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    MOTW Coffee & Pastries

    4.4 (40 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Matcha with cold foam
    Nai N.

    The size options for cold drinks are great! I always order the coconut matcha with vanilla cold foam, and it's become my favorite. The staff is on the quieter side, but they're friendly, and it's always a nice place to grab a drink.

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    Erik B.

    Was finally able to give MOTW a try after being on my radar for over a month now and am happy to have found a new good coffee option in the Naperville/Plainfield area. This is a big open cafe that had lots of available seating on a late saturday afternoon and offers a nice variety of drinks and food. I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin but I went on a limb and ordered the Pumpkin Pie White Mocha off their seasonal menu and it is one of the better fall flavored lattes that I have had this year. They don't overdo it with the sweetness or spices so it was a nice balanced drink pick me up. I hadn't had lunch so the baked empanadas in the pastry case were just calling to me when I placed my order. Although the butter chicken sounded the most interesting I ended up going with the halal beef, bacon, egg and cheese. The staff offered to warm it up and also some sauce options: a sriracha aioli or mango chutney. The aioli seemed like the obvious choice but I opted for the mango chutney for some reason but this ended up being a great move as the breading and really took on an even more tasty breakfast quality with the sweet tang of the mango added. The filling in the empanada was also notable: A few nice sized strips of well seasoned beef wrapped in fluffy scrambled eggs and cheese with bits of bacon too. All in all the food and drinks were good but I did feel that the price point was still a bit high. More so for the empanada than the drink though. In any case I will more than likely be stopping into MOTW again in the future.

    Coffee crumble pound cake
    Grace F.

    I give the coffee and pastries, as well as the customer service 4 stars. She was patient as I debated what pastry to try. I came on a Saturday, while patrons should clean up after themselves, if they don't, the restaurant should. A number of the tables needed to be wiped.

    Pistachio milk cake
    Anita P.

    The milk cake was a good option similar to a traditional tres leches cake. However, I could not taste the pistachio flavor whatsoever. I'd want to come back and try out the drinks though they all looked really pretty

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    Alexandra A.

    A friend and I stopped in at MOTW and loved it! We needed a spot that had sugar free syrups and thankfully MOTW has them. This location is new to the area and it is clean, bright and beautiful. The staff member that helped us was very nice and patient. Since it was our first time there we asked for recommendations which she did offer. I tried the date cardamom latte with almond milk. It was a little too sweet for my liking, however, overall it was great. I love how all the flavors came together and are bold. I also tried the spinach and feta empanada. These empanadas are not made in house, they are from the vendor, Savory Crust. They do list these empanadas as halal, but TBH I'm not convinced they are. I've had food from this vendor previously and I'm not sure I would consider them halal friendly. Aside from that - the empanada was just as great as I remembered it. The dough was flaky and cooked perfectly. Everything inside the empanada was divine. My 1 'con' about it was the sauce is an upgrade here vs at Savory Crust the sauce comes with it.

    Audrey H.

    Had the best latte and chai we've had in quite sometime! This welcoming spot is clean, beautifully decorated and friendly. Bring immediately greeted as we walked in help us transition from our sleepy hangover. Ordered typical pastries. Took off 1 star as the muffin was dry and the chocolate croissant was soggy. They have a wonderful display of Middle Eastern pastries and empanadas I'm hoping will be able t review them with a 5 star rating.

    Adel W.

    Nice new cafe that opened recently! Super spacious, cool drink menu (mostly chai/lattes), and nice staff. They seem to be very mission oriented, and be yemeni/middle eastern owned! There's a dedicated prayer section in the back as well. I got a pistachio latte light sweet that had good flavor, but the pistachio milk cake was too oversoaked (mushy) and too sweet (didn't need the caramel on top).

    Runzer W.

    I went there for reading, and stayed there for several hours. The environment was great for quietly learning or working. I ordered an unsweetened small Chai and a Pistachio Milk Cake. It was my first trying the milk cake, and it was literally impressive! The cream above the cake had the most perfect sweetness, thickness, texture, and flavor combination. The cake itself was moist with milk, and tasted a little cold in the middle, which was just right for the summer. The Chai was normal as a standard one. Overall, I had a nice experience there! The serving people were friendly and polite as well. I'd probably go back again for the milk cake!

    Christina H.

    Really liked my date and cardamom latte- not too sweet and not diluted with milk. They have a variety of pastries and alot of sitting area, so great place to catch up with friends or work/study. Service is very friendly.

    Imran F.

    The service, the food, the ambiance is spot on. The owners are really friendly and staff is knowledgeable. I would recommend this location for anyone looking for a great drink (hot or iced) or pastries.

    Wow, what an amazing place! It is a rather hole in the wall that I stumbled upon. The seating and ambiance are so cute. There is plenty of place to sit. The place is super clean and certainly setup with a purpose. The service is amazing and super friendly. I loved my cappuccino and the pastries. It felt like I was at the origin of coffee with every sip and in France with every bite. Highly recommend the place. Can't wait to come back.

    Ann S.

    Blueberry Muffin delicious, iced espresso phenomenal. Absolutely loved the vibe, friendly staff & peaceful atmosphere with great view of art. Would recommend!

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    Love the Crumb Coffee cake! Service was great both times I have been. Empanadas are good. Argentine has nice spice.

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    2 years ago

    Super cute cafe with beautiful murals and decor. It's very spacious inside. I enjoyed my oat milk latte and the ambiance.

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    very cute cafe with delicious food and drinks. the staff is also very helpful. the coffee crumb pound cake was delicious!

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    Delicious and unique coffee and pastries. Polite & helpful staff. Clean and peaceful environment. Will definitely go back!

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    2 years ago

    Food and service was great. I love the beef and Samosa empanadas. Don't forget the mango chutney.

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    2 years ago

    The biscoff pumpkin pie coffee was great. Both of the owners were very personable! Glad to finally have a local coffee shop so close!

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    2 years ago

    A religious coffee shop for Muslims. As a non Muslim I was not welcomed. Sad. I'd never go there again.

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    Excellent coffee and service! Stopped by for the first time and they had an amazing selection of pastries and coffee.

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