Love it. Great space, good coffee, free wi-fi. If they added better breakfast sandwiches I'd be done with Starbucks.

Wow love this place! Great atmosphere, coffee, and food. Also the service was wonderful.

This place is great! Always a cool atmosphere, the coffee is flavorful and delicious, and I just discovered that they serve almond milk! I had an almond milk latte today - so creamy and delicious there was no need for any additives! Great place! read more

I have to say it was really disappointing when I got a small, iced mocha and it cost me $7.24!!! The only extras I got was almond milk and an extra shot of expresso. I've done this at other coffee shops and it never cost me that much. Needless to say, I won't be back for an iced mocha again. read more

Nothing great. Felt bad, the girl using the cash register was either new or a weekend employee only and had problems working it and we had a line behind us. Also the sizing that we ordered was incorrect when given to us, but we didn't want to go through the hassle of fixing it due to the confusion behind the counter. read more

This place is great. A little easy to overlook as its not on the main strip of stores but went in today and thoroughly enjoyed my latte. Husband ordered black coffee and it didn't have the bitter bite, nice taste and great flavor. Cute area for kids to sit and play with some blocks and toys, and they have a small room for what looks like could be special events. I would much rather support a local business than a chain. read more

Finally went here the other day. It is a cool little coffee shop with a laid back , friendly and cool vibe. Their food is pretty good and the coffee as well. I will return to sample more of their fare. read more

St. Charles is a quaint river town with lots of charm and Arcedium fits in perfectly. This place is a great option if you are interested in local roasted blends. There is even a helpful coffee board that lists all of the types of blends available from lightest to darkest. Pour overs and other standard hip coffee house options abound. The large amount of options did however leave me wanting a little more simplicity. I did not feel like they had a drink that is "so Arcedium" and I was so overwhelmed by the menu that I ended up with an underwhelming iced coffee. There is plenty of seating and the ambiance is nice but could use a little less late 90's cottage feel and a little more 21st century sleek that I enjoy so well in other coffee establishments. Perhaps more natural light is the answer (I sound so uppity right now sorry). The men's restroom was a mess as well. Hopefully it was scheduled for a cleaning soon. Overall this is a 3 star establishment that I will give 4 stars to because of a lack of equal or greater coffee options in the suburbia surrounding. read more

This was a quaint coffee shop by where I used to work. They had nice flavors, and their desserts were decadent. I loved to order however, their fresh made salads- they were really filling and wonderful combo of flavors. Great smoothies too. Nice quiet atmosphere. read more

A coffee stop in the burbs with it's own roaster and a hipster flavor all over the cafe? What else can a coffee loving gal ask for? Sad thing was that I wasn't in the mood for coffee that day, so I got tea instead. It was some combo tea and it was OK. I'd definitely go back to get the coffee. read more

This place is by far the best coffee house in the tri -city area!!! We are moving soon to TX and we will surely miss coming here!

They have a vast variety of sugar-free flavorings/syrups--way more than the "other" coffeehouse about a block & a half away. So, if I'm willing to get off my tush (bc they do not have a drive-thru), this is a much better option! read more

Great coffee! Great atmosphere. They have plenty of space to spread out and do work. The staff is very nice and fairly knowledgeable (though not as much as Starbucks or Caribou employees). The drinks can also take a lot longer than the main chains do (4-5 min even with only one or no people in front of me). However the coffee and personal experience makes up for that easy! read more

I have eaten some tasty pastries and sandwiches here over the last few years. I love the smell of the in-house roasted coffee and I like that it is off the beaten path and just across the parking lot from the Blue Goose Market. My only issue is that they charge 3x the price of other independent coffee stores and they charge way to much for soymilk when I go elsewhere and not have to pay for Soymilk. read more

The best coffee, anywhere, period! I play a game where I order the 'Drink of the Day', no matter what it is, and I have never once been disappointed! The Peanut Butter and Jelly Latte is simply awesome! And when I want some good old black, hair on your chest, coffee, there is no better spot! I buy it by the pound too, for when I can't get in for a cup! read more

Love the vibe of this independent coffee house, with the artwork on the walls for sale. Got the Aztec mocha, it was delicious! Very spacious for a coffee house. read more

I wish I could rate this higher, but it is so damn inconsistent. Some days a 5, some a 1, all depending on who is working. There are a few girls there who have no idea what they are doing, but I keep going back because some days the barista hits the nail on the head and blows my mind with deliciousness. The inside is beautiful. The prices are standard. I will continue coming here if only because it is a block away from where I work. read more

Favorite coffee shop in the burbs! Also, the homemade treats are incredible, especially the flax bars.

Great coffee, great atmosphere, very friendly baristas! :) I would highly recommend their iced coffee!

Love a local coffee shop that you can hang out at and have good drink and eats. Thank you!!

Good if not better than the more popular coffee houses. If you like a good strong cup of coffee this is the place for you. Their variety of syrup is second to none. They roast their own beans there. read more

I have been coming here for years. Such a great local place for amazing coffee and tasty breakfast items. WAYYY better than Starbucks. Lots of computer junkies and bike riders, but it's a great place to chat with friends. read more

Delicious coffee, baked goods, AND food! It's so refreshing to find a beautiful, locally-owned, amazing cafe. The peanut butter flax bars, leek & Gruyere quiche, and pour-overs are spot on and highly recommended! read more

I would like to start by saying that Arcedium is great! It was a great addition to the downtown St. Charles area. My parents walk there almost every weekend to get their tea and latte. Personally, I don't drink those so I go for the breakfast sandwiches. They are so tasty (keep in mind they do cook them fresh there so they take a little bit)! The only reason I give them 4 stars instead of 5 is because I believe their sandwiches are overpriced. I called and ordered a Tuna sandwich for lunch one day and when I went to pick it up, it was almost 10 dollars. I could've understood if this was a gourmet tuna sandwich with a bunch of veggies in it or grapes or anything, but it was just straight up tuna on toast with a slice of cheese. Overall, many great experiences just wouldn't recommend the overpriced basic tuna sandwich! read more

Was in search of a local coffee shop after moving here a month ago. Came across this really cute coffee shop located in a very beautiful spot. I used to work as a barista at a local coffee shop near my college so I would have to say I have become quite the coffee snob. I ordered a Mexico pour over and the steel- cut oats to- go. The wait time was not that bad for it being early in the morning and ordering a pour over. I was in and out in 8 minutes (I have waited longer in the Dunkin Donuts drive thru). The coffee was really good. The oatmeal was average, but all oatmeal tastes the same to me! The only reason I gave it 3 stars was because I plan to go back and try a few more things. Overall, very cute coffee shop with an even better view! read more

I'll start by saying I love this place and will come back. That said, it won't be for a very long time. I've never been driven out by volume and behavior of staff members (usually it's other patrons who are the ones to be rude) ... but this was a massive exception. First, the music was too loud and completely not soothing cafe music. Personal taste, I'll admit. But turn it down to a 6 or 7. It was as if we were hostages at a pre-teen slumber party. And, to make matters worse, the staff - ALL of them - were loud and disruptive to the tune of a 20-minute long laugh & gossip fest (one of them was laughing so hard she started coughing all over the place MANY times without covering her mouth - awesome!). It's great that the staff gets along. I appreciate that they are friends and that they enjoy one another's company. I love to laugh. But my GOD. Hang out after work. It went on and on and on and on and ON and on. We literally had to leave because our heads hurt. It was utterly exhausting. read more

"Come for the coffee, stay for the attitude!" I've been coming here once a year for three years straight and the song remains the same. Coffee's good, gotta give 'em that. But the attitude on those baristas is incredible. Feels like making good coffee in the middle of nowhere bestows them the power to act like hipster upper class assholes. It seems especially true if your an out of towner, which is my case. Next time I'll probably hit the Starbucks on the other side of the street. read more

This has been our favorite coffee spot for about 4 years now. Unfortunately the service has dramatically gone down since the place has decided to hire a group of teenagers that are unfortunately more preoccupied talking and serving free drinks to their girlfriends than ensuring their customers get the right drinks and promptly. We will never come back to this place again, today was the day my husband and I got tired of getting the wrong drinks and their bad service was topped off when it took 21 minutes and a final complain to the only older person in the place, for my husband to finally get the right drink. Really? All while the young girl sitting next to me ordered and got her own free drink from the same barista kid, who had just told my husband he was taking so long because he was really busy (busy talking). I am so angry! It is a shame because their coffee beans are phenomenal and the house drinks and service were phenomenal before these kids! read more

Please see the text message response received by Martha O. below, and the conversation overheard by Eric G. I have been coming to Arcedium for years, not because the coffee is good because it is average, but because I believe in supporting local businesses. I do not have to economically support any establishment that is not consistent with my values, and clearly Arcedium is not. Au Chocolate Kitchen and Grahams 318 in Geneva are inclusive and humane, and will be receiving my business going forward. read more

Great coffee and tea. Cozy atmosphere Bring your hotspot as the WiFi is basically dialup.

Relaxed environment, nice staff, great coffee, excellent snacks.

What an awesome spot! Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, and divine drinks! Totally the kind of place that you'd want to become a regular at! read more

I come here all the time! The coffee delicious (I'm extremely picky. I am a very educated coffee-consumer, and I worked through my high-school and college years in coffee shops). It's beginning I get crowded (and WARM) as their popularity increases. I'm giving them five stars despite the fact that a dude was weird to my mom regarding coupons (he made up odd stipulations that aren't printed on the coupon). Since his odd behavior/ rudeness happened twice, we've been back several times, and he seems to bend over backwards to be nice. You won't find a better brew in the fox valley area, that's for sure. It's a great place to hang, study, knit, or just grab a cup and be on your way. I DO wish they had a drive through since I have two little ones and I have a hard time carrying them AND hot coffee. Maybe someday! read more

A cool looking coffee Ouse in a great downtown area along he fox river. The selection of items were huge and they had special variety coffees on their special that seem to change often. This seems to be one of the best coffee houses in the area with a great interior and customers. Not crowded and small like Starbucks read more

Best small coffee shop in Kane county. And Dupage. Actually I just love the Arcedium so much. I could live off of their vanilla lattes and their drinks of the day are always amazing. Don't forget to pick up something from the bakery case. read more

The Aztec mocha coffee is to die for! Also very nice staff and clean and modern interior that just feels so cozy.

I like the ambiance and atmosphere, the large coffee and tea selection and quality, and the pastries that they carry from Cocoa Bean, in Geneva. Their almond croissants, chocolate croissants, and raisin croissants are as good as what you get in France and are a great alternative to the usual heavy, tasteless American choices. Their staff is young and very friendly. The only thing that I don't like is their Internet connection, which can be slow and spotty at time, making it difficult to work from there. On a side note, not sure why, but that place is way too warm, in all seasons. read more

Really cute local spot! It is nested 1/2 a block from the river and has a good amount of seating.

I love trying new coffee at different places! Their coffee is very good and very tasty! Their staff isn't as upbeat as I was hoping

The service here is notoriously slow. I called ahead and placed a pick up order today and was told it would take 5-10 minutes. When I arrived the girl at the counter grabbed a styrofoam box sitting on the back counter and repeated the order back to me, which was incorrect. She then rang me up and advised it would be a few minutes. She left the box sitting on the counter next to the register and I stepped to the side to wait. I stood there for about 15 minutes before another male employee asked if I was waiting for anything. I said I was still waiting for a bagel sandwich and he then picked up the box that was originally offered to me and said this is your order. I let him know that the previous girl told me it would take a few minutes and that it was not the correct order. He confirmed it was. Why did they watch me stand there for 15 minutes waiting for an order that was ready after advising it was incorrect and would take a few minutes? Mistakes happen, but this certainly hasn't been the first time. For faster service and comparable/ probably cheaper prices I would just head to Starbucks down the street. read more