Across Illinois, of the 1,266 cafes we list, 1,176 give a phone number and 770 have a website. 32 are branches of national chains — Panera Bread (19), Corner Bakery Cafe (5), Au Bon Pain (3); the remaining 1234 are independent. By what they offer: 108 are tea rooms, 49 serve breakfast, 34 are bakery cafes. Most often named on their own websites: breakfast (96), lunch (95) and brunch (30). The longest-running is Legendary Small Town Trading Co., in business since 1887. 17 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 cafes in Illinois
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Good Morning Good Day CafeStreator
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2Athena Board Game CafeChicago
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3More on MainStreator
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4HearthRock CafeRockford
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5Jam and Jelly CafeDarien
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6Hugs Mugs Gift Shop and CafeHoffman Estates
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7Kopi CafeChicago
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8Stella's PlaceGlendale Heights
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9Uplifted Bistro DowntownManteno
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10The Vegas CafeAntioch
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single cafe are listed further down this page.
- Chicago402
- Springfield23
- Evanston20
- Naperville17
- Schaumburg15
- Aurora13
- Elgin12
- Peoria12
- Urbana10
- Berwyn9
- Cicero9
- Downers Grove9
- Geneva9
- Belleville8
- Champaign8
- La Grange7
- Libertyville7
- Normal7
- Oak Lawn7
- Des Plaines6
- Elk Grove Village6
- Frankfort6
- Galesburg6
- Lisle6
- McHenry6
- Quincy6
- Woodstock6
- Addison5
- Arlington Heights5
- Bolingbrook5
- Carbondale5
- Crystal Lake5
- Decatur5
- Elmwood Park5
- Glenview5
- Granite City5
- Lombard5
- Oak Brook5
- Rockford5
- Skokie5
- Wheaton5
- Buffalo Grove4
- Calumet City4
- Casey4
- Crest Hill4
- DeKalb4
- Edwardsville4
- Elmhurst4
- Hoffman Estates4
- Kankakee4
- Lincoln4
- Lyons4
- Mt Prospect4
- Niles4
- Northbrook4
- Oakbrook Terrace4
- Ottawa4
- Palatine4
- Rolling Meadows4
- Rosemont4
- Villa Park4
- Warrenville4
- Wauconda4
- Waukegan4
- Wheeling4
- Winnetka4
Other towns in Illinois
One cafe each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Adair CafeAdair
309 W Main St, Adair, IL 61411
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Albany Mississippi CafeAlbany
306 S Main St, Albany, IL 61230-7709
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Garden on MainAlgonquin
409 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
Family-owned
Lunch
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Kid's World and CafeAlgonquin
2791 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102-9400
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Germania Brew HausAlton
211 Ridge St, Alton, IL 62002
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Lucy's PlaceAlton
2807 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002-4856
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Milton PlaceAlton
1112 Milton Rd, Alton, IL 62002
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Andalusia Family CafeAndalusia
6th ave, Andalusia, IL 61232
Breakfast · Brunch · Sandwiches
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The Vegas CafeAntioch
914 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002
Breakfast · Lunch
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Broomtown CafeArcola
130 E Main St, Arcola, IL 61910
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Daily Kneads CafeArcola
201 E Main St, Arcola, IL 61910-1403
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Huddle CafeAshton
802 Main St, Ashton, IL 61006
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Toni's CafeAuburn
1340 W Jackson St, Auburn, IL 62615-9281
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The 19th HoleAugusta
505 Main St, Augusta, IL 62311
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Main Street CafeAvon
101 S Main St, Avon, IL 61415
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The Leaf CafeBannockburn
2275 Half Day Rd, Bannockburn, IL 60015-1217
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Egg Harbor CafeBarrington
125 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010
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Steacan chai cafeBarrington
100 W Higgins Rd L90, Barrington, IL 60010
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Gavi CafeBarrington
600 Hart Rd Ste 170, Barrington, IL 60010-2605
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Barry CafeBarry
755 Mortimer St, Barry, IL 62312
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Bainbrigde Street CafeBarry
717 Mortimer St, Barry, IL 62312-1246
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Stella's PlaceBartlett
1015 W Stearns Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103-4509
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Cafe AmericanoBartlett
164 Bartlett Plaza, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Emma'sBartonville
1359 W Garfield Ave, Bartonville, IL 61607
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The Junction Café and BarBartonville
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway, Bartonville, IL 61607
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Smarty Pants CafeBatavia
817 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510-1992
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Cafe From YesterdayBeardstown
112 E 2nd St, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Lions CafeBellflower
110 N Latcha St, Bellflower, IL 61724
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Canna CafeBensenville
205 W Main St, Bensenville, IL 60106-2134
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Stella's PlaceBensenville
1047 S York Rd Ste H, Bensenville, IL 60106-3600
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The Buzz CafeBenton
601 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812
Locally owned
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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Cafe BloomBenton
1104 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812
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The Grindhouse CafeBethalto
333 #B Bethalto Dr., Bethalto, IL 62010
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Big Rock CafeBig Rock
103 Galena St, Big Rock, IL 60511
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Krans KafeBishop Hill
103 Bishop Hill St, Bishop Hill, IL 61419
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Tink's CafeBlandinsville
215 S Main St, Blandinsville, IL 61420
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Empower BloomingdaleBloomingdale
142 S Gary Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Bloom BaristaBloomington
608 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701-3010
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Froth and ForkBloomington
712 S Eldorado Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704-6003
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2810 CafeBloomington
2810 Tractor Ln, Bloomington, IL 61704
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Kathy's CornerBlue Island
3221 Burr Oak Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406-1829
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Two Latinas With SoulBlue Island
13012 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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Sodexo at ONUBourbonnais
1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2345
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Sip & Zip CafeBradford
300 W Main St, Bradford, IL 61421-5141
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Yolks & BerriesBradley
505 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL 60915
Since 2013
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Honey Toast CafeBradley
801 W Broadway St, Bradley, IL 60915
Family-owned
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Shelby'sBradley
944 N Bradley Blvd, Bradley, IL 60915-1233
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Olde City Cafe & BarBreese
292 N Clinton St, Breese, IL 62230
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Stella's PlaceBroadview
2812 S 17th Ave, Broadview, IL 60155-4718
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Cafe de Sol Food CourtBrookfield
Brookfield, IL 60513
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Maple N Jams CafeBurbank
6814 W 87th St, Burbank, IL 60459
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Patti's Sunrise CaféBurr Ridge
78 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0832
Breakfast · Lunch · Sandwiches
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Rosemary & RustBushnell
135 E Hurst St, Bushnell, IL 61422
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Sweetbean Cafe & BakeryByron
114 S Franklin St, Byron, IL 61010
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Penny's PlaceCalumet Park
13059 S Ashland Ave, Calumet Park, IL 60827-6333
Desserts
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Cup of CantonCanton
52 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520
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Don and Nancy's CafeCanton
124 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520
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Carmi's Main Street CafeCarmi
214 E Main St, Carmi, IL 62821
Breakfast · Lunch
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Manny's CafeCarol Stream
184 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Players CornerCarol Stream
576 W Army Trail Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Dotty'sCarpentersville
2168 Randall Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Rt 45 CafeCarrier Mills
Carrier Mills, IL
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JC's CafeCary
77 W Main St, Cary, IL 60013
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Lucy's PlaceCentralia
1231 W Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801
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Diamond CafeCentralia
1019 W Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801
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Affinity CafeChambersburg
133 N Main St., Chambersburg, IL
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My Cafe AmoreCherry Valley
125 E State St Ste E, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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Penny's PlaceChicago Heights
171 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1733
Desserts
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Buenrostro CrepasChicago Heights
1535 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-6184
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Next Level NutritionChicago Heights
174 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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TeavanaChicago Ridge
291 Chicago Ridge Mall #G13, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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Nat's PlaceChillicothe
215 Cedar St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
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Village GourmetClarendon Hills
23 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Family-owned
Salads · Sandwiches · Desserts
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Sunshine CafeClifton
120 E 5th Ave, Clifton, IL 60927
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LaTeaDaClinton
1100 S Madison St, Clinton, IL 61727
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Yellow Moon CafeCobden
110 N Front St, Cobden, IL 62920
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Lottie's CafeCollinsville
1099 Belt Line Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234-4380
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Cafe on the LakeColona
5775 Poppy Garden Rd, Colona, IL 61241
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Leo B's CafeColumbia
1599 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236-1033
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Main Street Merc.Congerville
112 Main St, Congerville, IL 61729
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Country CaféCongerville
174 Danvers Rd, Congerville, IL 61729
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Hair Cafe SalonCountry Club Hills
4287 167th St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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Bonny's Bistro - CountrysideCountryside
19 Countryside Plz, Countryside, IL 60525-3980
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Dotty'sCountryside
5321 S La Grange Rd Ste A, Countryside, IL 60525-2835
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Creal's CafeCreal Springs
105 W Blue Ave, Creal Springs, IL 62922
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Dotty'sCrestwood
13555 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445
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The Mixing Bowl CaféCrete
1375 Benton St, Crete, IL 60417
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CM 201-U CafeCrete
1500 S Sangamon St, Crete, IL 60417-2831
Lunch
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Wood's CornerCrete
1403 Main St, Crete, IL 60417
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Charlotte'sDanville
402 N Gilbert St, Danville, IL 61832
Lunch
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Cafe 13Danville
13 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832-5801
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Jam and Jelly CafeDarien
7511 Lemont Rd #200, Darien, IL 60561
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Stella's PlaceDarien
2415 75th St, Darien, IL 60561
Breakfast · Sandwiches
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Bones Cafe By David BohnDavis
1316 Lake Summerset Rd., Davis, IL 61019
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Barnes & Noble CaféDeer Park
20600 N Rand Rd, Deer Park, IL 60010
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Cafe MistikoDeerfield
20510 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015-3693
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Cafe ZupasDeerfield
711 Deerfield Rd Unit C, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Liquid Fusion DeerfieldDeerfield
461 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Baker StreetDixon
111 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021
Sandwiches · Pastries · Desserts
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Shelby's DixonDixon
206 Keul Rd, Dixon, IL 61021
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Penny's PerksDowell
100 Union Ave, Dowell, IL 62927
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Kickapoo TeaRoom & BoutiqueDowns
102 S Seminary St, Downs, IL 61736-7581
Lunch
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Downs American LegionDowns
215 S Seminary St, Downs, IL 61736-7599
Since 1919
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TempoDurand
425 N Center St, Durand, IL 61024
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Rosewood CaféEast Alton
961 E Airline Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
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M&H cafeEast Dundee
316 N River St, East Dundee, IL 60118-1307
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The Measuring Cup CafeEast Dundee
217 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118
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The Calumet CafeEast Hazel Crest
1904 174th St, East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
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Revive CafeEast Moline
4360 Kennedy Dr, East Moline, IL 61244
Soups
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Eggcellent CafeEast Peoria
322 West Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Mel's CafeEast Peoria
520 Bloomington Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611-5723
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Let'S Eat CafeEast St Louis
910 N 9th St, East St Louis, IL 62201
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Seasoned Circle CafeEast St Louis
1274 N 37th St, East St Louis, IL 62204-3005
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Jubilee CafeEdwards
7203 N Kickapoo-Edwards Rd, Edwards, IL 61528
Breakfast · Lunch
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Joe Sippers CafeEffingham
114 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401
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Wandering Whistler CafeEffingham
221 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
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Ruths Garden Tea RoomEl Paso
98 Cherry St, El Paso, IL 61738
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HospitaliTeaElburn
303 N Main St, Elburn, IL 60119-8984
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Lit On TwenteaElizabeth
152 N Main St, Elizabeth, IL 61028
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Bluefish CafeElliott
101 Main St, Elliott, IL 60933
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Elmwood Junk Food CafeElmwood
102 W Main St, Elmwood, IL 61529
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Uptown CafeElmwood
110 N Magnolia St, Elmwood, IL 61529-7932
Breakfast · Pastries
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La Salle Street BakeryElsah
20 Lasalle St, Elsah, IL 62028
Breakfast · Lunch · Sandwiches
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Caleri's Cafe & Bakery - EurekaEureka
112 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530-1161
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Fairview CafeFairview
365 Carter St, Fairview, IL 61432
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Mengi's Cafe'Fairview Heights
5924 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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PK Cafe formerly Kersh CafeFarmington
40 W Barlow Rd, Farmington, IL 61531
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Beyond Borders CafeFlossmoor
1036 Sterling Ave Ste 2, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Brunch
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Cafe CreoleFlossmoor
Flossmoor, IL
Family-owned
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Topbalm CafeFord Heights
1207 E Lincoln Hwy, Ford Heights, IL 60411-3005
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Todd & Holland Tea MerchantsForest Park
7311 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
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The Lucky Penny CafeForest View
4501 S Harlem Ave Unit A, Forest View, IL 60402
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Whistle Stop CafeFox Lake
15 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Breakfast · Lunch
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Evermore CafeFox Lake
36 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
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Panera BreadFox River Grove
730 Northwest Hwy, Fox River Grove, IL 60021-1207
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Lincoln Way CafeFranklin Grove
137 N Elm St, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
Since 1913
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Shelby’sFranklin Park
2735 Mannheim Rd, Franklin Park, IL 60131-2219
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Capybara CafeFreeport
100 E Douglas St, Freeport, IL 61032
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Emmy Lou's CafeGalena
11347 Oldenburg Ln, Galena, IL 61036
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Garden Prairie CafeGarden Prairie
11120 US-20, Garden Prairie, IL 61038
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State Street CafeGeneseo
123 S State St, Geneseo, IL 61254
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Sunrise CafeGeneseo
111 S Center St, Geneseo, IL 61254
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Genoa CafeGenoa
233 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135
Sandwiches
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Weeping Willow Tea RoomGlen Carbon
123 Glen Crossing Rd, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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The Playpen Glen EllynGlen Ellyn
501 Duane St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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The Garden View Café at the Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe
1000 Lake Cook Road, Visitor Center, Glencoe, IL 60022
Breakfast · Lunch · Pastries
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Stella's PlaceGlendale Heights
2190 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
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Charcoal Cafe & LoungeGlendale Heights
393 North Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
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Shelby'sGlendale Heights
1173 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139-3402
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Mia's CafeGlenwood
323 E Glenwood Lansing Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425
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Josephine's Tea Room & Gift ShopsGodfrey
6109 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035
Since 1979
Lunch
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Germania Brew HausGodfrey
5775 Godfrey Rd Ste F, Godfrey, IL 62035
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Peace of QuicheGrafton
111 E Main St, Grafton, IL 62037
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Somethings BrewingGrayslake
82 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030-1582
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The Greenup Mill Cafe & Cocktail LoungeGreenup
120 W Cumberland St, Greenup, IL 62428
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Common Grounds Cafe & Pie ShopGridley
102 W Gridley Rd, Gridley, IL 61744
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GobenaGridley
202 N Ford St, Gridley, IL 61744
Since 1962
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Cjs Cafe Milton IllinoisGriggsville
Griggsville, IL
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Cafe LuciHamilton
Hamilton, IL
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Sweet Basil CafeHanover Park
7600 Barrington Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133
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The Vibe Tech CafeHarvey
16431 Halsted St, Harvey, IL 60426
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Techone Safari CafeHarvey
16431 Halsted St, Harvey, IL 60426-6173
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Kloudz Lounge & CafeHarvey
15865 Dixie Hwy, Harvey, IL 60426-4132
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PeachesHavana
326 W Dearborn St, Havana, IL 62644
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Oregano's Corner CafeHawthorn Woods
119 W Gilmer Rd, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047-6800
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Novel-Tea HouseHebron
9923 Main St, Hebron, IL 60034-8907
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Hometown CafeHerrick
6 Broadway St, Herrick, IL 62431
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Carmen's CafeHerrin
1401 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
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Xando CafeHickory Hills
8729 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Since 1999
Sandwiches
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Blue Springs CafeHighland
Highland, IL
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Molly's MochasHighland
916 6th St, Highland, IL 62249-1452
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Central Cafe HPHighland Park
664 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Madame Zuzu's Tea HouseHighland Park
582 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Since 2012
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Curt's CafeHighland Park
1766 2nd St, Highland Park, IL 60035
Locally owned
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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Pelago cafeHighwood
325 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
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Maria's CafeHighwood
410 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
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Cafe La FortunaHinsdale
46 Village Pl, Hinsdale, IL 60521
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Egg Harbor CafeHinsdale
29 E 1st St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
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CosiHinsdale
25 E Hinsdale Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Lunch · Salads
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Stork CafeHomer Glen
14209 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
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Homer's CafeHomer Glen
15756 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Family-owned
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Stella's PlaceHometown
8729 S Cicero Ave, Hometown, IL 60456
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Redbird CafeHomewood
2057 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL 60430
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Roots + Fire Water Co.Homewood
1941 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL 60430-1724
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Mr B's CafeHoopeston
307 E Main St, Hoopeston, IL 60942
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Twisted Piston CafeHume
69 W 2nd St, Hume, IL 61932-7255
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Huntley CafeHuntley
10400 Haligus Rd, Huntley, IL 60142-9553
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Bernadotte Cafe & BarIpava
6500 Tarters Ferry Rd, Ipava, IL 61441
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Fulla BeansItasca
102 Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL 60143
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The Patio 200 West College St Jacksonville, ilJacksonville
210 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Schiraz Cafe & Wine BarJacksonville
27 S Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Abagails Tea Room & BanquetJerseyville
23744 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, IL 62052-6205
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Pitstop Corner CafeJoliet
2050 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60433
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Bonny's BistroJoliet
1310 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
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TRENO CAFEJoliet
90 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432-4313
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Cornerstone CafeKarnak
18009 IL-37, Karnak, IL 62956
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Cafe FontanaKenilworth
410 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043-1135
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7 SistersKewanee
549 Tenney St, Kewanee, IL 61443
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Hometown CafeKeyesport
401 Clinton St, Keyesport, IL 62253
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Cafe ZupasKildeer
20413 N Rand Rd #101, Kildeer, IL 60074
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