Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea

Love the design of this cafe, very unique in a warm and welcoming way. Their customers are steady so the staff could do with another person or so to help serve, but the service was still good, and the staff nice despite having their hands full.
I only got a drink, but their food does look good. They actually have a kitchen, something that has become a rarity in most cafe stores now. Their food is freshly made, so not necessarily just frozen and thrown in an oven, which is a refreshing change. You can still get a great cup of coffee, but, instead of settling for second grade cafe food that makes your stomach curl in protest, you actually get authentic cafe food made fresh for you that you can enjoy without having to pay for an actual restaurant visit. You still get that cafe vibe that's great for inspiration, studying, and just relaxing, while also enjoying their unique coffees and food items.
They do also sell coffee beans in a bag for you to take home, as well as some other cute coffee items such as hats, matcha bowls, and t shirts. They have a variety of drinks, including teas brewed fresh that can be made hot or iced, and many flavors for their coffees.
Great place, and if you live in the area, unlike I do, I recommend taking advantage of its proximity to you because you're definitely lucky to be close to such an adorably unmatched coffee shop. And if you're just visiting, like me, I still recommend checking it out, it'll be worth it. (They also have swings by the counter!)

Delicious!!
Perfect area to work/study with an amazing coffee menu! Such a big selection, it took me awhile to choose. I also ordered the burrito (which I totally recommend )

Large selection of drinks and a good food menu to choose from. I had the avocado toast - very yummy. The atmosphere is laid back and comfy. Worth a visit.

Great coffee, very delicious muffin, quiet and clean dining, and amazing service ✌🏼👌🏼

Nice atmosphere for hanging out. I appreciated the coffee selection; you can order local or Midwestern, in addition to non-domestic. I also had a sandwich and it was so filling, I didn't have to eat after that. Oak Park has odd parking rules so read the signs carefully.

I got the Hawaiian Turkey Sandwich it was INCREDIBLE! I recommend this place for both take out and dine in. Loved the food so much I will definitely be back for more!!! Also the food felt like it was ready so fast and perfectly made. The customer service felt so welcoming and lovely so did the environment of this place. Try it out!!

Got a breakfast sandwich, a breakfast burrito, and a couple drinks. It wasn't all that special. Flavor was just okay, nothing spectacular. Nice atmosphere and a good number of tables to relax.

Ordered a mocha to go and wasn’t that impressed. In the past I’ve ordered food but for the price I’ve learned it’s better to just go with coffee. However after another disappointing experience I’ll probably just go somewhere else.

The menu is creative and appealing but for the cost it’s hard to justify at this point. It’s disappointing as I would prefer to support a smaller business but without reliable consistency I’ll just go across the street in the future.

Is it worth a try? Maybe. I hope it improves but ultimately I’m not confident in spending almost $10 on one espresso drink to find out.

Was LITERALLY my favorite coffee shop ever. Would go to work and after eyelash appointment. However the last 3 times I went they have been out of oat milk and it’s the only milk I can have. I’m just really confused how a coffee shop keeps running out of oat milk and why they aren’t placing bigger orders. The person before and after me also was confused on this and asking for oat milk and just got black bc none of us can have other milk? I asked if they plan on improving this and they were like so lost with what to do?

Great place for a good cup of coffee and pastries in Oak park. Clean and friendly staff. Open for dine in.
Coffee was made to perfection, not with whip cream like starbucks.