Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Glen Ellyn

We've collected top 10 mentioned best cafes and coffee shops in Glen Ellyn from other articles such as Fodor's Choice, The Down Lo, Voyaging Herbivore, including the cute, coolest, and best for work places.

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Glen Ellyn

Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
4.4 (1393 ratings)
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, milkshakes, hot coffee drinks & cold brew on tap.
181 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopPastry shop
Mentioned by Globe Gazers
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"In addition to a wide array of donuts (everything from Glazed to Nutella Banana Pockets), Stan’s Donuts also serves up gelato, shakes and Intelligentsia coffee. Stop by to take in the fun, retro vibe and order one of their most popular creations – Lemon Pistachio Old Fashioned."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
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"The Best of the Batch: Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts ($2.75) or Nutella Pocket Doughnut ($3.75). Stan’s yeasty doughnuts have become a Chicago staple in the past few years. Stan’s was one of the first specialty doughnut shops to open in Chicago."
Mentioned by Loop Chicago
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"Stan's Donuts has quickly become a Chicago icon with decadent flavored donuts, cookies and delicious beverages. They are currently open every day for takeout and delivery."
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
4.5 (490 ratings)
Bright cafe & bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds.
1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
RestaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopFamily restaurantOrganic restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Find your way to this cute cafe and you’ll be forced to leave all your cravings at bay. Order their Concord grape and salty brown butter walnut tarts, honey pie, coffee cake, almond croissant, or even pecan roll, and you’ll find your senses thanking you for such a lovely reward. The cafe is well lit, and the environment is clean and chic, service too, is friendly and quick."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Cafés Lincoln Park. With an assortment of breads, tasty sandwiches and seriously delicious cookies in its repertoire, this airy Lincoln Park bakery-café certainly has range. But Floriole’s soul is its French pastry, skillfully executed by owner Sandra Holl."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"This bright cafe and bakery is known for their rustic French pastries, made using fresh ingredients sourced from local, sustainable farms. Head straight to the dessert case to choose from a rotating selection of from-scratch goodies, like croissants, Basque cake, fruit galettes, and more."
The Wormhole Coffee
The Wormhole Coffee
4.7 (1427 ratings)
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
CafeCoffee shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Wicker ParkAs good as the coffee at The Wormhole is, that’s not the draw (though you should order the Peanut Butter Koopa Troopa). No, the reason you go to Wormhole is to kick back with a latte in a coffee shop modeled off of the living room you wish you had. The seating, although limited, is plush and comfy, and nestled underneath the shop’s iconic DeLorean busting through the roof is an old TV featuring an original NES with a selection of games for when you need to take a break from working."
Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
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"If you have an unhealthy obsession with the movie “Back to the future,” this is the store for you. The Wormhole is a trip back in time to circa 1984. The whole coffee shop is an homage to pop culture from the 1980s."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Come for Marty McFly's Delorean, stay for the coffee in this cozy Wicker Park space. The Wormhole is a fan favorite, and owner Dan Weiss is planning a ‘90s-style sequel in Bucktown called Wormhole 2."
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
4.6 (5772 ratings)
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Located just steps away from Millennium Park in Chicago’s South Loop, Wildberry Pancakes & Café is one of the best breakfast joints in town, with a range of mouthwateringly delicious choices for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The café’s all-encompassing menu features everything from eggs and skillets to yes, you guessed it, pancakes, and the casual eatery is always packed with crowds of locals and tourists alike waiting for a table. The menu boasts a wide range of egg dishes from omelets and scrambles to egg entrees and skillets, but it’s the signature specialty pancakes that draw the crowds, with toppings such as chocolate chip and banana, Oreo cookies, fresh berries and granola, and lemon buttercream and vanilla crème Anglaise."
Cà Phê Dá - Dang Good Wings
Cà Phê Dá - Dang Good Wings
4.6 (232 ratings)
Cafe for early-morning coffee & Vietnamese pastries, slushies & banh mi, plus dinner with cocktails.
1800 South Carpenter Street Entrance on, W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Cafe
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Chicago's 20 Essential Coffee Shops
"The cafe complementing HaiSous has an unfair advantage thanks to Thai Dang’s creative Vietnamese food with banh mi sandwiches and more. But the Pilsen cafe also uses coffee from Dang’s family in Vietnam producing some of the richest iced coffee in the city. View this post on Instagram"
Botanical Cafe
Botanical Cafe
4.8 (73 ratings)
3740 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
CafeCoffee shopPlant nurseryStore
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
4.5 (254 ratings)
Quaint bakery/cafe offering specialty cakes, cookies & breads, plus sweet & savory pastries.
1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Pastry shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeGift shopWedding bakeryWholesale bakery
Fannie's Cafe, Bakery, And Coffee Shop
Fannie's Cafe, Bakery, And Coffee Shop
4.6 (326 ratings)
Charming spot with sweet & savory baked goods, breakfast, sandwiches & a local crafts gift shop.
4042 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
RestaurantBakeryBoutiqueCafeCatererCoffee shop
Blue Door Farm Stand
Blue Door Farm Stand
4.3 (495 ratings)
Homey farm-to-table cafe with American eats & cold-pressed juice as well as home & pantry items.
2010 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"You'll feel instantly uplifted upon entering Blue Door Farm Stand, a bright, two-story Lincoln Park restaurant outfitted with modern-meets-rustic touches like iron chandeliers, exposed wooden beams, plush seating, and a long marble bar. A local and seasonal approach drives the menu here, with a compilation of classic brunch plates that take some contemporary twists. Try the flavor-packed bell pepper and bacon Benedict (with chèvre, heirloom tomatoes, and spring onion), or go lighter with the veggie burger."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"As the name suggests, farm-to-table is the game at this rustic restaurant that pulls produce and other ingredients from nearby farms. For those whose resolutions are still intact, order the smoked chicken salad on multigrain bread. If not, opt for the apple pie and bacon grilled cheese."

Top Best French Restaurants in Glen Ellyn

Bar Biscay
Bar Biscay
4.5 (216 ratings)
Airy, modern spot for Spanish plates small & large with wines & craft cocktails plus happy hour.
1450 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
RestaurantBarCocktail barFrench restaurantSpanish restaurantWine bar
La Petite Folie
La Petite Folie
4.5 (118 ratings)
Classic French fare is accompanied by an all-French wine list in an elegant space.
1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
French restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"France comes to Hyde Park thanks to this upscale eatery located in a South Side strip mall. Chef and owner Mary Mastricola’s menu promotes seasonality and diners can look forward to rabbit pate, trout grenobloise, lavender-honey roasted chicken, and an all-French wine list. Early birds will also get the best bang for their buck as a three-course prix fixe special, priced at $38 per person, is offered daily between 5 p.m."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Located in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago campus, la petite folie serves traditional, classically prepared and artfully plated French food. The quaint atmosphere belies its shopping plaza locale but the free and easy parking is a plus. Duck (including the duck breast salad) consistently gets high ratings among regular diners as do the lovely pastries."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"When it comes to a romantic date night, it’s hard to beat a classic French restaurant. La Petite Foliebrings you a piece of Paris in Hyde Park, serving classically prepared French food and an all-French wine list in an elegant space. Dishes reflect the changing seasons, incorporating the best produce available at Chicago’s farmers markets."
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
4.1 (328 ratings)
Established, casual shop dispensing French baked goods alongside artisanal soups & sandwiches.
1550 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
French restaurantBakery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Fortunately, you don’t have to take a 10-hour flight to get a French croissant. Bonjour Café Bakery is the perfect place to grab a chocolate croissant on the go or sit, relax, and enjoy a warm quiche. This cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, making this the perfect place to enjoy warm weather with fresh pastries."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"For when you want a pastry to go with your coffee, the Bonjour Cafe should be your top pick. Unsurprisingly from the shop’s name, this French-style bakery has a changing seasonal selection of fresh baked goods. They range from rose-flavored macarons, eclairs, and croissants."

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Glen Ellyn

Music Box Theatre
Music Box Theatre
4.8 (1989 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
Elegant 1929 movie theater offering foreign & independent films, plus festivals & midnight movies.
3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Movie theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Southport's main claim to fame is this 1929 movie house, which shows independent and classic films on its two screens. Live organ music…"
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
4.8 (990 ratings)5 (595 ratings)
Performance venue specializing in the works of Shakespeare & like-minded dramatists, old & new.
800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"We know, it might seem like a stretch to include a theater—and Shakespeare, no less—on a kid’s map. But the Navy Pier’s Chicago Shakespeare Theater showcases a ton of kid-friendly performances, including shorter 75-minute abridged productions geared toward families and students. Check their website for the latest shows and schedules."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"With attractions as varied as the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater to a massive concert venue, you can practically spend the entire day here! One of the most popular attractions on Navy Pier is its iconic Ferris wheel, visible from many vantage points across the city."
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago
4.8 (1316 ratings)4.5 (432 ratings)
Well-known opera company putting on lavish performances in the massive Art Deco Civic Opera House.
20 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Opera companyConcerts & ShowsArts organizationConcert hallOrchestraPerforming arts theaterOperas

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Glen Ellyn

Yolk - Marina City
Yolk - Marina City
4.5 (1053 ratings)
Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Brunch restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shop
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"What started off as an unassuming little breakfast nook in the South Loop now draws long lines at newer locations in River North (747 N. Wells St., 312-787-2277), Streeterville (355 E. Ohio St., 312-822-9655) and the West Loop (500 W. Madison St., 312-454-9655). Yolk specializes in superior egg dishes--particularly its fluffy frittatas--but also look out for some tasty crepes, waffles and burgers. The bright and cheery room gets thumbs up from the stroller set, and the staff knows how to keep kids happy."
Uncle Mike's Place
Uncle Mike's Place
4.6 (781 ratings)
Cozy, no-frills American-Filipino joint serving hearty portions of all-day-breakfast fare & lunch.
1700 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Filipino restaurantAsian restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantDinerLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"A photo posted by Infatuation Chicago (@infatuation_chi) on Oct 28, 2016 at 9:17am PDT. Uncle Mike's Place may look like a fancy breakfast spot, but it's actually a Filipino-inspired diner. Save yourself the time of reading through their extensive menu and just order one of their Filipino breakfast plates, which come with your choice of meat, two eggs, garlic fried rice, and lugao (Filipino porridge), all for under $10."
Mentioned by PureWow
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"First-timers may come to Uncle Mike’s Place on the hunt for the perfect omelet or patty melt, but they quickly learn there’s much more to savor. The cozy family-run restaurant has a full menu of Filipino-American fare. Warm up with a bowl of lugao (chicken rice soup), try some tocino (Filipino bacon) with your eggs or go whole-hog with a side of spicy fried Spam."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 20 Most Iconic Diners in Chicago, 2018 Edition
"Instead of the usual bacon and sausage, opt for Spam and longaniza in the morning. This Filipino diner mixes things up with Southeast Asian favorites such as bangus (milkfish), marinated skirt steak, and bone-in pork chop. Don’t fret if those sound a little too hearty though, patrons can still order an omelet or short stack."
Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery
4.2 (656 ratings)
Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Sandwich shopAmerican restaurantBakeryBistroBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopDessert restaurantSalad shop

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