Lydia's is quite lovely. Located in a rehabbed warehouse near the Streets of St. Charles, this is…read morethe kind of place to get away and focus, relax, or visit with friends. Large, airy, and cozily-decorated. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and tables, a cute bar, and a beautiful case of sweets. I had the Hello Sweetie Refresher and a couple of macarons, and I'll come back and try more of their menu. The price is good, and the staff is super friendly. Easy to miss. Large black warehouse, semi-tucked away. Use the computer map in your pocket.

Always the best cheesecake - I tried a slice of espresso Irish cream today and it was amazing…read more Also my regular salted caramel oat milk latte The staff is really sweet too :)

I was a little surprised by how this experience stacked up against the 4.6 rating…read more I ordered the turkey and brie sandwich, and it didn't really land. The bread was more like a basic sub roll than something you'd expect from a café like this, and the balance was off. It was very heavy on the turkey and pretty light on the brie, which kind of defeats the point of ordering that combo in the first place. That said, service was solid and the space itself is a nice, quiet spot if you're looking to get some work done over lunch. Overall, not terrible, but not something I'd go out of my way to come back for.

After standing in the large queue the woman working the cash register was rude when asked…read morequestions. We were sat outside during a windy day directly in front of a backdrop that kept blowing into our party. I ordered bacon requesting it was crispy and the bacon was undercooked mostly. The "crispy" sections were just burnt. It was also $4 for 3 pieces. It was particularly busy (brunch time) and on the weekend so that's something to keep in mind.

Absolutely loved our breakfast here! My husband and I sat on the patio overlooking the river, and…read morethe view alone made it worth the visit! So peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect start to our morning! What truly made the experience exceptional was our server, Jenn. She was incredible from start to finish!! She was warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She made great recommendations, checked on us at all the right times, and went above and beyond in ways you don't see often. My husband is picky about biscuits and gravy, and Jenn kindly brought him a sample of the gravy first to make sure he'd like it...such a small gesture to some people, but truly made it special for my husband. She even sent us off with coffee to go, which we really appreciated!! The food was just as impressive. I had the traditional breakfast. Everything was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were nice and crispy, Jenn recommended the ham, which was so flavorful and perfectly charred, so good!!! My husband ended up loving his biscuits and gravy! Between the amazing service, delicious food, and relaxing riverfront setting, this was easily one of our favorite breakfast experiences. Jenn truly made it memorable, and we'll definitely be asking for her every time we come back. Can't wait to return!!

What a charming cafe in the middle of a charming Downtown area!…read more It was freezing the morning we went in, but I was wanting breakfast - specifically pancakes. I had this place in the bookmarks and figured now was the best time to visit. Parking can be an issues in Downtown St. Charles since it is limited to street parking or public parking a few blocks away. We found parking right in front of FPC, mainly because it was a cold, Monday morning. We were greeted immediately, and inside was much smaller than I expected. We got seated right away though, and a good chance to really review the menu. I got a house coffee (delicious), and my husband got a Purple Haze Lemonade. We ended up getting a kid's pancake with bacon and scrambled eggs, Short Rib Breakfast Stack, and a Bomb Burrito. The pancake for my 2 year old was MASSIVE so it was a good day for him lol. The short rib stack was yummy - hash browns with runny eggs and meat on top. The burrito was also pretty good. Our breakfast entrees came with a side order of potatoes and while it was good, it got saltier over time so I might not get that next time. They advertise beignets, so we might go for that next time and try out their lunch menu!

Came because I saw this place on TikTok and they said Mocha Point had the best Matcha. I stopped by…read morewhen I was in the area. I got my drink and a baked good to go. The inside of the café, it was super cute. Lots of tables and open space for working or catching up with friends. They had a lot of yummy looking baked goods to choose from. I got the Matcha X Matcha from the 2026 winter menu. It was the perfect amount of sweet but still being able to taste the Matcha, which I really appreciate. I also got a cherry danish that was soo good. And if you tried love to try a flavored Matcha or some of their coffee. After I ordered the drink and pastry came out super quick, which was really exciting. Sometimes small cafés take a while to make drinks, especially Matcha. I will say the barista was nice, but not super friendly or talkative. I might've asked some more questions about the Matcha options, but it didn't seem like she wanted to have a conversation. I get not everybody is super chatty and she was a good barista, but I think being a little bit more outgoing makes a barista great. Overall 10/10 will be coming back if I'm in the area.

I saw this place online, and wanted to try their lattes. Inside was very chill with a few tables…read moreoccupied for convos or studying. Customer service was alright, but I think I'm too much of a millennial for the new gen-z customer service now (lol) My husband ordered a raspberry iced tea and I ordered the pistachio latte. My latte was SO GOOD and satisfying. It was a great buttery feel with the coffee. The raspberry iced tea was alright - nothing special and could have used a sweetener. I absolutely loved the vibes and here!

It was honestly love at first sight. They had two large cases of baked goods but not your typical…read morebreads and croissants - they had caneles and tarts, cakes and macaroni, and these lovely yummy shortbread cookies I walked into a dream café and stumbled my way through ordering bc I was so excited (lol) My first day I ordered just their seasonal rosemary brown butter latte, 1 espresso shortbread cookie, 2 vanilla lavender shortbread cookies, a canele, a linzer, and blueberry muffin. The next day I ordered just the blueberry muffin, vanilla lavender shortbread cookie, and a hot latte to go. If you are someone who loves the experience of local coffee shops, this place is absolutely stellar!

Charming little bakery/Cafe…read more Everyone was welcoming and friendly upon entering and eager to assist. Hard for anyone to choose a favorite item as I was told it changes daily. And you can tell, by peering into the cases, the time and passion it took to make everything. It was presentable, colorful, decadent, and difficult to choose any one thing because I wanted to sample it all. From the rosemary goat cheese quiche, to the Hummingbird cake, to slices of pie. I opted to try the macarons. They are my favorite thing. Their macarons are lovely. Just the right amount of crisp and give, the texture has a great chew, and fillings were delicious. Hands down going to become a place I go for macarons. The German Apple Cheesecake was also stellar, just enough tart and sweet to provide balance. I will return to try other things and if you're in the area, check them out!

My husband and I went to this charming cafe on a Sunday. We got there around 9:30 and there were 2…read moretables left. We ordered specialty coffees and they were delicious! We found parking on the street easily. I ordered a breakfast crepe that was outstanding. It was filled with fluffy eggs and ham. My husband ordered a croque madam and he said it was wonderful as well. We loved the look of this place. There is a tiny outdoor area to eat, but I have a feeling that it is always busy. We will be back!

We were in Saint Charles for a breakfast date and thought this would be a nice place to check out…read more On paper it seemed ok. The interior is small, about 20 seats spread across different tables. There is an area to place orders, but that's for carry out. You also check in there and then grab any open table if you are going to eat in. The interior is decorated with random stuff that is meant to look French, but just makes it appear cluttered. We ordered a couple of breakfasts and waited for a while for them to come out. Coffee was basic and the London fog was really watered down. But the worst was when the food came, I ordered over easy eggs, and the came out way undercooked. Like, still very liquid. But since our server never came back to check on us, I ate everything else. While we waited, we heard them explain to someone that they don't make most of their pastries, which was disappointing. When our sever finally came back to drop off the check I showed her the eggs and asked for them to be taken off the bill. She tapped on the handheld device for a second and handed it to me for payment. When I asked for a copy of the receipt, she seemed nervous. After I got it, i noticed that it had not been taken off. She left to go to other tables and I didn't feel like being there anymore. I would suggest skipping this place and trying the other restaurants in the area. Better food and better service!

I've tried a bunch of the food and coffee here and it's always a hit and excellent value. The…read moreweekends get a little busier (there's plenty of seating), but weekday mornings, this is also a perfect place to read a book or pop open your laptop and get some work done. There are obviously so many positives, but honestly the BEST thing about this place is the service. The owners are genuinely some of the sweetest in the area--you can tell they really care about their customers and take pride in their business.

I have always had great service at MeMe's. The food is delicious! Pastries, breakfast sandwiches,…read moreomelets, and more! So friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Can seven brew really go wrong great service highly recommend always delicious and on par!…read more Don't forget to come tomorrow for their Mother's Day giveaway

It was my first time here so I just wanted to get a feel for their coffees. Much like most…read moredrive-thru spots, they really love their syrups so coffee lovers beware! Its basically sugar and caffeine on ice. But for the drive-thru, its not bad. It's pretty on par for Dutch Bros (or Black Rock for my West Coasters). I got recommended a Blonde Breve with s'mores flavoring ... but it lacked the s'mores flavor. I'll come back again so I can try something else. Customer service was really nice though!

Private park on a small congested lot. Staff friendly /knowledgeable and patient upon walking in…read more Rustic calmness feels. Customers varies from students working on papers/homework from nearby college, to meet up dates for the business and or pleasure, to solo guest like me looking for a new spot to try. Full menu of breakfast and lunch. Plenty of beverages to choose from. Smoothies, coffees, latte etc. I ordered a smoothie called the Hulk and the consistency and fruitiness were amazing. Cinnamon roll was fresh and served warm. Prices reasonable.

Crooked Tree is a cute little coffee shop with delicious food! The blueberry scones are AMAZING…read more Great place to grab a coffee and catch up with a friend or get some work done. Staff is super friendly !