50 Best Coffee Shops near Lake In The Hills

“The Dunkin’ Donuts on Randall road is amazing!!! They were so sweet to my dogs and she absolutely loved Clark 💕 they each got a lil vanilla munchkin and she even gave them treats to go! Definitely made my morning a little bit better. I’m really big on customer service, and she was the sweetest. Will definitely be coming back with the boys to see her again🥰. Way to go girl at the drive-through!“

“Absolutely the best serving Starbucks. Always friendly, my order is always what i ordered and each employee is always professional. THANK YOU Lake in the Hills Starbucks team ! p.s. I sure wish they made pumpkin scones all through the year.“

“Had a great time at the October afternoon tea. Can’t wait for November. I am excited to see what you guys do next.“

“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.“

“Muy amable y respetuosos lo recomiendo al 100 % vallan y prueben 😍“

“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!“

“great specialty coffee and a lovely setting. You won't be disappointed!“

“Super delicious food and drinks with great servings!“

“This is a unique and amazing coffee shop, not just because it's a sober bar, because it has expert baristas, fun events, and meeting space for art, meetings and community gatherings. The staff is downright amazing! So is the coffee ☕“

“Amazing coffee & delicious sandwiches. Friendly staff & clean environment. Reasonable prices & prompt service. What more could you ask for out of a Cafe & Deli?“

“Great coffee and excellent sandwiches, but I had to leave prematurely because I found it hard to focus from how loud some of the employees are. They’re all very nice but some are very chatty and I found myself getting annoyed. Good place to go to if you aren’t focused on getting work done.“

“Tried this for the first time today and was very impressed. Had one of the breakfast bagels, a breakfast croissant, a latte and a cold brew coffee. The portion size of the sandwiches was generous and everything tasted fresh. I will definitely return to try more items.“

“Top donut shop in the US.“

“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“

“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.“

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!“

“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.“

“Had such a good experience at this location! Ben was super sweet and had my whole family in a great conversation while we waited for our drinks! Got our drinks really fast and everything was delicious, if I lived in town I’d be a regular<3“

“SYRUP is one of the best local breakfast and brunch restaurants and I would highly recommend it to people who live around Algonquin. Great food and hot tea selection!“

“1/21@ 230pm. Stopped at Biggby Coffee in East Dundee, after hearing so many great things about their coffee and drinks. I should of asked for the barista's name. She was very friendly and helpful! Great specialty drink! Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you!“

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

“We absolutely love this kids’ café! From the moment you walk in, you feel like part of a big family. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and truly special.
My child absolutely loves going there and never wants to leave! It’s the perfect place for kids to have fun while parents can relax. Everything is clean, well-organized, and easy to oversee, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.
You can really tell that this place is run with care and heart. Highly recommend for families! ♥️“

“Delicious donuts! Great flavors!“

“Great place for a coffee and a healthy meal.“

“I have been a regular customer for a long time- the baristas know me by name and know my drink order. Picked up my iced coffee this morning and didn’t realize until I was done drinking my coffee that there was a nice little note on my cup! This definitely made my Monday morning ! It’s the little things 😊“

“Conscious Cup is our go-to coffee spot, and all of the people who work at the Cary location consistently go above and beyond. They know our drink order by heart and are always kind, courteous, welcoming, and friendly. The quality of the coffee and tea here is also far superior to anything around. We love it!“

“Cozy place to bring your family or have casual business meetings. Love their drinks !! So much better than Starbucks . All the gals are super friendly too! ✨“

“Stopped here for my first time ever by using the Too Good To Go app and was surprised to see all of delicious options they have. I will definitely be going back to try out their salads. I got the Waldorf chicken salad wrap and it was delicious.“

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

“very good service and top notch coffee“

“I’ve probably been to every coffee shop in crystal lake and if you know there are many! Not only is the shop in the most beautiful location being downtown crystal lake, their service is always the best! The drinks are always amazing and perfect everytime!!!! The staff really makes this the best Starbucks in town!!!!!“

“We love this dunkin' donuts! They always get us through the line quickly and get us our food and drinks accurately. This DD is also light speed ahead of the one in pingree Grove up the street and it's actually faster to drive past the other one and go to this one in order to get our food. By far the most efficient Dunkin in the area“

“I really really like the iced vanilla chai tea latte 🥺“

“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.“

“I went today and this was by far the best experience I’ve had at a Dunkin! The gentlemen working was very kind and worked quickly. He made the best oat milk shaken espresso I’ve had and filled it with a very appropriate amount of ice which I really appreciate (other Dunkins always fill it to the brim with ice, leaving very little room for the actual drink). Highly recommend.“

“We were there Saturday with 4 adults and 7 children. The owner was a very kind a patient individual. The ice cream was Some of the best ice cream we have had. We enjoyed great conversation with the owner and everyone had an awesome time.

Stop in for excellent ice cream and friendly Environment

Thank you! We will be back! Matter of fact I’d love some more ice cream right now!😊“

“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.“

“I like your coffee. And it is the nearest Starbucks to my job. Before job I wanted to buy cappuccino, came 20 min to 7:00 pm. Barista said with machine done can make espresso and any hot drinks. It is easy to wash the pitcher and steamer. I went out without coffee.“

“I absolutely love this location and the baristas so much, they are always so helpful and amazing to their regulars. They have made my day so much better so many times! It’s the little things! Love this location and all the baristas 💚☕️“

“everything on the menu....“

“I got the hot Carmel latte decaf that I can drink and got service with a smile. Unlike Panera next door that told me they couldn't serve me decaf latte anymore. For various reasons I can't drink regular coffee so thank you Starbucks. You rocked it today.“

“I came into this location a few days ago and had the best experience ever. Kristen was helping me at the time. I gave her a lot of drinks to make but she was quick and efficient. She started a conversation with me, smiles, and is very happy with her job. I am so impressed by her and how quick she is. I will continue to come back to this location all the time now because of her. Thank you Kristen for making this experience so great. You deserve the best!“

“Nice store really like the layout only few years old. 03/07/25 This is in addition to my first review, EM waited on me today, she couldn’t have been more helpful took the time to listen when I told her my usual drink an we came to an agreement about the best way make it so wasn’t too runny, she made our drinks. perfect Thank U so much really appreciate it. She also told me she would write down the recipe how she made it 🙌🏻🤩 A+ for her!“

“Good food with fast, friendly service.“

“Peru Clover....loved it!!!!“

“The staff is super friendly and helpful, they hooked me up with a new favorite drink. I’ve spent hours here studying recently and it’s a great environment, friendly and well designed. This feels much more like a friendly neighborhood coffee shop than a large chain. I’ve been to a lot of Starbucks locations but this is the first one that’s seemed worthy of a review.“

“Annie and the entire crew there are absolutely amazing. My wife and I have been to several different Starbucks, and hands down, this is the best location. They always strive for the best of everything, from service to drinks, and they deliver every time. Always a very special treat to visit here, as we both know we'll get the best they have to offer every time.“