50 Best Coffee Shops near Riverwoods

“GREAT ATMOSPHERE- GREAT COFFEE & that Ham & Cheese Roll was amazing“

“This place is a gem! From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by how kind and knowledgeable the staff was. The girl who helped me was so sweet, super patient, and explained everything perfectly. You can really tell they care about the customer experience and make sure you feel comfortable and taken care of. Now let’s talk about the lemonades—WOW. Infused and delicious, it was honestly one of the best lemonades I’ve ever had. And the baked goods? Incredible. Soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of kick. Everything I tried was amazing, and I can’t wait to go back and try more. I seriously love, love, love this place. The staff, the products, the vibe—Blazed Bakery is on point. Thank you for such an awesome experience!“

“This is a cozy place with a warm atmosphere and friendly people! Love the avocado toast and hummus sandwich and that they have vegan and vegetarian options!“

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!“

“I stopped in here for the first time today and got two Vietnamese iced coffees. I’m not joking when I say they’re some of the best Vietnamese iced coffees I’ve ever had, and I just got back from a trip to Vietnam!!! They’re the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. I will be coming back!“

“Stopped by this cafe around 5 pm after work and ended up staying almost two hours. The iced latte was smooth without tasting too sweet, and the garlic chicken sandwich came out fresh and hot. One of the staff noticed my phone battery was dying and quietly offered a charger. Small gesture, but it made the place feel welcoming.“

“I literally had the best pancakes I’ve ever had“

“This is a fantastic place to get breakfast whenever you are heading to work on weekday rush hour!“

“Absolutely delightful atmosphere and I loved my latte!“

“great coffee! its very cozy“

“Friendly service and great donuts!“

“This place is awesome wonderful staff with creative and tasty drinks they're also very respectful of allergy and dietary needs and we're willing to give me information to make the right decision and be a good diabetic.
Highly recommend the fallout boy but it's actually called Fall out boy. Also decided to tell my family that the drink is created after a boy that fell into a bunch of oats“

“Spunky donuts are tremendous. Old school vibe.“

“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!“

“Really enjoyed my visit here ☕✨. The food was delicious, the coffee tasted amazing, and I especially loved that it was served in a ceramic mug instead of a paper cup 🥰☕. The customer service was outstanding - everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the visit 🙌. Even though the place was super busy on a Sunday morning, the atmosphere felt lively and enjoyable with a great overall vibe 🎶🍳. I also noticed how quickly the staff cleaned the tables after guests left, which kept everything looking neat and organized 🧼✨. Even the restroom was spotless 🚻. Overall, a fantastic experience and definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to again soon 💛😋“

“Wow this place is beautiful. You walg in and you don't feel like you are in America anymore. The decor is beautiful. The Kazon Kabob is yummy good flavor. The potatoes are made to perfection. The Tandoor Samsa is good just alot of cumin flavor. Service is very kind and informative. Definitely recommend if you want the home cook style meal.“

“The owner is so nice and knowledgeable. This is our goto spot for coffee, beans in the burbs. Very recommended“

“If you’re looking for a local spot that truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Glenview Grind enough. We’ve used them for teacher gift cards every year, and it’s become one of our favorite traditions—such an easy and appreciated gift. This year, we also had them cater breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week, and they absolutely exceeded expectations. The entire process—from ordering to pickup—was seamless. Their team was incredibly organized, friendly, and genuinely helpful every step of the way. They even assisted with loading everything up, which made a huge difference during a busy morning. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, and the customer service truly stood out. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they do. Highly, highly recommend supporting this wonderful local business“

“Frank was super accommodating at the last minute for a corporate workshop we hosted. The set-up he provided was beautifully organized for presentation to our guests. Everyone raved about the great, "local" AREA Coffee. It was delicious and piping hot. A new go-to for us; thanks, Frank!“

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

“We had a wonderful experience at Cafe 44! We tried the iced latte, matcha latte, cappuccino, Americano, and the Dubai chocolate, and every single item was outstanding. The coffee was rich, fresh, and perfectly crafted, while the matcha was smooth and flavorful. The Dubai chocolate was absolutely delicious and the perfect sweet treat to go with our drinks.

The atmosphere was cozy, clean, and inviting, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. If you’re looking for a great coffee shop in Chicago with excellent drinks and quality desserts, Cafe 44 is definitely worth a visit. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Long Grove Coffee Company is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy an excellent cup of coffee. The coffee is consistently delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared, making it a great stop whether you're starting your day or taking a break.

The staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming, creating an inviting atmosphere from the moment you walk in. One of my favorite aspects is the comfortable seating, both inside and outside, which makes it easy to slow down, catch up with friends, get some work done, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Located in the heart of charming downtown Long Grove, it's the perfect place to unwind before or after exploring the shops. Great coffee, outstanding service, and a warm, relaxing atmosphere make Long Grove Coffee Company an easy five-star recommendation.“

“I’ve been coming here a while since they opened. It’s great to have this location in downtown Mount Prospect.
I live within walking distance, live right across from the library.
As always, the owners as you can see the gentleman in the pictures always smiling happy that we are all enjoying his restaurant.

The husband and wife team are amazing people there they have a great display of machines, snacks, Ramen, and the best fun drinks.

Today I went by because I was on a huge DoorDash order. It’s great to be able to come here as a customer and as a delivery driver.

So many drinks I took to a companies office.

It’s so great that the owners has the order ready for me as I arrived and can do very large orders.

I know my customers are happy. I’ve seen people sitting there with a smile and I’m so glad they are here with us in downtown Mount Prospect.

We’ve had our place since 2016 and I’ve seen many buildings and businesses come into our area.

Well, I’m happy. The owners are here with us. I hope they stay with us for a long time. Have a great day and enjoy your bubbles.🫧🥤“

“I went yesterday when visiting Chicago. I had never had it before but I went by the recommendations of Skokie residents and I was very impressed. I took 6 desserts home to Kentucky and my only regret is I didn’t take more oatmeal raisin cookies. Those were absolutely phenomenal.“

“Delightful Barrista & Cafe! Delicious lattes, coffee, tea & coffee drinks, as well as a nice selection of food options.This place has a great vibe. Plenty of seating, and the staff is very warm & welcoming.“

“Hooray for local coffee shops and businesses. Astra is a wonderful coffee shop in the heart of the Ravinia District that always has a handful of neighbors out front during the warmer months. It’s also a great place to bring your laptop and to get some work done.“

“I absolutely love this place! I live in Highland Park, so I find myself visiting often, and each time is a great experience. The service is awesome, and the staff is kind. The only thing is that the music is too loud!!!“

“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!“

“I was just passing through on a solo trip and saw how cute this shop looked on the outside and decided to duck in! Super cute and cozy atmosphere for being a smaller shop, featuring super cute croissant waffles and the best peach oolong tea I've encountered. And I've tried A LOT of Bubble Tea places. I'll keep this place on my radar when I come back!!“

“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.“

“Came in just 5 minutes before closing, and the staff couldn't have been kinder or more welcoming! They made our drinks perfectly without making us feel rushed. Excellent customer service, thank you for the great experience and positive vibes!“

“The food has consistently been excellent, I have stopped in several occasions, each time the food is consistently fresh and tasteful. The beverages are always of my preference, when I requested a non-sweet beverage a while ago, I was provided with the most suitable beverage from a gracious lady with glasses and brown hair. The entire staff has been extremely helpful, as well as courteous in answering every question. I will always recommend them!“

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

“They always serve fresh items & is spotlessly clean. The team is friendly, helpful, & impressively fast & efficient. My son didn’t like the icing on his cinnamon roll that was priced @ $3.75, so I asked to exchange it for blueberry muffins priced @ $3.25 & told them to keep the $0.50 difference or keep .50 cents. Even though exchanges aren’t their policy, the staff kindly obliged & gave us blueberry muffins. Great service & thoughtful team!“

“I ordered the waffle stick and the lukma plate. Both were delicious! Super friendly staff as well.“

“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.“

“Their horchata boba is very flavorful! They also provide board games to play while enjoying their tasty treats, adding to the cozy atmosphere :)“

“every time I stop at this Scooters location, what I get with my order of coffee is smile, happiness and good vibes. I love this location and what happened yesterday was a cherry on a cake. I did my order on the app, I ordered coffee which wasn't available anymore, I didn't notice time frames and the app allowed me to buy this drink, when I got to pick up window, the girl which works there, very friendly and wonderful young woman apologized so much explaining that they don't have this coffee at that time no more and gave me 3 donuts for that. Every time my experience with Scooters is great! Love it!“

“We were at the Bakester today and they were understaffed. Iliya was there working as hard as he could and was doing a great job. Through no fault of his own and under great pressure, he tried to get the job done to keep the restaurant moving. The food was great.“

“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.“

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

“Soooo Good..!!!! 💯💯💯👻👻👻👻👻“

“This place is absolutely adorable and cozy! Food was just perfect, had smoked salmon benedict and it was the best breakfast I’ve ever had!!! 10/10“

“WOW WOW WOW !!! AMAZING cookies and so beautiful too“

“Thank you, Joon for the delicious boba teas 🧋 and smoothies! They were a hit! 18 drinks to celebrate our daughter’s birthday! My personal fave is milk tea with easy tapioca. We absolutely love this place and definitely will return!“

“The food and the drinks were amazing and the server was super friendly and nice. However I did notice when we were given our drinks and food we didn’t get plates or cups like everyone else? I’m assuming there was a misunderstanding but it felt as if we were being singled out. Other then that it was Great.“

“Amazing food , great variety of flavors for Pancakes, crepes and great service, good place for family gatherings.“

“Stopped by Churro Parlor in Lakeview, and it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm and inviting. Jennifer was absolutely amazing—she took the time to explain the menu, offered great recommendations, and made sure we had the best experience. The churros were fresh, perfectly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. We tried a few different flavors, and each one was better than the last! The dipping sauces were the perfect complement. Whether you’re a churro lover or just looking for a sweet treat, this spot is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back! Virtual review : @iam.shonnaaaa“

“This is my second time here, and every time I come it’s so clean, the service is great, and the coffee drinks are so delicious! I’ve tried the Haraz latte and the pistachio latte and both are 10/10! It’s so vibey and a perfect place for me to work on my laptop! Love it here ❤“

“We love coming to the Hometown coffee juice. I have been to I believe every location now.Vlid, gives great service and I especially like the iced oat latte with a combination of different other ingredients. I also taught in Glencoe and enjoy going there The owners Julie and Lou Rubin do a great job!
Poor Richard of the Town Planner of Lake Forest.“