If I need to eat out or buy coffee before mid afternoon, this is the place. Best coffee in town. Best food. Great atmosphere. Don’t let no drive through stop you, parking is easy to get in and out and it is worth walking in. Honey bee latte half sweet, iced with coconut milk. Scrambled eggs and extra crispy bacon. It doesn’t get better than this. Sign up for the rewards program because you’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Hiller
I didn't get to order. Why? Because i ordered the Smoked Turkey Benny and they tell me they are out of smoked turkey, but I can substitute...ask for steak...nope...out of that too. Server suggests bacon. I remind her that my original order placed contained a side of bacon. "Oh, yeah..."
The staff was pleasant. The staff was apologetic. I'm still hungry.
I ordered a drip coffee paid and left. Boone's us practically across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Steve Johnson
Found myself downtown this Saturday morning and found this little cafe. I don’t drink coffee but I was looking for breakfast. Pretty good variety of breakfast and lunch. I ordered a half order of Biscuits and Gravy with extra sausage and I was pleasantly surprised. This is outstanding. Gravy is good and spicy, biscuit is huge and grilled. Half order, extra sausage and milk was $10. Not bad. DO NOT get the full order unless you are sharing. I’m a big boy and half was enough for me. Down side is there is no fried potatoes to go with it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Breakfast blt
Autumn K
I eat here at least once a week - best biscuits and biscuit sandwiches in town. Bagel sandwiches are good, too, and they do a nice job with my requests for “crispy, crispy” bacon. Need to bring back the refresher, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Build a Biscuit
Kevin Mitchell
This coffee house sports a classic brick wall facade with wooden accents, providing a much needed bit of gentrification to an otherwise dismal landscape. Unlike most coffee houses, this one has ample seating akin to a typical dine-in restaurant. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu hosting a slew of sandwiches and salads, which are made to order. The staff are friendly and attentive and were quick to serve my order in a timely fashion. The cold brew I ordered is smoth and flavorful, and the sausage egg and cheese bagel I had was fairly good, though it lacks any personal signature that would set it apart from any other establishment. Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience and would definitely return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches
Gregory Barnes
August 9, 2024 - Today was my first visit to Wm. Van’s Cafe. I was disappointed. The service was a big letdown, as we had to wait for our food. It was prepared and sat for several minutes before we received it. Our drinks were delivered after we received the food.
However, the food was better than the service. The avocado toast and hot chocolate were delicious. The Red Eye Benny was flavorful, but lukewarm due to the delay in delivery. The cortado was decent, but too cool.
The potential is there for Wm. Van’s to be a great coffee place. We will try again another time to see if it is better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Coalfather
While we miss the old location this spot has a lot of different kinds of seating and an expansive yet cozy atmosphere. The cold brew is like jet fuel. Cappuccino is great. Always a wide selection of food (could use a few more gluten free options) served by a super friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hallie Koenig
Such a great relaxing atmosphere here! We sat for a colleague get together and had a delicious lotus drink and I had the Veggie Lovers sandwich. It was soo good! We were able to relax with no pressure and the tables and chairs were comfy. Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kaid walsh
The atmosphere and decor is awesome, but the food n drink were subpar. 5/5 atmosphere, 2/5 food n drink. Maybe their espresso drinks are better(?) Their espresso machine was broken.
Frances Phillips
Love this place! The absolute best coffee in the city! I love the new location with free parking.
LOVE the new WM Vans's Location! The staff are friendly, the decor reminds me of some of my favorite spots in Chicago, the drinks and food are tasty and came out quick. Vibes are immaculate- definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Massimo
I recently visited this charming little café that exudes a very cool atmosphere, adorned with lots of stylish furniture that gives it a unique and inviting vibe. The staff were exceptionally friendly and added to the overall pleasant experience. However, I found the portions to be quite small, which might be a downside for those with bigger appetites. The menu is rather limited, so don't expect a wide variety of options. On the plus side, the coffee is excellent and definitely worth trying. It's a great spot if you're looking for a cozy place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some light bites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Angela Cox
Love the atmosphere of this downtown cafe and the staff is so friendly. Reasonable prices and the menu offered so many good options, it was hard to choose! We had the Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad, Cubano, and Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. I also tried the sausage gravy. Everything was delicious!
Kid-friendliness: Cute little play area with books for the kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Any Sandwich, Strawberry, Cinnamon Bun Iced Latte, Panini
Gary Giacomelli
Nice addition to the Capitol area. Got a hot latte -- terrific. It was very busy and we waited a couple of minutes, but it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Tony Camacho
The grinder seems to be going on forever very loud, but very interesting space and strong coffee
If I need to eat out or buy coffee before mid afternoon, this is the place. Best coffee in town. Best food. Great atmosphere. Don’t let no drive through stop you, parking is easy to get in and out and it is worth walking in. Honey bee latte half sweet, iced with coconut milk. Scrambled eggs and extra crispy bacon. It doesn’t get better than this. Sign up for the rewards program because you’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I didn't get to order. Why? Because i ordered the Smoked Turkey Benny and they tell me they are out of smoked turkey, but I can substitute...ask for steak...nope...out of that too. Server suggests bacon. I remind her that my original order placed contained a side of bacon. "Oh, yeah..."
The staff was pleasant. The staff was apologetic. I'm still hungry.
I ordered a drip coffee paid and left. Boone's us practically across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Found myself downtown this Saturday morning and found this little cafe. I don’t drink coffee but I was looking for breakfast. Pretty good variety of breakfast and lunch.
I ordered a half order of Biscuits and Gravy with extra sausage and I was pleasantly surprised. This is outstanding. Gravy is good and spicy, biscuit is huge and grilled. Half order, extra sausage and milk was $10. Not bad. DO NOT get the full order unless you are sharing. I’m a big boy and half was enough for me.
Down side is there is no fried potatoes to go with it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Breakfast blt
I eat here at least once a week - best biscuits and biscuit sandwiches in town. Bagel sandwiches are good, too, and they do a nice job with my requests for “crispy, crispy” bacon. Need to bring back the refresher, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Build a Biscuit
This coffee house sports a classic brick wall facade with wooden accents, providing a much needed bit of gentrification to an otherwise dismal landscape. Unlike most coffee houses, this one has ample seating akin to a typical dine-in restaurant. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu hosting a slew of sandwiches and salads, which are made to order. The staff are friendly and attentive and were quick to serve my order in a timely fashion. The cold brew I ordered is smoth and flavorful, and the sausage egg and cheese bagel I had was fairly good, though it lacks any personal signature that would set it apart from any other establishment. Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience and would definitely return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches
August 9, 2024 - Today was my first visit to Wm. Van’s Cafe. I was disappointed. The service was a big letdown, as we had to wait for our food. It was prepared and sat for several minutes before we received it. Our drinks were delivered after we received the food.
However, the food was better than the service. The avocado toast and hot chocolate were delicious. The Red Eye Benny was flavorful, but lukewarm due to the delay in delivery. The cortado was decent, but too cool.
The potential is there for Wm. Van’s to be a great coffee place. We will try again another time to see if it is better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
While we miss the old location this spot has a lot of different kinds of seating and an expansive yet cozy atmosphere. The cold brew is like jet fuel. Cappuccino is great. Always a wide selection of food (could use a few more gluten free options) served by a super friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great relaxing atmosphere here! We sat for a colleague get together and had a delicious lotus drink and I had the Veggie Lovers sandwich. It was soo good! We were able to relax with no pressure and the tables and chairs were comfy. Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere and decor is awesome, but the food n drink were subpar. 5/5 atmosphere, 2/5 food n drink. Maybe their espresso drinks are better(?) Their espresso machine was broken.
Love this place! The absolute best coffee in the city! I love the new location with free parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Pastries
Restaurantji Recommends
LOVE the new WM Vans's Location! The staff are friendly, the decor reminds me of some of my favorite spots in Chicago, the drinks and food are tasty and came out quick. Vibes are immaculate- definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited this charming little café that exudes a very cool atmosphere, adorned with lots of stylish furniture that gives it a unique and inviting vibe. The staff were exceptionally friendly and added to the overall pleasant experience. However, I found the portions to be quite small, which might be a downside for those with bigger appetites. The menu is rather limited, so don't expect a wide variety of options. On the plus side, the coffee is excellent and definitely worth trying. It's a great spot if you're looking for a cozy place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some light bites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love the atmosphere of this downtown cafe and the staff is so friendly. Reasonable prices and the menu offered so many good options, it was hard to choose! We had the Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad, Cubano, and Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. I also tried the sausage gravy. Everything was delicious!
Kid-friendliness: Cute little play area with books for the kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Any Sandwich, Strawberry, Cinnamon Bun Iced Latte, Panini
Nice addition to the Capitol area. Got a hot latte -- terrific. It was very busy and we waited a couple of minutes, but it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastries
The grinder seems to be going on forever very loud, but very interesting space and strong coffee
Service: 4
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