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    Tala Coffee Roasters

    4.7 (64 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Cristel M.

    I'm so glad I finally had the chance to visit Tala! The staff was super welcoming and the coffee was delicious. I was surprised at how crowded it was at 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday. Some customers were there to socialize and others were camped out to work from their laptops. I snagged the second-to-last table when I arrived, and the last table was claimed a minute later. In addition to coffee, lattes, cappuccino and other similar drinks, Tala offers a small section of muffins and pastries as well as a small lunch menu. I'd love to go back and try a sandwich with my next latte. The location is odd, in an industrial area off the beaten path. But considering the crowd in there, the word is clearly out and people are flocking to it!

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    Cici C.

    I got the miel which was really good. Husband got a matcha something that's a limited time special. The match one was a bit too sweet and sticky. I think after having tried all the different matcha coffee, I think matcha should just be matcha and not mixed with coffee. Lesson learned. The Miel (honey cinnamon and nutmeg) is always a solid choice. The coffee flavor is good for both drinks. Tala is always a solid option for coffee. It does run small in terms of size for the cost, but for premium good coffee I think it's sometimes worth the price!

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    Miranda L.

    Came across Tala Coffee Roasters on social media and stopped by when in the area. It's located in more of an industrial area. There's two parking areas but I recommend utilizing the spaces not directly against the building. The cafe entrance is the second door closer to the back. The inside is modern yet ties into the industrial feel of the building. There is a main ordering/coffee counter that highlights the roastery equipment behind it. There's also a large seating section to enjoy your food or drinks and work or catch up with friends/family. When ordering, I asked the staff member what she recommended. She said the Pumpkin Spice & Baklava Lattes were their most popular Seasonal Selections and the Bourbon Vanilla being their most popular standard offering. This visit, I tried the 12oz Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte. The girl was sweet to give me a small "first timer" discount. The latte was presented with milk art and tasted great! Their coffee beans had a good medium roast that paired well with the syrup flavor. I was thoroughly impressed by my drink and would certainly come back to try another flavor. Tip: Check out their merch area that not only has branded apparel and drink ware but they also sell their standard drink syrup flavors and growlers of cold brew to go!

    Chai and Unit B drinks.
    Leanne M.

    Beautiful light space softened with plants. Several seating areas, some with power outlets. But the star of the show are the drinks, which are varied and high quality. The chai had distinct spices and was foamy to the end. The Unit B is such an interesting and delicious flavor profile.

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    Laura E.

    This coffee spot is hidden back near what appears to be industrial type buildings. You wouldn't think it was a coffee cafe. The parking lot is not trucking or larger vehicle friendly. It's very modern inside once you walk in. They do their own roasting and appears they have classes on occasion. We didn't sit inside. We actually sat outside to overlook a small private lake. I ordered the specialty drink called the bonebreaker: contains expresso, honey, lavender syrup over steamed milk. Very delish! Husband ordered a simple americano. He said his was too hot to drink at first but it was good once he was able to. I'd definitely go back again and sit inside. They do have a small food menu. The guy that checked us out was highly recommending their blt. We only came for coffee. Prices were about average of most coffee shops I've gone to within the areas.

    Original/Traditional Donut
    Shelah S.

    Excellent, excellent, excellent!! So happy the fiance and I stopped by here. I have heard great things about this place but never had the chance to stop in. I guess today was our lucky day! As soon as we walked in, the outside had this very industrial feel to it. It's labeled as the headquarters, roastery and cafe of Tala. It's a bit off the beaten path but hey! I consider that part of its charm. As soon as we went inside, you are greeted by their little "coffee lab" and then a beautiful, wide open, clean space filled with chairs, a place to order and tables. Its decor is very simplistic, black, white and wood but I think it all melts together very nicely. I dig it. Their menu wasn't extensive but it sounded and looked delicious (there was an assorted amount of donuts, *insert Homer Simpson's "donut!") I ended up ordering a matcha latte with oatmeal milk and pumps of lavender, a traditional donut and my fiance ended up ordering a dirty hippie which is a drink with matcha powder, cold brew, hemp milk and lavender syrup. We let the cashier, Bryce, know our order and that it was first time there so we were open to suggestions or changes. He was so calm, pleasant and had excellent customer service. He told us about the history of the place and said we could never go wrong with the traditional donut. His kindness will not go unappreciated so with that said, *shoutout to Bryce!* We grabbed a seat at a nearby table and within a matter of minutes, our order was up. My matcha tea latte looked gorgeous and tasted absolutely delicious. The donut was moist, tender and not too sweet which we appreciated and loved. My fiance also loved his dirty hippie. He said it tasted creamy, wasn't overly sweet and you could still taste the coffee. When we were done, there was a little area where you can dispose of your little dishes to be washed. I love that for the drinks and donuts (when dining it), you get actual glass dishes and that the drinks came with metal straws. It definitely adds to a more personalized experience. Overall, an A+ experience all around. The price is up there but I'm a firm believer in what you get what you pay for especially when it comes to quality and this place is WORTH IT. I also love that they have their OG location in Highwood (shoutout!! grew up in the Northshore and Highwood is a foodie meca and I will rep them till I'm down and out!) then in Winnetka as well. This is a place where you know the workers are passionate about what they do. Everyone is kind and the food and drinks are superb. The customer service do is prime from Bryce to the young ladies helping to make the coffee and also give a little background on the establishment. We are ALL FOR supporting this business and we will for sure be coming back. Also, shout out (again) to the coolest employees for helping my fiance with his grinder questions and hooking him with a grinder up as he continues on his cold brew journey!! Thank you and keep doing what you do!

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    Dina E.

    Tasty coffee , teas, donuts and a few pre-made breakfast sandwiches are available. The coffee shop is located in an industrial area, but has a few outdoor picnic table benches. The shop doesn't have much natural light, so I wouldn't likely choose to work from there; however, they do have wifi available for those interested. Parking is available with a short walk up a slightly hilly driveway. There are a few stairs to climb to enter the café; therefore, I would recommend calling first to confirm accessibility if required for anyone in your party. I would recommend giving Tala coffee a try for the great coffee, tea lattes and service with a smile!

    Lico J.

    We've been to the highland park location so this was our first time coming to the Libertyville Cafe. Similar decor and interior but feels newer haha. Very busy during the weekend. We waited 15 mins to order and another 15 mins for our drinks. The baristas were very friendly and polite though! We got the hot Unit B which is served at this location only and a seasonal drink The Ice Melt (iced). Both were super good and would highly recommend!

    Karyn M.

    Located next to Liberty Lake, the Tala Coffee Roasters headquarters has a large open space with tables, a Training Lab, and a few outside tables (that we made use of). The menu looks to be the same as the Highwood location that I've visited, and offers a selection of baked goods like donuts and muffins. I'm a little disappointed that there aren't more options. I ordered a mermaid (elusive caramel macchiato) and subbed in oatmilk. It tasted fine with a gigantic pillowy top of whipped cream and caramel ribbon. The old fashioned donut was a bit dry and fell apart. As I mentioned, we sat outside and our pups enjoyed cups of water and it was a lovely summer morning. Location is a bit out of the way but there is plenty of parking, service is friendly, and we could just see Liberty Lake through the bushes.

    Sydney B.

    Such a nice coffee shop! It's just outside of the downtown area, so there isn't as much foot traffic, which is great if you want to have a quiet place to study or do some work. Lots of parking, and the place is filled with beautiful plants. I did notice there were a few little flies bc of the plants, but nothing too bothersome. I got the "Main squeeze" which is a lemonade with the perfect amount of strawberry-basil sweetener and carbonation. The staff was very friendly, and quick.

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    Izzy R.

    loved it here!!!! really special place, bright & beautiful with a unique menu. I've never had chia pudding before I came here but got damn it was good. the dirty hippie matcha was amazing too. tasted so good i didn't even realize it was spiked with expresso until i nearly finished it. had jitters into the afternoon but that's on me

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    Selena S.

    Absolutely love this place to get good coffee and study. The coffee is the best i've had at any of the coffee shops nearby. I get "The Mermaid" and it's really delicious, not too strong and not too sweet. There is a decent number of places to sit, but I wish there were more tables (only 6 of them). There are outlets as well. There are no windows in there unfortunately, but the space is bright and filled with plants so it doesn't feel too dungeon-ey in there. the parking lot is a little weird, but there is enough space. this place gets very packed on the weekends though and there's been a few times i've had to stand around and hope for somebody to leave to take their chair. in my opinion, this is the best coffee shop in the area. they also offer a military discount!

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    Great coffee in this tucked away spot! Coffee was extra smooth. Want to try the cold brew next time!

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    4.0(179 reviews)
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    I came here a few days ago after their usual morning rush. I was in the mood for donuts and didn't…read morewant the usual generic Dunkin or Krispy Kreme and saw that I was closest to this spot, so I was like, why not? It's located in a tiny row of storefronts with a single strip of shared parking spaces. Inside, it felt warm and inviting with a few seats by the window. The displays with donuts were mostly empty except with a select few still left over. It's cool that they offer both yeast and cake donuts to choose from. I ended up getting a half dozen with red velvet frosted, cherry glazed, regular glazed, lemon filled jelly donut, and two more that I can't recall. And I got this interesting chocolate milk that had a good amount of protein in it too. Donuts and milk! The donuts tasted pretty good. A good combination of airiness and fluffy and seemed to be fully cooked through. That lemon filled jelly donut was pretty hefty too; definitely one of the heaviest donuts I've ever had...lol As I was checking out, the lady behind the counter informed me this particular store has been going strong for more than 40 years, which is damn impressive!! I'll definitely be coming back here for more delicious donuts!

    My Hubby & I love Libertyville. We often go there to eat at different places. I have a fav thrift…read morestore I shop at. So, driving there & back we always notice the different places to get lunch, ice cream, candy & more. A very pleasant lady was there to take care of us. But the place smelled very funky. That should have warned us. We bought a couple of donuts & took them on the road back home with us. They were not fresh & did not taste good. I tried around half & threw it away. We will not go there again. I have had store bought donuts that were great & fresh. The donuts seemed as if they were there for a couple of days. So, we won't go back. There are way too many other great places to eat at & to just get treats. It is a sad shame.

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    La Luz Bakery

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    Wanted a snack after a long hike & came in later in the day. He said they close at 6pm Sat & closed…read moreon Sun. The friendly guy at the counter said that they are changing their name as per the new storefront sign. This is a casual Mexican bakery with great prices. Loved all food items that I chose & I didn't chose his recommendations so those might even be better. He recommended items with ginger, coconut & traditional delights. We also did not warm up the pastries so that is how delicious the bakery items were Everything was so fresh tasting & hit the spot. I appreciate that things were not overly sweet. Recommended items: -Pineapple empanadas. -This square custard tart with real blueberries in it. -Strawberry churros. I look forward to hikes that will lead me back down this way & trying more yummy items.

    I feel like it was hard to review this place. I had read so many great reviews that maybe I went in…read morewith too high of expectations. To start, there were way more bakery items here than I expected! It was pretty overwhelming, making it difficult to decide what to get (and to figure out what is good). I picked up a variety of different treats: tres leches cake, flan, churros, concha bread, and rice pudding empanada. The results were mixed. As everyone has said, the tres leches cake is superb and is probably the highlight of what they make at this bakery. The other standout was the rice pudding empanada. There are no signs that say what the different pastries are so we picked it out and took a chance. It ended up being a pleasant surprise. Just perfectly sweet. But, it would be nice if they could put up signs so customers can decide what they want without having to ask staff. The churros were pretty hard and stale by the time we got them in the middle of the day. Perhaps they taste better when they are fresh. Otherwise, would not recommend. The concha bread was huge and super soft! But overall, the flavor was light and was not as sweet as I would have liked. The flan I did not mind, but my family thought it was way too firm. Overall, this bakery was too far out of my way to come back to. There were some standout items, but there were also a lot of other items that were pretty lackluster.

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