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Delicious Mocha by one of the best coffee spots in Champaign.
So great Champaign has good coffee
Yes! The place is spacious, has fast Wi-Fi, plenty of charging stations, and seating galore. Plus a microwave and a toaster for outside food. Honestly, I'd work here any dya of the week. Great vibes all around!
The lemonade is usually really good but it was so bitter today I think they forgot to add sugar.
The cafe is amazing. The only issue is that it has been 6 months since I've asked about their internet situation, where half the time, the internet just does not work. I go in, sometimes the internet works and sometimes it doesn't. Need reliability!
Great little shop, the staff were very friendly, and the latte I had was well made.
I really wish that there were prices on the menu. I felt ripped off when 2 small lattes came out to $12. The place itself has such a cute aesthetic. Service was alright, I felt kinda rushed by the girl at the counter and I really didn’t know what I could afford to get due to the lack of pricing. The drink cups themselves also were very flimsy and cheap, so I feel like I lost $1 worth of coffee just dripping onto my arm. I will definitely go back for the study esthetic and vibe of the shop.
There are coffee shops, and then there are Coffee Shops. BrewLab is exceptional. The coffee, both drip and espresso, is excellent. Milk drinks are to die for as well-- their steamed milk has a lovely microfoam and the baristas are all talented. They're happy to explain drinks, talk about what's available, and offer suggestions. They also carry a small range of supplies, which is handy for picking spare filters right on campus. I recommend the nutella croissant and a cortado.
My favourite coffee Bar in Champaign-Urbana. Not only do they serve the best coffee in the nicest way, but also the staff is incredible and working spaces are very good there.
Horrible waiting time. Nothing organized, no true queue. Customers who came after us were served earlier. Also who takes 20 plus minutes to serve a caramel macchiato?
I think brewlab is definitely the greatest place for coffee or tea on campus. I'm typically not one to drink coffee, but the chai tea latte is amazing and I'll get it every single time I go, which is often because it's my girlfriend's favorite place. When I'm there, the staff are very nice and I enjoy the vibe of the sit-down area. I've never had the food/pastries but I'm definitely willing to try and expecting more greatness from future visits! The only downside to going to brewlab is that it is slightly more expensive than your average coffee shop, but it's not as bad as espresso royale R&D so it can't be that bad.
A cozy hip spot attached to a cycle shop, Brewlab makes for a great place to study, hang out, or go on a date. They also have the BEST coffee on campus, and they're very consistent. It's almost as good as Blue Bottle, dare I say it. You can really see the effort they put into the place.
Picked up a Cortado and a cold brew coffee on my way to a friend's house, cute little spot! I'll definitely visit again. Staff was kind and accommodating. Drinks were great!
Super great little coffee shop. Perfect place to sit and catch up with friends. It's the perfect hidden gem!
Fun coffee ☕ shop with an excellent cappuccino. New furniture is nice. Popular study place for UIUC students. Update: now has a really cool cold brew system that looks like a chemistry experiment! 😀
Good place for your morning coffee. Friendly staff. Some pastries to make your morning even better. Nutella croissant seems to be popular. Inside and outside seats. Everything is actually good. Giving 4 stars just for the smallest size croissant I have ever seen in my life.
Best iced chai latte I've ever had! Their pastries are so delicious. The staff are always cool and knowledgeable. Great coffee shop.
Way too expensive for mediocre coffee. Atmosphere is great but you really pay for it when a black cold brew is $7.
Best coffee in town, best pastries in town The coffee is complex but balanced (espresso is always dialed in perfectly), the pastries are extremely high quality and everything is very consistent. Don’t go to brew lab unless you want the best
I went to school here almost 20 years ago where there was no third wave coffee shops at all. It’s so nice to see a place like Brewlab coffee, we can get a cuppa coffee in a cool space. I ended up buying one of their very cute mugs to bring with me as a memento