Joe Sippers Cafe

Fantastic small town cafe with metropolitan flavors! Loved the sandwiches!
Eat local!

I stopped here on my way to Indianapolis from St. Louis. All I knew is that it was my half way point and it appeared to have healthy lunch options. Little did I know that I was about to have one of the best wraps I think I've ever had. The cafe itself is deceptively large inside with a rustic home town vibe. Tea and coffee line the walls behind you as you wait patiently in line to get your food or beverage. A small roastery can be found in the small backroom area. The smell of coffee and the chatter of many people fill the air. I ordered the BBQ Chicken wrap with chips and salsa. The flavor was on point and not overwhelming. That cilantro dressing was incredible, the cheese amount and pungency was just right, and the BBQ chicken was not an unnecessarily sweet mess, all the flavors melted in my mouth and I felt like I won the flavor lottery. I look forward to going again when I drive through Illinois in order to try another food item and indulge in some, what I assume, will be delicious coffee. Stop by and have a try, I don't think you'll regret it.

I love this coffee shop! My husband and I live in Denver, but have family in the area so we visit a few times each year. Whenever we are around, we make sure to pop in and stock up on coffee beans and have lunch. The owner and staff are super nice, professional, and fast!

Stopped here after 12 hours on the road. This is a little oasis convenient to route 70. Small but quality breakfast menu; the breakfast sandwiches were delicious. Excellent coffee, and good selection of non - coffee beverages as well. The staff were all helpful and friendly. Ample seating, relaxing atmosphere. My only wish is that it was closer to my hometown!

We came into town to eat at a steakhouse but accidentally discovered this oasis in the desert (or I should say corn). All the food was top-notch: excellent salad plate, soup, hummus, housemade bread, amazing carrot cake. Would highly recommend to anyone passing through.

Excellent little coffee shop with some surprisingly good food. Been a couple of time each time ordering different items. So far its all been good.

Joe Sippers alone brings Effingham up by a few considerable notches. I worked here for almost 7 years, so believe me when I say that this place cares about quality. All of the food is fresh, high-quality (more and more ingredients are coming from local sources), and the prepping process in incredibly clean. The place seems to get better with each passing year, and more recently they've even begun roasting their own coffee. It's also a great environment to sit and visit or read a book (who doesn't love reading while surrounded by wonderful coffee smells?) This place will satisfy coffee and food lovers alike, so bring your appetite if it's your first time.

The staff here is also exceptional, and works hard to get your order to you as quickly as possible. Sometimes during the lunch hours when it gets very busy (which is often does), the orders coming out can take a bit longer due to the small facility. But please be patient and know that caring hands are working as quickly and professionally as they can to get you a quality experience. It's worth the wait!

This place reminded me of the little shops and cafes in Bellingham, WA. Healthy eats for sure! Delicious food! I had the pesto melt with chicken! Soooo yum! And their tortilla chips and homemade corn salsa is amazing! The sweet rose iced tea is interestingly delicious! A friend shared a piece of her chocolate cake she purchased their as well while we were there. It was AMAZING! The prices are higher than a normal cafe, but it's worth it because the food is fresh and wholesome and good and homemade. Worth the extra costs for sure!

Don't tell my local shop, but you're coffee was absolutely A- mazing. I am not a half coffee girl, but my partner is. I even tried theirs and it was stupendous and full of so much flavor. If I had 1 complaint it would be the sizes are too small. We will visit anytime we are in the area.

Owner degraded a customer who did nothing wrong. Owner didn’t notice customer was standing there bc she/he was short and owner started talking about customer to employees and lost my business for poor character. Food was good. Decorations were good too. Service from all staff was okay. Owner is a poor example of hometown coffee shop hospitality.