Highly recommend Stompin' Grounds Cafe. Their atmosphere is relaxed, service is top tier and super friendly. I haven't tried anything savory yet, but the desserts are delicious, matching the tea/coffee. The music is set to the perfect volume & there are multiple outlets if you're coming here with your laptop. 10/10 hidden gem spot read more

It's ok . I think conscious cup is better . Service could be friendlier . I think if I go back I'll just order juice . I like that you can buy gifts there if you'd like to support small businesses . The chairs aren't very comfortable so it's not a place you want to stay and chill . read more

Stompin' Grounds Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

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I hosted my monthly book club at Stompin' Grounds this month, and we all enjoyed the food, beverages and ambiance. We arrived at about 10am, and there weren't a lot of customers at this time, but by 10 after, the line was stretching to the door. There's plenty of seating both indoors, and outside, but the parking is confusing as most of it is labeled short-term parking, or establishment-specific. Pretty sure I parked in the wrong spot, but my car was fine for the 2 hours. I ordered the garden rocket sandwich with avocado and the salted hazelnut with half the pumps (I don't do sweet). Both were pretty good, and the coffee here is STRONG, so bonus for anyone who needs a morning caffeinated kick. My total was $17, which is kind of pricy for what it was, but also expected for a coffee shop in 2025. The staff was very friendly and incredibly patient, as I often become overwhelmed when ordering from a new place, but the barista was totally chill and kindly walked me through different offerings. Very cute place! read more

Stompin' Grounds Cafe - Book club Sunday stop: Stompin' Grounds Salted hazelnut latte with oatmilk and Garden Rocket with avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Continues to offer a great experience for a beverage and something to eat. Staff is friendly and courteous. Food and drinks are served promptly. Location is good and safe. Returning often and not disappointed. read more

Updating my review, the coffee here is really good. I will say, I'm not typically a fan of pumpkin spice lattes but this place had the best one I ever had and I'm looking forward to fall! Their vanilla latte is good too, not too sweet, just perfect. I love that they have macadamia milk too. We like to order our coffee and walk along the lake! read more

Decided to go on a Costco run but wanted to grab a coffee and pastry of some kind. This is where Stompin' Grounds comes into the picture. The place has plenty of parking. They were pretty busy when we walked in. Plenty of seating, looks very cozy. We were welcomed when we were next to place our order We decided on: Garden Rocket Croissant Sandwich, Cranberry Orange Scone, Salted Hazelnut Latte and Frosted Gingerbread Hot Latte. We split the sandwich and scone. The sandwich was good. The croissant was crispy and fluffy. I loved the arugula as it gave a really nice taste to the egg and provolone. My only grip was it was really small and we were splitting it - I ate it in 2 1/2 bites. The scone was my favorite, it was baked with a nice outside crust and very fluffy/moist on the inside. I wish I had it all to myself. As for the coffees: both were delicious. I was told the hazelnut was not prominent but still good. The white mocha in my Ginger Bread Latte was really good. I loved the White Mocha. Overall I loved the experience. I would return but not get the sandwich as I would like the sandwich to be a little bit bigger. Everything tasted good and I'd like to try the lunch. read more

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Only had a coffee, but it was very good. Hot chocolate was also very good. The Service was very friendly and personable. The ambience is pretty good for where it's at. Great part of town however it's in a small strip mall, but you would not while you're in it. Whoever did the design work in here, knew what they were doing. Great selection of bakery goods as well. read more

This was just a very average experience. They coffee was not that great and the feed was just mediocre. The service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was clean and had enough places to sit and enjoy your coffee and breakfast. It's not that this place is bad, just other local coffee shops are better. read more

Busy busy busy! But still great service. Parking was tight on Monday morning before Christmas Eve! We enjoyed a matcha latte- not as sweet as we typically like it, but they added extra vanilla syrup without a question. I also enjoyed the lavender fields latte! Cute interior with lots of seating and bar stools. read more

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Such a cute little cafe that offers a great mix of drinks and little bites. They have ample seating for meetings and free WiFi. Came here for a business meeting and loved it. I ordered their iced matcha latte and it was fabulous. The chicken wrap was fresh and tasty. The servers wet nice, attentive and quick. The cafe is nestled right across the street from Breezewald Park and lake. Such a great add to the community read more

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Stompin' Grounds Cafe's chai tea latte and scones are amazing. They need to jar or bottle their chai tea mix. It is truly the best I have EVER had. I would order a pallet of it and enjoy a chai tea latte more often. This is a must visit gem in the heart of Downtown Lake Zurich. Stop by sometime. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I saw this ADORABLE coffee shop come up on a friends Facebook story the other day and once I looked at the menu, I knew I had to go! I have a friend visiting from Michigan and we decided to go before our tattoo appointment. Let me tell you... I will be going here every chance I get! From the moment I walked in I fell in love with it! Their little shop section is FILLED with all the kinds of things I love! From coffee mugs, to kitchen towels, scented soaps and soaks and all kinds of other goodies! The staff is super friendly and attentive. The Cafe itself is super relaxing and just the right size. We only had coffee today, but plan to go back before she leaves on Sunday! Check the pictures for our drinks and some of the cute finds! Definitely check them out for some awesome coffee and of course to support a local small business! read more

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Stompin' Grounds is one of those cute southern hick coffee shops. A nice addition to downtown Lake Zurich.

Just a heads up to future customers, things are slower than other coffee shops, not sure if they're short handed or not but, I just recently found out about this place, everything seems fine, I've only been here five times and my order is pretty simple every time which is the nitro coffee, yet I'm waiting 15 to 20 minutes every time and watching other customers who ordered after me with these fancy coffees that involve more prep getting there drinks before my simple nitro coffee order, not sure why that happens every time but I think I'm done read more

The food here is delicious and the service is really top notch. The ambiance here is a good spot to meet up with friends or sit and work. Great variety of food and amazing desserts. Definitely a spot to check out! read more

Great coffee and pastry selection. They support local small businesses which is also endearing.

Since I was jogging around Lake Zurich, I decided I needed to have Stomping Grounds cafe brewed chai tea. It's a cute coffee shop. What's awesome is when I ask for almond milk (non-dairy beverages), I am asked sweetened or unsweetened!! Yeah!!!! I can get what I want!!! Also, hot or iced? Yeah, I get what I want. Awesomeness! Today I decided to try the chocolate scone. I got here early enough for a great selection. Scones are locally sourced. I followed the recommendation for heat, and it did not disappoint me. My chai tea is flavorful with the kick of spice. No prepackaged concentrate used here. read more

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Love the coffee. I'm not sure how hard it is to find good coffee but this place got it right. Sandwiches are also yummy. A bit pricey but consistently good. read more

Love this local coffee shop! Coffee drinks are really good! I take a long walk here every weekend and grab the iced PB Mocha and an almond croissant. Pastries are super fresh. All the syrups are homemade (so yes they do taste different every time). read more

Nice and cute coffee spot. It has a great selection of coffee - very tasty too. I also like their breakfast options. Try the açaí bowl. The little place has nice vibe and near the lake. It will make you feel like away from home for a bit - like a little stop during vacation. read more

Stompin' Grounds Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Stopped in early this morning to try Stompin Grounds for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by how great the coffee was. My iced latte was perfect! The girl working was extremely sweet and made good conversation with me while I waited. They had some delicious looking breakfast items and pastries (although I didn't try) and it was quiet inside. Really cute place- I can't wait to be a regular customer and try some of their homemade syrups. 10/10 for me! read more

Let me say right off the bat that I like Stompin Grounds. My problem started around fall. They open at 6:30 on Saturday mornings. I get there about 7:00, and there's no scones. I treat myself to this once a week and unfortunately, no treats for me!! I guess I'm old school, if you open at 6:30, be ready at 6:30. It looks like maybe a 7:30 opening would work better, at least if you want any scones. read more

First time at Stompin' Grounds today. Aside from the clever name, there is a lot to like. From the outside, it is a very unassuming place. But once you get inside it has that nice coffeehouse feel. I grabbed an Americano with my friend, very nice smooth coffee, by the way. Found some comfy seats and caught up for a good hour. If this place was in my neighborhood, I'd probably stop by on a regular basis. read more

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Your local hipster coffee stop. Friendly peeps. Quality cafe latte. Apparently they also sell farm fresh eggs, although they were out on the day of your correspondent's visit. In a random roadside strip mall. read more

I have been to Stompin' Ground Cafe several times and I've had their coffee, tea, and a few of their breakfast/lunch options. They have a pretty big menu and you can customize the drinks in a lot of different ways. I am a little picky with my coffee and I think it could be a little bit better for the price, but it's still really good. The staff is always friendly and service is really quick. I love the vibe - it's a fun non-chain coffee shop right on the lake. read more

Very cute vibe in a small down place. not my style in terms of ambiance and i found coffee prices and taste to be reasonable and really good considering i'm such the coffee snob. whenever i visit family, i always come here. read more

Great coffee, welcoming vibe and even wines for sale. I was in the area looking for a good cup of coffee. When I walked in I was immediately impressed with the aroma , it was amazing. The cafe has an area with unique items, greeting cards and wine. They have pastries and bakery items. I had the Sweet Honey Bee..... a blend of local honey and lavender syrup, a wonderful combination. The latte was not too sweet, but rich, smooth and so good. The place has a very comfy vibe, with chairs and tables. They also have live music some evenings. Definitely one of the better coffees I have had,nd would like to try some of their other selections. read more

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The coffee is fine and staff is friendly, but I was completely turned off by the lack of prices on the menu. When you order, you don't even know what you're paying and they don't give a receipt. To the restaurant--you should consider that some people choose their items based on price. My friend's iced coffee was mainly ice. The grilled cheese I ordered was flat as a board because it was pretty much just grilled bread with a hollow inside. It was supposed to come with multiple cheeses and I was concerned if there was any cheese on it. It also took about 20 minutes to make. Glad I added the bacon for an unknown cost and received one strip. I would not return here. read more

A wonderful neighborhood coffee place. It's always nice to see someplace other than a Starbucks. We want the mom and pop establishments to succeed but they have to get people to come. They have wonderful coffee and pastries to go along. When I went I had fresh squeezed juice which was delicious. The atmosphere is delightful, definitely a small town place worth trying! read more

This little coffee shop just opened in Lake Zurich! The atmosphere is welcoming, kind. Baristas were beyond friendly and helpful. The menu is on the smaller side, but lots of options for a caffeine fix, sweet treat, or small bite to eat. I ended up getting an iced oat milk latte with their homemade vanilla syrup - it was delicious! The espresso was great & I was pleased to see that they use Oatly oat milk, as it's a personal favorite. I also bought a donut, which I brought home for a family member - they said it was good. Overall, had a great first experience and I look forward to trying more of the menu next time! Might try and study here one day soon during the slower hours in the afternoon. read more

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We go there almost every Sunday afternoon. They always add items to their menu. The staff are great. Cool place to hang out. We love this place. Trying to add more characters so I can post this review read more

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Busy, vibrant spot with a nice selection of coffee and food. They ran out of bagels at 10:00am which was a bummer. I had a mocha latte that was good, hot and not too sweet. A couple came inside with their dog. I was a little surprised since they serve food and the dog was not a service dog. Limited seating. Very eclectic crowd which was nice. read more

Normally wouldn't do this because I'm all about supporting small businesses but this is ridiculous. When you order their cold brew this is the amount of ice you're paying for. Super disappointed. When addressed, we were told there is an up charge for easy ice which we've never heard of. Being a coffee snob and visiting new coffee shops all the time this was a first. A few weeks back when my husband and I were there dining in, the sandwich I ordered was served to me with a brown avocado on it, luckily after pointing it out, the barista apologized and got me fresh avocado, explaining they have a new "cook" in the back, they did credit our account with some points. That situation I was able to look past but unfortunately this cold brew just lost you a customer. read more

Stompin' Grounds Cafe - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cute place! And I enjoyed my latte. I love to support small businesses. Service was great! All the employees were very nice.

Best in town coffee, very relaxing after dropping of kids to school :-) , Almond Croissant to die for. Love this place atmosphere. And of course why white chocolate raspberry scone My favorite place in Lake Zurich. read more

Stompin' Grounds Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Love having a coffee shop in the area. It's a great meeting place to catch up with an old friend on a cool day and a perfect spot to stop at after a walk around the lake. Overall, it's a good feeling and the staff is friendly. The only downfall is the pricing. Its a little steep but I guess that's happening most places lately. I understand that they have higher quality ingredients so I do treat myself. The loyalty card helps too. I'd much rather support a local biz than give Starbucks my money. read more

NO PRICES POSTED! We ordered two small vanilla lattes. There were NO prices so we didn't know if we were going to have enough money --- we were on our bikes and just shoved a bill in our pocket. Fortunately, we did have enough. The coffee was EXCELLENT. But is there some reason why prices are not posted? When you go buy a car, do you not want to know beforehand how much it costs? --- so if you don't have enough or are on a budget, you can select a less expensive car? Very odd. read more

Ever since they opened their doors I have been a big fan! So many excellent options for beverages and food. The staff is kind, fast and knowledgeable! Lots of fun extra items to purchase too! read more

I love the coffee here, especially with their house made syrups! I like how they focus on fresh and organic ingredients too, their food options are nice. I recommend the summer chicken wrap! The owner Laura and her staff are very nice and attentive. read more

Great coffee, I had the honey bee and my mom had the mocha, this is our second time here and every time it's busy! Coffee is great but what really hooks you in are their scones!! This time around I got the chocolate chip! My fave! My mom got the white chocolate raspberry and blueberry lemon, must try if you're in the area! read more

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