Great place! This place has it all. Nice ambiance, friendly staff, and the food and drinks are…read moreamazing.

I started going here about 4 years ago because I met the owner. What a cute space! The workers…read morealways have a smile and it's HANDS DOWN the best coffee I've had. The frozen coffee is so good. If you're not a coffee fan like a couple of my friends, but like chocolate milk, the frozen hot chocolate is incredible.

Well, traveling across country we stopped in this very cute town and found a great coffee shop. The…read morecoffee was excellent with lots of different options but also had some great breakfast choices. We had a delicious fresh crepe filled with fresh fruit and cream. Great stop!

My family and I rented out a cabin in Cobden and were looking for cafes. This was a cute place!!…read moreWorkers were very sweet and willing to answer questions. The coffee was pretty good. I ordered an iced caramel latte and it was quite a bit sweeter than most other cafes, but other than that, it was great.

Everyone was so kind. The Cherry Cordial (iced) was delicious. Fun little coasters for sale add to…read morethe fun little ambiance. Would totally come back!

I travel to Cape for work and don't get to sit at a coffee shop very often. The woman that made…read moremy coffee, was so excited to tell me all about the history of the building, it was very interesting! Food wise, I was excited to see they had empanadas, but I was going to a dinner event so I went for a banana bread muffin instead, she heated up the muffin for me and it was so good! Coffee wise there were a lot of options, but I always go black. I enjoyed my coffee and the hour that I was able to sit and work there.

A great place to go for coffee by the cup or beans by the bag (small or large). There are so many…read moredifferent coffee flavors to choose from; the place smells heavenly as soon as you open the door. They sell ice cream -in a cup, sugar cone, or waffle cone- and usually have one or two flavors of sorbet (vegan; non-dairy) as well. It would awesome to see a soy-, almond-, or oat-based ice cream, too! Snacks, juice, and water are available but are pricy since they're just a small shop. Oh, and I never buy any of it because I'm not a "spicy" person, but they have all kinds of hot sauces, too, from all over. The owner has always been welcoming although he has seemed bored or just "done" some days.

Avoid at cost see below! 6 hours ago…read more We stayed at Giant City State park. During the weekend we visited this shop(Makanda Java) but never again. This guy was an ass to my Family. Avoid this place at all cost!

A great cup of coffee! The atmosphere is different than most. There isn't anywhere to sit and relax…read morebut that's okay. The menu is smaller than most places but what they make is spot on. The service was fast and friendly. Greeted when we walked in and thanked when we left. Definitely have to go back for more.

Best coffee shop in town! Their seasonal offerings are always interesting and taste great. Their…read moreregular fare is the best coffee/espresso/latte/etc around and is served at the perfect temperature so you can begin savoring the taste as soon as you get your cup. The owners are great folks who love what they do and help you enjoy your purchase. Just go there.

Not for Coffee enthusiasts , but the Bourbon Vanilla Latte is Decent. If you decide to stop here,…read moredo yourself a favor and order the bourbon vanilla latte.. and that's it. It's a decent drink, but calling it proper coffee would be a stretch. The biggest disappointment is the lack of craft. Their machine pulls the shots for the "barista," meaning there's no real skill or artistry involved... just pushing a button. For us, this really takes away from the experience. As cortado lovers, we gave theirs a shot, and it was a complete miss. Watery, poorly textured milk, and no effort at all in presentation. To top it off, they don't even serve it in a proper cortado cup!! It came in a full sized cappuccino cup, which just looked ridiculous. We can't recommend this spot for anyone who appreciates well crafted coffee, but if you're in need of a quick caffeine fix and have no other options, the bourbon vanilla latte is the safest bet.

This place is the best. Often go through Paducah while traveling. Serious loss to miss out on…read moreAmericano, Provencial Earl Grey, and savory scone. I am delighted to be in my way there. Service is great- moves along well. I greatly enjoy the larger location. Parking can be a challenge. Try it out! You will return.

Best Lox & bagels in Cobden…read more This is my best acerbic statement on the choices locally have been extremely limited, but the iron whisk really does an amazing breakfast, I miss Tom's Mary's inherent is excellent, but if you want breakfast, the iron whisk is the best

This was a to go order, but had just the right combination of sweet and savory! Excellent, and I'd…read morelove to visit again!!

Best place for coffee in Carbondale. Common Grounds is a pretty simple looking place with the…read morecoffee being the main reason to come here. It also seems like a popular location to study for SIU students. Has pretty basic options along with seasonal favorites. The prices are pretty okay for around here and it's pretty good quality. Any college town needs to have a place to get coffee. It's not like there's many other good options. This is one reason why it's the best in town. Good options among the flavors. It's about $6 for a latte. The last time here I got the Black Forest Mocha. Had lots of chocolate flavor. The food options are paltry. It's about $2 for a bagel. They also have a few other things such as muffins. For this town it's not bad. It's located on East Grand Avenue at Wall Street. The main menu item is coffee, but there's bagels, plus some pastries and other things.

First time here and I can't believe I've passed this place so many times without noticing it. My…read morepartner got the iced caramel latte with whole milk, and I went with the iced caramel chai with coconut milk. let me tell you, it's really good. Staff is great and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The vibe here is relaxed and easy, with plenty of space to sit and not feel rushed. Prices were very reasonable too. Found this place through Yelp and I'm glad I did.

Villainous Grounds in Perryville is one of those places where you walk in and immediately wonder if…read moreyou've stepped into a coffee shop or a comics store and the answer is basically yes because it's both. I spent a few hours working from here this morning and it was a fantastic office for the day. I was warmly greeted by a young lady with elf ears who made a perfect cortado and then I headed upstairs where i was able to work undisturbed for a few hours. Other than coming back down for a refillable mug of their light roads, I cranked out emails and did some Zoom calls without any trouble at all. The service from the elf ear lady and from a man with a killer moustache who might be the owner or the manager was friendly and engaging and welcome. The whole place has that comfortable vible where you feel welcome whether you're grabbing a drink or settling in for a while. I'll definitely pick Villainous Grounds for my caffeine the next time I'm passing through Perryville. [Round number review 800 of 2026 - 531 in Missouri - 25980 overall]

Cool little coffee shop here. The barista (possibly the owner) was very personable and…read moreknowledgeable. I got an iced breve, no syrup added, for a nice afternoon pick me up. The flavor, which started somewhat weak, got better with time -- perhaps due to the frozen coffee ice cubes. Anyway, this is a solid independent shop. I do recommend.