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    Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe

    4.4 (116 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Kristen D.

    Stopped in while in the area. Parking was a challenge, but I persisted and eventually found a spot. A charming interior and a friendly staff. I got my usual iced coffee and thought it was just fine. I couldn't quite put my finger on the after taste. Almost a bit smoky or noticeable roasted flavor. There is a lot of seating available to linger and enjoy your beverage. Overall a pleasant experience but wouldn't be my top stop in the area for an iced coffee.

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    Santino C.

    Very nice coffee shop in Crystal Lake. I enjoyed a hot cup of coffee and oatmeal. The oatmeal was loaded with fresh fruit, nuts and flavored with brown sugar. It was really good. I am looking forward to visiting again soon! .

    A hot mocha and almond croissant fueled me for my day of shopping.
    Barbara Becker M.

    Courteous baristas and an inviting little cafe. Quaint spaces to work or chat with a loved one. Comfy seating and tables for those wishing to work or dine. I will be back to try more of their pastries as well.

    Al H.

    This place was good I would repeat and I would recommend it also. Service was good friendly and helpful as well. Great coffee and sides too.

    The counter for ordering. All decorated for Valentine's Day.
    Tanya Y.

    This spot is hoppin' so I don't know how I had never heard of it before given the frequency that I'm in Crystal Lake. I am a regular at an unnamed competitor just a few doors down, but I think there's room for two coffee shops in the downtown area. Grounds is a quaint sized stop with the appropriate amount of seating... maybe eight private tables and one communal high top right at the floor to ceiling window. The aesthetic is light wood and pops of green. I would absolutely recommend this place to change up the scenery and get some work done if you're the work from home type, but I wouldn't recommend it if you need to take a call. It's not loud per se, but between the music, general coffee shop noises, and their popularity you'd have a lot of light background noise to compete with. Coming in at the end of January, they were all set up for Valentines Day. Decorations were so cute without being over the top. And they had three themed drinks so I ordered the Chocolate Covered Strawberries Latte. The latte had freeze dried strawberries topped with chocolate syrup (and even with the syrup it wasn't overly sweet). Delish. Next up: The açaí bowl. They're hard to find out here so I will be trying that next time. Their food menu is limited (but it's a coffee bar, you can't fault them for that), but a great selection nonetheless like avocado toast, lox, and the aforementioned açaí bowl. And my favorite thing... they're open on Sunday!

    The Hot Chick Sandwich
    Tasha R.

    Great coffee shop! The staff members were extremely kind and friendly. Food was delicious. They had so many options for food and coffee. The Nutella lattes & caramel lattes were fantastic! They also had little games on the tables. Super cute!

    Chocolate croissant and cinnamon roll
    Jazmin R.

    This place came up on my Facebook timeline and the cinnamon roll latte was the first thing that caught my attention in the ad, so naturally I asked my husband if he wanted to go on an adventure with me to Crystal Lake (lol). My cinnamon roll latte was good, you can tell the coffee is fresh. My husband got the Nutella latte which for him was just okay. Would I travel back for the coffee? Maybe not. What I would travel back for though is the chocolate croissant! WOW. It was so good. They warm up the baked goods and it just so warm, buttery, flaky, delicious! The cinnamon roll was also good but the chocolate croissant was definitely our fave. A bit on the pricey side but that's most smaller coffee shops these days so it was expected. Inside is setup very nicely and the staff greeted me warmly when I walked in. Overall a nice experience.

    Great Place to enjoy a latte and organize my holiday list...
    Sue M.

    Was looking for a spot to have a great cup of coffee, a small bit to eat, and scroll my social media. Perfect. Lots of seating options. Every latte flavor you could want, lots of muffins etc.

    it's hit or miss with the sandwiches. sometimes the sandwich is a great value for $11-14, sometimes you get scammed like this... :(

    Christopher B.

    Back again after a year away. Great coffee, pastries and service. Love the relaxing atmosphere.

    Vanilla latte with honey
    Mary S.

    Coffee was delicious and the staff was very friendly. It's very small coffee shop vibes and they have an outdoor seating area. I got a vanilla latte with local honey.

    Todd G.

    This was my first visit to Grounds Coffee Bar in downtown crystal lake. It's in a great location and is really cute from the outside. Walking in was a nice warm inviting atmosphere together with really nice people. They have a full case of baked goods and snacks, local apple juice and of course a wide assortment of coffee and teas. I wanted to trying something a bit different and decided to try the Honey Bee Latte. I looked around while waiting for the handcrafted drink to be ready at the bar. The have some nice soaps and other things available and checked out the shop. Nicely done inside with some comfortable seating a areas as well a great sidewalk seating area to hang out. Okay now back to most import part... the Honey Bee Latte you ask... omg this drink was fabulous. Nice smooth but mild sweetness and just a quality drink. Honestly - this is amazing! To keep it simple- this is a must if your looking for a spot to enjoy some amazing coffees, conversation with a friend or just on the run for a quick coffee to go.

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    Cindy E.

    This is a return visit and it's even better than I remember it! The staff is fantastic and sooo nice!!! Super comfy chairs as well as functional tables if you want to stay and work. Cozy vibe and fun seasonal drink options! Delicious looking baked goods!!! Several sandwiches as well! Options for the whole family! Totally worth the 35 minute drive!

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    Nice place, awesome environment, cool people but it's 2023, they don't have mushroom coffee options.

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