Was driving thru Effingham on a Thursday and saw Joe's and decided to stop. I was surprised to see Matzo Ball Soup on the menu so I decided to grab a 'Mug' of matzo ball soup with my water down ice tea. I'm not sure exactly what I was eating but it was more of a dumpling then a matzo ball. Growing up in the burbs of Chicago I visited many Jewish delis and had their matzo ball soup. Never have I had a bowl of soup with I'm sure was nutmeg in the matzo ball. I think the owner needs to take a road trip up north to the burbs of Chicago and try a real bowl of Matzo Ball soup. read more

I travel the country and try iced white chocolate mochas in different cities that I pass through. I was pleasantly surprised, their iced white chocolate mocha landed a spot in my heart at all time favorite #2 (and I mean I've tried hundreds in different cities/ states) only being second to a coffee shop that stole my heart In Denver Colorado. I was not expecting it judging by its small town location but WOW it was just my taste. Also, the food was delicious as well. I can't wait to travel through again someday and have another read more

Joe Sippers Cafe - Iced white chocolate mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Good place to relax, take a break and enjoy quality service and tranquility. Buen sitio para relajarse, tomar un descanso y disfrutar de de en servicio de calidad y tranquilidad. read more

Love everything about this place! Food is always made fresh and delicious friendly service and welcoming atmosphere!

Reasonably priced coffee, roomy and calm atmosphere, cute plants for sale! Baristas here have been super nice and always wearing masks for covid precautions. The quality of their carrot cake was a pleasant surprise - soft, moist, and delicious! read more

Joe Sippers Cafe - Amazing carrot cake! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Was there around noon. Pretty busy. I enjoyed the roast house atmosphere. The food was good as the coffee. Definitely going back for an early morning coffee. read more

Sometimes you go to Christmas dinner and you see what's being served, and you think oh Lord... not another effing ham. I assure you however that the Effingham in Illinois will please you; namely their coffee shop Joe sippers. Great soups great coffee nice people and quite a selection of fresh baked goods. Superb! read more

I had a great first experience at Joe Sippers with my Dad for lunch. He had the Cuban and raved about it. I had a salad and the humus appetizer and everything was great and the portions were large enough to take some home. I also had the delicious hibiscus tea and we shared the gooey butter cake that was the star of the show. Will happily head back next time we are in town. read more

Love this coffee shop!!! Their ice tea is awesome! Make it a regular stop every time I come to Effingham. Service and food have always been excellent. The perfect cozy place to sit and sip read more

The vibe was friendly and relaxing. Chicken salad sandwich was fantastic. Loved the chocolate chip cookie!

Think Starbucks, but with more food selection and music-- sometimes live. The sandwiches are great, even if they are smaller in size than what most guys, like me, would like. Kinda a "chic sandwich" joint, but with great sandwiches. Their ingredients and cheeses are upgraded from the norm. Minus 1 star for not making ginormous sandwiches for us dudes. read more

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Great little coffee shop and cafe in Effingham. I had the Miles Fancy Breakfast sandwich with ham and pesto. It was GREAT! Good ice tea, too read more

Great lunch stop on the road trip. Excellent sandwiches and the black bean salsa was amazing.

We stopped at this place on a whim as we were traveling, and it was just a great breakfast experience. The horchata coffee, a summer special, and their fancy breakfast sandwich were delicious. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem. We loved every single thing we ordered. Friendly staff. Lovely space. Highly recommend popping in!

Made an online order and it was done on time. Very nice atmosphere and location. However, absolutely disgusting drinks. Was not impressed at all with the flavors. We got a hot latte, cold brew, and two Frappes. All of them had either a strange aftertaste, or were barely drinkable. Not worth your time. read more

We are driving cross country on I-70 and are trying to support local businesses along our journey. We were getting hungry for breakfast approaching Effingham, so we decided to try Joe Sippers. Staff was courteous and the food and coffee were excellent. I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich on the croissant roll and hubs also enjoyed his huevos breakfast wrap! (We also enjoyed looking at the local art.) read more

Great coffee shop and really good breakfast sandwiches. Debated making the 20' detour off 70 but we are glad we did. Well worth the extra few minutes. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The miles breakfast sandwich and peaches and cream scone were awesome! read more

I absolutely love this place. It's my first pick for breakfast and lunch. Sometimes dinner if I want something light. I love taking friends here for coffee and dessert also. Great place to sit and visit with friends. The owners are great people and keep everything fresh and delicious. My favorites are the salads and the Italian panini sandwich. Don't come to Effingham without trying Joe Sippers! read more

Joe Sippers Cafe - Southwest half salad and half sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Great local place with Great food, Great Service, and Great lattes. I'll be back on my next road trip.

I came here for morning coffee while staying overnight in a nearby hotel. Very good Americano, nicely sweet with no hint of burnt roasted taste. The oatmeal was filling but the flavor I chose was a bit over powering. The staff was very friendly. The ambiance is nice too - wish I could come on a regular basis! read more

Joe Sippers Cafe - Coconut chai instant oatmeal and a 16oz Americano. Nicely sweet Americano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

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Joe Sippers is a great little cafe in Effingham. I used to come to Effingham every now and again to visit my moms family when I was younger. Joes is a great addition to the community! Great customer service and great food! We ordered the herbivorian wrap, southwest salad, nachos, two grilled cheese sandwiches, an americano and a cappuccino. I didn't like the cappuccino and they made me a new drink; I chose an Americano and it is great! Thank you!! read more

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Another Yelp win. We make the trip from Peoria to Nashville frequently and usually just eat fast food. This time we tried to find lunch through Yelp, and we are very glad we did. The food was fresh, creative and tasty, with genuine vegan options. The red pepper soup, while not vegan, is worth cheating for. I'm giving this cafe 5 stars for quality and rarity. read more

Had breakfast with my wife at Joes . Very nice place , service was prompt and fast .Food was awesome.Would definitely visit again read more

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So happy we chose local! Our family is passing through town on a road trip and we opted to bypass the convenience of the chain options by I-70 to hit up Joe Sippers. Best decision ever! Not only do they offer online ordering where you can alter the items (huge for me with food allergies!) but it was hot and ready when we arrived. They offer nondairy alternatives for coffee milk, including oat milk, my fave! The service was friendly, the food was DELICIOUS and it felt good to support such a great local business. read more

Yes! Thank you for having good coffee for weary travelers!! (Freshly roasted three times a week!) This is real coffee! Totally worth the slight detour as you travel through! read more

Stopped in on our way through back to Saint Louis for a picker upper. I grabbed an iced vanilla latte and a gourmet grilled cheese with bacon. My daughter had a grilled cheese. My wife got an iced hazelnut latte. We both really liked the toasted roasty flavor of the beans, and how they try to source locally like cheese from Marcoot creamery etc. Good non corporate chain coffee stop in Effingham. Really cool decor, music and relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Upscale but relaxed informal vibe. Very good coffee, as you'd expect. Scones are overcooked and very chewy.

Stopped in for lunch when traveling from Michigan. I had a Sante Fe wrap that was very good but, could have used more chicken. Husband had chicken salad which he enjoyed​. Didn't try the coffee or desserts but they looked delicious. Will stop in again next time through. read more

My partner and I stopped in for a late lunch on our way back to Chicago. I ordered the Caprese Breakfast Wrap and my partner ordered the Breakfast Wrap with bacon and an extra egg- altogether it only cost $10!! Although the price was low, the quality was high! The food came out within a few minutes of ordering and was nice 'n' hot. The staff were all very friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. The bathrooms were clean and although they were labeled with genders, we didn't notice a difference between them. They could easily be gender neutral. The atmosphere was great and the place was very clean- including the bathrooms! I loved the mix of chairs! It makes the place feel super homey. read more

Great vibe and food!! This has quickly become my favorite place to stop for a meal when traveling between Nashville and Chicago. The food is good, it is relaxing and the staff are incredibly friendly. read more

Joe Sippers Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

What a charming place to eat just like ones in N.Y. food is great drinks are so good an the atmosphere is just great a must try for sure.

We make sure to stop here every year on our way East for vacation. We have bought a mug, coffee, sox. We were fans and so we made plans to stop again. We are sorry we did. We bought coffee, local honey and a latte and left a generous tip anticipating another good experience. It was not. It took a half hour to get a latte. We watched people come and go who ordered after us. When I asked the barista about it- he said I will get you next. Was it because we weren't locals? Because we were wearing masks? Whatever the reason we had a very negative experience and will look to find another spot to stop. read more

Cool place and bomb ass latte, was just passing through but would highly recommend under any circumstance.

Delicious food!! Great coffee!! Amazing customer service!!!!!! Would recommend 10/10!!!

Cute little spot on a road trip from Chicago, lots of coffee & tea beverage choices plus truly unique sandwich & wraps too. Loved the bean & corn salsa, more would have been better!! The desserts & pastries looked amazing but my will power prevailed! read more

A lucky Yelp find on our way from MO to MD. We stopped by for a late lunch. My husband had a Santa Fe wrap and chicken corn chowder, my son had the pesto melt (served with chips and salsa), and I had the southwest salad and the chowder. It was all fresh and delicious. I especially enjoyed the chowder. Very flavorful and spicy but not painfully so! The only miss for me was the salad dressing, which tasted bottled. I'd be surprised if it was because everything else was fresh prepared. It just wasn't as yummy as it could have been which was a shame because the salad was as really good. We'd totally come back. This was a nice find. read more

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So, I have friends in the Effingham area who insisted on patronizing the local Starbucks that is located on "restaurant row". This is the street just off of the interstate (70 and 57 meet here) where all of the franchised restaurants can be found in town. I encouraged them to support local business and this is one of those places. This place is in a great space. There are big windows in the front that allow in tons of light on the abundant seating. Then as you head towards the back (was obviously a service garage in it's past) there is even more seating and even a stage. The coffee is always delicious and freshly brewed and the food choices are fresh and made to order. The exception is the bakery goods in the counter display. These are locally made treats that go great with a nice cup of coffee or tea. There are many different board games and books throughout the place and make it a cool place to meet up for a casual night of coffee and games with friends. Also, on certain nights they have great local musicians who come in and perform. I'm so glad this place has survived in Effingham. I don't live here any longer, but when I'm in town it's a nice break away from the franchised, boring same old same old. The staff has always been friendly and helpful to make suggestions and provide feedback on what they think is good and not so good. read more

Cute cafe. Although their smoothies were a little gross (mix, not fresh/frozen fruit), it was clear from looking around the shop that they source most of their products at a higher standard than the average small-town Illinois coffee shop. A lot of the brands were things you'd find in a Whole Foods. Service was friendly, and the store itself was clean and spacious. On a weekday afternoon, less than half the seats were occupied, and a few people with laptops looked like they hadn't moved in hours. In all, not a bad place to stop if you're a coffee drinker or you want a nice place to study. read more

Passing through and found this little gem. We had one of the breakfast sandwich, and it was delicious! Their croissant style buns were amazing, great combination of gruyere cheese and pesto. The coffee was excellent as well! It definitely beats Starbucks. read more