Great little coffee shop that I try and stop in every year when I'm in the area. Service is polite…read moreand friendly. My mocha and cherry danish were good. It was a cold, damp, and grey day. So I enjoyed my order while listening to soft melodic Christian music. I recommend you stop in and check them out.

Review Visit: March 27th, 2018…read more Does The Spot Coffee hit the spot? The Spot Coffee started out as a mobile coffee truck, making rounds here and there, delivering caffeine to the residents of local central Illinois since 2016. Due to a growing fan base, they set up shop and opened in February 2018. On a dreary week day, my friend and I rolled in during lunch time to a fairly packed place. We were greeted promptly by a nice staff that took our orders and served up our drinks quickly. I ordered a hot Salted Caramel Latte and my friend ordered a cold Banana Bread Latte. This is the first time I've ever seen Salted Caramel offered and I must say, it was delightful. I'll need more if it in my life. My friend let me try her drink and it was also pretty good. The interior of The Spot Coffee is fairly small, so if you have a large party, plan ahead. If it is just you and a friend or two, they can accommodate you no problem. For being small, it didn't feel claustrophobic and it felt like it had a nice level of coziness to it. I give props to whoever designed the inside for doing great. They even have a spot to sit at and look out the windows while you sip a coffee on a cold and dreary day. A few other things offered here is a back room for kids. While my friend had her son with her, we didn't utilize it due to it being full. There is also a drive-thru if you are in a rush and you need that caffeine fix to go go go! They also have a small baked goods section. I didn't get anything this time but I will definitely try a cookie on my next visit. Other than that, there isn't much else to say about this lovely place. It definitely hit The Spot for me ;).

Great coffee bar w/ matcha, espresso drinks, and beautiful monsteras…read more Matcha latte was legit

Asked my Peoria native friend for recommendations around town and this was his number one spot- and…read moreI can see why! Zion was the perfect cafe to spend a few hours working while fueling up with some caffeine and breakfast. They had plenty of tables/bar space, and even an extra upstairs area with more seating. I tried their special banana butterscotch latte and it was incredible. Also tried the classic avocado toast. I was surprised to have two slices that were loaded with avocado mash! If I'm being picky it was a tad too salty, but the sourdough toast was delicious. I'm looking forward to trying the crunchy at my next visit. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in the area!

I stopped here on my way home for a blended drink. I got the Caramelishous blended drink. I had…read morethem add extra Caramel and an extra shot of expresso. It tasted like a water down ice drink with a hint of Caramel. If I didnt get the extra shot of expresso it would've just tasted like water. Not impressed. The young lady who took my order outside was very friendly and informative. The young lady at the windo was not. She behaved as if she was doing me a favor just to serve me. The prices were good and they had a nice selection. The facility is pretty new. Even though the line was long I felt it didn't take to long for my drink. I may give this place another chance and order something different.

Everything here is amazing. The red bull infusions are to die for. The service was good, they told…read moreus we couldn't do walk-ups even though I've done it before but it's okay!!! Scooters Coffee is so cute, the ambiance is great. Just wish Peoria, Il had one. Step up your game!! Just wow. Good job.

Review Visit: April 15th, 2023…read more Jesus that's a strong drink. Like anything with life, you explore enough and you will experience some wild things. Coffee Connection happens to be one of the more unique coffeehouses I've ever visited. After breakfast at Busy Corner, it was time for coffee. We walked up and as soon as we walked in, I knew that we were in for a treat. There was Jesus stuff everywhere and a bookshelf near the entrance that was crammed full of Jesus books, movies, audiobooks, and etc. Not that this place being a Christian-themed is a bad thing. Just my first religious coffee place. No, what made this place unique were the random stuff you'd probably find unsold (or sold ASAP based on trends) at Goodwills or Thrift Stores. You should be able to see some of the oddities in the photos below. To note, there was also a lot of St. Louis Cardinals craft items around so if you are a Cards or Cubs fan, just take note. I was standing there, looking at the menu on the counter and things in the display case when out of the corner of my eye I see someone standing there. This spooked me as we were the only customers at the front of the store. Turns out... it was Jake from State Farm. As a life-size cutout. I knew I had to get a photo with it. Emily saw a Strawberry-type drink on their FB page and ordered that. I got a plain ol cold brew for my sipping pleasure. We stood there while the barista made our drinks and took in the unusualness of Coffee Connection. Once we got our drinks, we wandered to the back and to check out the giant artwork painted on the wall. You can see that below. We headed up to the front and say by the big window, playing Speed with a deck of cards on the aforementioned shelf. I took a sip of my cold brew and instantly knew it would be a slow sipping drink. I've had some strong and bitter cold brews and this one is in the Top 3, easily. Not that that is a bad thing but something to keep in mind if you try one here. Emily enjoyed her drink and said it tasted like a mix of beer, coffee and strawberry. I took a sip and would have to agree. We both agreed that it didn't taste bad... Emily said she enjoyed it, actually. Just an interesting drink. They did have baked goods and refrigerated items for sale but seeing as we just ate breakfast, we weren't in the mood for anything besides caffeine. Some of them did look appealing despite full bellies. Sadly, you can kind of assume this place doesn't do gangbusters in sales as a lot of the fixtures and odds and ends were just not in fantastic condition or shape. Some of their decorations were covered in some dust or showed signs of not being touched since opening. We ended up leaving with half our drinks left. Normally I finish mine while I'm at the place but with how bitter it was, it was a slow sipping drink. Once it was watered down a bit, it really hit the spot after some yard work. I can't say that would return here or would suggest people go out of the way for but if you are in the area and need a caffeine hit, Coffee Connection can connect you with what you need!

The staff is so kind and knowledgeable! It is a perfect spot to relax and sip on coffee. There is…read moreplenty of seating. We both got delicious custom cold drinks. I highly recommend.

Hey guys it's Brad! Back at it again with another review…read more I've been going to Dame for a while now, and it NEVER disappoints. I am greeted with a smile every time and I've tried nearly everything on the menu, and not one has been less than delicious. I love being a short drive away from LITERAL joy in a cup. Truly the best place for a cup of Joe, a fun drink, or an energy boost in the morning! So glad they moved to Chillicothe! Peace out - Brad

Easy in and out with the drive thru in this former bank. The person who served us was super…read morefriendly and also offered us a pup cup or biscuit for the beast in our back seat. My cappuccino was hot and perked me up nicely for the travels home.

I have never been to Regulator Roasting but I have had a packet of their Herbal Rooibos Tea and it…read moreis amazing!!! I'll be over today, from Peoria, to get more!!

Caffeine is not a good way to regulate your heart rate…read more Having driven by Regulator Roasting Company a million times since they opened, it was only natural for them to expand over to the other side of the building when the space came open. I'm not sure the exact date of them serving coffee to the public (that wasn't just beans in a bag) but I knew I would have to try it out sooner rather than later and that day finally came. Maria and I rolled in at around 10am and were greeted by the owner, who was extremely friendly and even more extremely knowledgeable about coffee and all the nuances of it. I'll admit that I know nothing about coffee except that I like drinking it. So, it was cool to hear Maria and the owner talk about espressos and various other aspects to drinks that I never think about. Anywho, I ordered an Americano and the owner asked how strong I wanted it. I told him to surprise me. Maria ordered a macchiato and ended up getting some espresso on the side to boost it up as she was feeling pretty tired. I picked up the tab for us and just for our two drinks, it was only $7 and change. Our drinks were $3 a piece and with her flavoring, that was only $0.50. I haven't seen prices this cheap since maybe around the time I started visiting coffeehouses. Granted the cup was maybe only 12-15 ounces and there seems to be the one size... it's still a heck of a deal. The interior was open and sparse. It could accommodate maybe 7-10 people before it felt crowded. But with the limited parking space that's shared a bit with the neighboring building, that's probably for the best. There wasn't too much foot traffic despite the incredible weather but I think that'll change once the warm weather kicks in for the season. At the time of my visit, the roast master admitted that he is still tweaking his drinks so if you make multiple trips, you may find your drink of choice has changed subtly here and there. Not that someone like me would notice the nuances! If you need a cheap caffeine hit and want to avoid the big names in coffee, give Regulator's a shot. I hope this one does gangbusters as East Peoria is severely lacking a hometown coffee place.

This black sheep is sure to be a family favorite…read more Emily has a friend that lives in the area and will bring her Black Sheep coffee to work occasionally. She's talked about how good it is and how much she loves their drinks. It took us awhile to get there but 2026 found the time in our schedules to make it happen. We rolled in on a Saturday morning and we both were in dire need of some caffeine. Black Sheep Coffee seems like it was originally a coffee truck that set up shop in Sister Bee Gift Shop. Whether it is the same owner, I am not sure but the coffeehouse did seem to be going through a renovation the day we dropped in. The walls were bare and there was a guy slowly filling them in with hooks and stuff. Emily and I went up and she ordered the French Toast latte that was a special and I almost ordered it until I saw they had americanos. So, I grabbed my usual. While the shop was a bit busy, the drinks came out fast and I forgot about how they package their drinks here. They come in a clear plastic soda cup with a sealed lid. Emily told me about it but it wasn't until I saw it that I was overly enthusiastic about how cool it was. They seal the top of the drink like a soda can so you have to pull on the tab to open it up. I like how you can order a bunch of coffees and not worry about them spilling out of the top and that they can keep for a few days in the fridge. I sipped my americano and it was just what I like from my espresso and water. Bitter but not too strong and not too diluted. Emily was over the moon with her French toast drink that she ordered another one to have another day. Once I took a sip of hers, I had caffeine jealousy. While I loved my americano, that French toast latte was one of the best things I ever had. The baristas were super friendly and Emily snagged a punch card so I am assuming we will be back before too long. Which is fine with me as I would like to see what they do with the remodeling that seemed to be going on and maybe grab some merch while I am there next time. They did let me have one of the stickers they put on the cup for my personal sticker collection, so that was awesome! All-in-all, Black Sheep is a bright spot in the Hanna City community.

Great atmosphere and staff were friendly and helpful. Will stop by again. Coffee was delicious Cute…read moreshop too they have some natural self care products too.

This charming restaurant is located in a church fellowship hall adjacent to a church which dates…read moreback to 1896. The church is not currently in use but can be rented for a wedding or other event, we didn't go inside but maybe next time. When you arrive, the owner has lots of pretty hats you can wear if you want to get into the tea party mood...great idea! The dining area has a sweet "church hall" feeling & is simply decorated. The gift area features local artists work, a nice touch. As for the food, we thoroughly enjoyed everything we had! My friend is gluten intolerant & Ruth's has a comprehensive gluten-free menu as Ruth's sister has a severe allergy. Even the soup of the day (with pasta in it!) was gluten-free! Those w/ food allergies will be pleased with all of the available options. I had the beef & cheddar sandwich served on a fresh ciabatta roll w/ a horseradish infused aioli & caramelized onions. There are a half dozen or so sides & I selected broccoli salad, yummy!! I had a delicious apricot iced tea to drink. For dessert, my gluten impaired friend was tickled to be able to have chocolate chip cookies which were baked fresh for her. I enjoyed a delicious cup of strawberry soup & took home a slice of sugar cream pie, also delicious. And to top it all off?? My total was all of $12.50 before tip! We'll be back!