iced charcoal mocha latte w/ beet cold foam is my new favorite. It a must try. It at a nice neighborhood spot. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - iced charcoal mocha latte w/ beet cold foam-- my new favorite it here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Loved this coffee spot!! On the outside, it looks like nothing much as strip mall doesn't have much signage. However, friendly service as soon as we walked in! Coffee - smoothies - toast options I went with a small cold brew and dang that coffee was strong! I don't remember the name of the toast I got, but it had peanut butter, almonds, honey, and banana. So tasty! Plenty of seating, with tables, score! 2 gender neutral bathrooms available. Definitely one of the better coffee spots I've checked out in awhile. I will definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Great environment for starters. Whenever I visit a new coffee shop, I'm always on high alert to see how they brew espresso and where their coffee is roasted. Strange Brew roasts their own and uses a La Marzocco for the espresso (both a huge plus). If you like coffee, this place is great. If you like sweet drinks, they don't disappoint either, offering unique flavor combos both hot and cold. Oh, the staff was pretty great as well! read more

Strange Brew Cafe - The espresso bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Love this place, it never disappoints. Has such a calm, relaxing vibe. Perfect spot for me to go when I need to study or get some work done without distraction. Not too quiet and not too loud. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Chai Latte, The Dennis Farina - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Fun place to grab a coffee. When you walk in, you're greeted by some great baristas. They have a lot of seating throughout the business. I also have a couple of board games to play if you want to chill there. They also have a movie exchange box where you can grab a movie and leave a movie for someone else. I got the wildflower latte with almond milk. It was really good and not too sweet. They also have coffee happy hour, I would suggest you ask about it! read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

This place is amazing, every single experience has been a 10/10. i LOVE the wildflower matcha and their coffee is amazing. they have games to play with friends while eating and it's so fun. every seasonal menu item knocks it right out of the park, makes me wanna try every item. it's a welcoming environment, chill and nonchalant. i love being able to trade mugs!! kombucha selection is amazing. read more

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The Iced Latte lacked a little flavor but the Pesto Avocado Toast was incredibly flavorful. Would definitely recommend the Pesto Avocado Toast. The customer service was excellent; they bring your order to you while seated. The wait was a little long but keep in mind everything is made fresh so it's worth the wait. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Bear something Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

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Hickory and Palos Hills are in desperate need of some good hang out places.... especially coffee shops. This is the only place in the area with that kind of chill vibe. You can grab all the usual drinks hot or cold and study or do work. Occasionally there is an open mic. They have light food like avocado toast and smoothie bowls which are good. Low on bakery items. Owner roasts his own coffee which is also for sale and quite good. This seems not to be advertised so much. Most people I mention this fact to seem surprised. With some tweaks this place could bloom into a hotspot but the hours are too short (closes at 4pm) and the interior would use a refresh. High schoolers cant make it in time and thats a shame since thats a lost customer base. What was once a separate area with a large table and chairs perfect for gaming is now a dump for unused shop equipment. I'm not sure what plans if any the owner has but I hope he realizes how much the place means to the area. Would be nice to see it grow and evolve. It's a nice little gem but but with way too short hours. read more

The two stars are bc the baristas were courteous and polite but the coffee itself is exactly as its name..STRANGE I ordered a caramel latte and was VERY dissapointed in the taste. By far one of the worst cup of joe Ive had...McDonalds coffee is better and THAT is saying alot! The coffee tasted ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like Caramel..it tasted like burnt bitter flavorless coffee I just lost out on $6 bucks... read more

I LOVE Strange Brew! This unassuming strip mall coffee shop has become my go-to spot for meeting a friend, getting some work done, or just treating myself to a special drink on a blah day. The employees are so friendly and helpful, and everything I've ordered -- from cookies and iced coffee to avocado toast and specialty lattes -- has been delicious. Plus, the menu is super cute and the vibe is laid back and unpretentious. I actually live across the street (walking distance) to another popular local shop and I will get in my car and drive to Strange Brew rather than walk to the nearby shop. That's how much I recommend Strange Brew! read more

This coffee shop is hard to spot, as it's in a dinky plaza and there's only a banner sign on the inside. However, it's worth finding. Strange but funky interior. Good seating, along with a good selection of board games and books. I appreciate that the music wasn't too loud. Service was friendly enough. Good selection of drinks and toast. We ordered a cappuccino and a wildflower latte (lavender and vanilla). I would have liked a thicker layer of milk foam on the capp, but otherwise it was great. The espresso had a nice roastiness and only a little acidity. My wife enjoyed her latte. The foam was thick and flavorful. The drinks took a while to come out, but they delivered straight to our table and the drinks were served in reusable drinkware. Nice from a sustainability perspective. Pricing was very reasonable. Overall, a nice non-chain coffee shop. read more

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Very funky, very cool, and very hip. Me and my girls love coming to this indie alt underground cafe. The food is phenomenal and the beverages are out of this world. The music that is always playing here ties it all together. It's all so enjoyable. The service is excellent as well. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

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The food was good but the wait was super long. It took half an hour for 1 out of the 2 sandwiches to be finished and they forgot to put the avocado we paid extra for. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

This place was on my way to a meeting so it was the perfect stop. I ordered an iced latte with cinnamon (my usual) and compared to other places this one was spot on - exactly what I was looking for. They also had small brew kombucha that I enjoyed. The staff was friendly and quick! The place itself was a bit retro, a bit hip and a whole lot of mellow! I would have stuck around to work if I weren't in a hurry to get to where I was going! read more

Wow, I never this place existed until a friend of mine took me here. It's a very cute little eclectic cafe. The avocado toast was so good and I love that they had gluten free toast. They even gave us two pieces since the toasts are small. Service is great, it's a small business. Definitely support your local businesses. The only thing was their coffee is a little dark for me. Next time I'll try a latte or something. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Avocado Abba-Cado Toast (gluten free toast) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Came here to work for the day and the outside does not match the inside. The inside is a cozy caffe where you can get a small bite with a relaxing cup of coffee. My only down fall was it was cold inside. With us living in Chicago and it being 14 degrees today, I wanted to come somewhere warm. I ordered the something in the whey and made alterations. And it was fantastic and taste amazing. The ladies at the front greeted me and my friend well and we enjoyed ourselves minus it being cold. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - The Elvis Presley - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

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It might be a bit of a wait if you don't order ahead, but it's totally worth it. The deliciousness of the coffee is consistent no matter when you order it. Highly recommend! read more

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Great coffee, people, and atmosphere! Love stopping by for a coffee and avocado toast. The staff is always so sweet read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Lumberjack Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

I have been coming here for a few years and it honestly never disappoints! Whenever we plan any biking routes on this side of the neighborhood, we always make sure to stop here along the way for a quick pick me up. I have had a few of their latte's and every single one has always been delicious - one of the few places where you can tell they input special attention to all aspects of the latte - the espresso shot, the milk, the temp, and of course, the beautiful and clean latte art (id like to think having latte art makes the drink taste better). Although I usually only stick to 1 - 2 of their toasts (both of which are DELICIOUS and VERY filling), my friends have gotten other things and everything always looks delicious and fresh! My personal favorite is the toast with the peanut butter, honey, almonds (i think its the elvis?). Not sure where they get their baked goods, including the bread used for the toast, but that is also delicious and its very apparent they go out out of their way to get some great toast and donuts. Next time you guys are about to take a hike or bike ride around, be sure to check this place out! read more

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Was in the area and have been wanting to try Strange Brew. I prefer to support local Coffee shops. Service was courteous and fast, Coffee very good. I do agree the interior needs to be cleared and unused stuff put in storage. The clutter took away from the hipster Coffee shop vibe. read more

Checked to see what other yelpers where saying about this coffeehouse , and its true that the food and coffee are top notch . The outside is a nondescript facade that made me think I was at the wrong place . The inside is spacious and boring . Those metal chairs don't have that comfortable relax and enjoy yourself feel to me . There is a group of four leather lounge chairs that redeem the experience of relaxation . Had two smoothie bowls that where unique and flavorful . The Bluebarry Hill has a hint of lavender oil and the Banana Rama has a boost of cocoa powder that makes both bowls pop . Looking forward to another visit and ordering some loaded toast . This is a must try , cut above coffee shop . read more

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We ordered an espresso shot and a regular coffee, nothing special it was decent. Friendly staff. I am hoping this local coffee shop will last. The only thing I would like to see improved is the overall cleanliness of this place. We went there early morning on New years day, the floors didn't seemed that it was cleaned and both bathrooms needed more attention/scrubbing/dusting. It makes you question how well they clean their cups/dishes/equipment. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Espresso shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Absolutely a five star café! It's a little tiny coffee shop next to a pantry in a karate shop. This little shop has more character than most big coffeehouse as I've seen. Your coffee is excellent and I had their bagel and cream cheese and was perfect. Another thing I'd like to point out is how absolutely nice the people are that work there. They go out of their way to make sure that their customers are taken care of. To the management and the people that work there thank you so much for this breath of fresh air! read more

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First time ever coming here. I wanted to support a local place while meeting up with an old friend to catch up with. This was by far one of the best places I've been too in the area. It's so beautiful inside with a splash of feeling upscale, hipster and just casual! Prices here are amazing and not grossly outrageous. Their iced coffee is handmade and completely phenomenal. Their Abba - cado toast is also worth trying. The Staff are friendly and just excited to help you. They got other items which are grab to go. I cant say enough great things about this place. Definitely worth your time to check out! read more

Now THIS is what I've been looking for! Cute electic little cafe in the middle of nowhere? Ring me up for everything on the menu Alex!! It's not exactly in the middle of nowhere as a community college is near , but if you like being out in nature and stumbling across a coffeeshop, after your hike, this is your spot! First photo, is the Wildflower latte, which includes their uniquely crafted Wildflower syrup by a Chicago woman-owned business (Jo Snow). This was made specifically and only for Strange Brew Cafe - it's so good and they sale the syrup! Did I buy it? Well is that even a question?! Of course! Back to the latte - the foam was creamy just how I like it and flavor delicate and just the right amount of sweet! Love how you can get it in one of their mugs or a paper cup with lid! Fun fact- if you like one of their mugs, you can have it only if you exchange it for one of yours! So if you need a new mug and tired of one of your own, take it to Strange Brew- you may just get a new mug all in one! Definitely taking one of my mugs, next time I visit! The Abba-cado Toast was super savory! Toast had just the right amount of crunch and the ingredients were super fresh! The Witches Brew Latte was sweet AND spicy! Got this for my husband, but I probably drank half of it for him! Lol , next time, I promise to get my own! Also, the foam art was aesthetically pleasing. Last is My Big Fat Greek Panini. It comes as a toast, but you can get it as a Panini. Again, couldn't complain at ALL about this. They can make all toast on the toast menu into a Panini! Hands Down, great food, drinks, and atmosphere! For music lovers, they also host open mic nights! Love it! read more

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Strange brew indeed! First let me say that the barista s are very friendly and welcoming. The place is clean with ample seating. That said, I cannot recommend this place unless you are under 20 and love smoothies. We ordered a green smoothie which was very refreshing and a dark roast. We were informed that they don't carry dark roast coffee. What, a coffee shop without dark roast?!!? We could not have a conversation because the music was blasting. I really liked the music but would have liked to talk to my husband. I understand that there is another Strange Brew on the Moraine Valley Campus but they are closed on weekends so we won't be trying it. read more

The staff was very helpful when I asked if they could make modifications for my children's requests (they wanted plain toast instead of the fancy toasts on the menu). I ordered the Strawberry Fields bowl with gluten free granola and vegan protein. It was delicious! We will be back! read more

Cute place with dining area. The place offers a variety of coffee options, obviously, and a variety of toast options. Some light eats, while delicious I wasn't full. Try the " my big fat Greek toast" .. it was delicious . Fast service. read more

This was a great find on a rainy, chilly day. Comfy and casual vibe. They have a great variety of toasts and smoothies (bowls and drinks) too. The lumberjack latte was soooo good. Highly recommend. The exterior is quite non-assuming. It's tucked in a little strip of stores with adequate lot parking. The employees were welcoming and attentive. Very COVID safe place too. read more

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I would've never spotted this place if it wasn't for Google. This cafe is truly a hidden gem. The menu makes it hard to decide what to get because everything sounds soooo good. I ordered their cappuccino with oatmilk and a side of honey, tropical thunder and blueberry hill smoothie bowls and their Elvis Presley toast. Let me tell you, that was one of the best cappuccinos I've ever had. Drank every last bit. And the food was so good! The ambiance had a hipster vibe to it. Very eclectic and chill. Reminds me so much of Brooklyn NYC. The service was quick and the barista was very kind and welcoming. I look forward to going back and trying more of their food and smoothie options. This cafe is definitely on my list of go to places from now on and best of all it's so close to home. read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Cappuccino with oatmilk and honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

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I usually make my own coffee in the morning. But I had a doctor's visit in the morning and had to fast. I was dying for a cup of coffee, so I decided to stop in to Strange Brew, which I had been in a couple of times just to get coffee. I ordered a latte and the greek toast. The latte had way too much milk in there. It basically tasted like milk and hardly a coffee taste. Greek toast was good, but almost $9 . I did eliminate a couple of items that were supposed to be on the toast. I really think it is overpriced and wouldn't purchase in the future. It's kind of a disappointing experience. I'm not usually a complainer, just felt ripped off. The bill was almost $15. read more

Came here on my lunch break the Abba-cado toast is always really good. I have also had the blueberry yogurt bowl NUM...and the "Something in tHE wHEY SHE MoveS " is my go to. My phone was dead but its a beautiful space and the staff is very friendly. read more

Pretty cool space love the name and funky decor. Got an iced matcha which was just ok at first. It definitely needed some sweetener but I wasn't asked for any so I took it home and added some and it was really good after. It was a bit pricey considering what I ordered. $12 for the matcha and a cookie. read more

Live a few blocks around the corner. Love grabbing the Wiz Khalifa and a little coffee here after a workout. It's cute and homey, My only laments-not always fast, wish they were open later but there's a Starbucks down the street in a pinch. read more

Highly recommend cute place great coffees!! Check this hidden gem out you won't be disappointed!!

I love this place and love that it is right in my neighborhood. I usually go for the Strawberry Fields Smoothie Bowl, with hibiscus berry iced tea but occasionally try something new. Cool vibe. Orders are made in view while you wait, so if you are in a hurry, it's best to order ahead. read more

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The place is cute and the coffee is fine but their medium coffee is tiny! I shouldn't be able to finish my coffee before I even get to work. Come on now. Please do better. Can't imagine what a small looks like...a shot glass size? read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Medium Nutella coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Nice little cozy spot. Cold brew was delicious nice and bold from the tap. Cookie was also delicious.

Very friendly service. Coffee was robust and my gluten free cookie had great texture and was excellent. Will be back.

Hey Windy City... If you're looking to spend $8 on a burnt piece of toast I have the place for you! I spent $9 on toaster from Walmart (note that this is about the same price as a single slice from the Strange Brew) and I can make unlimited toast (or at least up to a year's worth with my included limited warrantee). Should have stuck with that. See photos below for proof! read more

Strange Brew Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois