable. I was also told that if I came in early every day, I would receive a $1 raise. I did exactly that, and I received the raise on my final paycheck. Just a few days later, I was fired. It was confusing to be recognized with a raise and then immediately let go without being given a meaningful explanation. I was told I was being fired because I supposedly had an attitude with a customer. When I asked what had happened, I wasn't given a clear explanation and was simply told they had decided not to continue my employment. I work hard, take my jobs seriously, and I rarely leave negative reviews because I know everyone is trying their best. I didn't contact them afterward because I felt I had already been treated disrespectfully. After the way I was spoken to and the lack of honest communication, I didn't feel another conversation would have changed anything. As a customer, I also found the food to be average, especially for the price. Before I even worked here, my mom and I had cheesecake from the café on a few different occasions, and every time it had a noticeable freezer-burn taste. For the prices they charge, I expected much better quality. Based on my experience as both an employee and a customer, I would encourage people to support another family-owned café instead.

Cute coffee shop with fresh and tasty drinks and pastries…read more We tried the banana bread and graham cracker flavored drinks. All were delicious. Lots of options to pick from and the staff was friendly and efficient

Cute place, I got a refresher that was not good. Tasted like juice. Also got a cream cheese…read morecroissant, that was good a bit too buttery for me. But it was good. A bit pricey I paid $13 for a medium refresher, and a croissant Medium refresher was listed for $6, so the croissant was also $6.. service was ok, did not greet us or acknowledge us, no pleasantries at all. My friend got a Biscoff latte she really liked it, got a muffin and baklava.. both pastries good. We took the pastries home, still warm and fresh.

Great local coffee shop. Appreciate the fact they want to…read morestay consistent and personal with the community. Another local shop has become too much about production and not consistency and quality. Nour is super sweet & loves to learn about her customers. She truly takes passion in her work. Thank you for sharing your passion with the community Nour & staff at blissful brew!

Coffee is amazing! Lattes with cold foam are fantastic. Banana bread is my favorite! When the owner…read moremakes it, it's a solid 10/10- my favorite coffee in the area by far. Biggest downfall is the wait times. Even when the lines are short, waits are still long. On a busy day I waited a half an hour. With that said, when it's good- it's amazing and I'll wait for amazing coffee. Just wish I didn't have to wait SO long.

Stopped in on our way from Chicago to St. Louis. Home to a groovy gaming community, fabulous…read morefriendly baristas, and a PROGRESSIVE VIBE that we loved. Coffee was spot on. Highly recommend! ‍

Found about this cool coffee shop and gaming cafe. It certainly is a place for caffeine and nerds…read moreand is one of the more unique places in Shorewood. Critical Grind is certainly a great place if you like board and card games. Has crap tons to choose from including some most people have never heard about before coming here. The drinks and food aren't the main attraction but these are good mostly. Came here the first time and we just wanted to look around. It's got a counter to order at and a few tables in front. The back is where it's at as far as fun and games. A crap ton of board games are piled up basically. Has so many games back here it's hard to pick just one. The drinks and food are easier choices thankfully. It's about $5 to get a latte. There's some non dairy milk choices including oat. It's about $6 for avocado toast, of which there's a few choices. The Hummzza comes with balsamic glaze, basils, and tomatoes. Great place with lots of fun. It's located in the plaza next to the sports cards store. There's often events going on here so check the website.

If variety is the spice of life, this place is a spice mart. I'm honestly disappointed in myself…read morefor waiting so long to try it. Ordered a dozen with about 9 varieties. Across the board all the doughnuts were fresh and a bit on the larger size. My kids loved them (evidenced by them attacking the box before I could get a picture). I'll definitely be back.

I must say today I missed the girls working at the counter! They were always fun and personable! I…read morewalked in and they had a peanut donut waiting for me today the guy who couldn't be bothered to tell me what my donut count was and insisted on shoving the box of donuts at us after he couldn't be bothered to listen to the donuts that we wanted (12) to add to the box. We have come in so many weekend, tipped the kids up front extra and even more at the holiday, laughed and joked around making our stop for donuts a joy! Shared our favorite donut shop on so many mom of whatever community Facebook pages.... But today that kid changed that! I'm only one person. We are only one family of the many you see, but if this attitude continues up front, you'll lose more than just us.