Finally a coffee place on green street. After green street cafe was closed we got a star bucks, as an espresso drinker that was a not a good trade. Now I finally have a place to go for espresso after lunch. Love the atmosphere, love the coffee. The barista was knowledgable and knew what she was doing. Highly recommended. read more

Tasty americano! Not picky with coffee- dunkin is great. Coffee here is good and barista seems to know what she's doing. Like the reviews said, not pretentious at all and pretty comfortable environment. Looking at 2 big tables with 6 seats and about 2 smaller tables for 2-3 ppl. About 15-20 bar seats along the walls. Good addition to the neighborhood. Have a croissant while you're there. read more

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College kids on bikes getting coffee. Great urban vibe with great staff and great coffee. Great value as well. read more

BrewLab Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

So yummy! I had a tea last time and just got my first coffee drink here. I don't usually drink lattes cause I just like Americanos but I decided to try it out! Me and my bae had the Pumpkin Spice latte with almond milk. It was so good! It wasn't sweet at all and actually tasted like real pumpkin. The sauce does have evaporated milk so it's a little hard on my stomach but it was worth it. Next time I will try an Americano here :) read more

BrewLab Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Best coffee in town by far! We moved from Portland, Oregon where the coffee scene is competitive. This little shop could definitely keep up! They are true coffee purists so you are not going to get the extra sugar syrupy tastes that you get at other places. This is a must see in Champaign-Urbana! Besides the taste, the staff is so friendly and welcoming and the vibe is lots of fun. They also have all of the Homer Sodas on display so kiddos love it too! read more

Bit pricey but definitely worth it. Staff were extremely friendly & helpful and unpretentious (where I'm from, there are a lot of coffee snobs) especially for someone not from the U.S. In the month that I've been travelling, this is probably the best coffee I've had so far. I ordered a latte (I believe it was the espresso with 10oz of milk?) and got an extra shot on top. The beans had a breadth of flavour and really shone through! I then got an espresso with 2oz of milk? Something between a macchiato and a piccolo - it had just the right amount bitterness and sour, definitely not too overpowering. Cute spot to just relax and chill out, the wifi is good and there are plenty of powerpoints! If you're a a student and you like coffee, make sure to sign up to their rewards program! read more

The atmosphere and coffee is wonderful but the barista that served me each time I visited was extremely rude. He is condescending and tries to be a coffee snob to the customers. He tried to tell me how wrong I was about my orders, on each individual visit. He tried to tell me cold brew and iced coffee are the same thing, and they are not. While the coffee is good it is not worth being berated to get my drink. I will not visit again. If you don't mind getting scolded like a child then this is the coffee place for you! read more

If you've been waiting for great coffee near UIUC campus, this is it. Get the Ethiopian pour-over if you want something tasty and interesting. Get Honduras if you want something more like normal coffee. Also, the place is owned by a design company and definitely lives up to expectation in that regard. read more

Best coffeeshop around campus. Really good tasting coffee and nice sociable baristas. The space is good for hanging out in or for studying and the songs they play are bops. read more

Slow as heck. We put in an order, and it took more than 10 min to fill. Just 2 coffees. And we were the first customers of the day. I'm not expecting magic, but when we walked in, the guy said that he wasn't expecting us so soon. So, seems like he hadn't even started after 10 minutes. Cripes! To top it off, the coffee was not that great at all. And it was surprisingly expensive. More that Starbucks. Come on man! This is a student town. Service and cost really don't seem in line with the college vibe. read more

Experience was pleasant but the matcha latte is small, barely mediocre, and highly overpriced. Location: very easy to find and has very neat decorations inside. A good spot to sit and study or do work at when things clear up. Service: the barista was very nice and patient with my order. Product: Ordered a matcha latte and it was quite pricy for a small cup ($4 for a really small paper cup and 80 something more cents for soy milk replacement) and the taste was passingly bland. It was 10/10 not worth the money. Would avoid ordering this drink next time, if there were to be one. read more

Very cute study place, kinda pricey, simple but true menu, only downfall is that I think the espresso they make is pretty gross... the taste is kinda off to me and very sour. Mixed with the ice cream for affogato and it's okay; other than that I would avoid it until they improve it. read more

As a student, Brewlab is my go-to coffee shop by far. With fresh and delicious pastries and carefully crafted coffee to keep me going - it provides the extra kick of motivation I need after a long day in classes. Other big bonuses include the numerous outlets to charge up at almost every seat, in addition to the bright and positive atmosphere to keep me feeling awake and ready to get shit done. I also really enjoy adding doodles to the whiteboard walls and being in a space that encourages creative collaboration. Last but not least, the baristas are super friendly and ready to give you advice on which coffee or drinks to try if your a not quite yet a cafe connoisseur! read more

If you want a relaxed study location: look no further! Friendly & enthusiastic baristas making tasty coffee and pastries paired with an enjoyable mix of music & unique seating arrangements turns this place into a gem off green street & 5th. read more

Delicious and strong cold brew. Fun & calm atmosphere that picked up around 1:30pm. Close walk from campus and near a bunch of other stuff. Will definitely be spending a lot of time here this summer while I do research at the university! read more

Great donuts, good pour overs, and banging tunes are to be found at this place. The design is simple and sweet, and the walls are also dry erase which are great for creative minds. It's a great place to get work done, and there's a nice dog at the connected bike shop. read more

Great coffee, good people, comfortable seating, great atmosphere...what more can you ask for? Although I think they should consider merging the coffee shop with the bike shop next door. Imagine, stationary-bike bean grinders...gold I tell ya, gold! read more

BrewLab is a really chill place to hang out, study, and drink some good coffee. The decor is modern and the seating is comfortable. BrewLab also offers classes on coffee-making which they advertise on their Facebook page. Overall, a great place to relax after classes and to get your work done. read more

Out of towner, needed some legit coffee away from home. BrewLab definitely fit that bill and on top of that, the staff was so warm and inviting. Loved it so much that we went back the next morning and had a Cardamom Vanilla donut. Oh. My. Goodness. Only regret, is that we don't have a BrewLab back home. If anyone from the BrewLab staff reads this Farheen is amazing and made me and my rowdy crew feel super welcome. Give that girl a raise!! read more

I matched with someone on Bumble Bizz and we needed to meet up somewhere quick and close to my apartment. BrewLab is a great place to do work because it is so cute and clean!! The coffee was AMAZING and they had good little treats as well. I am definitely​ going to go back as a place to study and grab a snack. read more

Great fun space with GOOD Coffee and friendly service - I went during summer break, so I am sure its packed when classes start up. Highly recommended :) read more

Christian, the owner, is committed to and great at making the coffee and is also really sold out on benefiting the community. I've been here a few times over the summer and I've seen them hosting things like free affogato socials and World Cup-related events. I came here today during a slow afternoon and split the two pour over's on the menu, a Ethiopian Chemex and a Honduras V60 with my girlfriend. Christian took the time to explain why they only offer one brewing method for each bean and why he made those particular choices. When I mentioned that I wanted to try a blind taste test, he took the time to split our two orders into four glasses, two each for my girlfriend and me; brought them out on sidecars; and moderated our taste test. After I got them wrong (shows what I know about coffee) he lingered to discuss tasting notes and explain what I was getting out of the coffee. As somebody who's still mourning the loss of Flying Machine Urbana, and who makes pour overs every day, this place really makes excellent coffee and offers customer service that is arguably even better. The ambiance and contribution to community are great as well. The fact that we can have a coffee shop like this in the heart of campus to balance out all the Starbucks/Espresso Royales is really a privilege. read more

Have gone twice now. Nice atmosphere, friendly baristas. Latte was average, but their pourover was very well done. One of the best coffee places in CU read more

Came in last night for a cortado and it was absolutely delicious and exquisitely made! Service was friendly and fast. Perfect spot to get a coffee if you find yourself in the campus/green st area. read more

My favorite coffee shop in Champaign. I usually order Americano and occasionally pour over. They do the pour over in the very professional way - have no complaint. However, I wish more employees at Brewlab know how to make Americano. The male employee who I assume to be the lead of the store is very professional. One time he noticed my slight reaction towards the too-watery coffee a other employee made and he asked me if I want another one. What a champ (and I'm sorry for being a sensitive customer!) If he is making the coffee, then you can just leave it to him for the perfect Americano. I'm only giving 4stars for this review because last month I ordered Americano, waited almost 10minutes though the line was not present, and a new employee basically gave me an espresso lol; I was bit disappointed but she seemed like a new part time so I guess it is okay! Everyone learns from a mistake. read more

I love single origin pour over or Chemex and this place nailed it! Chill spot with great tasting coffee.

I had a very unpleasant visit. I understand that the barista was busy, but he was rude and had an attitude the whole time. He left the cashier in the middle of taking the order and never said sorry for just leaving the spot. I also returned an order that was not mine (because he never clarified it was or not) and he simply said "I don't think that's yours" when I tried to return it. This was my fist visit but I will definitely not visit again. read more

As my friend Jessica Bursztynsky says, you pay for the environment at Brewlab. Their coffee is good and their pastries look divine, but they are expensive. It is $5.47 for a small latte with almond milk (they didn't have any skim milk-- only whole, almond and soy). The tiny coffee shop has a lot of natural light coming through and some big tables that make it a great place for studying. If you want a to-go coffee, I'd recommend going to a different place, but if you're looking to sit/lounge/study/etc., get a drink for here and enjoy! read more

The cappuccino is a really great authentic Italian coffee. The feel of the place is good for a quick stop or a long study day. The whiteboards on the walls make it great study destination. The Arnie is a good mocktail if you aren't in the mood for coffee. read more

Great space to study and grab a quality cup of coffee! I can't wait for them to get the Oat Milk in-stock, seriously have you had a Hall & Oats Cold Brew?. Thus far one of my favorite cafes on campus. read more

These people know their shit. Only ordered pour overs and drip so far, but I have complete confidence that they can pull shots and steam milk for a very real latte/cappuccino/cortado/macchiato. Please give them a shot (no pun intended). read more

The coffee here is excellent, I had a latte with 4oz of milk and it was perfect. The ambience is good and it's a nice place to work. A real gem! read more

Really neat, unique spot. Was excited to check it out. Came in on Black Friday, ordered 2 pour overs and the only girl working let us know numerous times that it would be a wait. We didn't mind. We're used to ordering pour overs. We ordered a 3rd pour over and it was very obvious that she wasn't thrilled that we didn't order something easier or quicker to make. We got the cold shoulder for the rest of our time there. Will come back next time we're in town. Kenya pour over was great but it was not a friendly exchange from the girl behind the counter. read more