50 Best Coffee Shops near Lake Barrington

“Friendly atmosphere with live music this morning“

“Speedy Café is an exceptional establishment that truly embodies its name. From the moment you walk in, the friendly staff greets you with a smile and quickly takes your order, ensuring that you are served promptly. Their menu features a variety of delicious options that are perfect for a quick bite on the go or a relaxing meal in their comfortable seating area. Whether you're in the mood for a piping hot cup of coffee, a delicious sandwich, or a freshly baked pastry, Speedy Café has you covered. With its fast service, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere, Speedy Café is definitely worth a visit“

“Delicious, fresh, healthy smoothies on a hot day were absolutely perfect. William made our daughter a minion milkshake (and secretly made it healthy without her knowing, which was perfect for our very picky eater), and our son enjoyed a taro boba tea with popping mango boba. Such a great find, and fabulous owner!“

“I’m so glad there is a Summer Moon that I don’t have to travel outside of Illinois for ~ their coffee is probably my MOST favorite. I always order the moon milk lattes. Everything here is smooth, rich, and never bitter. The Moon Milk takes every drink to another level. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, love the interior decor, and overall perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick cup in the drive thru or hanging out for a while. Friendly staff, consistent quality, and coffee that actually feels crafted. If you’re a true coffee lover, this place is a MUST.“

“Delicious crepes and paninis!! Fresh ingredients made to order! Very nice location! Definitely recommend!“

“Great Place! Super chill, lots of natural sunlight with their huge windows. Quite possibly the best spots in Mchenry County. Not Chicago Pretentious. Just a cool, chill, CLEAN place!!! Can't go wrong!!“

“I love getting my morning coffee from Elder + Oat a few times a week. It is a little bit of a haul from my house but totally worth it. Have usually get their monthly seasonal cold brew I have never disliked it. Nicole is the sweetest barista! I highly recommend this cute coffee shop!“

“best coffee shop around :)“

“Super delicious food and drinks with great servings!“

“アイスコーヒーとバブルワッフルで午後のひと時を楽しめます。“

“we love these healthy treats!“

“Terrific vibe. The owner cares.“

“We’ve visited many times and every time is a good experience. We love to go and let our daughter pick out a cookie as they have many fun characters to choose from. Today they offered free any size drinks for Mom’s on Mother’s Day. How wonderful, what a treat! Thank you 🩷“

“Service was excellent. Coffee was great. The raspberry scone was outstanding. I came back in the afternoon and bought two more scones! Keep up the great work you all do for others.“

“My favorite coffee shop! High quality coffee. What makes it taste even better is the quality of the staff. Such kind and thoughtful people.

I come here as much to be lifted up by them as the caffeine! Tess, Steph, Jill, Ashley, Sofia, and Erin are all awesome!!“

“The Coffee beans are brought in all around the world and roasted in house. The barista's here are AMAZING!!From the shop manager analyse to the wonderful energetic Emily who always has a smile. Fresh made to order sandwiches to the pastries from local bakeries. Love how local family owned businesses support each other.“

“Awesome experience with coffee or alcohol. Cool layout that offers a great experience and drink. Fun seating and options. Staff was great and we will be back.“

“So i decided to make this review for this Dunkin Location was because i went to this location on Friday October 10th 2025 and this is was my first time going to this location too and when i try to get a morning breakfast i order my fresh coffee and 1/2 donuts and what it make my day that morning was the employee was very polite and have me an excellent service what make my day was when i bought 1/2 dozen donuts i never had anyone heat the 1/2 dozen donuts before and i was so excited when i got an excellent service so i want to recognize the whole team at this location for the best excellent service and specially the one who heat the donuts that make my day.....“

“The sweetest team/family, the best cannolis and focaccia bread I’ve ever had 🫶“

“2/5/2026 My wife, a friend, and I went to the restaurant after hearing about it and reading their reviews. The atmosphere and food were excellent. will definitely go again, no doubt.“

“Spunky donuts are tremendous. Old school vibe.“

“First time at the Conscious Cup with my sister on Mother's Day. Upon entering, welcomed by the best barista ever Uriel who immediately made us feel supported in our beverage decisions. He inquisitively asked some warm, conversational questions and directed us toward the best choice for our preferences and moods for the day. My sister has also noted (prior to learning his name this day) that she had actually stopped coming for a time as she was not enjoying her drinks until one day Uriel made hers and now she is pleased every time she stops in and he's working. Please consider giving Uriel some gold stars, having him train other employees, and a pay raise because he deserves it and we will definitely be back.“

“I just went there to have a meeting with a coworker and absolutely loved the service and the atmosphere. The empanada was still frozen when they served it to me but the server was so kind and gentle and immediately gave me another one that was well cooked and didn’t charge me for the wait and inconvenience. I call that consideration and good business practice! Will be back again!!“

“Delicious ice cream and the kids cone is the perfect size for my 3 year old!“

“Nice place, no line, good service“

“very nice and healthy protein shakes and acai bowls. good ambiance and amazing staff. all 10/10.“

“This place is amazing the people and drinks are great. I have came to shop here so often they know me and my families drinks by now!! Greeva especially has been the kindest person ever always welcoming us with a smile. She’s one of my favorite faces to see when I walk into the store. I would so recommend coming here I have raved about this place to all my friends and coworkers. They now all come here as well! I had their lotta love matcha which is so good their matcha is so smooth and tastes amazing. Overall a wonderful experience every time!“

“Breakfast Quesadilla was excellent! Fresh salsa was excellent with just a hint of kick. Sam was wonderful and made me a delicious salted caramel fudge latte! Portion was large as usual and I have leftovers for later. Thanks Sam, you made it a wonderful start to my day“

“Great quality french pastries. Excellent service . Highly recommended“

“I had the pleasure of enjoying Sunday breakfast with my wife. The atmosphere is wonderful , the service is excellent , and the food is fresh and delicious. Donna surprised my wife with a birthday cake , and all the guests sang „Happy Birthday’’ to her. It was such a special moment ! Thank you for creating such a fantastic birthday vibe. I highly recommended this local spot for a great experience.“

“Today was my first time going there. Doughnuts were absolutely fresh! Will be back! Thanks!“

“excellent service everyone was friendly and the food was amazing.“

“Friendliest staff, extremely clean, and my order is always perfect. Highly recommend!“

“Tea and coffee so delicious, so many great food options. The staff at this location are the nicest and so friendly. Excellent customer service. Nalani is the best Highly Satisfied!!!“

“Delicious champurrado !!! love it !! Very nice staff!“

“Marketing department really needs to upload more photos. People need to see the mural! This place is really nice and cozy. I wanted to dine-in, but there weren't any other customers, so I felt awkward being the only one there each time. Maybe it was cause I went past the morning coffee rush. I'm always looking for a place that does a good strong coffee without it being too bitter. I think this is my favorite place now. First time there, the barista suggested a hot oat milk Maple Brown Sugar Latte with an extra shot of espresso to fit my dietary needs and taste preference. It's super delicious. I also got a cup of tea, and she let use two different tea flavors in one cup, the way I usually do it at home. I appreciated that. The second time I got a hot Salted Caramel Fudge Latte and Turkey Avocado Wrap. I forgot to ask for an alt milk, and the chips were a smidge stale. I totally forgot to ask for oat milk. I usually have lactase pills for such times, but not this one. Yikes. My boyfriend liked the chips, so it's ok. The wrap was really good though, it's HUGE, and they toast it! They also have packets of ketchup and Cholula hot sauce. Today, I returned for that delicious hot oat milk Maple Brown Sugar Latte + espresso, and a chamomile tea with lime. I'm pretty content.“

“Had my daughter’s baby shower cake made here. Julie was so easy to work with and gave me great advice. I had several guests who needed gluten free and Julie and her staff were able to make the whole cake gluten free. It was so delicious that my guests thought it was the best they’ve had. Thanks Whisk Bakery!!“

“Good service! DELICIOUS Cheese Danish... Orgasmic.“

“Just like a second home! The staff is great very nice people“

“Special shout out for Sarah. Thank you for helping me clear up my order even tho I messed it up. She went above and beyond helping me carry out my drink tray to my car because I was carrying my toddler. Super thoughtful especially on a rainy day.“

“Nice, well kept interior. Nice wood. Some good comfortable seats.“

“Kim is awesome!!! She already knows my favorite items I might be interested in that day.“

“Best.Coffee.Ever! Yummy breakfast sandwich too. Great job, Dave!“

“I was blown away.“

“I went into target and decided to grab a coffee to start my day and I was greeted by Jessica! She was very efficient and made sure to confirm my order and then made likely the best coffee I’ve had in a long time! I come to Starbucks daily, and her ratio of exactly my request was perfect! Thank you, Jessica, and Starbucks for making my day!“

“Last Thursday my friend and I stopped in for a cup of tea. This was my first visit. We had a chance to sit and chat while we sipped our tea. There was a comfortable sitting area. Our service was very good! It was easy to park our cars. All in all a place to relax, visit and enjoy a cup of delicious tea!“

“Me gusta mucho este lugar y lo mejor que esta cerca de donde vivo y muy buen servicio …😊☕️“

“Stopped in this morning on a quick target run. I would like to mention how friendly the barista was not just to me but all the customers ahead and after me. I didn’t catch her name, but she had pretty blue/teal hair. I must say, my shaken espresso was PERFECT! Her ratios were spot on, other locations have made it too milky, she absolutely nailed it. She definitely put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. And once again, the drink was D E L I C I O U S!!! Thank you for the good service and splendid drink!“

“This is by far the best Starbucks in the area bar none . Everyone from the top management to the baristas are kind, friendly, caring and efficient. I’ve never had an attitude from any of them no matter how complicated my beverage order is. They keep the place clean and safe also. Unfortunately, the Starbucks in Algonquin by the movie theater, and also the one on Randall by Kohl’s has some of the rudest employees. In fact, the one by Kohl’s mopped the floors without squeezing out the mop and there were large puddles of soapy water all over, and I almost fell, even though I was walking extremely slowly. Putting a sign down does not excuse them from liability, but they didn’t seem to care at all about me, or anyone for that matter , and when I expressed my concern that someone can fall, they just rolled their eyes up at me. I am grateful that the Starbucks closest to my home on Algonquin Road and Ryan is Friendly professional and efficient unlike the other ones.“