The best cafes in Aurora
12 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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On your next Batavia run, Limestone at the Library pours hand-crafted espresso, playful signatures like the Limestone latte and The Fox,…
MOKA Drive Thru Coffee keeps your commute caffeinated with hand crafted drinks made from beans roasted by a small family owned roastery,…
Whether you're grabbing a morning cup or stocking up for home, Krema Coffee Roasters keeps things interesting with playful single-origins…
Oak + Bean
CafesOak + Bean pairs single origin coffee roasted by sister company Krema Coffee Roasters with hand selected wines from around the world, plus…
Oak + Bean
CafesMonday Coffee Co.
CafesMonday Coffee Co. is bottling sanity for busy days with its Cold Brew Minis, 2‑ounce concentrate steeped 18 hours for a smooth, dense kick…
Monday Coffee Co.
CafesGreen Tomato Cafe
CafesGreen Tomato Cafe is the low-key neighborhood go-to for from-scratch soups, stacked sandwiches, and bright salads that actually taste like…
Green Tomato Cafe
CafesNew Sound Cafe
CafesHoused in a restored gospel record shop, New Sound Cafe pours good coffee with a mellow, soulful vibe, and all profits support neighborhood…
New Sound Cafe
CafesA Cup Of Joe
CafesCraving more than your usual caffeine fix, A Cup Of Joe brings Pilsen-rooted vibes, creative specialty drinks, and a menu that actually…
A Cup Of Joe
CafesCafe 53
CafesNeed a quick upgrade to your weekday eats? Cafe 53 has been a Hyde Park go-to since 2010, turning out oven-fresh sandwiches and strong…
Cafe 53
CafesSettle into the cat café lounge at The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue and hang with adoptable snugglers while supporting a rescue that pulls…
Tree House Cat Cafe brings the caffeine and the cuddles. Book a lounge visit to hang with a few adoptable FeLV-positive charmers, then grab…
LUCKYCAT
CafesLuckycat is serving Chicago coffee with an Asian twist in Lakeview East, pouring Yunnan-sourced beans and creative sippers like black…
LUCKYCAT
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