Visiting Peoria, and excited to try different coffee bars. After reading the story of Cafe Santa Rosa, my HS bestie and I ventured in to try something new. We were warmly greeted by the owner, and fell in love with the layout. The menu is extensive, and I tried the cortado and a harvest muffin. Both were extraordinary, and my friend tried the avocado toast. Lucky to try a bite, it exceeded ALL avo toasts I've ever tried. The sourdough was homemade, and the avo had a Colombian twist that took it to a new level. Topped with a medium boiled egg, it was just sublime. Very classy, very comfortable..can't wait to go back! read more

I've been enjoying trying out different coffee shops in the Peoria area and this time I brought my sister along! This is my very first time visiting Café Santa Rosa! When we arrived, there was only one other customer in the shop, so it was very quiet and relaxed. The music was playing but it was almost to quiet. We did get there right around 2:30 and they close at 3:00 p.m. so that could be why they weren't busy at all. Only one other customer came in while we drink our coffee. I was hoping to try one of their chocolate croissants, but they were out at the time. I ordered the winter spice latte, and my sister ordered the hot mocha latte. I have to say, my favorite part of the entire visit was the atmosphere. The space is absolutely beautiful -- warm, industrial, and rustic all at the same time. The wood accents paired with the exposed ceilings, soft lighting, and open layout make it feel welcoming while still being really unique. There's so much room, and it feels like a place where you could comfortably sit and hang out for a while with friends. One of the coolest little details was spotting an old dumbwaiter -- you really don't see those very often anymore, and it added even more character to the space. I also loved learning that they have a bar-style setup on the other side of the restaurant a few nights a week, which is a fun and unexpected touch. Another special feature is that their coffee comes straight from Colombia, and you could truly taste the quality. They've been in this location here for about 2 years and since the building is bigger I hope that they are getting a lot more customers but I'm not sure. Overall, it's a really neat spot with a great vibe, and it's worth checking out. read more

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Cafe Santa Rosa, round two! Moving from their Junction City location to a former performing arts center, Cafe Santa Rosa is bigger, spacier, and still strong on the flavor. Maria and I dropped in on a quiet Monday to a crowded coffeehouse. This was both our first time visiting this building, even when it was a performing arts center. It was busy with a bunch of business people setting up a meeting upstairs and others taking up tables with laptops and bags. We ordered our drinks and snagged a seat by the stage area. The menu here seems to be about the same as their prior location in the Junction City. I snagged a large cold brew and some pumpkin spice cake balls. Maria didn't want a snack so I got to enjoy the tasty cake treats to myself and what a treat they were. I was sad that it was only two as for the price, 4 would've been perfect, imo. My coffee (and Maria's) was super strong. This lines up with my prior experiences with Cafe Santa Rosa. Maria actually had to grab some more ice to help water her drink down so she could enjoy it. The strong bitter doesn't bother me but do note it should you check this place out. It's nice to see a coffeehouse expand and grow instead of shutting down. This building is large and offers plenty of space for activities. I am guessing they will have shows and events once they are up and running for awhile. The upstairs area seems great for private events and there is even a bar area. I'll have to keep an eye out on events they may hold here. If you are familiar with Cafe Santa Rosa, this is more of the same but spacier. If you are new to their blend of coffee, be prepared for the extra hit their coffee provides. read more

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A good local coffee shop with nice service. The cappuccino was good but the banana bread is ok. read more

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Excellent coffee. Nice large space with cozy loft. Great stop when exploring the Heights.

Great coffee shop great service the kind of place you want to Support. Fresh beans directly from their own farm in Columbia. read more

Cafe Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Peoria Heights, Illinois

Everything is really nice here. Love the interior. The coffee is really good and the employees are nice and are efficient.

Coffee quality is excellent from their own beans to the precise preparation. Cappuccinos are much larger than other local cafes for similar prices. Ambiance is interesting but needs some work. Cafe chairs on first floor are not cozy or even comfortable. read more

Great Family owned establishment, many options from coffee, espresso, rishi tea, and tea and coffee and coffee mocktails. Colombian grown coffee, true farm to cup read more

Cafe Santa Rosa - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Peoria Heights, Illinois

Cute place. The worst iced chai latte I've ever had. They use a powder,which wasn't mixed in well and sat on the top of the ice. It came out looking like chocolate water. I even went back to ask if they had put in the almond milk. She added some. I couldn't drink it. 3 sips and threw it away. read more

Service was great, people were attentive to helping me make decisions. I found the coffee good, but would not be my first choice in Peoria. read more

Great family owned establishment. The baristas give great recommendations. Lots of cool flavor shots but I really enjoyed the Mexican Vanilla. Looking forward to going back and trying a mocktail! read more

Definitely best coffee place in town. They really know their coffees. The coffee is from their family plantation in Columbia and they roast it in Peoria. How cool is that. The baristas are very knowledgeable about different core roasts and types. Love that they are selling more sweets and s snacks. Have added some cold drinks for kids. Our destination stop every Saturday morning read more

I love the set up of this cafe/roaster. They're a family owned business of Columbian origin, and they have personal relationships with the coffee plantations that they work with because of this. Definitely an awesome place to get a cup for the sustainability/ethically minded coffee drinker. The coffee is also really good. The cappuccino was chocolatey and smooth, and I bought a bag of light roast coffee from them to brew in my V60 pour over funnel at home. It was bit earthier and darker than I tend to drink, but there were definitely some good cups brewed from that bag! read more

Cool little coffee shop, great staff and awesome coffee... Cortado was one of the better I've had!

Tried this place out in their new location in the old Betty Jayne Bremmer Center for the Performing Arts. We selected seating upstairs. Coffee was GREAT, barrista's were great. We were upstairs enjoying our coffee and each others company, when an older woman came upstairs and asked us to lower our voices. We went downstairs, had our drinks and desserts put in to-go containers and explained We were sorry that we were socializing at a place listed online as a 'social meeting space' SUCH a disappointment. Will NEVER return. We are clearly not welcome. If people want a quiet space, they should go to a library not a coffee shop. read more

Fantastic coffee shop, friendly staff, and some of the best coffee in Peoria. Definitely don't hesitate to stop in if you're in the area.

I saw a Facebook post & was excited to try out the boba. Unfortunately, the boba was as hard as a rock. I saw the barista pour the boba from a plastic bag & microwaved it. The coffee is great, but the boba was not. It was disappointing to spend $8 for a 12 ounce Mexican Vanilla latte with Oatmilk & boba. After I informed the barista about the boba, they apologized but there was no offer to fix the drink. So I asked them if they could remove the boba. FYI: be aware that requesting a different type of milk is an up-charge. They'll ask you if you want a different type of milk when you order, but you don't know it's an add-on until the bill is rung up. The add-ons are not clear on the menu. Cute coffee shop, but I wish the signage & the menu was more clear. read more

Cafe Santa Rosa has the best coffee as well as the best employees! Always helpful and friendly!

Amazinggggg iced vanilla latte! The baristas were all so kind and wanted to have genuine conversations with me. Would definitely go here again! May be my new favorite place in Peoria for coffee. read more

The best tea and coffee latte in town! Very clean and very friendly service. I went two days in row and can't wait to go back !