The Coffee Grove

A nice coffee house and hangout for locals. Great service and good drink variety. Average pastries. Outside and inside seating. Fair pricing.

This is my go to spot! Don't go to Dunkin' next door and sleep on this place. This cafe may be small but it has hands down some of the best coffee drinks. The roasts they use are delicious and I'm an espresso / americano kind of girl. My husband loves their Villa Park cold brew. He compares all other cold brews to it! The service is great, we're always greeted and offered changes to our drinks if we're trying something new. Sometimes we've been able to try samples of the menu if we're unsure (like flavored coffees). There is a little seating inside and then some nice seating outside. It can be busy before 10am but after that is the best time to go, in my opinion.

I came out here to try this place since it's close to my neighborhood. It was a bit of a struggle to find it because it was right next to the bank and easy to miss. When I came I found a line forming outside, and noticed that's there's very little inside seating. The staff is very friendly and they offer lots of substitutes! I will say that it's not the most quiet coffee shop, since it was hard to hear the other person speak from across the table. Overall my drink was decent, and the staff was friendly.

So happy this coffee shop exists! Very kind owner and great coffee. A really unique and one of a kind vibe inside, like the kind of shop you'd find in Berkeley.

Stumbled upon this little local spot and was happy to give it a try. I didn't know what I wanted exactly, but I knew I wanted an iced flavored drink. What do you know, the special was "Ava special"- and iced nutty coffee with caramel, chocolate, and cinnamon sprinkle. Perfect! They were out of regular caramel but subbed sugar-free caramel and that was fine.Minus one star for the lack of masks in that crowded cramped space. But I'd be back and maybe buy some coffee beans too.

Review is for my espresso drink only! Tried a 4 shot espresso with syrup and splash of heavy cream. $4.30 taste is pretty good there was a young lady that made my drink she is pretty quick on her feet and knows what she is doing. The inside is small but very cute. I want to come back and try some pastries. They were very friendly and made sure I liked my drink before I left! Very good customer service. Considering there are 3 other coffee places in walking distance from here. Support this small business!

Unbe-freakin-lievable... this morning my cup of coffee took me down memory lane. The time traveling beverage was an Iced Cinnamon Latte. It was perfect. It was like a cup of happiness. Besides waking me up and cooling my hot summer down, it was nostalgic.I think the last times I was here for coffee was 2002. That was 20 years ago! And that year I was a senior in high school! (Now this is the second place on a social network where I just dated myself to the general public, but that is just a mere side note lol)Back to the point -- The Coffee Grove has been in the same location and looks the same vibe as it was years ago. It truly is a place of comfort and has a timeless atmosphere. I think because of the notion that this was one of my first cups of coffee in my teenage years, it tasted really good! The blended coffee balanced well with the cream of choice and the added sweet syrup of cinnamon wasn't overpowering. It was the perfect cup of iced coffee. The barista who made the coffee was very sweet and informative. Most coffee places doesn't have cinnamon. Her clarifying that they had it was a huge bonus. Cinnamon Lattes are my coffee flavor of choice. On top of this experience down memory lane, I noticed that a lot of the guests were locals and regulars. Now that is a true coffee shop! The Coffee Grove is a gem in the Villa Park Shopping Center and I hope to go back more often whenever I am in the neighborhood.

Easily the best coffee I've ever had. I've brought friends from out of town too and they all agree it can't be beat. It still has a great small town vibe that has been lost in all the big chains.Everyone I've met who works there is super friendly and they remember your order!

Coffee with a locals feel. It feels like a real life Cheers...but a coffee spot. Everyone is friendly. Great vibe. Strong coffee.

I love little mom and pop shops like this. The vibe was great and the interior was very clean.I went basic and ordered an iced hazelnut latte, less sweet. Like expected, the coffee was good and the perfect amount of hazelnut syrup was added.Make sure to tip your baristas!