Needed a good cup of coffee other than Starbucks, daughter who attends UICU, recommended Expresso Royale! Loved the vibe and energy from this coffee house. Amelia was our Server. Gave us free cookies to try. Will be coming here every time I need a great cup of Java in Champaign. Have to support Mom & Pop businessses! Cheers! read more

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Driving down to Nashville from Chicago and stopped in very good Americano, very smooth coffee, definitely try this place The price was resonable read more

This is really my favorite coffee place has amazing coffee they're always very cordial, I generally buy a pound every time I go there because it's just such excellent coffee read more

Impersonal when they prefer you order on an iPad. Come on, we are a small town here, take my order with a smile please. Foam was great, espresso a bit harsh. It was the closest shop this am. Not my first choice though. read more

All of 4 of our drinks were watery and bitter. The person who took our order didn't say a word, and seemed very mad that we talked her. My order was wrong, and they forgot our warmed muffin. read more

The latte and the coffee drinks were well balanced. The espresso machine was significantly louder than the music.

We arrived at Espresso Royale at Village Green this evening (Friday July 19th) at 7:50 to get a drink. The young woman who served us, stated that she couldn't make us a coffee beverage because she had already cleaned the machine. Ten minutes to spare, and no coffee. It is my assumption that when hours are open until 8:00 pm, drinks are made up of til 8:00 pm. I "get it"...I mean it is Friday after all, and young folks have places to go and people to see. But I can't help but wonder if management knows this kind of service is happening. Disappointed. read more

Today Robert & I visited for Coffee & Hot Chocolate. I requested a large Hot Chocolate from Maree, Our Favorite Barista... She is the Best and so is Her Hot Chocolate. The Customer Service is very good and at a convenient location. Do Yourself a favor and try it soon... read more

Espresso Royale -Village Green - Hot Chocolate specially made by Maree... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Restaurant review I have lived in Champaign now for 3 years and this was my first visit to this coffee shop in the strip mall at Village Green. There was ample parking and the ordering process was quick. The baristas are not as friendly as the ones you meet at Bigby, but there is a less corporate feel than Starbucks. I ended up getting a large polar mocha. It had a very strong bean flavor and the consistency of it was better than the watery frozen fraps you get at starbucks. Free WIFI and plenty of seating in the store. There is also many options for coffee which is great. Overall it is likely a step up from starbucks, but the baristas could definitely be friendlier. Pros: daily specials, lots of options including sandwiches s well Cons: baristas could be a bit more friendlier Hidden deals: Daily specials Monday- 3 dollar mocha Tuesday- Cappucino upgrade Wednesday- 2.50 latte, 3.10 large iced Thursday- Free flavor shot Friday- 2.50 Chai, 3.10 large iced, 1 off bag of beans Saturday- double punch for large Sunday- 1 hot tea, 50 cent polar cap There is a card for frequent purchases, however I am unclear the benefit of buying drinks frequently Health code rating: B. http://il.healthinspections.us/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=546 Looks clean, but some bad marks on the champaign health site read more

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Tastiest coffee and teas in Champaign. The ambience is comfortable for a chat. Informal meeting or to catch up on work. Good Wi-Fi reception. read more

This is the first review I have written. I usually just try to keep to myself, but today I have just had it. I went in to get a quick bite and a coffee for my my hubby while we waited for our kid to have her wisdom teeth out down the road. It was around noon on a Friday. I would assume this would be a great time for businesses to serve lunch. However, they had NOTHING in their case. No salads, no sandwiches, NOTHING. (Not the first time) The super nice person who rang me up was very apologetic and did say she could make me a sandwich. Then I ordered my drink...they didn't have it! Ugh. I ordered my husband's coffee, they only had whole milk. Fine, but what coffee place doesn't have milk alt? So I wait for my sandwich.....for a while. I get my sandwich and they FORGOT to make my coffee. Again, very apologetic and sweet employee. They were NOT busy, but the barista looked like they had many tasks they were doing. This is not the first time I have had an issue here. Seems like VERY bad management. They baristas are always very kind and helpful, but it seems like a HOT mess. I really want to like this place. read more

Speaking specifically of this location...easily the best in town. Great drinks, plenty of seating, and generally friendly staff. Drink an espresso based drink here, they're better than the brewed coffee. Parking is tight at this location. Also, get a rewards card and earn a free drink! read more

Espresso Royale -Village Green - The good stuff! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The place was very clean and had a nice inside and was very organized. When me and two other friends walked in it looked a little busy but someone was already ready for our order. The food was really good, my friend got a croissant and she said it was good. My other friend got a Blueberry Muffin and she also said it was good. The drink I got was the Rasberry Green Cold Brew and me and my two friends also said that they liked it a lot. read more

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My favorite coffee place in Champaign, hands down! My newest favorite is the Spanish latte!

The pesto chicken wrap grilled is my fav, of course with an iced latte to go with. I go to the location out on Mattis, perfect location, friendly atmosphere and staff and close to my son and his family's house...perfection. read more

Espresso Royale -Village Green - I have to say, the best iced latte in town. My favorite, iced Carmel latte with and extra shot of espresso, pure Heaven - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Ordinarily a good experience, but a surly, eye-rolling, wannabe-hipster barista wouldn't prepare my order because the blender was dirty, then barked an order at me to wait at the far end of the bar for my order (nobody else was in-line) and walked off before giving anything. I stood around at the bar waiting for him to return and when he finally did, with great exaggerated effort, asked if there was something else. "Yes, I'm waiting for the pastries." Sigh. Here. "Can I have a cream cheese?" Sigh. Eye roll. Yes, here. ... Walks off ... My hands were full and couldn't carry my "to go" order and needed a cup carrier. After standing around for several minutes, finally a young woman cleaning in the back (I think the only one putting any effort in) came up and politely asked if she could help. read more

While this place is busy, I can only assume it's because they are the only coffee house in the area. The coffee is overly roasted and tastes like it has sat to long. The steamed drinks taste like desert clay... Meaning the are dry and really €$&@ing hot. Like you can't even drink it for 45min without risking burning you lips off. Do they know how to steam milk there? I have worked in 4 different coffee houses before, and officially done some barista competitions, including judging, and Espresso Royal is really far from coffee royalty. It's a place you go when you have not other options. HOWEVER! All the staff has been friendly to me that 4 times I have gone. And the atmosphere is decent. You could do worse... Like McDonalds, but over all, this is a 3 start joint. read more

Clean & less busy than campus/other locations, this Espresso Royale is a bit more chill while serving up the same good coffee drinks. Sometimes it's crowded here but on most days, it's easy to find a table. read more

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I had a breakfast sandwich while travelling. It was an english muffin with ham egg and cheese. The sandwich itself was actually good. My dad insisted we drive to Espresso Royale because he likes that place, so I guess it was just coincidence that I was already annoyed when I got there. They made our sandwiches and his coffee. They left our sandwiches in the bag sitting on the counter by the stove for a while until we asked someone to stop and give us our food that was now getting cold. The sandwiches were just ok quality, the service can improve. read more

So many selections! The lattes are smooth. They can make your drink any way you'd like...soy sugar-free syrups etc. I love the extremely well organized fixins area. The mugs for sale are very tempting. Prices are comparable to Starbucks, and they have free wi-fi. Comfortable, open, lounge type space. read more

Great coffee and service -- excellent staff. Great atmosphere BUT not enough couches (and that Santa Claus guy is always sitting in the only one I think is comfortable). I would honestly go here more if I thought I could find a comfortable place to plop down. read more

Good espresso. Wifi, space, people, water, music, vegan muffins.

The location at Windsor and Duncan is my favorite. The flavored coffee they brew is the best flavored coffee in town.

with my internet on the fritz, i desperately needed a place to finish up my grad school app's that had free wi-fi, wasn't crowded with undergrads, and had good, strong coffee. this particular espresso royale is just that, and then some. great lattes, great teas, good soups and sandwiches, and decent baked goods (only for when you really need a sweet fix). not to mention that anytime you come in here, you're greeted with a smiling barista who remembers your drink and always engages in conversation. perfecto. read more

This espresso is way better than all the ones close to campus. Quieter, better seating, easy parking. My favorite thing is the vanilla tea latte. It's very sweet but I love it. The chai latte I had here was not very good, it was really watery. But the vanilla tea latte is great. read more

The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed. The staff is clean and knowledgeable of the drinks. I have the pleasure of dealing with Kayla or Jackson most of the time and they are both very good at their jobs. I highly recommend checking them out. read more

Today, 10/30/13, I went in to the Espresso Royale in Champaign, IL at Windsor Rd and Duncan Rd. The sign on the door and on the menu said Wednesday Special: Any Latte $2.25. So I order the item listed immediately above this message announcing Wednesday's special being the latte's. I ordered the Pumpkin Tea Latte. The cashier rings me up and says $3.80. So I inquired about the Wednesday special. She completely ignored me and started talking to another employee. A minute later, she looks back at me and repeats my bill of $3.80. So I inquire again and she says, "Oh, nope. That special is just for the latte. You ordered a "TEA" latte". So I hand the girl my card. She swipes it, hands it back to me and walks away. I stood there thinking she was coming back to give me a receipt and she never did. I save all of my credit card receipts so this was quite frustrating for me. I then get my drink that I paid almost $4 for, and it is a little bit larger than a shot glass. Very disappointed. Had there not been a long line of people, I would have requested my money back. The customer service at this store is terrible. Not to mention, the product doesn't even seem to be worth it. read more

Espresso has amazing service and excellent people behind the counter, always having smiles on their faces. Their coffees,teas, smoothies, and hot chocolates are all to die for. Free wifi in the facility and there are plenty of places to sit. It's not loud and rowdy so it's the perfect place to chill out and relax. read more

Good friendly helpful service. Convenient location. Parking can be iffy but extra spaces at Walgreens. Nice place to hang out and get some work done. Often have daily specials that really are special. Pastries and cookie options are good. Outdoor patio is very pleasant 6 months of the year. read more

Tea and chai is delicious. It's often crowded with people getting together for a chat. If you're looking for something a little more quiet, this isn't it. read more