50 Best Coffee Shops near North Chicago

“The best fresh roasted coffee I have tasted. Been a customer for over 8 years! They really know and understand the flavors of their beans. Highly recommend!“

“I absolutely love this location! 😊 The store is consistently spotless, both inside and outside, which makes every visit pleasant. ✨ The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and helpful no matter what time of day I stop by. 🙌 I come here several times a week, and they never disappoint. My orders are always prepared perfectly and exactly the way I expect. ⭐ Great service, clean surroundings, and reliable quality every time! I’m definitely a loyal customer. 👍❤“

“fresh donuts and the coffee“

“Long line lol but good business“

“AMAZING coffee & matcha, served with such warmth & care by the sweetest family-owned shop — A true gem! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Interesting coffee shop. It looks kinda like an office building from the outside, and it's tucked away on what feels like an industrial backstreet. The service was quick and friendly. I got a Tangerine Ginger tea, and as described, it was tangy and sweet. My friend got some kind of coffee, but she was disappointed with how sweet it was. I believe I also got an apple fritter, and it was flavorful and sweet, as I'd hoped. There was plenty of seating inside, as well as some picnic tables outside (though at the time, the insects were out in full force).“

“The best coffee shop in Highland Park/Deerfield area! Best customer service and perfect atmosphere for work meeting, reading a book or grabbing coffee with a friend!“

“This place CJ‘s coffeehouse is the best donut shop I’ve ever gone to.. Dunkin’ Donuts is pathetic in comparison. their donuts are far more superior. There’s more Dunkin’ Donuts close by me, but I go all the way to Zion for my donuts.. kudos to CJ’s!!!!“

“Beyond !atmosphere awesome Sevice thank you server Anna 🧇🥞🥛🍳🤵🏻‍♀️🙏🏻❤️“

“Such a cozy and welcoming local spot! 😊🍽️ The food is really tasty, and there’s a nice variety of options to choose from. I especially enjoyed the selection of fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and tempting sweet treats. 🥗🥪🍰 A great little place to stop by for a satisfying meal or something sweet. Definitely worth checking out! ✨👍“

“Stopped in for a coffee during my lunch and was very impressed with not only their selection, but with the taste as well! I got the Maple Cardamom and was very good. Highly recommend if in the area!“

“Hi, The best donuts anywhere. They are working and baking at 2:00 each morn, so you can have fresh donuts in the morning. Best Chocolate frosting ever; little secret, freshly made. They try hard to please everyone.“

“Stopped in for the first time and will be back again and again! My kids devoured their donuts!! Can’t wait to come back for lunch too! Customer service was amazing too, so friendly and helpful!!“

“CJ:
I stopped in for a simple black coffee once and it was great. It is very modern on the inside and the coffee is expensive for what I got, but good staff and short wait time. The study area has a good view of the road so you can take a short break from your work and enjoy the atmosphere.“

“Gloria Jean’s is by far my favorite coffee chain, even favorite overall in the local area. I’m incredibly happy they’re at Vernon Hills and how consistent their coffee is! Also note, they open at 10am, not 11am - somehow Google Maps is not accepting my update to business hours.“

“The bread is out of this world. My personal favorite is the seeded. The pastries are also very good. What a treasure.“

“Found my favorite childhood snack — egg waffles 🧇 — at MilkCow cafe near home! Definitely coming back again! Their ice cream was amazing too — super creamy and full of milky goodness 🍦💛“

“Always a treat to stop by“

“Love having a Starbucks in Lake Forest. So convenient. Also love some of the workers there. Daniel and Jay to name a couple. I just wish they would get the free refill program correct for gold card members. I get the snarky face from the manager and a couple others when asking for my free refill. They keep telling me I need to buy a regular coffee to get a refill when in fact Starbucks web site says get a free refill regardless of the original beverage.“

“Great staff, the bubble tea is a must have. Try it now if you haven’t done so 😊“

“Some of the best pastries I have ever had! I have been there several times now and plan to keep going. Service has always been quick and efficient. Staff is polite, cafe is kept very clean, there is a little play area for kids, and they even have Mahjong tables you can rent for free! I plan to play Hong Kong style with some friends in September. I am so grateful for this cafe.“

“My 4 year old son loved it here!!! He was so proud to have designed a donut (which was actually just the cookies and cream option from the menu) but he watched them make it and decorate it and then showed it to everyone he passed. He said they were the BEST donuts he’s ever had! I had the cold brew with sweet cream which was solid.“

“Delicious good beautiful space and delicious drinks! Staff super nice! Definitely recommend ❤️“

“Got the glow bowl and my daughter got a build your own açaí bowl today. THIS GLOW BOWL IS AMAZING!! The dairy free ranch is so tasty!! It’s perfect!!!! 10/10!!!!“

“this Cafe is a quaint little spot down an alley way on main street it makes you feel like you've just traveled to Paris 100% would recommend 😉“

“All Hometown locations are solid for both food and drink. The Lake Forest location has plenty of seating both indoor and out. I’m a huge fan of the blueberry avocado smoothie, the ingredients are perfect for working with my dietary restrictions.“

“Delicious boba tea! I had the Coconut milk tea with boba and my husband had the mango fruit with boba. This was our first time here! It was busy when we walked in with lines for those wanting to get there bubble / boba tea. There was a great menu of options to choose from and a nice sitting area to relax, and enjoy the drinks. Staff were quick and busy filling in the orders that were coming in. This is located in Chinatown near the Chinatown square. Great spot and delicious boba teas! We will definitely come back when we visit this area again!“

“I want to give a special shoutout to Laura! I came today and explained an issue yesterday and although I was understandably upset, I didn’t make a huge fuss about it because I visit this location often. I explained the situation to Laura, and she took it upon herself to make sure the issue was rectified. What I really appreciate is that she went out of her way to make things right even though she wasn’t even working at the time the issue happened. That really showed me that she genuinely cared about my experience as a customer. Things happen, but it’s how a business handles the situation that matters, and I truly appreciate Laura for stepping up and making it right. 💕“

“Everything Staff is kind“

“Great donuts like the flavors are amazing they’re super soft and the Bacon, egg, cheese, croissants and great prices aren’t bad at all perfect place to get your morning started I had to bring the sofa inside and I want to open this one one you know how to do it I try, but I’m not that strong“

“ABSruCKS. & lettin every body know it too.“

“We found this place in our way to another breakfast place and decided to stop. 10/10 would definitely recommend. Best breakfast food we have had ever, restaurant is extremely clean, everyone working was friendly. We will definitely return if we are near Chicago again“

“I loved 😍 my favorite drinks“

“I've been here three times in the past year and have been wowed each time. The employees are always nice and accommodating. The food is perfect each time, the bathrooms and restaurant itself are very clean, and the space is welcoming! That's saying a lot from someone who worked in a lot of restaurants over the years and can easily spot issues. Bagels are chewy, thaw nicely after being in my freezer for a bit, and make excellent sandwiches. Thank you for the Windex and cleaning up my water bottle catastrophe ;)“

“The staff is very friendly and efficient. The coffee is delicious. I just got my usual, a tall latte.

Vegetarian options: Coffee is Vegan!?

Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free.Everything is clearly marked with ingredients. Any questions the staff is happy to answer.

Parking: It's a well maintained Target parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: The staff is kind to all the guests.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's in Target. Totally wheel chair accessible.“

“I loved 😍 my favorite drinks“

“This location is AMAZING. I had ordered from DoorDash, they accidentally made my order wrong, to apologize they offered my order for free to fix, when I declined they gave me a few free donuts. Such a small gesture and definitely did NOT expect it but their kindness did not go unnoticed. Extremely kind staff worker I talked to on the phone. Good job Dunkin!“

“Been to Tous les Jours a few times, but finally gave in and tried the macarons for my birthday :) Yeah, they’re a little pricey, but WORTH IT. Had the lemon, pistachio, and salted caramel, and each one was better than the last. They’ve always got really unique breads and pastries, and everything tastes super fresh every time I go in. You can tell they actually care about quality here. Definitely recommend checking this place out!“

“Amazing lattes in a posh environment! Love this place!!!“

“Great staff and delicious fresh treats!! 🩷“

“Nice spot for a meeting with a very special realtor! Me! (Weichert Realtors) Sell Buy Haus (dot com)“

“great customer service !!“

“What a positive experience I had at the Lake Bluff Starbucks. I went for a 30 minute coffee to check my emails, and was so pleasantly surprised when the barista asked if I wanted a ceramic mug for my coffee. She even offered to bring it to my table. When she brought it, she mentioned they offer a free refill. Then, another barista came around with a free sample of one of their ice coffees. What a very pleasant experience. Thank you, Starbucks!“

“Always perfect coffee. Fresh, never stale. The staff, especially Chello is the best.“

“5+1?This small out-of-the-way Starbucks (located inside Target) is really a diamond in the rough, if you consider Starbucks a diamond, LOL. They make the store on Grand and Green Bay look pathetic. The young man working behind the counter, his name is Felipe, is extremely articulate and knowledgeable, about Starbucks offerings, unlike the other store. I came in for the Medicine Ball, that is a stress relieving, stomach settling concoction that Starbucks has come up with. It's not on the menu but if you're stressed or just not feeling well, this is the thing to get. See Felipe, he's a nice young man and working his way through school. He is very attentive and always smiling. As a matter of fact I'm going to give them an extra star because he's such an excellent hire for them, he should be in management.??“

“Something new in the Mall food court! Staff is so friendly and talkative, love them! They have truly great selection of unordinary pizzas. You have to try ordering from the menu! Ready slices are good, but freshly made mouthwatering pizza is so much better. I tried pear pizza, was very impressive, chef's creation, but my best favorite is vegetarian pizza. Will be back soon. 👌“

“Friendly staff. Clean. Fast, but inconvenient to access for busy morning commuters. LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.“

“Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Always fun to sit and spin wool on my spinning wheel while carrying on conversations with other patrons curious about what I’m doing.“

“Loved the pug party! We need them more often!“

“been going here since i was in highschool 10+ years ago. i was in town just passing and always try to come here just because i love their coffee drinks and banana bread. the lady taking my order was rude thats all i really have to say for complaints, and when i said thank you ,no response. i was extremely nice to her too, how disappointing. next time ill just match energy i guess“