Wow, what a happy intro to the people of Rockford! Arrives from CLE the night prior & discovered this gem in walking distance from my Air BnB. The staff were SO friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My S'mores iced latte was quite tasty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Note: if you are looking for a breakfast sandwich, they only have premade ones in deli case. That's ok! read more

Meg's Daily Grind - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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Awesome! Amazing! I recommend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a variety of food items and drink items, including seasonal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I gave their banana bread cold brew a shot. It was as I expected - sweet and the top and bitter at the bottom, a very good balance for a topped cold brew[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have strongly roasted coffee which I love, it gives me energy and pairs well with whatever you have your coffee with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their service was wonderful as was the environment. Very spacious and lovely, and a good place to catch up with people or just stop by. read more

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This is a very popular local coffee shop. I love supporting local. I've been going to Meg's for many years. They're consistently socially awkward. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is cute and the food and coffee is good, but, every time I go it feels like the staff are uncomfortable with people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd still recommend the place! read more

Good small cafe among the better places in Rockford for coffee. It has a limited menu, which is not surprise because space is limited. Meg's Daily Grind is a local business with a few locations, including this one on Alpine Road. Building honestly looks like it may have been a bank. This is mostly just coffee and tea, along with a few pastries. Breakfast time of course is the busiest. It has a drive thru, which kind of helps the inside lines. They actually aren't usually that busy, but it's just because they're kind of slow getting orders out. It's about $5 for the speciality coffees. The Matcha Latte is one of the favorites. A great choice for those wanting a soothing drink. The only food they usually have are a few pastries, so you need to go elsewhere for a meal. Considering everything, it's good if coming for only a coffee. It also has matcha tea if wanting something else. The food options are lacking and they're often out of things totally. read more

Meg's Daily Grind - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Best coffee shop in town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always fresh, and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I make it a habit to go at least once a week. read more

I came in at 2:00 this afternoon. A young man behind the counter stepped up to the cash register and after a pause, looked at me. He didn't greet me or ask if he could help me. I assumed it was time for me to order. I asked if he could make a certain drink and his answer was "I think so". [[HIGHLIGHT]]My drink was perfect and delivered by someone else who was working there. She was very pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I suggest that you train whoever is working the counter the importance of at least greeting a customer and letting them know that they're ready to take their order, instead of just looking at them. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ridiculous pricing on very small sized drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'll go to DD in the future and get a larger size at a much smaller price.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Friendly staff. Very relaxing space with plenty of sitting room. We got a white zombie with mocha, a French toast iced latte, and pistachio muffin. All were great. Smooth drinks and warm muffin. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm not a snob, but their coffee is worth the time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Service is up to par and they can be proud of their business. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like it black and strong and there you get it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good quality, Delicious caffeine free coffee and pastries[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], Price is right, Friendly staff, cozy and clean interior, relaxing atmosphere read more

This place is really good. They have good food and good drinks and a cool atmosphere. Only downfall is they refuse to clean their walls and windows. I mean they literally have mf charlottes web in the corner of this place. Other than that shit fire. read more

Meg's Daily Grind - Charlotte's web - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

Amazing and consistent service and quality of food. The ladies at the drive up off of Perryville are the best.

Had a great latte & enjoyed a quiet space to get work done. Will definitely go again!

We come here often for coffee and treats for the kids. My kids LOVE the muffin tops--easy to see why, they're the perfect balance of crispy on the edges and soft on the outsides. Try the pistachio--you won't regret it. We've also taken the beans home with us for at home brewing. read more

What an amazing spot! Fantastic space, spectacular coffee & goodies, the best service & environment. If I want a locally owned coffee and goody spot for a break, Meg's Daily Grind is my first choice! read more

The friendliest most accommodating staff! DELICIOUS coffee and so so many options and flavors to choose from:)

Good drink, good service, but the servers talk at high volume so everyone in the building can hear every word. Not very relaxing environment. read more

Great service and coffee! It's hard to find friendly service today. You just made a new customer.

When I see a place that has caffeinated beverage called a 'White Zombie', I pretty much know that's what I'm going to order, regardless of ingredients. I'd actually seen another review and tip mention this beverage also, so I figured it was probably a pretty good one, but my partner convinced me to ask what was in the beverage first, anyway. The one girl behind the counter gave a faint attempt at describing it, but really didn't get much further than 'erms' and 'uhms' before she passed it off to her coworker and said she's much better at describing it. It was kind of odd and I definitely felt like just telling me what was in it would probably have been the perfect way to describe it, but for whatever reason, she passed us off to nice, but incredibly soft-spoken girl behind the counter. I had to lean in and watch her lips closely to decipher what exactly she was saying, but it basically came to, 'It's extra caffeinated, with a nutty taste and vanilla aroma,' which I thought sounded great - not as epic as the name 'White Zombie' would have led me to believe, but I still wanted it. I got a iced, large version of the drink and it ran around $5, so it was no bargain beverage and my partner got a small Americano, which was kind of weak, but much more affordable than the zombie. I don't want to say the White Zombie was bad, I'm sure it's plenty of other people's tastes, ut definitely not mine. I tried to learn to like it, but after 6 or so sips I just couldn't anymore. I gave it to my partner, who also wasn't in love with it, but tolerated it for the sake of not wasting a $5 beverage that was half ice. The beverage tasted absolutely NOTHING like it was described. Didn't taste like there was coffee in it at all, and had odd pockets of sweetness that weren't consistent. After my fifth sip I finally nailed what it tasted like, which was liquid custard... which was unfortunate since custard is my #1 most hated food/flavor/thing to look at. My partner was trying to make mild conversation while we were being rung up, but neither employee seemed at all interested in being even the slightest bit friendly, or responding in any way other than what they were obligated to, like with the total price and what their hours were. I think Meg's strong points are that it has a really comfortable space that's cozy and spacious at the same time. Great for a meet up, reading session, or study time, and they also have a little outdoor seating area and a drive through, but the drinks and prices that accompanied those drinks didn't seem to be priced well enough to compete with other options. I love my independent coffee shops, and I don't mind paying more to support them, but I need more than just knowing their independent. I like to see the personality, charm, and familial atmosphere that you'd expect in a local place, but we found our experience to be rather cold and both the drinks and staff lacking some serious perk. read more

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I enjoy their coffee, and their pie is great. I would give them a higher rating if it weren't for their customer service. They are never especially friendly, but on one occasion, their customer service was miserable. There were two girls working, and they were incredibly rude. I'm used to experiencing terrible customer service, but I was shocked by how excessively and blatantly disrespectful they were. The one girl stood at the counter with her phone, openly scrolling on it while a customer stood there waiting to order for at least two minutes. In that situation, that is a long time to wait. They rolled their eyes when I ordered and just stared at me without saying a word when I said thank you. I intentionally try to be pleasant, respectful, and grateful to everyone who serves me, but these girls acted like I was ruining their day. I'm not sure if something happened beforehand to make them act this way, but their behavior was totally unacceptable. The fact that I'm still giving Meg's two stars despite this shows that they actually have good coffee. read more

Their coffee is superb. A great find in Rockford. Very nice ladies running it and excellent nitro. Good prices and quick service. A must stop on my mornings in Rockford. read more

We have become regulars at this location while visiting Rockford. Love the Lattes and the service is even better. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a more gourmet take on coffee than Starbucks or Dunkin. read more

Always loved their blended ice coffee with a shot of macadamia nut! Reminds me of when I was in college and I'd get a drink every day! Kinda pricey but so is Starbucks and I like these coffees better. read more

Coffee is good and plenty of spacious seating. But in the many times I've been here I have never witnessed the folks be personable or kind at all. They're stiff. It's like they're not even alive. Weird. That might not matter to you, in which case, go for it. It's clean too. read more

They have good sandwiches when they have them. They seem to make small amounts of various foods and then when they run out that's it. Never seems to occur to them to make more. Puts a lid on business expansion. Not sure if anyone cares. Kind of a hit and miss operation. read more

We are obsessed with Megs at our salon! Their muffin tops are bomb and their Chai Tea lattes are all of our faves!! Every time we have ever gotten anything from Meg's they are fast and correct! Thank you for amazing service and coffee/tea! read more

A diamond in the rough! Location didn't look too promising but I gave it a try while visiting my parents. I ordered a basic latte and it was top-notch. My muffin was a bit dry, though ... Maybe because it was past the morning rush. All in all, a very pleasant place. read more

Meg's is such a great spot for coffee and bakery items! Everything always tastes great, and the employees are so friendly and kind!

For eastern Rockford, it seems the only choice is between Meg's or a corporate chain like Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts, so its a pretty easy choice. I like Meg's large table space. The environment is pleasant and they offer free WI-FI but the muzak in the background is annoying (in its efforts to be un-annoying). Don't forget your headphones! Their drinks are good, but overpriced! The flavored latte I got cost about $4.25 for a *small*.. Seriously? They have a coffee punch card, but its like, buy ten drinks, get the 11th for $1 off... weak! Overall, I always end up going to Meg's whenever I'm in town because it is the best cafe nearby, but I feel like they have cornered the market on local coffeeshops in this part of town, so they think they can charge whatever they want and play all the muzak that they want. read more

When I first moved to Rockford I went to try Meg's and I'm so glad I did. I used to drink Starbucks most of the time and now I have switched over to Meg's. Their coffee is so well made. The quality is unmatched. My Dad came to visit and wanted Starbucks coffee since he only drinks Starbucks and I took him to Meg's instead. Now he only drinks Meg's and Starbucks. I enjoy the environment when I'm Meg's too. Best place to get coffee in Rockford and overall. read more

No update of the hours in the web and the time on the doors is different on one side then on another. Drove long way there and it was closed. Very bad impression. read more

Every single time I stop by, they amaze me. Their iced lattes are so good (especially the caramel syrup they use) and if you're not in the mood for something strong go for their blended iced coffee drink! Always friendly and amazing service! read more

Love the excellent variety of coffee and friendly service. I visit Meg's a couple times a week for delicious treat and coffee. read more

This locally owned coffee shop has a few sprinkled locations around town. The family is really nice, and the shops have a cozy feel to them. I ordered a tuxedo latte which I've heard Meg's is famous for; it was good, but not as impressive as I expected. Maybe I set my standards too high, but the coffee blend wasn't right with the mocha syrup flavor; you could distinctly differentiate the flavors of both (I may be a bit picky with my coffee). I also thought they went a little heavy with the syrup, even though the second time I asked to give me half the normal amount. Apart from those nit-picky details, it was decent! They showcase a nice variety of baked goods if you're in for a treat (or breakfast), and have some lunch options as well (Sandwiches, soups, etc). The thing I like the most of Meg's is their community involvement; Meg's on Perryville hosts a book club once a week, as well as sprinklings of live performances! read more

"Ba da da da daaaaa!! I'm lovin' it." My first time here the barista introduced me to an earl grey latte. Yum-to-the-aye. When I came the second time I wasn't sure how to order said drink because my first time I was like a deer in headlights and didn't know what to get and she just made up my mind for me. Thank you. So I sheepishly came up to the counter and said, "...Earl grey latte?" She asked if I wanted a shot of espresso. "Uh, sure?" I told her I had only had the drink one other time. She said she would make it with espresso and if I hated it I could bring it back and she would remake it. Sweetage! They offer pastry items and bagels as well. Plenty of seating inside also. And if you're lucky you can nab one if the comfy chairs in front of the (drum roll please) FIREPLACE! Yes Meg, I shall definitely be a regular here. read more

I love Meg's. Great coffee and pistachio muffins. The staff is nice and I have never had a bad experience here.

I absolutely love Meg's. I have a lot of photography clientele in the Rockford area and enjoy meeting my Take Back Rockford cohorts there as well to discuss ideas. If I am in Rockford, you will likely find me here as their coffee is awesome, the Chai Tea is by Big Train and I LOVE the flavor, and they make italian creme sodas - I always the Orange one as it tastes like a creamsicle! If you are looking for a great place to have a small social gathering or grab the best cup of joe, support local, support Megs! They are way better than Starbucks anyday, anyways! read more

Meg's is a high-quality, friendly coffee shop. They are appropriately staffed during busy times, and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful with drink recommendations. I am a fan of their Vanilla Chai Tea Latte which is merely a powdered mix with milk and water added, but it is delicious. They always have an excellent dark roast, too. The one flaw is that their prices are a little high for their lattes and specialty drinks. A regular coffee is a decent price for a quality blend. read more

I love Megs. It was such a comfortable place to read while drinking yummy coffee. I miss it so much since I've moved.

Perfect coffee place! We stopped by after visiting the nearby Japanese garden. We wanted something local non-Starbucks type coffee shop and this had come on Yelp. Amazing coffee. Staff was very helpful and made our regular iced cappuccino and caramel mocha with no-sugar. Couches were a nice touch and the whole environment seemed so cozy and personal. Would definitely stop by again when visiting Rockford. read more