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    Around Cafe

    4.5 (338 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Around Cafe - Marsala chai, sweet tea, and taro latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois
    Around Cafe - Menu Specials (Feb 2025) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois
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    Around Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois
    Around Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois
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    Around Cafe - Ube donut and lavender latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois
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    AROUND CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Sherwin C.

    Neat little cafe with limited seating that serves high quality drinks at reasonable prices. This spot serves all your favorite coffee options, but also has a good selection of asian themed drinks such as tea latte, boba, and jelly drinks. This provides a nice change of pace from the usual options which are prepared with quality ingredients on high quality machines. The staff is very friendly and can provide recommendations if you aren't sure what to get. Being in downtown Arlington Heights, this isn't far from spots to sit down or nearby North School park.

    Hibiscus and blueberry iced tea
    Theresa C.

    The tea was refreshing and she was able to adjust the sweetness to my taste . The service is prompt and friendly and it's a clean environment that people use to study and hang out . It's bright and welcoming on the inside is f the cafe .

    Caroline A.

    I love!!!!! The people that work there are so sweet, and I really love the matcha. It's also a cute little nook, I like to work there.

    plain ube donut
    Stacy H.

    after having lived in the area for a few years and tried several cafes, i will say around is one of the best! the drinks aren't 99% ice (like everywhere else) which i appreciate and they taste great! my husband has been loving their pumpkin blended boba drink and i recently tried their iced black sesame matcha latte. soooo good. service is great as well. we've always been able to get seats with room for a stroller. love this place!

    Jeff M.

    Worth the trip despite the small location and you have park in the street or one of the many parking spots around, including a giant parking deck. I got the lavender latte it was a bit more burnt and darker flavor than usual. Couldn't really taste the lavender flavor but it's better than most and better than watery. Small location maybe seating for 20. Cozy. Quick and super friendly service. Lovely staff. Location is prime to sit and enjoy the view out the large windows if you can score the four window seats.

    Chicago Burbs C.

    Chicago Burbs Coffee Tour stop 51 out of 76 of my list 105 @around_cafe in @villageofarlingtonheights . Coffee Rating Order: Hot Black Brewed @darkmattercoffee . - Cute tiny little shop. - Great baked goods. Follow the Chicago Burbs Coffee Tour. https://www.instagram.com/chicago_burbs_coffee_tour

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    Alexandra A.

    Around cafe is literally a cafe around the corner, lol, in downtown Arlington Heights. It is a small establishment that can seat about 20 people. It seems to be a spot where people come to read a book or get some work done. Not a lot of conversations going on while I was there, people were keeping to themselves for the most part. Service was very quick and the staff members are kind. This was my first time there and I tried the lavender latte and I'm glad I did! It is strong and delicious. I also tried an ube donut with fruity pebbles on top, that was a miss for me. The donut was stale and lacked the ube flavor. Tasted more like a vanilla cake donut.

    Marcelino R.

    Cute little place. Friendly service and yummy drinks. I had the Nutella Bolba with the chocolate doughnut. Soooo Yummy! Will def be back.

    Lavender Latte (Iced) & Chai Latte (Hot)
    Miranda L.

    Arlington Heights' best coffee spot! Around Cafe is where my love for lavender lattes started. The menu offers a great variety of unique drinks and treats on top of some classic staples. The lavender latte is the perfect mix of stronger coffee and floral. The chai latte is more on the spiced side than sweet. The staff is always very friendly and good at making recommendations. Drinks are always consistent and quickly turned around. The inside decor is simple with tasteful touches of plants and decor. Be sure to try this spot out!

    Large Iced Toasted Marshmallow Latte
    Lena M.

    Stopping in at Around Cafe today for a quick wake-me-up after picking up a museum pass from Rep. MaryBeth Canty's office. Though I've been here before, I seem to always forget how fresh their coffee is and how friendly the staff are! Today is a dreary, overcast, drizzly Monday in August. It's one of those days where a nice warm or hot cup of coffee would make the day, but I'm not giving up on summer yet so ICED coffee it is! Plus I don't care for burning off my tastebuds with my first sip of latte and ruining the rest of the cup not being able to taste it. Their special of the week is Toasted Marshmallow Latte - My Favorite! I ordered a large with light ice. I'm so use to being cheated at the big mermaid with only 3 shots of espresso that I asked for an extra shot. With a smile, I believe he was was the owner, told me the large comes with 4 shots automatically. WHAT?!? All that for only $5.50? YES PLEASE! It was made quickly and offered up with a proud smile showing pride in his product. The straw inserted ready to drink with a quick pull of the topped wrapper to keep it clean until I was. I stirred the drink with my straw out of habit, pulled the straw topper wrapper off, and took a big sip - Wow! I can taste every bit of the espresso and just the right amount of sweetness of the toasted marshmallow. Perfecto in ratio balance, with just a slight chill from the light ice. The ambiance? It's a nice, quiet place when I went at 9:45 am on Monday. A few customers were sitting around their well spaced tables, some with friends chatting quietly, and a couple of people tapping away at their computers alone. There seemed to be no rush or loud music to dissuade people from enjoying their time inside Around Cafe. The music played softly, loud enough to hear, but not so loud that a conversation can't happen. Food and Beverages: There is a large assortment of beverages from teas, to mochas, to lattes, espressos, to even a Boba drink or two. Under glass there were delicious sliced breads like blueberry loaf, muffins, cookies, and on the weekends - Ube donuts! Their goods change and rotates. I heard someone ask about waffles. I'll have to inquire about that next time. For today - Thanks for my eye-opening, delicious Toasted Marshmallow Iced Latte and the amazing service! Great start to the week!

    Taro iced latte
    Salena C.

    I love Around Cafe! The taro latte was better than any I've ever had (and honestly cheaper than most coffee shops, too!) Super flavorful, and not to mention beautiful. My husband got a black sesame latte and said it was fantastic; a great, less sweet option. Service was helpful, because I do feel the menu placement is a little confusing (they still had up fall and winter menus in May, and I just wasn't sure what was available, etc). It's very minimalist and white based, which makes it feel open and airy. I would gladly sit and enjoy a coffee date there in the future! Happy to have this downtown!

    Hazelnut latte
    Karyn M.

    I almost missed the entrance to the cafe (it's on the corner). Quite a few people were in this cozy cafe so I sat by the window. I ordered a hazelnut latte ( which was delicious) but next time I'll peruse the Yelp feed first because maybe I missed out on some really interesting drinks.

    Hannah H.

    About a 2-2.5: Around Cafe is a small little corner cafe that offers coffee and espresso drinks, bubble tea, and little snacks (such as cookies and donuts). We came here to get some caffeine boost, and ordered a Butterscotch latte and a regular Mocha. Both drinks, while requested to be extra hot, were served warm; the coffee was more on the weak side, and you couldn't really taste the butterscotch. I think I should have tried their Sweet Cream Cold Brew, as that seems to be the drink that most patrons were ordering - darn! There were some tasty-looking individually-wrapped cookies by the cashier, and sometimes, donuts make an appearance. Service was friendly, and there was a handful of seating inside. I'm glad I was able to check this local cafe out, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to return. Plenty of street parking in the area. +warm, weak coffee +friendly service +street parking available

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    Friendly staff and nice cafe overall. had a large menu with many options to choose from

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    Really nice staff and really cute atmosphere. Had some of the best matcha I've had :)

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    Does it have a parking lot?

    No they don't, but there's free street parking.

    Do they have ube donuts everyday?

    Hi! Every time I've been there they had ube donuts. Make sure to come early enough to get the best selection or before they run out. :)

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