Caffeine with a post office vibe…read more Having visited the Eli's in Metamora and Morton, it was a matter of time that I would drop in on the Tremont location. Emily and I dropped in around 10am to a pretty busy cafe. The baristas were super friendly and patient while we placed our orders. I got my usual americano with a monster cookie and Emily got their Campfire Cold Brew and lemon poppyseed jumbo muffin. We looked around for a place to sit and were lucky to get seats next to each other. This place isn't big so a few people can fill it up pretty quick. I think this used to be a post office and it definitely has the vibes of one, if it was. It took a bit longer, about 15 minutes, for our coffees to be ready. We were ready to sit and chill so the wait wasn't too bad but if you were in a rush, might be something to keep in mind. Any who, we had some delicious baked goods to keep us occupied until the drinks came out. I took a few sips of my americano and it unfortunately fell on the lighter side of how they can be made. While it was good, it was a bit light on the bitter that I like. Emily suggested I actually learn the style of americano I like and see if places can make it like that. But, Emily was also not the biggest fan of her drink, either. She wasn't a fan of the syrup they used in it and didn't like the aftertaste of it. We hung out until we were about halfway done with our drinks and long after our baked goods were devoured. I really liked the vibe of the place and got a really cool sticker of the store front but it looks like a stamp! One of the cooler stickers I've gotten out on my adventures. With there being three locations, I will no doubt drop in to another Eli's at some point. When I do, I will have to try out their other coffee offerings and maybe some of their delicious-looking food.

Quaint coffeeshop with the perfect little lounging area and a delicious dirty chai! It wasn't on…read morethe menu but they were happy to make it for us. The staff was super nice and made our order very quickly! Not really the kind of coffeeshop to study/work at but it's nice to meet up with someone or read a book, etc.

Great service, beverage and scone! I'll be back! The shop is very clean and inviting. Check it out!read more

I ordered a small iced matcha latte with almond milk, sugar free, and light on the matcha. It was…read moreperfectly balanced and refreshing. I also had a small hot Pumpkin Miel with oat milk that was cozy, smooth, and full of flavor. Both drinks were a great size and tasted wonderful. I really like that they seem open to custom orders, and you might even be able to create something off menu with the syrups displayed near the register. There is also a small table with straws and other extras, including boba straws. The pastry selection is impressive, and I even saw a chocolate vegan pastry. The shop has a calm and inviting atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. This town is known as the pumpkin capital of the world, so of course I had to try a pumpkin latte. It did not disappoint.

What a cute little coffee house. On a chilly (and snowy) fall day, I stopped by and got one of…read moretheir specialty Iced lattes. It was good, not the best I've ever had, but i definitely liked it. I liked how they had some fun seasonal drinks. For example, my boyfriend got the campfire cold brew, which he enjoyed. Service was quick and friendly.

The sugar cookie latte was perfect. Husband loved the strawberry macchiato too! Will most…read moredefinitely be back.

Review Visit: September 20th, 2019…read more Leaves 'n Beans, round three! At long last, I have finally visited the third and final Leaves 'n Beans. Does it contain the same feel as the Peoria Heights location? How about the same menu and good tasting coffee? Yes and no. (Should you be interested in the 3rd and closed location, you can read about it here.) Upon arriving, I noticed the feel and look of the place was of one that wasn't like the Peoria Heights location. This had more of a restaurant/basic feeling to it. There were some sparse autumn decorations on the tables and furniture. My friend sat on a couch and I sunk deep in to this cozy red chair. The area where they had products for sale had a nice look to it and everything looked well organized. I was looking at a coffee cup with their logo on it and was surprised at the price tag. $7.99 for a local coffeehouse cup is really cheap compared to other places I've been. With it nearing fall, I decided to look over their seasonal menu. Being a sucker for lattes, I decided to get the Maple Vanilla one. I took a seat in the aforementioned red chair and instantly felt relaxed. Before I could settle in too deep, the barista was setting my drink down in front of me. As my friend and I conversed, I took small sips to savor the latte as I knew we would be there for awhile. The blend of vanilla and maple was decent, if a bit lacking on the maple side until the very end, when it was all maple. I am not sure what my friend ordered as she was already there and had her drink by the time I walked in the door... plus I forgot to ask. During the 2 hours we were there, the barista/cashier never once stopped to ask if we needed anything. I thought that was a bit odd, as almost every other coffeehouse (and most places that serve food/drinks) will check in and make sure you are doing okay or if you need anything. Luckily, we didn't need anything but it still struck me as odd. Should you need to grab a coffee while on the go, they have a convenient drive thru. We witnessed quite a few people utilize that service. If you decide to go in, there is a public parking lot to the right of the building. If I had to recommend which of the two remaining places to visit, I would highly suggest the one in Peoria Heights. It just has this unique feel and atmosphere that this location is lacking, but you have to remember that one is in a house and this one is in a business location. If you don't need or care about any of that, you can't go wrong with either place for that burst of caffeine. Some day, I will try the food and update the blogs accordingly. Stay caffeinated!

Not ONLY is this the slowest Starbucks I've ever been to, the staff is just rude. If I'm waiting…read more30mins for a single drink do not make my sandwich/food items 2 mins after my order so then when I get my drink my food is cold. They are ALWAYS sold out of stuff. Whoever owns this Starbucks sucks at supply and demand. They're out of spoons, straws, food items, drinks, etc.. on a regular basis. The staff doesn't listen. The outside menu is always broke. Inside everything looks chaotic. There's a large table that is available for people who would maybe want to host a study group or a meeting and you can't even use it because it's always covered in staff items, binders, cup inventory. This is by far, the worst Starbucks.

Every time I order coffee from here it takes an hour to get it and more than most times it's wrong…read more I don't understand how it takes that long to make coffee good job to the person running this place

The scones are the clear star: perfectly balanced between tender and crumbly, with just enough…read moresweetness to feel indulgent without being overwhelming. Each flavor tastes intentional, not like an afterthought. The atmosphere adds to the experience. It's warm and inviting--somewhere you can sit and catch up with a friend or just enjoy a quiet moment with a scone and good cup of coffee. Service is friendly and genuine, which makes a difference. You don't feel rushed, and you can sense how much they care about what they're serving.

Four scones and thirty years ago…read more.. This place is hopping! Maria and I made plans to get some coffee and I suggested Four30 scones since it's been on my radar for a few years now. We dropped in around 10:30am and almost all the indoor and outdoor seating was full with a line from the register to the door near the registers once we got in line. Maria was getting a bit flustered at how busy it was but I could tell the staff was doing their best and going as fast as they could since they also had a long drive-thru line to contend with. I grabbed my usual americano and since I was hungry, I got a cheddar bacon sausage biscuit to give my coffee something to wash down. Despite how busy it was, both the drink and the sandwich came out fairy quick. The americano was a bit inoffensive, which is a bit of a letdown since I love a good strong punch of bitter with them. It was still good, flavor-wise, just a bit of a miss on the bitter. The cheddar bacon biscuit sandwich was good but as I reflect back on it, I think it was about $6 for a small sandwich and it seemed like one they had pre-made and just heated up. Again, good but not much bang for my buck but that might just be the world we live in these days. Once the crowd finally died down, Maria and I headed outside and chatted until the afternoon sun started to bake us alive. Getting baked by the sun at a bakery. Haaaa! With how busy it was, the interior of the place is pretty small, so if you are going to try and settle in to do some homework or work meetings, this might just not be the place for you. Quick little hangouts or grab and go is the best option for this place. Overall, I think Four30 Scones was pretty good and I would go back if I was in the area. Parking can get pretty tight if they are busy and the drive-thru seemed to be non-stop hopping so that's a good indicator that this place is going to become a Morton staple if it hasn't done so already. On a side note, there is a big glass window that lets you see into their bakery operations if you are inclined to watch them make the scones. I didn't get to snap a photo since the seats in front of the it were occupied.

Baristas are nice, unfortunately they lack in performance. 2 fraps took over 10 min to make. If you…read moreare in a rush this may not be the location to go to.

slowest Starbucks around the Peoria area. it's ticker to drive to another location and order.read more

A starbux a day is a must and if u r driving it's even more required..its a small set up inside the…read moreKroger but the Baristas were nice and we got our order fast so we again hit the road.

Short and sweet review for the Starbucks located inside Kroger directly off I-80. Note that there…read moreis not a drive thru location here but you can easily find parking in the lot if you're driving a larger truck like we were during our visit. Nine times out of ten I'm opting for local coffee shops but in this situation we were short on time so my Starbucks cappuccino and red pepper egg white delights did the trick.

It's just an ok location! There is no happy hour at this location!!!!!! I repeat no happy hour from…read more2-4 pm at this location! I prefer the location in north Normal, Illinois! I ordered a Carmel craze medium latte and with the app it was 3 dollars instead of 5.49! Make sure you order or pay with the app for the special offers! The latte was really sweet but it was good!! Love a good ice cold Dunkin coffee on a hot day!! This location also offers baskin robbins ice cream!

The staff is friendly as can be and they have more options for people who are diabetic the reason I…read moreuse Dunkin over Starbucks is because last time I knew Starbucks doesn't support discounts for those who deserve it definitely will be back they also are good at making sure I find the right drinks and they don't give me trouble for having to make them a certain way