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Around Cafe

Cafe Coffee shop

One of the Best Places To Visits in Arlington Heights


Address

28 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, United States

Contact

+1 224-248-8625

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (511 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Madhu 1 year ago on Google
    Cutest cafe around the corner! Personal favorite. Love their specialty coffees - ‘Blue latte & black sesame latte’. Blueberry muffin & Ube donut were good too. 👍
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seema 3 months ago on Google • 121 reviews New
    This is a great cozy local coffee shop! The drinks are good, and the prices are affordable! I got the hot chocolate, and it was SOOOO good!! One of the very few best hot chocolates that I've tasted from any cafe before! Please never change the recipe of the hot chocolate, nor the price point! The banana bread and bakery items are so good - you can tell they make their drinks and baked goods with lots of love and kindness!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vibha B. 1 year ago on Google
    Someone suggested me this place. Location- at a very corner and I recommend to walk and they find because in car you will always miss this place. Ambiance- soothing and very simple place with regular stools and table. teenagers were sitting there and reading. when I went in there was no music. long line and menu board is not ccompletley visible from the place where you have to place order. Covid precautions - they have acrylic barriers at the counters. so thats a plus. Coffee- they DO not do boba with hot coffee or tea. That was strange to me. Because I love Boba in hot drink. Coffee tasted fine. I ordered lavender latte.Had a strong lavender taste which was good but has weird after taste. Cold coffee that my friend took was an average drink. Comments mentioned they have donuts. But they did not have any.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yining D. 6 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Great coffee shop! I was so excited when I saw that they had a black sesame latte, I knew I had to try this place. I love when places have Asian flavors for their coffees. The inside of the coffee shop is smaller, but there’s plenty of work spaces and the bathroom is really clean. There’s plenty of free 2 hour parking spots around the shop. The black sesame latte had a roasted, nutty flavor. Not too sweet and so well made. I definitely want to come back and try their other latte flavors.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mevlut Hilmi C. 3 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    I had an ok experience at Around Cafe! The place has a nice, inviting smell as soon as you walk in. It's a bit on the small side, so it wouldn't be the best place for a long work session, meeting, or hangout. But if you're looking for a cozy spot to grab a coffee and a pastry, it's a good location in Arlington Heights. I got the hot maple latte, and it was delicious! The employees were kind and nice, but they weren't the most outgoing or friendly, which could have added to the overall vibe of the place. Overall, I would definitely recommend Around Cafe if you're in the area and looking for a good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ankur P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to grab a latte and have a conversation or light work. Parking in the back is free for 2 hours. Staff was friendly and space very clean. Recommend the masala chai tea latte!! Iced when it’s hot and hot when it snows. And they have Ube donuts!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mr w. 5 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Great spot! I stopped by while waiting for my train and had the best ube donut in my entire life. The coffee was really delicious as well and we enjoyed the atmosphere of this cafe.

  • 5/5 Pat L. 2 years ago on Google
    Sweet coffee shop on a street corner. The espresso is great and so was the cookie. Paid a little over $5, so about average pricing. Decor is just right with the right amount of lighting. They also offer dark matter whole coffee beans for purchase.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great, cozy spot. Seems very popular and it's deserved. Clean, well lit, very friendly staff, delicious Earl Grey Latte. It was a bit loud when I sat but quieted down. In part that's because it's a smaller space with mostly hard surfaces. I hope they have a chance to expand. Maybe add some sound dampening decor?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Joshua P. 9 months ago on Google
    Tried the peach tea lemonade and Chai tea latte. The peach tea was amazing, but the real winner is the Chai tea latte... this is a drink I normally do not enjoy however the taste was subtle and amazing. I will definitely be going back as I pass it twice a week on my way to work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valeriia R. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    One of my favorite places in NW suburbs! ♥️ Love everything about this coffee shop — the welcoming atmosphere, their smiling faces, tasty beverages & pastries 🥐 If you live nearby, you have you stop by! If don’t — you miss a lot!

  • 5/5 Vi L. 5 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    There’s nothing like getting a welcoming smile from the purveyor of an establishment. The owners are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, they make coming here a breeze. The coffee is amazing, even the regular drip is wonderful. The lavender latte was inspired. It’s a welcoming low-key but enjoyable experience.

  • 5/5 Ivan M. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We were both blown away by, what’s possibly, the best coffee in the Chicago area. I highly recommend the espresso green tea latte and the black sesame latte. The espresso green tea latte has the earthy taste of an espresso with a slight green tea flavor. I found it very energizing. The black sesame latte was surprisingly flavorful, nutty, and the perfect amount of sweet.

  • 5/5 Eleanor T. 7 months ago on Google
    My favorite little coffee shop in the area! I’m not often in Arlington Heights but every time I am, I make sure to stop here. I love their unique flavored lattes, like the Earl Grey Latte. I’m intrigued by the Croffles but haven’t tried one yet. So cozy, so lovely.

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 6 months ago on Google
    By far best coffee I've had. They blow all the other coffee joints that I've been to out of the water. We even do espresso drinks at home to our liking and their caffe mocha was way better. Great job staff!!! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Art M. 6 months ago on Google
    nice people, very quick. it's a small but cute location. I have had a few different beverages, the almond banana was fantastic. the espresso is a double just so you know. Several specials are always listed, the normal menu has a good variety. definitely a stop when I am in that area.

  • 5/5 Katrina Marie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute coffee spot with delicious coffee and an eclectic menu. The staff are friendly and artistic with their drinks - well-crafted. Going to have to try out their Boba next time!

  • 4/5 Alex P. 8 months ago on Google
    almost certainly the best coffee shop in the area. Cute little 3rd wave brewer of stumptown, dark matter, etc. Pastries are mostly classic style buttermilk donuts and “bake sale” looking cookies. Better than sbux.

  • 5/5 Iliyana K. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this little gem. I have my own Salon Space right Behind Eddies and every time I have a business meeting I do it here! It is not loud, super chill and the coffee is so good. Everyone who I invite here loves it as well and keeps coming back.

  • 5/5 Cindy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service and drinks. They have a large variety of coffee drinks and non caffeinated drinks. There are some baked goods available. The cafe is spacious and very work friendly with great natural light. A great place to meet up friends or just get out of the home to read a book. When it gets busy, it does get a bit loud. But it's good to see that they get busy during various hours of the day. Cafe is open later than most places that close by late afternoon.

  • 5/5 Maggie V. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this place so much! They have such a diverse menu of drinks you can get something different every visit! Easily my favorite local coffee shop!

  • 4/5 John K. 1 year ago on Google
    Went with a friend to get her coffee for doing me favor and while I was their got the blueberry pound cake and it was out of this world. I may have to go back for that since I don't drink coffee. Staff very friendly and place has a great small town vibe

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute little coffee shop. Lavender latte was delicious! Their ube donut was also very yummy. Will be definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Masha Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Great neighborhood Cafe with coffee and taro drinks. I love the plants and bright airy decor. It's a nice place to sit and read a book. All of their desserts are made in house: ube doughnuts, muffins, and craffles. It's on my favorites list

  • 5/5 sia s. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely try this place out! They have great coffee including a variety of signature lattes (maple with oatmilk is my favorite). I love their baked goods, like the donuts, croffles, adorable macarons and especially the pound cakes. Pricing for things makes sense, and is similar to that of other local coffee shops. Ambience of the place is super cute and uplifting, so it’s a wonderful place to sit in to work or spend time with friends.

  • 5/5 Monika K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love a good matcha latte and I completely fell in love with my matcha latte today at Around Cafe! The old fashioned donut was also amazing along with the adorable variety of treats. I stopped in for a cute place to study and ended up finding a new favorite place. This place truly deserves 10 stars 😊

  • 5/5 Natalia M. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    A small coffee shop that served up the absolute BEST latte I've ever had. With Friendly, quick service, my husband and I are making this a regular stop. I highly recommend the black sesame latte or the espresso green tea latte. I would give this place six stars if I could.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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