Lydia's is quite lovely. Located in a rehabbed warehouse near the Streets of St. Charles, this is…read morethe kind of place to get away and focus, relax, or visit with friends. Large, airy, and cozily-decorated. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and tables, a cute bar, and a beautiful case of sweets. I had the Hello Sweetie Refresher and a couple of macarons, and I'll come back and try more of their menu. The price is good, and the staff is super friendly. Easy to miss. Large black warehouse, semi-tucked away. Use the computer map in your pocket.

Always the best cheesecake - I tried a slice of espresso Irish cream today and it was amazing…read more Also my regular salted caramel oat milk latte The staff is really sweet too :)

I love a good coffee shop with low key vibes, and I love a good coffee shop with really good…read morecoffee! There is nothing put on about this place, and it does not rely on an aesthetic/gimmick - it is simply just coffee! The menu is clear, they sell their own coffee beans, and a local bakery supplies their goods. I was warmly greeted by the owner, and gave me some time to consider something from the winter menu or their regular menu. I ended up going for the S'mores Mocha Latte, and it came out fast! Great flavor, the syrups were not overpowering the latte, and the milk was perfectly aerated! Great spot, and can't wait to come back!

This strip-mall coffee cafe was surprisingly interesting. A little Ethiopian vibe from music to…read morelanguage from barista to clients. Plus an ongoing soccer (football anywhere else) game on the on the one large screen. There are more tables and chairs than I expected. Plus a nice sit-down area at the coffee bar with views of the barista creating the coffee creations. I look forward to trying some food here sometime. I had the zebra coffee. It was good, but I probably should have gotten an America black- the zebra was too sweet for my taste.

Okay...I've already made an awesome comment, but had to go back...and try MORE food!! Let me say…read morethis, if you're in the mood for crepes, street tacos, mimosa, beer, horchata...or even bagels. The menu has multiple options for the simple person picky person or the kiddos. Again, I can't speak on how delicious the lattes/ coffee are...and if you're that simple 'folgers' coffee person, its FREE!!! They have a coffee bar!!! With today's economy, gas prices...this is a great date spot, get'away from the large restaurants. Okay, my food is hot and ready...I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful gem!!!!!

Great place to grab some coffee and a bite to eat. The back patio looks nice on a sunny day. I came…read morehere on a Friday morning to do some work on my laptop and got the huevos rancheros, which were very tasty. The macchiato I ordered was on the sweet side. I had a fun time by myself in the corner, although it was difficult to find a power outlet. The service is very friendly! I'll definitely be back.

The red bean bun is the perfect amount of sweetness for people who are sensitive to sugary bites or…read moreare overwhelmed by traditional doughnuts! The milk dough they use to make them is so good & just melts in your mouth. Yum!

We made a quick stop at Foundry Bakery and ordered a wide selection -- everything was delicious…read more We tried the milk bun, lavender yuzu berry cookie, egg tart, black sesame panna cotta, pineapple gem, orange bun, berry trio walnut bread, and the cronut. Not a single miss. The biggest standouts were the lavender yuzu berry cookie and the berry trio walnut bread. The cookie was incredibly well balanced -- floral, citrusy, and not overly sweet -- and easily one of the best cookies I've had in a while. It's also a pretty large cookie, so good for sharing... or not The berry trio walnut bread had great structure despite being packed with nuts and dried fruits -- really thoughtfully baked and especially amazing toasted. Overall, Foundry is a really great bakery. Absolutely worth the drive to try something new, and I'll definitely be coming back.

Came because I saw this place on TikTok and they said Mocha Point had the best Matcha. I stopped by…read morewhen I was in the area. I got my drink and a baked good to go. The inside of the café, it was super cute. Lots of tables and open space for working or catching up with friends. They had a lot of yummy looking baked goods to choose from. I got the Matcha X Matcha from the 2026 winter menu. It was the perfect amount of sweet but still being able to taste the Matcha, which I really appreciate. I also got a cherry danish that was soo good. And if you tried love to try a flavored Matcha or some of their coffee. After I ordered the drink and pastry came out super quick, which was really exciting. Sometimes small cafés take a while to make drinks, especially Matcha. I will say the barista was nice, but not super friendly or talkative. I might've asked some more questions about the Matcha options, but it didn't seem like she wanted to have a conversation. I get not everybody is super chatty and she was a good barista, but I think being a little bit more outgoing makes a barista great. Overall 10/10 will be coming back if I'm in the area.

I saw this place online, and wanted to try their lattes. Inside was very chill with a few tables…read moreoccupied for convos or studying. Customer service was alright, but I think I'm too much of a millennial for the new gen-z customer service now (lol) My husband ordered a raspberry iced tea and I ordered the pistachio latte. My latte was SO GOOD and satisfying. It was a great buttery feel with the coffee. The raspberry iced tea was alright - nothing special and could have used a sweetener. I absolutely loved the vibes and here!

This coffee shop was such a fun and unique experience! The coffee drinks had creative names and…read moredistinctive flavors that made them stand out from the usual menu options. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my visit. When I'm back in town, I'll definitely be stopping by again!

People clearly love this place. At 8 AM on a Sunday morning, there was already a pretty good crowd…read more I've been doing meetups at local coffee shops for the past several weeks, and sometimes it's kind of a ghost town, even if the food and coffee is good. I'd suggest that people were there to visit downtown St. Charles, or whatever it's called, which has a certain old-timey charm to it, but everything else was closed--presumably until later in the day, but who knows. That fentanyl is a menace. Parking could be a pain, if it's not the wee hours of the morning on a weekend, and you're not ambulatory enough to walk from a block or two over, and yet you're going to get essentially the equivalent of a milkshake and a donut. Inside is rustic, inviting and larger than you'd think, with an upstairs area that I didn't bother to explore, due to lack of curiosity. We had a larger group and ended up pushing a few smaller tables together, plus a few chairs we borrowed from other tables. No one seemed to mind. The key is not to ask first. That mentality will take you far in both the world of finance and dating. I'm kind of over ordering food from coffee shops, where they're obviously just throwing something in the microwave and charging you $10 for it, but I needed something to eat. I'd just gone for a run. Their burrito looked like the textbook definition of cultural appropriation, but it also looked like it might not be half bad. I had their equivalent of an Egg McMuffin, called Ron's Breakfast Sandwich, or something to that effect. When I hear the name Ron, I of course think of Sasso from Carlito's Way, but that probably says more about me than anything else. I'm assuming he didn't have anything to do with this. Essentially, this was a store-bought English muffin, a surprisingly generous and delicious helping of cheddar cheese, a few slices of seemingly prepackaged black forest ham and a fried egg. It was fine for what it was. Could the egg have been salted, could the muffin have been buttered and could the ham been an actual slice of Canadian bacon, or even better, American bacon? Sure, but I went into this with low expectations. The cheddar was melty and delicious, and weirdly abundant, but processed American cheese would have been more fitting for this kind of sandwich. You'd think a guy named Ron wouldn't object to processed foods. The caramel frappe I had was amazing. I got it with whole milk and whipped cream. I didn't bother to check and see if they charge you extra for whipped cream, which is the kind of crap some of these places have been known to pull. I got the 16 oz instead of the 20 oz, but it was probably still enough to take a day off the end of my life (when I don't need it as much anyway fwiw). Sometimes, when a food item tastes good enough, you can just tell it's not good for you, and that was the case with this drink. It was decidedly rich. I'm never in this part of town, and if I were, it would be at night, natch, but if things ever get to the point where they're clearly trending in that direction, I might start stopping by on the reg and getting that caramel frappe just to speed along the process of my demise.

Located just inside the Tar'gét store. This Starbucks is just what you need when looking for a…read morecaffeine fix during a toiletry reload day. It has plenty of seating which overlooks apparel, trinkets, the front entrance doors and cart hub. My barista Alicia was super nice and crafted my drink to perfection. Starbucks Reward cards are accepted, pastries on deck, lots of ceramic mugs, travel tumblers, bags of coffee and more. ~Christy

I'm sorry. I didn't get to try this Starbucks. We waited about 15 minutes for a Starbucks employee…read moreto help us, but apparently they were in back washing dishes or something. There was a line of people who decided to leave. A Target employee went to the back to get help and told us they are doing dishes and will be out, but I guess they didn't want to come to the front after all. Not sure what happened to the front end help. Luckily, there is another Starbucks a block down the street.

Top 10 coffee shop in the nation…read more Typically, they have 3 to 6 single origin coffees available as v60 (pour over), Chemex, French Press, and cupped (when doing tastings. They offer flights, hand made syrups, and plenty of milk and sweetener options. Even their batch brew is Chemex and never actually batch. Periodically, they have special releases, like mead barrel aged coffee or specialty micro lots and innovative processing styles. It's the only shop I know which carries cascara (tea made from coffee cherries). They have excellent baked food from Mr Meowski's, if that's your jam. All coffee is light roasted. There are no exceptions.

A friend recommended this place and it's close to the climbing gym I go to so I had to check it…read moreout. Got the flight of coffee to try and did not disappoint. I enjoyed both drinks and was able to taste the flavours they were going for. Service was great, friendly and quick staff. It's also a good spot to chill and study. Not too loud.

On our way home from a doctor's appointment, my wife and I decided to stop by Higher Groundz Coffee…read moreand Tea. We've driven by it countless times but had never stopped in before. The shop was a little busy when we arrived around 10:15 a.m., with about eight people ahead of us in line. Even so, the staff worked efficiently, and the wait was surprisingly short. My wife ordered a large Americano, and I went with a large house coffee. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and both coffees were served hot and fresh. I have to say, this was some of the best-tasting coffee I've had in a long time. It was smooth, flavorful, and well worth the stop. I'm glad we finally decided to give this place a try. I can't wait to stop by again for another cup, and I would definitely recommend Higher Groundz Coffee and Tea to anyone looking for a great cup of coffee and friendly service.

I don't know now many times I've been here, probably 20 times now, but every time the employees,…read moreespecially Marlina, are sooooo friendly and helpful! I'm always like oh to try something new (ok, as long as it's chocolate-related...) and they always help me choose something delicious! Prices are normal for a small coffee shop and the small-town feel is perfect! They have Dominoes and other board game and books available for use which is soooo nice- even ones for little kids. I'd highly recommend this place- so perfect!

This is a great little place to go with fantastic food You have got to try the pretzels they're…read moredifferent and unique Beware cheese sauce is little bit Spicey but tasty The Brussels sprout ... ummm delicious Those are my two favs but to be honest everything is so great Smash burger and wings Their red beer is yum I tried it for the first time You have ti order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you Don't forget your tastings at the so you can choose what hits your taste buds It's a cozy lively little place that has the sports in and sometimes events I love to go Service is great

The bartenders are so friendly and patient it made me feel so welcomed. The food was plenty and…read morefull of flavor! We came in a Wednesday where they had trivia. What a fun time!