23 Best Cafes near East Peoria

Emerald Tea Room & Catering American • $
132 McKinley St, East Peoria

Customers` Favorites

Chicken

“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.“

4.5 Superb29 Reviews
Panera Bread Cafe • $
496 West Washington Street, East Peoria

Customers` Favorites

Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Bread Bowl
Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
Bistro French Onion Soup
Panera Cookie Varieties
Panera Sourdough Melts
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
Dozen & a Half Bagels
Chicken Bacon Rancher

“I had an okay time but this one worker Lydia who might be a short bus hire if you get what I mean… she got my order wrong and when I went to complain she said nope that’s the right order then I pulled out the receipt and she just read what she wanted and kept denying that she got it wrong so? At least she was entertaining me because she’s definetly playing a satire character then after I finished the food that I was given still wrong Lydia gave me stank look but she kinda had a lazy eye so I could be wrong anyways very funny“

3.8 Good125 Reviews
River Side Cafe Fine Dining • $$
100 Conference Center Dr, East Peoria

“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!“

3 Average2 Reviews
River Kitty Cafe Cafe • $
3226 N University St, Peoria - 4.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Iced Latte
The Gerald
The CD

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

4.7 Superb74 Reviews
Peoria Nutrition Spot Cafe • $
7318 N University St, Peoria - 7.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oreo Bowl
Waffle

“They have the best drinks and best workers!“

4.7 Superb48 Reviews
Cultured Grounds Cafe • $
456 Fulton St, Peoria - 1.95 miles

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

4.9 Superb24 Reviews
CxT Roasting Company - Apollo Cafe • $
309B Main St, Peoria - 1.86 miles

“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.“

4.8 Superb27 Reviews
Darcy's Cafe & Slots's Cafe • $
200 N Highland St, Creve Coeur - 1.58 miles

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

4.9 Superb7 Reviews
Mama Dean's Coffee Slots And Spirits Cafe • $
1101 W Garfield Ave, Bartonville - 4.98 miles

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

4.9 Superb7 Reviews
Panera Bread Cafe • $
1101 W Bird Blvd, Peoria - 9.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad & Autumn Squash Soup You Pick 2
Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup
Panera Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup You Pick 2
Tomato Soup & Green Goddess Salad for a Group
Everything Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie
Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad
Variety of Breakfast Sandwiches
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

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

4.3 Superb88 Reviews
Jack's Cafe Family • $
130 Lake St, Tremont - 11.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak and Eggs
Country-Fried Steak & Eggs
Ribeye Steak and Eggs
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Skillet
Chicken Parmesan
Garbage Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffed Peppers
Fried Chicken

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

4.8 Superb160 Reviews
Garden Street Coffee Shop Cafe • $
1317 W Garden St, Peoria - 1.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

1 2 Eggs Any Style Hashbrow Choice of Meat Toast Cofee Plus a Side Order of 1 2 Biscuits and Gravy
Oatmeal or Grits
Hash Browns

“catfish meal !! 6/29/2025 around 230pm The Potters House of Peoria IL. went to fellowship about 7 of us after church and we enjoyed excellent service great food some ordered breakfast awesome and they couldn't stop bragging 😋 they even ordered food to go 😀 fast and efficient hot and fresh .... the price was exceptional 👌 we gave it a 5 star 🌟 !!! thanks Garden Street Cafe and Crew Boss Man Chef Jeff we will be returning in 2 weeks for the signature Ribs 😀 😉!!!“

4.3 Superb33 Reviews
Donna Jean's Cafe Cafe • $
121 E Lake Ave, Peoria - 5.13 miles

“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. 🩷“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company Cafe • $
4125 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria - 5.16 miles

“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💯“

4.3 Superb13 Reviews
Emma's Eatery Cafe • $$
2115 Court St, Pekin - 7.67 miles

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

4.3 Superb9 Reviews
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Emma's

Emma's Cafe • $
1359 W Garfield Ave F, Bartonville - 5.11 miles
5 Superb1 Reviews
Darcy's Cafeand Slots Cafe •
2603 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria - 3.88 miles

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

4.2 Good4 Reviews
Darcy's CAFE & SLOTS Cafe •
1310 Derby St, Pekin - 8.07 miles

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

4 Good6 Reviews
Sam's Club Cafe Cafe • $
4100 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria - 8.47 miles

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

4 Good7 Reviews
Eli's Coffee Shop - Tremont Coffee Shops • $
105 W Pearl St, Tremont - 10.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Iced Macchiato
Toasted Cheese
Muffin
Wraps

“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.“

4.8 Superb54 Reviews
River City Cafe & Grill Cafe • $
425 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria - 2.01 miles

“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.“

3.8 Good4 Reviews
Emma's Eatery Cafe • $$
3311 N Sterling Ave, Peoria - 5.06 miles

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

3 Average2 Reviews
Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC Cafe • $
456 Fulton St, Peoria - 1.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Baked Beans Mixed with Veggies
Honey's House Club Salad
Fried Green Tomatoes
Spaghetti's Supreme
Catfish Dinner
Chicken Dinner
Baked Chicken
Fried Chicken
Mac & Cheese
Catfish Meal

“Among the best pieces of catfish I’ve ever had, with an outstanding mac & cheese to pair with it. I recommend them both with hot sauce.“

4.6 Superb116 Reviews

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