Colonial Cafe in Crystal Lake

Colonial Cafe in Crystal Lake
4.7 / 5
50 reviews

5689 Nortdwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-8056, Crystal Lake

Overview

Cuisine
  • American
Features
  • Takeout
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Seating
  • Waitstaff
  • Parking Available
  • Validated Parking
  • Television
  • Wine and Beer
  • Accepts American Express
  • Accepts Mastercard
  • Accepts Visa
  • Free Wifi
  • Accepts Discover
  • Reservations
  • Serves Alcohol
  • Accepts Credit Cards
Good for
  • Families witd children

Restaurant Hours

Monday

6:30 am

Wednesday

6:30 am

Friday

6:30 am

Sunday

6:30 am

Review

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JH
Jason Hobbs
google
11.21.2024
5/5

Loved. Loved. Loved this coffee place. Walked in and got a great tasting cup of coffee and delicious vegan chocolate muffin. Friendly, quick service with an excellent price.

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Anthony Braun
google
10.25.2018
4/5

It has a very welcoming atmosphere. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I got the honey bee latte and it was delicious. Not too sweet highly recommend this coffee that small batch roasted on site.

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Sudhir Shinde
google
10.09.2018
5/5

I am regular to Starbucks when out of town but when in neighborhood and need a great coffee Conscious Cup is the favorite. Papua new guinea, Columbia, Robot heart are all simply awesome.

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Gina Schinler
google
09.27.2018
5/5

Conscious Cup is a GEM in Crystal Lake. Best coffee in town!

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Samantha Priebe
google
08.04.2018
4/5

Aside from a nice atmosphere they offer fair trade coffee, *ceremonial grade* matcha, and oat milk. What else is there?!

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J A
google
07.02.2018
5/5

The Denver Daze sandwich.... Best breakfast sandwich around. Period

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Karen Ray
google
06.02.2018
5/5

Hands down my "go to" coffee place. Take all my out-of-town visitors here and they love it! They make all their own syrup and roast on the premises. I own a business in town and only stock their coffee for my employees and clients.

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Michael Medeci
google
05.04.2018
5/5

Conscious Cup is the last stand against Starbucks, and by god they might just win. Everything on the menu here is downright PHENOMENAL. It has such a nice atmosphere, and it draws so many people in the community together. It’s so good that sometimes I can’t even come here to study because there’s too many people! But obviously that’s not a bad thing. Great staff, greater coffee!

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Theresa Noll
google
04.27.2018
5/5

One of my favourite coffee shops. The baristas are always nice and their coffee is so... good! My favourite is the sweet honey bee.

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Simon Gibson
google
04.02.2018
4/5

It's a good 'Go To' place for small groups of 6 or less people. Not a cramped layout of tables. Friendly and helpful staff. The Kenyan blend of coffee particularly nice and smooth!

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Mary Schepp
google
03.21.2018
5/5

The sweet honey bee latte is fantastic, as are the scones. I would call them more of a biscuit, since they are softer and flaky like biscuits. Either way, very tasty!

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Bea Sharif
google
03.13.2018
5/5

Amazingly good coffees. Had an almond milk latte and it was perfect! I visit my sister in northern Illinois and love Country Donuts down the street. This place is awesome.... will be back often while in this part of Illinois.

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Mark
google
03.13.2018
5/5

Best coffee around puts Starbucks to shame. Also during covid they donated alot of coffee to the hospital my wife works at.

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Joshua Boyd
google
01.24.2018
5/5

Great food and drink options! It was the perfect spot to sit down and get some work done while enjoying a hot spiced chai and delicious breakfast sandwich (for lunch too). The music playlist was also great. I'll definitely be going back.

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Ethan Solomon
google
01.07.2018
5/5

Really cool coffee shop with great atmosphere! Staff was really friendly. The raspberry white chocolate latte I ordered tasted high quality without the synthetic flavor you might find in other flavored coffee drinks.

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Aaron Priebe
google
01.04.2018
5/5

Delicious, great tasting, ethically sourced coffee. They have a drive thru which makes them very convenient. All syrups are made in house. Try the seasonal Cadbury latte, it's great.

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Elijah Olson
google
10.23.2017
5/5

I was immediately greeted by several employees in such a welcoming way! I tried their Iced Vanilla Caramel Latte with Oat milk (my favorite!) and it was delicious. I literally finished it in under 10 minutes. It was smooth and flavorful. The espresso was wonderful without any of the burnt taste you get from Starbucks. The place itself is also really nice. Plenty of seating with a mix of tables and couches. Will definitely be back!

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AK
Armen Kotscharjan
google
09.21.2017
5/5

Good local place for a quality selection of fresh coffee beans!

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KD
Kaitlyn Dodge
google
09.14.2017
5/5

I get a caramel iced latte at Dunkin’. This is better than Dunkin’. I love this place. I got a caramel iced latte here. They make it.

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Ann Murray
google
08.16.2017
5/5

My go to coffee shop. love the coffee selection. ask for a taster to find your favorite. pour over is worth the wait. sandwiches and scones are delicious.

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Marco Ortiz
google
07.19.2017
5/5

I love this place because there is an international and fresh coffee to choose from.

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Amanda Nehring
google
07.08.2017
5/5

Love their mission of natural ingredients and sustainability, plus it tastes amazing!

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MJ
Meqdad Jaber
google
06.16.2017
5/5

They make the best Colorado's, and the coffee they get is the best.

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Jason Shipley
google
05.05.2017
5/5

Always wonderful. Great people.

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Nathan Sturgeon
google
04.21.2017
5/5

I get lattes usually and they are always great for a good price. Friendly staff as well. Keep up the great work!

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Laura Kruppe
google
04.20.2017
5/5

Amazing coffee. Love the fresh roasted beans. Totally makes a difference in my daily coffee!!

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Ferretti Farmer
google
04.14.2017
4/5

Came here for an early morning work session. Great atmosphere and the coffee is very good. Very comfortable for getting work done in a relaxed setting. My only comment is the Wi-Fi. Would be better if you did not have to give out your email and (assumedly) be subjected to ad emails. Small negative, and not nearly enough of an thing to matter much but still worth commenting about. -Great coffee shop, will be back again I'm sure.

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Pamela
google
04.08.2017
3/5

I like a good cup of coffee.. this place is ok. I wasn't impressed..

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Gina
google
04.04.2017
5/5

Love the sweet honey bee latte with oat milk. Wish there were more vegan snack options though.

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KC
Kirstie Czarnecki
google
03.23.2017
5/5

They have amazing hot chocolate and the coffee is genuine. They have a good menu for people with restrictions and allergies.

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JL
James Liu
google
03.02.2017
5/5

Great espresso and espresso drinks, friendly staff and fresh roasted beans to take home.

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BC
Benjamin Cox
google
02.15.2017
1/5

No cash payments screw you concious cup

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Constancy Kazun
google
01.10.2017
5/5

I have been driving a little further just to come to this place to get my coffee and I really look forward to it.I get americano with half and half and raw sugar and it is delicious here I just love there coffee .And every single time the people are so kind and friendly and I really appreciate that. This is really a great place Keep up the good work.Support all our local businesses

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Chris Potter
google
01.04.2017
5/5

"Two Punch Tuesday" and live coffee roasting make this iconic local coffee shop one of the best places to stop for a shot.Hand crafted teas, sandwiches and snacks always satisfy. Highly recommended if you're in the area!

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UnMechanical Thinker
google
11.19.2016
5/5

This is the real deal right here. This tops every other place weve been. Delicious is an understatement. Starbucks beware, this is a game changer in drinks. All 3 of us loved this place, wish we had one in Indiana by us

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Catherine niehaus
google
11.04.2016
5/5

Yummy coffee, but I usually get their Chai Tea!! They make it themselves and it shows. My absolute favorite! The sandwiches are good too and the baked items they bring in are top notch!

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Johnny Panicola
google
10.26.2016
5/5

Conscious cup has always been a favorite. Below is their message. CONSCIOUS CUP, WE ROAST IN SMALL BATCHESThis gets us the airflow and long temperature curve that delivers a fully developed, light- to medium-roast coffeeWe seek to highlight the unique flavors inherent to the nature of each coffee we import and roastGo darker or too hot too fast and the roast is imposed on the coffee; the flavor turns toward the late blackening stages of caramelization and can taste burnt or bitter

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BG
Bill Gonigam
google
08.15.2016
5/5

This is and will always be my go to coffee shop. For me, its a bit far away but totally worth the drive. They roast their coffee in house so you're always getting the best stuff. They get their beans from exotic places and are usually organic, single origin, fair trade products. They have multiple different roasts and are always getting new ones so go ahead and try them all, you'll never find one you don't like. All of their drinks are amazing and the prices are pretty good especially considering the great quality. They also have great sandwiches and stuff like that, and offer many different dairy free alternatives for your coffees and lattes. If this one is too far for you, check out their sister store Cook Street Coffee in Barrington.

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DK
Daniel Kahn
google
08.05.2016
5/5

This is one hell of a local coffee shop! Love their story, love their operation, love the coffee! I have yet to try the food at Conscious Cup, but their coffee selection is out of this world. I often meet friends and clients at this location. It's super lively, yet chill enough to just sit and relax. Love the vibe when you walk in. Can't wait to go back!

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DS
Dimitry Svirinovsky
google
06.23.2016
5/5

Good coffee. Good service.

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shelly konecny
google
05.19.2016
5/5

The coffee is really good. So much better than Starbucks. I also picked up a apple cinnamon muffin, very delicious.

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AG
Akanksha Goswami
google
05.17.2016
5/5

I'm so happy i discovered this gem of a place! I am in love with their lattes. I've tried the chai, mocha and white raspberry and all of them were really delicious! The best part about them? The drinks are mildly(perfect for my taste) sweetened and not sickly sweet like the "chain stores" without compromise on flavor! I'm on a mission to try all their drinks now :D

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KF
Kathy Faltesek
google
04.21.2016
5/5

What's not to love great andstaff

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BA
Beth Ann Beasley
google
04.20.2016
5/5

Great corporate philosophy with great coffee and treats!

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NB
Nathan Belden
google
04.18.2016
5/5

Really great coffee and really great breakfast sandwich. Its a really nice touch that they roast right there, and the art on the walls is a lot of fun for a very relaxed environment. Had a really good pourover when I was there. If this isn't the best coffee place in this part of Chicagoland, I don't know what is.

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EK
Elodie Koldan
google
04.10.2016
5/5

The aroma when you first walk in is amazing. They have what I believe is a coffee grinder right through the front door which is so cool. Their drinks are delicious and the seating is so much more roomy than Starbucks. The staff is so nice too which is always welcoming.

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ME
Mary Ellen Heelan
google
04.08.2016
5/5

Conscious Cup is a treasure. Wonderful coffee, roasted on site. Unique drinks and great ambience. My very favorite coffee shop

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BT
Brittany Taft
google
04.01.2016
5/5

Love coming here for a yummy cup of coffee and game time with my friends. The environment is so inviting and the staff is so kind.

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CK
Christopher Klaus
google
02.12.2016
5/5

Comfortable spot for basic sandwiches and great drinks. The Cider Donut Muffins are amazing! :)

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Dr. Raul Z DC And CedarSage
google
01.01.2016
5/5

Great atmosphere , I feel like a writer hanging out there, love the coffee roasting to the view!!

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