Me and my wife recently came here on a little bit of a lunch adventure while wanting to explore something new. I'm impressed nobody has reviewed this place at all and it seems to have been open for well over 7 years according to Google. This place is a café with all vegan friendly food items. On top of that it is a gallery that offers classes too that you can buy art and support local artists. I had their spicy 7 tofu wrap on my end while my wife ordered another wrap. Staff here was absolutely friendly and courteous with us especially with no other guests inside. Prices were a bit above average with moderate wait times but the food itself was absolutely filling making the wait time worth it. They have a dessert menu too after which has a small selection of sweets. Overall, I was blown away from my visit here. Highly recommend coming back and visiting when you get a chance! read more

Roasted, bitter and sweet coffee, unique food, and jewelry/art like you've never seen before. The ambiance is incredible! read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Amazing amazing amazing! We ordered the polenta medallions and the peppercorn wrap, as well as some teas. The food was so delicious and flavorful and I cannot wait to go back and try more!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The tea was very good and there were lots of options to choose from :) The lady who helped us was very sweet and the whole vibe of the place was cute! Love love love! read more

Delightful, delicious and adorable 100% vegan cafe!!! Fresh and creative food. We will be back soon! read more

See all

Visited with a friend for afternoon tea and snacks and loved it. Everything is vegan-friendly, and the space also functions as a gallery with classes--plus you can buy art and support local artists. The staff were incredibly kind, the food was filling, and the desserts were a great touch. I really enjoyed the chocolate cake as it was not overly sweet. Definitely coming back--highly recommend! read more

Our experience eating here was great. The sevice was wonderful. Our server was super nice and helpful. The menu was small but the food was delicious. The food combinations in the wraps were unique which created a meal we wouldn't have made for ourselves but so glad we tried. The desserts were incredible. Cherry is not my favorite flavor because it often tastes artificial but the bon bon cakes with cherry sauce were absolutely delicious. It tasted like fresh cherries. They use frozen coffee ice in the ice coffee so it doesn't get watered down. This kind of thoughtful touch was present in both the food and the ambiance. It had a little art shop next to it which gave the cafe a cozy feel. We will definitely be going back. read more

See all

A lovely hidden treasure! After some delicious coffee my grind and I had a chance to look around at all of the wonderful art, pottery and jewelry pieces. Great ambience! read more

See all

I went for a walk and we discovered this place in a strip mall. It's a nice place for coffee and tea. They serve lunch and have arts, jewelry and other decorative pieces that you can purchase. I ordered white tea. It's presented beautifully and there are large places to go and sit while enjoying your drink. They also serve lunch, and I noticed their kitchen has a toaster oven to cook or heat whatever food they serve. Their prices are a bit high for lunch. The tea (when dining in) is a large portion. They give you a mini pot that holds at least two cups. While it is $6, it's two servings. The service is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean. It's a nice place if you're looking for obscure art, food and/ tea/coffee. read more

See all

I went to Coquelicot with a friend to study, and get some work done. This is a cute spot that mixes a mini art gallery, jewelry/trinkets, coffee and food. It's a pretty neat idea, and creates a beautiful ambiance to study/read in. The music playing was also perfect for the environment too.   THE REALLY GOOD Coquelicot does pour over coffee very well! I give them 5 stars just for that. The quality of their coffee, and water used is top notch! I thoroughly enjoyed my cup of coffee. There aren't any specialty drinks here - no latte's, blended etc...They do have vanilla syrup and can do a café au lait, but that's about it.   THE 'OK'/KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Not a deal breaker, but the seating doesn't seem like it'll accommodate anything more than 1 - 3 people. The tables are big enough for 1 or 2, and it would look extremely odd to push together two tables for 4 or more as it would block the walkway area.   Also, there isn't free wifi which means "enjoy your coffee/food, shop/look, but don't stay long". I was informed the internet provider was xfinity and they offered a free hour of wifi (this can't be used again for another 30 days), and after you're required to pay $4+/hour to continue using the wifi! Café's/Coffee Shops in CA provide free wifi so this deviated from what my "norm" is, but again, not a huge deal breaker. read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - a cup of coffee and a laptop - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

We found this place by doing a search for "ladies" lunch spots. It's located in a small strip mall. In fact, we initially drove by it. GPS had us going in another direction. I'm so glad we found it. It's very unique. Lots of art work and crafted jewelry in a cute little store front. In addition, they offer coffee, tea, snacks, and a limited menu. All of us had different types of salad. I had a Shrimp Kewi Couscous salad. It was delicious Not overly large or too small. The perfect size for a lunch entree. The two ladies working the shop were very kind and helpful. Also extremely pleasant. I thought the artwork and jewelry were priced right . There were many distinctive pieces. I saw a sign for jewelry making classes. Next time I'll get more specifics. This is the type of place you would find in great city neighborhoods like Andersonville. We will definitely return . read more

A tranquil and optimistic space for conversation and kinship. The bistro-style restaurant is filled with unique art and creations. We tried the mango spritzer and it was deliciously refreshing, with real mangoes at the bottom. The smoked salmon salad was a burst of citrus flavor and well cooked smoked salmon- a very tasty meal This restaurant is perfect if you are looking for a relaxing and laid back environment to think or reflect. Also- the music is really good too :) read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - Smoked salmon salad - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

See all

One of my biggest complaints about Palatine is the lack of local establishments especially with cafes/coffee shops. Do we really need 4 Starbucks in Palatine? That's why i couldn't believe Coquelicot is in Palatine! This cafe is absolutely gorgeous and makes you feel so "bougie" as my kids would say. But it's not stuffy and the owners are super nice! It's part art gallery/boutique; coffee/tea shop and cafe. We ordered the cafe au lait, regular coffee and the chocolate bomb dessert. They use fair trade organic coffee from Peace Coffee roasters in Minneapolis and the best part is they use spring water vs tap water and do pour overs. Always a fresh batch of coffee-nice!! And man the coffee is super smooth! All the condiments are organic-sugar, honey, etc!! The chocolate bomb dessert was really the bomb :) It was so awesome and my Mom and I had no problem finishing it off! The gallery and boutique is so unique and cool for this area; agin I couldn't believe I was in Palatine! We will definitely return for coffee of course; but next time I'll also try their lunch menu as well! I am so excited to have Coquelicot in Palatine :) read more

See all

Dangerously charming! Coquelicot is the only place where I can enjoy tea and mull around wondering if I need a ceramic dinosaur or two ceramic dinosaurs. Before you come, plan to bring a friend. It's a great place to hang out and chat. When you arrive and enter, you will find the seating area to be table seating and living room style seating designed in a luxurious, casual setting. Yes, I realize the contradiction. But don't stop, keep going. Further in you will find yourself in a jewelry / knick knack bazaar. Pricey, but unique items. Keep going a little bit further. You should now be in a miniature art gallery. You may want to check this out before ordering since food and drinks are not allowed in this area. If you fall in love with the art work and the bank account allows, it appears that the art work is also for sale. Once you are ready to order, I recommend dining in. They serve the tea in a little tea pot and and the setting softly whispers "sit and relax". And since you will stay, might as well order some small bites. The Frommage plate will not disappoint! The brie was melt in your mouth buttery goodness and paired well with the peach preserves. I literally planned my next visit back to eat this while still eating it. Dessert options are available for those with a sweet tooth too. Coffee is also available for the non-tea drinkers. By the time you have fully enjoyed your stay, let me know what you think about ceramic dinosaurs. read more

See all

Overall cute coffee/tea shop with beautiful art pieces and trinkets places throughout. I was looking for a quiet yet pretty tea shop so i can do work while grab some lunch. Overall I'm happy to have found this cute little gem. Service 5/5: owned by a family who does a great job conversing with her customers. Drinks 5/5: had the passion fruit green tea. IT SMELLS AMAZING, yet when you drink it is so smooth and light. Exactly how i enjoy my tea. Food 5/5: had the salmon salad and it was decorated very pretty and tasted very good! Ambiance 5/5: very relaxed. Great place to study or have a cute date night. Def provides an intimate and relaxed ambiance read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

See all

My new favorite hangout place, jazzy, unique and artsy, with refreshing food and coffee! Thanks to the lovely staff who made our experience so great! I would definitely recommend friends to visit here to try out the salads, coffee, and the scrumptious desserts. They also have a gallery that you can browse through from local or handcrafted unique pieces of art. So it's good if you're looking to get that unique gift for someone special. My husband got me a set of beautiful handmade jewelry which I thought was lovely (before we even came here for the food/coffee). Tip: ask the staff for recommendations! read more

See all

Came here for the first time ever on a Thursday late afternoon---3p to be exact. Heard about this place about 4 months ago from friends of mine, a married couple. They are on familiar terms with the owners, a mother-daughter duo. Based on their recommendation, I had to come here and check it out for myself. Thoroughly impressed! It definitely goes in the books as a quaint, cozy, intimate, artisan hole-in-the-wall...although it is less "hole" and more "tasteful spot". I ordered a hot green tea (not the pineapple one, but the other one...sorry folks, can't remember the exact name). It came in a large tea pot (more than enough for one person!) with a side mug on a cute tray. Paid about $6.70. It's fair trade tea, y'all---I'm on board with paying more for that. The menu seems consciously crafted. They recently started serving cold drinks. I'm sure the menu will continue to expand! I stayed here from when I came in at 3p to when I left at about 8p. My tea stayed hot in the pot for 4 out of those 5 hours. Take some time to intentionally gaze at the handpicked artisan pieces (i.e. jewelry, soap, wallets made out of leaves, other nifty trinkets). The gallery makes this place a bit more niche and less mainstream. It also helps to walk around the gallery every so often as a break when I've been staring at an LED screen for way too long. The furniture is well curated. Decor is nicely placed. It's a simple yet glamorous place. Minimalist but still detailed. Music is hip and modern without being irritating and obnoxiously distracting. Will be back here again and again and again! Key points: - Not as big as you think (I like it this way, though) - Try to get to know the owners---it makes coming here more experiential - This is not a place to be shouting and hollering (I'm looking at you, new moms...leave the kiddos at home) - This is definitely a classy-casual-after-dinner-first-date spot, or a "Hey you! I haven't seen you in FOREVER. Let's meet up for coffee!" kinda place - Best suited for sitting two people (makes having conversation more intimate), but you can do away with 3 or 4. Just get creative. - BONUS: The bathroom is exquisitely clean. Thank you kind owners! TLDR: Do us all a favor and make this place your new local getaway spot, but don't spread the news too much (; read more

See all

Nice gallery. We got the plum tea. It would be nice to have pastries to have with the tea. Would like to try the other food.

Super cutsie cafe Gallery, enjoyed the chill vibe and loved their desserts and fruity chilled drinks. Oh they sell coffee too read more

See all

A unique cafe with gallery showcase handmade semi-precious stones and paintings. Other then coffee and tea, they have a full menu as well as dessert. The peaceful atmosphere provided us a chill and relax afternoon. read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - Delicious Chocolate Bomb. Go so well with coffee. - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Swanky, cafe and art gallery in Palatine. Just what this town needs! Get ready to immerse yourself in an elegant atmosphere with upscale decor and fine art. Oh, did I mention the fabulous coffee and food? Carefully prepared and served. Staff couldn't be more caring and gracious. You will need to spend a little time here taking in all of the art and jewelry treasures for sale. read more

A coffee shop? An upscale boutique? Both? Besides it's unique blend of two types of vendors, the service is unique too. I haven't been personally served coffee with so much care and attention to detail as I had at Coquelicot. Worth a visit. read more

What an experience! This is a cozy boutique that's quite unassuming from the outside, but the inside is a treat. The coffee is great, and so is the art gallery and jewelry. The menu is quite limited, which is why I gave four stars. I would hope to see the menu expanded with more options. Go for a wonderful experience, you won't regret it! read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - Pour over coffee - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I like the place the artwork etc everything but the food n beverages are a bit expensive The owner was very polite though read more

See all

Always looking for the independent and local coffee shop. So happy to hear about this place from a friend. Part café part art gallery. It's nice to find one that serves the dark roast coffee I like. Will definitely be back. read more

Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe - Dark Roast Pourover - Art Galleries Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Interesting gallery & Café. We stopped in for lunch. I had a salad and my husband had a sandwich. The salad was very pretty, but lacked flavor. My husband sandwich also was very pretty, but not very flavorful. The tea was very good. The signs on the tables all said for customers only which was not very welcoming. Since the place is very new, we might give it another try. But the cost of the food coupled with lack of flavor and the not very welcoming atmosphere has made us pass them by since. read more

Great menu, service and awesomely unique gifts for sale. Had a wrap and a seasonal beef salad and both were really good. Only thing I wish they had was wine while we listened to the live music they had tonight. read more

Had teas and the Greek yogurt cake! Delish!! We will be back!! Such a cute place!! Love the combination of gift shop and art gallery too!!

This is such a unique place in the area; I don't know of many art gallery cafes so far out of the city, so I was STOKED when I discovered Coquelicot. It's extremely inviting inside; it's both elegant and also artsy. I was a little skeptical of eating there, not sure what could possibly be so great about salads and wraps, but I wanted to keep an open mind. I ordered the seasonal chicken wrap and my partner ordered a salad with chicken and a side of pretzel balls. As the people behind the counter made our food, we had a chance to browse the gallery. There is a section for paintings (on the pricey side!) and another section for art of different mediums, like jewelry, ceramic pieces, and knitted items. I love some of the unique jewelry options. Prices vary, but I did find a few cool things that were in my budget. The food came out several minutes later and me and my partner sat in the dining area. The food looked meticulously made. Super fresh, and it looked delicious. It was as good as it looked. There isn't a lot of space in the dining room; luckily when we went it wasn't busy, but I do wonder how they would house more people there who wanted to dine. It was a really pleasant experience though, and I am glad we have something so unique in the area. read more

Delicious food and tea in a beautiful space. Great place to sit and chat with friends while sipping coffee or tea. We ordered a chicken wrap and salad, both were delicious and refreshing. They have lots of jewelry and art for sale as well, which is fun to browse while your food and drinks are being prepared. read more

I loved my first trip to Coquelicot so much, I want to spread the word! I tried the seasonal Cannellini Bean Salad, which was so fresh and made a delicious lunch. I didn't find anything in the gallery to purchase this time around, but I'll be back and will surely find something special. The ladies were so sweet and the place was really inviting. If I worked nearby, I would eat there for lunch every day! read more

My friend and I enjoy checking out different cafes in the Chicagoland area and this one was definitely unique. The coffee was good for the most part but we thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of the place. It's a nice place to check out if you're interested in checking out unique pieces in the boutique area. read more

Loved everything about this place! The apricot black tea+madeline, ambiance, vibe, and customer service! I'm visiting from California and I enjoyed my short but sweet experience here. read more

What a charming little find hidden in a strip mall! This cafe is a combination art gallery, gift store, and cafe. I enjoyed browsing the multitude of unique items (truly unique for the jewelry - all one of a kind so grab it if you like it) which included jewelry, artwork, vegan leather items, and recycled wool items among others. My friend and I enjoyed delicious, fresh, and innovative salads. The price may seem high at first but you can get a bowl of mostly lettuce in a salad from Wildberry down the street or ample stellar ingredients here. I thoroughly enjoyed my shrimp and mango salad served with pretzel bonbons. I also sampled their medium roast pour-over coffee which was of excellent quality. The service for the coffee is just lovely. I should have taken them up on their offer to keep my extra coffee warm in the pot. Instead I said it was okay for them to bring it to the table but it was put in a glass so it was a bit difficult to pour. But that's a very minor quibble. I look forward to coming her more often. read more

Adorable! The tea and coffee were very good, with impeccable service and fascinating decor and gallery.

Love love love this place! So homey and the staff is super nice. Definitely the new favorite coffee shop! The desserts were amazing too!

This place is so artsy and different. The servers were super helpful and nice. I loved it.

This gem is like nothing else in the Palatine area. Every corner of the space reflects the impeccable taste of the mother/daughter duo who've curated treasures from all over the world. There's plenty of jewelry--modern, delicate, and colorful pieces--artwork, and miscellaneous precious little odds and ends to capture your heart. And the same attention to detail goes into the cafe portion. Their coffee is smooth as silk. (Springwater pour-over! I'm a coffee priss, and even I don't put this care into things at home.) And the shrimp salad is the kind of good where you take a bite and widen your eyes and squeal and throw both hands over your heart. You probably won't faint, but you might. Have a friend nearby to catch you just in case. More than anything, this place is just somewhere you want to be. You'll be surrounded by beautiful things, you'll be able to try some of the most delightful treats, and you'll feel generally just...happy. I already want to go back. read more

First let me say I have no connection at all to this new venue. And I rarely write reviews. But I so want this unique place to thrive that I am reviewing it! I visited here for the first time yesterday, and I will be back! It is a delightful place to spend a couple of hours catching up with a good friend...or even with someone new! The food is delicious - freshly made. I had a sweet cherry and chicken salad with greens, cucumbers, black beans and a very light freshly made dressing. This is not your mayo chicken salad but a much tastier light version. My friend had a shrimp/crab wrap - also delicious! My salad came with warm pretzel bites. They had a cute name that escapes me now, but they were tasty. We were there so long we ended up ordering dessert as well. I had a blackberry yogurt mousse while my friend ordered tiramisu mousse. Absolutely scrumptious. While you wait for your food to be prepared, take time to walk around. It is an art gallery, with photos, paintings, jewelry, ceramic pieces, hand designed t-shirts... just to name a few items. Everywhere you look, every surface is covered with a varied assortment of items. This is an intimate space. Table arrangements are set for 2, but can be put together for 3 or 4. Come for lunch. Come for dinner (same menu) or come for mid afternoon tea/coffee or evening dessert.... sit and sip a wonderful cup of coffee, iced or hot (fair trade - brewed, pour over or press), hot or cold tea, again freshly brewed. Just come. Help this amazing jewel in our neighborhood thrive and grow!! Not in Palatine/Rolling Meadows area? This place is worth a bit of a drive. read more

A friend suggesting trying this cafe and what a great find it turned out to be! Four of us were treated to a lovely lunch in a cozy setting. The food was delicious, the service friendly if a bit slow, but all the better to enjoy ourselves without feeling rushed. The opportunity to browse the art and jewelry made it truly special. Many interesting items for sale, and one of the ladies did purchase a piece of art. Give this place a try to experience something other than the usual restaurant experience. read more

Great ambiance, delicious food, and caring service. I felt like I was back in Tokyo.