Colonial Cafe in Crystal Lake

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Always wonderful. Great people.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

No cash payments screw you concious cup

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

"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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

Good coffee. Good service.

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

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

What's not to love great andstaff

Great corporate philosophy with great coffee and treats!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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