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.“

“I love this place they are so sweet and always are on point with my order. Their hot chocolate is rich and smooth and my partner loves their Nutella latte!!! Definitely worth the money and the stop.“

“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.“

“Wonderful food and staff, our server Kristy was warm and attentive. Ask for her! Breakfast menu is expansive!“

“Terrific vibe. The owner cares.“

“we love these healthy treats!“

“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.“

“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。“

“I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciated the service at Conscious Cup this morning. I came in for my usual nitro cold brew, and the women working were incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely welcoming. Their energy set such a positive tone for the day — it’s the kind of warmth and attentiveness that makes a simple coffee run feel special.

Thank you for the great coffee and even better people behind the counter. You’ve definitely earned a loyal customer! ☕💛“

“Super delicious food and drinks with great servings!“

“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“

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

“Friendly atmosphere with live music this morning“

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

“mhhm good coffee kept me warm last winter when lotteried out 3 weeks in a row last winter while at journeys“

“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.“

“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.“

“Bardzo dobre jedzenie, miła atmosfera, super obsługa oraz przystępne ceny co razem daje ocenę 5 gwiazdek. Polecam każdemu. Smacznego!“

“My new weekend stop.“

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

“Good sandwiches, worth every penny“

“It was my first time going in there for coffee the place it’s small and cozy but too crowded people around me were loud and I could not hear the conversation that I had with my sister that she was sitting right in front of me. other than that, the place was nice.“

“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“

“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.“

“Excellent under this new management“

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

“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!“

“Nice place, no line, good service“

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

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

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

“I came here excited to try the egg sandwich, my card had an error on it. it did not work. The guy in the register Bruno, He was super nice, we were having a conversation and he decided to pay for my food because my card wasn’t working, he payed for my food with his own personal card. That touched my heart usually people just say like oh come back another time but not egg tuck. He was super nice. He added a smile in my face. Other than the 10/10 customer service, the food was so good! I devoured it in 5 minutes!!“

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

“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!!!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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