26 Best Cafes near East Peoria

“It’s been years since I’ve been here and it’s still a cute place to dine for lunch. I love the atmosphere! Monica gives great service and has wonderful lunch options.“

“We had a wonderful stay. The first day was incredible we ate at their restaurant I had the steak and everyone else their pizza food was super delicious. Steak was phenomenal. The next day my family and our friends decided to have some Japanese food at a restaurant nearby. I ended up having an emergency situation where I was in active anaphylaxis I begged my husband to just take me to the hotel which was right across the street. We came in the door asked if they had Benadryl and they asked if we needed an ambulance (husband said yes as I was saying no I’m fine, I wasn’t clearly fine at all) Everyone acted fast and got me Benadryl, water and kept my little one occupied while everything was going on. All this happened literally with in minutes. The ambulance came took me to the hospital where we sat for several hours to monitor me after receiving epinephrine. My friends watched our little one. I wish I caught the names of the staff members. Thank you for stepping in and acting fast and keeping everything calm. Truly appreciate everything y’all did for me that day. Very grateful my husband didn’t listen to me when I was saying no. Y’all are the best! Thanks for the amazing stay and the amazing riverside view!“

“Nice location, especially now with all the adjacent developments. Use online Rapid-PickUp orders and skip the line (there is almost always a line here). Busy dining area, so sometimes tables don't get wiped up as fast between customers. Use discounted gift cards and loyalty rewards ftw.“

“This place is amazing!! They are all so nice and the coffee is top notch:) best place in Peoria!!“

“They have the best drinks and best workers!“

“I work downtown and go here at least once a week. I order the same thing when I go, 16oz Fr Vanilla Latte with half and half. Depending who was working the counter I would get charged differently each time. $5.66 one day or $6.77 the next. I asked one day and was told I was being charged for the half and half. Ok fine, BUT today I go there and order the same drink and they wanted to charge me $7.00 for a 16oz??? Starbucks and Dunkin charge $4.49 for the same drink and size. I go to CXT to support local. But today was probably my last day. The gentleman today fixed me up and I was charged $5.00. I think you Managers better circle back because no one will pay $7.00 for a 16oz iced latte.“

“Large portions of great food for a very reasonable price. Friendly waitstaff. What more could you want!“

“What an amazing place! Everything here is so good! We’re a frequent customer“

“The staff is always friendly and welcoming, clean environment, fun gaming experience, and nice selection of drinks!“

“Very nice video gaming locations. Clean, friendly staff, very respectful. Good clean fun!“

“Absolutely the best coffee shop around. Don't waste your time trying the competition, they don't even come close! We live in Germantown Hills, worth the trip to Metamora. Great job! Nice to have friendly people with smiling faces, thank you for your great customer service.“

“This was our first time and we enjoyed it immensely. We had the chicken salad sandwich, a three cheese grilled cheese, and corn fritters. The corn fritters were great and we had never tried them with powdered sugar - so good. If they have it, I also highly recommend the fresh lemonade... YUM! Love the quaint atmosphere. 🩷“

“Though it was slightly a mess, helpful people everywhere you look.“

“Everything is always "Awesome ". I have been a customer for years. #All the Starbucks Cafe' staff. Have always been respectful, Helpful ❤ Super nice. They are always, Quick @ getting the drinks/coffee out. Plus, all flavors are Fantastic!!/ ❤ my Starbucks💯“

“I used to get fish cakes wherever I went. Now I only get them at Emma's. Entire menu is well done!“

“Best soup/sandwich. Great place to start your day“

“Very nice video gaming locations. Clean, friendly staff, very respectful. Good clean fun!“

“Delicious scones and looove their basil berry tea!“

“Cali Chicken Sandwich: A Love Story in Three Bites You know those rare moments in life when you take a bite of food and hear a choir of angels—or at least the guy next to you humming while chewing? That was me at River City Grill, except the choir was me, and the humming was involuntary. The Cali Chicken Sandwich arrived like a supermodel at a backyard BBQ: casual yet undeniably stunning. Grilled chicken so tender it probably spent the morning in a spa, avocado so creamy it could double as moisturizer, and bacon crisp enough to make your dentist blush. The whole ensemble was wrapped in what I can only assume was bread baked by a sentient cloud. As for River City Grill itself? If Apple designed restaurants instead of gadgets, this would be it. Clean, stylish, and so comfortable you’d swear they slipped a Tempur-Pedic under the seats. And the service? Let’s just say the staff treated me better than my own family does, but without the subtle guilt trips about calling more often. In conclusion, the Cali Chicken Sandwich isn’t just a meal; it’s a therapy session for your taste buds. Bravo, River City Grill. Bravo.“

“I luv Dotty's this is where I go to clear my head“

“I used to get fish cakes wherever I went. Now I only get them at Emma's. Entire menu is well done!“

“I had an amazing experience at Cyd's in the PARK! From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was cozy yet stylish, perfect for both a casual dinner and a special night out. The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I especially loved the scallops, which was cooked to perfection. Service was prompt and friendly without being intrusive, and the staff really went the extra mile to make sure everything was just right.“

“yes I recommend Julie's for the most part. it's clean and most of the employees are very nice. But not on this day December 23rd 2023 at 11:00 a.m. I was just in there and the old lady behind the counter is yelling at me to turn my machine down cuz she can't stand it loud. it drives her nuts. So I did it this time and a time before this, but I'm here to tell you that's the last time I do it cuz I like my machine loud when I'm gaming I'm betting my money in your establishment and I'm tired of getting yelled at by this lady to turn myachine down. I will not turn it down again. This is not the first time she's done this so somebody needs to talk to her and tell her get ear plugs or find another job cuz I'm not turning my machine down anymore I like it loud thank you.“

“You definitely had the ‘A’ team working this morning! Great drink! The drawing card for me is the staff. Incredible! Knows you by name and so friendly! I’d always been a Starbucks girl but I’m now an Eli’s convert!! Thanks for such a warm, inviting atmosphere.“