Wow, this place is so much nicer than I was expecting. There's not much that interests me in this area these days, so I'm psyched to have this beautiful cafe conveniently located adjacent the train station! This is one of those spots I'd never have stopped in without Yelp. Not for any particular reason, but I just don't shop or eat around here really. I catch the train across the street, so I've known about the place for a while. But its such a hidden gem! The inside is gorgeous, with full wall murals in vivid colors, artificial flowers, neon light statements, and artsy chairs and tables to match. The vibes could convince you your in a much fancier place. That said, I love that with all this effort it's still a chill cafe. Walk up, place your order, pay, and grab a seat. Friendly young staff at the counter and they do table service as well, so make sure to tip. I got a caramel macchiato and the banana strawberry crepe. The place was fairly full for a Thursday but my food came out pretty quickly. The drink came first and it was great! Not too sweet but no bitterness, nice and hot as well. The crepe was perfect. Most crepes I've had fall apart fast but this dough holds up to the toppings and fillings. It kept its shape throughout my meal and dragging the fruit through all the nutella was really enjoyable and tasty! There were a few groups of kids (teens) there before I got there and they were still there when I left. Just having some snacks, hanging out and laughing it up. It's nice to see. The kids around here could use more places to kill time and have fun, so I'm glad they've got this spot now. I'll definitely be back. I'm not a big breakfast guy but the coffee was on point and I'd like to try their savory options. All in all a great spot for a quick bite if your in the area or catching a train from Round Lake! read more

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Staff is super friendly and welcoming. The decor is too notch and oh-so-instagrammable. Super cute place for a Galentine's brunch! The menu was interesting but would have loved to see a few dressed down basics with protein, like breakfast sandwiches or huevos rancheros. Hubby ordered the agua de dress and I got the horchata latte. Both were good, but very sweet. The pepperoni panini he ordered was tasty if a little petite, and came with a small side salad and chips. The salad had a ton of dressing and cotija cheese so was too salty to finish. My orale crepe was filled with canned peaches and sliced strawberries, with leche condensada, strawberry ice cream, and popping boba. The crepe was actually really good but it was sweet on sweet on sweet. The only to go box they had was the cardboard kind you get at the bakery, so not great for anything with a sauce - or melty ice cream. Overall such a cute vibe but the food prices are a little high. Would definitely come back to try some of their other coffees though. read more

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This place absolutely blew me away. We came in for chilaquiles and coffee and left already talking about when we're coming back. The space is beautifully done--colorful, warm, and thoughtfully designed--but still calm and inviting. It's vibrant without being loud. You instantly feel comfortable there. Now the food... unreal. The chilaquiles were outstanding. Bold, rich flavors, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care. Nothing sloppy, nothing overdone--just flat-out fantastic. The kind of dish that makes you slow down and enjoy every bite. The coffee was equally impressive. Smooth, well-brewed, and exactly what you want alongside a great breakfast. Simple, dialed in, and done right. Órale Café feels genuine. No gimmicks, no trying too hard--just excellent food, a great atmosphere, and an experience that feels thoughtful from start to finish. Highly recommend. This is a gem. read more

Tasty food and cultural representation is what our community needed! Órale offers a variety of different breakfast/brunch foods and drinks that are freshly made. While some verbal reviews express high costs, the pricing of the items mirror other local breakfast/brunch prices. The green chilaquiles and berry pancakes were delicious and I was happy to see fresh ingredients on my plate and that my orange juice was freshly made. However the iced matcha could use more matcha powder because it had a very faint taste. Overall, the decoration and ambience reflects the beautiful Mexican culture and it was very clean. It's also important to note that at Órale, you order ahead and then your order is brought to your table if you're dining in. A more welcoming, friendly approach from staff would make it a 5-star experience. read more

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Recently opened and already getting all of the buzz in the community. While there are still some kinks that need to be ironed out, we love to see a local community business busy. We came by for brunch on a Saturday with our little one - the line was out the door. We decided to hang around as the line was moving - it took us about 30 minutes to get to the front of the line but once we ordered it came out super quickly. We got the chilaquiles with steak, the strawberry banana crepe, their house special coffee with ice cream, an horchata latte, and a ferreo frappe. We also grabbed some pastries for later. The chilaquiles had the option of red and green sauce, we went with the green sauce and it still packed a punch but a great one, There were a few options for protein but we decided on the steak. The skirt steak was really flavorful and went well with the rest of the dish. The portion was definitely large enough to share. For our crepe we got the strawberry banana, it also had nutella. Exactly what we needed to calm the head of the salsa. There was tons of strawberries and bananas and this too was large enough to share. On to the drinks, the house special had a special graham cracker cruster cookie cup that the espresso was put in and a LARGE scoop of ice cream. I think the only downfall here is that you have the eat the ice cream quickly because the up absorbs the espresso so if you let it sit you gotta eat the cookie to get the caffeine. The horchata latte was my favorite, I could drink that over and over again. The Ferro frappe was our perfect sweet treat to end the meal on and take it on the road, We had a great experience. The one thing I'd recommend is having a menu by the door so folks know what they want by the time they make it up to the counter. Waiting for folks to decide because they don't know what's on the menu until they get up there could be what's taking so long and causing a huge line. The staff is WORKING hard and still offering a smile with each person. Can't wait to come back soon to try some of their holiday drinks! read more

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The ambiance of this place is SO nice, you don't expect it from the location. Very pretty and clean. I ordered the Orale crepe and it was delicious and well plated. We came midday during the week so we were the only ones in the cafe. My husband had the chilaquiles which were also delicious! Prices are high but the dishes are made carefully. Since we were the only ones there, service was quick. If you are in the area, try this place! Support local businesse read more

Orale Cafe - Hot blue curacao latte-yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Orale Cafe is beautiful! As soon as you walk in you're drawn in by just the vibe - it's gorgeous. We were only there for coffee - I ordered the horchata latte which was spot on. We saw dishes pass us and immediately were sold on having breakfast and we were so glad we did. The food was delicious! The staff were attentive and kind! My only critique was it was a little chilly inside, nothing a jacket couldn't fix. Anyway! Stop in! You won't regret it! read more

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This place recently opened and we tried it today for the first time. It seems to be very busy, especially on weekends. Luckily today was Friday and it was calm. We ordered chilaquiles with green sauce and with eggs. This dish was excellent. A little too spicy for my taste, but very authentic, according to my mexican husband. We also ordered strawberry banana crepe. It comes with creamy cream cheese filling and Nutella on top. Very yummy. My coffee cortado was outstanding and did not require any sugar. We very much enjoyed mexican themed decor inside. It is so nice to see our local town blossoming with businesses like this! Welcome! We definitely be back. read more

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This place is so beautiful on the inside. It had great decor. The staff was ok. They weren't super friendly or outgoing. The waitress seemed to just drop the food at the table. Each time a dish was dropped off it was startling. Not sure. The food was great though. Lots of flavor. read more

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Horrible service from the Host that is at the front the food has no taste! The beverages were ok! But not a good breakfast place! 0 stars read more

Orale Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

I didn't get a picture of my food but I had pancakes and a veggie omelette, with my strawberry matcha. Not a lot of places make their matcha right but this was so good! Service was polite and the food was a hit. They will be seeing me every Sunday for brunch! read more

Orale Cafe - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

My kids loved it, the sweet treats are a bit too sweet for me, but once in a while it's alright. I did enjoy the salad and avocado toast. I enjoy the green chilaquiles over the red ones... they are both delicious. Place is clean, the staff is welcoming and the food is good. The wait time in morning is too long. They do have longer hours and it's a good place to drink coffee and catch up with friends. I also think it is a good place to get homework done. They have WiFi. read more

Orale Cafe - Wall decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

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Drinks are amazing but food is alright. Place is very pretty and aesthetically pleasing. The service was great. Went in on a Saturday morning and it was very busy! Would go back for the drinks read more

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Have been here before. Great drinks, a little overpriced but you are paying for the ambiance, very beautiful inside. I went in on a Sunday 45 minutes before closed and I was asked to leave due to "their machines already being closed". read more

Love this experience!! The drinks and food were excellent. It is not inexpensive but the quality of the food and drinks is worth it! Chilaquiles are outstanding! And the Hawaiian panini is creative and delicious. The ambiance is vibrant and fun and very well done. Staff were warm and helpful! We will be back for sure! read more

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Love this new spot. Great food. Delicious drinks and a really fun vibe. Definitely worth checking out read more

Orale Cafe - Strawberry banana crepes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

delicious and cozy setting, the woman at the counter and chefs were so nice and accommodating. read more

Orale Cafe - Iced chai latte and matcha w/ sandwiches - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Overpriced and owner is disappointingly unprofessional. This place is overrated it doesn't even deserve the little attention it already gets. read more

Please save yourself the trip. You will just be frustrated. We waited an hour for two drinks. We had ordered just ONE panini, but we ended up leaving without it. Terrible service, overpriced, crowded. Management, do a better job. Your workers are stressed and you're getting a bad reputation already (see Google reviews). I should have listened to those reviews. read more

this place is a literal joke. you pay 16 dollars for ONE crepe, the sandwiches were literally made with multigrain bread you can buy from jewel osco. and the chilaquiles is a scam you pay 16+ dollars for a small container of them. Seriously such a joke of a restaurant. read more