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!“

“Delicious, fresh, healthy smoothies on a hot day were absolutely perfect. William made our daughter a minion milkshake (and secretly made it healthy without her knowing, which was perfect for our very picky eater), and our son enjoyed a taro boba tea with popping mango boba. Such a great find, and fabulous owner!“

“Vibrant Fusion is my go-to spot for fresh, high-protein smoothies and bowls. Everything tastes natural, never overly sweet, and you can tell the ingredients are real and high quality. The energy, service, and flavors are always on point. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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’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.“

“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!“

“Incredible, I got a hot chocolate with their seasonal pumpkin in it and it's truly warmed my soul. If you stay they will serve it in a nice mug too. Highly recommend to anyone, support local! There seating downstairs but also lots upstairs perfect to come get some work done.“

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

“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!“

“Terrific vibe. The owner cares.“

“I had a an espresso coffee and my wife had regular coffee and some cake, l absolutely loved my espresso it was one of the best l had ever. The manager is very nice and knowledgeable about the coffee ( which l liked that a lot). Recommend this place for the coffee lover.“

“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! ☕💛“

“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.“

“Super delicious food and drinks with great servings!“

“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“

“Good sandwiches, worth every penny“

“Spunky donuts are tremendous. Old school vibe.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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

“Nice place, no line, good service“

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

“Delicious food and great service ! I had the maple waffle sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious ! I ordered it with some cream cheese and that was delicious ! The coffee was delicious Also! I will definitely return !“

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

“Johnny has great coffee. He also sells fancy coffee but I like the regular brew. I have two Starbucks near me yet I consider coming here on my days off.

The shop has an assortment of water, juice and energy drinks. He also sells breakfast bars and sandwiches. If it’s extra cold you can also pick up a hat and gloves. Forgot something? Don’t worry Johnny’s got it. Cute shop with a great owner. If you’re lucky you may even get business advice!“

“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. 💕“

“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!!“

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

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

“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“