50 Best Coffee Shops near South Barrington

“Calibrè Coffee never disappoints! I tried their Ube Matcha and Ube Coffee, and both were amazing--creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The baristas are super friendly, and the cafe has such a cozy vibe. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for unique, delicious drinks!

Support small Filipino businesses--this one is a must-visit!“

“I highly recommend the bowls, they are delicious, keep you full for long periods of time and very fulfilling and the sugar cravings have diminished.“

“I was at an event last evening that served a wonderful variety of treats from Sugar and Rhyme Coffeehouse—croissants, biscottis, Italian meringues, scones and several other delicious treats. Everyone there was impressed and commented on how tasty everything was. I will definitely stop at Sugar and Rhyme when I’m in the area.“

“The service here is amazing. The people here, especially Rose, are nice and caring. I like that I can get a cold or hot beverage. The food is great, too. And it's just a great place to sit for awhile. Very welcoming place.“

“I highly recommend this place. Today was the first time in the shop for my wife and I, the staff was super friendly and kind. Thomas helped us decided on what delicious drinks to try. They were both great, then we went back inside and got a couple coffees to go. Nessa helped us with our to-go order. Thank you to the staff for their kindness. The coffee is amazing.“

“Love it here. Wish I lived closer!“

“Nice efficient and great service; items sold are also very good“

“We read about Joe Doughnut Itasca and thought we would give it a try…pulled up to a Shell gas station?!? Wow we were pleasantly surprised. Can’t begin to say enough good things about this place…not gas station food, custom fresh made to your liking off their full menu. Doughnuts were great, flapjacks were outstanding. Great variety of coffee products - regular, cold brew, lattes etc. The staff were warm and friendly, making you feel at home and explaining the menu to you. Met the co-owner, wonderful lady with passion for this place. Can’t believe it has been open for over 2 years. Great kept little secret. Will be back to try more of the menu!“

“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!“

“Viator Coffee Co is a highly rated coffee shop, known for its expertly crafted espresso, smooth brews, and cozy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the friendly baristas, inviting vibe, and quality pastries. It’s the perfect spot to relax, work, or catch up over a great cup of coffee.“

“Terrific vibe. The owner cares.“

“So so yummy, fresh & delicious food. Staff is super sweet and price is right! Def recommend💯“

“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.“

“we love these healthy treats!“

“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。“

“visiting from minnesota and this coffee shop is super cute! i got an iced vanilla matcha latte, and it was delicious! the baristas are super sweet and go the extra step to get you the perfect drink! the vibe is really nice, and there's a lot of natural lighting! they also told us all the places we could park. just an overall perfect place to have a drink and get some work done :)“

“The inside was very clean, tables were kept well and there were plenty of places to sit. Coffee and tea were amazing, we got a green tea and nitro cold brew and they exceeded expectations. We got a ham and cheese sandwich and a spicy avocado bacon sandwich and those also exceeded expectations. Everything was served in a timely manner and the baristas were friendly and welcoming. Will return even though we don't live close, and would recommend. 10/10“

“Friendly atmosphere with live music this morning“

“Absolutely amazing menu items! My favorites are the açai bowl and the sweet tart refresher. Yum!! Excellent service as well. Highly recommended!“

“So good any time of day. Love this place“

“Great coffee (Vietnamese coffee Milk with Milk Pudding) ! Love all the anime figures and Halloween decorations!“

“I LOVE THE AÇAÍ BOWLS FROM HEALTHY ZONE LZ.? Not only are they delicious but the BENEFITS. Not just your average fruit bowls with sugary fruit. I love the low calorie deficit and high protein with no extra crazy charge! It’s amazing ?? been coming here for 3 years! A Local Family Business.“

“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.“

“My new weekend stop.“

“Very delicious and amazing Polish food. I really recommend it.“

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

“Good sandwiches, worth every penny“

“I have been coming here recently and am blown away by how good it is. Recently came in and wanted lunch but they didn't have lunch on Sunday, but it is koffee kup after all not lunch during the church rush. That was the only bummer I have ever had coming here and I have been here 5+ times in like 2-3 weeks for breakfast and I live 20 minutes away.“

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

“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“

“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!!!“

“Very cute place! I stopped on the way to work and was greeted by a friendly front counter cashier. She suggested some great non-coffee items. I got the Vanilla Rooibos tea and their cheddar bacon spinach biscuit/scone. I will definitely be back for both. Thanks!“

“Never disappointed. Terrific people.“

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

“Update 05/18/2023 - stellar service! I’m partially disabled. The app was being stupid and would not let me place my order, so I called inside. The lady at the counter took my order, came outside for my card, brought out my food. This is what I call service. Thank you for your personal touch. I APPRECIATE YOU!!!“

“Mango Milk Tea is delish! The atmosphere is super cute.“

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

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

“Outside seating! We visit multiple days a week for breakfast for the great service, including an amazingly fast kitchen. Their potatoes are the best around--tender inside and crispy outside. One of our favs is the Country Fried Steak. Try the biscuits and gravy too!!!

Kid-friendliness: Always great to our kids!“

“Nice place, no line, good service“

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

“Everyone in the family we like a lot, always good atmosphere“

“4th Update (Sept 3, 2025)
I’ve ordered four different crepe mille cakes now and each cake as pretty and delicious as ever.
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Update: A few months later, I ordered an 8” Mille crepe cake with passionfruit filling and asked for a custom design of poppy flowers because the birthday girl loves poppies. The cake was so fresh and tasted divine! The party guests were super super impressed and asked me where I bought the cake, what kind cake is it, what flavor?
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Absolutely delicious Mille crepe cake!! I decided to order a birthday cake and some mini cakes without tasting anything first. My friends were blown away by how good the passion fruit flavor was!! The owner was also super easy to work with. She texted me pictures of different designs she can do. She’s so creative!!!“

“I was blown away.“

“For being a fairly new Starbucks, you guys are wonderful. By far my favorite to go to, and I never write reviews so this is saying a lot. The baristas are always so sweet when I order my drinks or food- always tip them! Thanks for being awesome and making my day a little brighter. 💕“

“So many delicious drinks to choose from & they are always quick! ☺️“

“Johnny is the man. He always greets you with a kind smile. The latte he makes is fantastic. It is honestly one of the best cups of coffee I’ve ever had. The price for large latte is extremely reasonable. Even if I stopped taking the train I would still stop here for coffee.“

“Thank you so much, Duck Donuts for making 100 plus donuts fresh to order for our amazing homeowners at Aloha Construction, Inc. Our families enjoyed getting your warm and delicious donuts delivered this evening on this cold night. Also, Maulesh thank you for making Evelyn her special donut while we got to enjoy watching you make our special order and getting Thank You's wrote.🥳🍩🙌“

“This is my favorite Starbucks location. I stop there almost every morning. My dogs love getting to come along for their pup cups. The baristas all treat me so well, remembering my name, helping me with the app, and are all so fast and efficient. Anand, Dom, and everyone else at this location are just so friendly, warm and helpful. Always smiling and upbeat, which is really rare in the service industry these days. Dealing with customers is tough but they never show it. The drinks and food are always correct and always consistent. If I had my own business I would want to steal all of their employees! I am so lucky to live so close to this location but I would be willing to travel further for them!“