Rise and shine: Pick up a cup at these 19 Peoria-area coffee shops
Every day, people across the nation begrudgingly roll out of bed. One motivating factor encouraging them to get up and ready for the day: coffee.
Some may prefer to add fun and unique flavoring combinations to their cold brew. Others would rather let the rich smoothness of a freshly-brewed latte speak for itself.
No matter how people prefer their coffee, it's an undeniable start to the day for many. And as fall draws closer and mornings begin to stay darker for longer, a cup of joe in the morning becomes even more vital.
So, for those in and around Peoria looking for a morning boost, here's a numbered list (not rankings) of 19 local coffee shops to check out.
1. [CxT] Roasting Company
[CxT] Roasting Company offers crafted coffee, espresso options and a slow bar. Drinks from the slow bar are prepared using a French press, Aeropress, Chemex or V60 cone dripper. Each method takes a few extra minutes to prepare, but offers guests a freshly made, custom brew. Cold coffee options include nitro brewed coffee and iced coffee. [CxT] also offers flavor shots and a variety of milk substitutes.
For those who would like to make [CxT] coffee at home, the business also sells coffee beans and grounds.
[CxT] Apollo
Address: 309 Main St., Suite B, Peoria
Phone: (872) 333-2987
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
[CxT] Keller Station
Address: 6035 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 101, Peoria
Phone: (872) 333-2987
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Website: cxt.coffee
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2. Ardor Breads and Provisions
Ardor Breads and Provisions' menu doesn't revolve specifically around coffee. However, the business does list "artisan coffee" as one of its consistent menu offerings. The business gets its coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters and creates its own unique flavorings.
Right now, one such flavor is a burnt honey and lavender latte.
Address: 301 SW Water St., Peoria
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Website: https://www.ardorbp.com/
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3. Big Mike's Donuts and Coffee
Guests at Big Mike's Donuts and Coffee can find cappuccinos, Americanos, drip coffee and more. The business also offers a wide selection of signature lattes – iced or hot – which include flavors such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch, blackberry white chocolate and caramel tiramisu.
Customers can also find doughnuts and other baked goods.
Address: 1369 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville
Phone: (309) 966-2094
Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday
Website: https://big-mikes-donuts-coffee.business.site/
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4. Café Santa Rosa
Located at Junction City, Café Santa Rosa offers coffee grown and harvested from the business's own farm in the Cauca region of Colombia. The menu features espresso-based drinks as well as drip coffee, cold brews, French press coffee and more.
Address: 5901 N. Prospect Road. Peoria
Phone: (309) 214-9255
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday
Website: https://cafesantarosa.co/home
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5. Coffee Can
Customers can find both hot and cold drinks at Coffee Can. Hot options include options like cafe au lait, Americanos and drip coffee, while cold options include iced coffee, iced latte and cold brew. Flavor shots, espresso shots and milk options can be included. Non-coffee drinks like bubble tea are also available.
Coffee Can also offers breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.
Address: 224 Second St., Hanna City
Phone: (309) 884-2226
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Website: http://coffeecan.coffee/
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6. Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection features premium and regular drip coffees, as well as cold brews, iced lattes and more. The shop also offers espresso drinks, such as caramel macchiatos, flavored cappuccinos and lattes.
Address: 404 Court St., Pekin
Phone: (309) 346-0062
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Website: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeconnectionpekin
7. Cultured Grounds
Cultured Grounds originally opened in Twin Towers Mall. This year, the local coffee shop opened its second location on Water Street. Along with hot and iced coffee, customers can also find baked goods and other breakfast and lunch items.
Address: 456 Fulton St., Peoria
Phone: (309) 431-7696
Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cultured-Grounds/100063470624192/
Address: 401 SW Water St., Peoria
Phone: (309) 431-7696
Website: https://www.401water.org/
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8. Eli's Coffee Shop
Since opening its first location in Morton, Eli's Coffee Shop has expanded to three coffee shops in the area, with a fourth coming soon. The shop offers cold and hot coffee options, as well as specialty drinks that combine flavorings to create a unique taste.
Specialty drinks include The Diva, which mixes white chocolate and French vanilla. Customers can also order The Turtle, which includes caramel, chocolate and butter pecan flavorings.
For a non-seasonal, hot cup of coffee, customers can order regular blends, flavored blends and seasonal blends. Eli's Coffee Shop also partners with thirty-thirty Coffee Co. and Zion Coffee.
Morton
Address: 205 W. Jefferson St.
Phone: (309) 263-0507, ext. 1
Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.eliscoffee.com/
Tremont
Address: 105 W. Pearl St.
Phone: (309) 263-0507. ext 2
Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.eliscoffee.com/
Metamora
Address: 101 W. Partridge St.
Phone: (309) 263-0507, ext 3
Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.eliscoffee.com/
9. Faire Coffee
Faire Coffee started as a mobile shop in 2018. Since then, the business has grown to include three brick-and-mortar locations. Customers at Faire Coffee can find hot and iced Americanos, lattes, coffees and teas, as well as baked goods, salads and soups.
The shop offers "favorite" flavor combinations for lattes, such as a lavender peppermint latte and a rose brown sugar cardamom latte. Customers can also chose their own flavor combinations to add to their drinks, and a seasonal menu offers more unique flavors to try.
Peoria
Address: 5201 W. War Memorial DrivePhone: (309) 670–0828Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayWebsite: https://www.fairecoffee.com/
Washington
Address: 101 N. Main St.Phone: (309) 508–7770Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayWebsite: https://www.fairecoffee.com/
Eureka
Address: 128 N. Main St.Phone: (309) 501-2170Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayWebsite: https://www.fairecoffee.com/
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10. Happy Thought Coffee
Happy Thought Coffee features frozen coffee, café au lait, Americanos, flavored lattes and freshly brewed coffee. The shop also offers tea, soda and juice, as well as baked goods and lunch items.
Address: 953 N. Second St., Chillicothe
Phone: (309) 274-6623
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday
Website: https://www.happythoughtcoffee.com/
11. Leaves ‘n Beans Coffee
Leaves 'n Beans can be found at three locations around the area. A fourth store in Peoria Heights sells supplies to make Leaves 'n Beans coffee at home.
At Leaves 'n Beans, customers can find freshly brewed hot coffee, iced coffee, lattes, espresso drinks and more. The shop also offers a variety of specialty drinks including the Snickers Latte, Mayan Mocha, Sugar Daddy Latte, Churro Latte, Spring Mocha and more. Customers can also order smoothies, tea and a variety of foods.
Peoria Heights
Address: 4800 N. Prospect Road
Phone: (309) 688-7685
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.lnbcoffee.com/
Morton
Address: 730 W. Jackson St.
Phone: (309) 688-7685
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.lnbcoffee.com/
Pekin
Address: 3208 Court St.
Phone: (309) 688-7685
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.lnbcoffee.com/
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12. Meet me on Madison
Customers at Meet me on Madison can find Ninja Coffees, with flavors like Oreo, caramel, churro and Nutella. The shop also offers cold brews, a daily brew, dirty chai, espresso and Americanos.
Meet me on Madison also offers tea, lemonade and a variety of breakfast and lunch foods.
Address: 456 Fulton St., Twin Towers Mall Plaza, Peoria
Phone: (309) 231-3522
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday
Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Meet-me-on-Madison/100069974288075/
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13. Nat's Place
At Nat's Place, customers can find freshly brewed coffee, iced coffee and cold brew. The shop's espresso bar also offers a café latte, Americano, cappuccino, café miel, dirty chai latte, frappes and various mochas.
Nat's place also serves breakfast items, baked goods, sandwiches and pizzas.
Address: 215 W. Cedar St., Chillicothe
Phone: (309) 270-4123
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://www.natsplacechillicothe.com/
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14. One World Cafe
One World Cafe offers coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, mocha frappes and mochas. The cafe also offers an extensive food menu, with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address: 1245 W. Main St., Peoria
Phone: (309) 672-1522
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Website: https://www.oneworld-cafe.com/
15. The Sweet Bean Coffee & Treats
For those looking for a baked good to go with their morning coffee, the Sweet Bean Coffee & Treats offers a variety of baked goods. Customers can also find hot coffee, cold brews and non-coffee beverages like tea and hot cocoa.
Address: 510 Derby St., Pekin
Phone: (309) 885-2850
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday; 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thesweetbeanpekin/
16. The Blend
At The Blend Cafe, customers can order coffee items like drip coffee, cold brew, French press and more. One drink, named "Wake Up Call," features coffee with an added shot of espresso. The Blend also offers specialty lattes with a variety of flavors and espresso drinks. Customers can find non-coffee options like tea, as well.
The Blend Express, a drive-through kiosk not far from the cafe, offers similar menu options. The shop does exclude some of the cafe's drinks from the menu but it also offers exclusive menu items.
The Blend Cafe
Address: 1130 Peoria St., Washington
Phone: (309) 444-3700
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://theblendcoffee.com/
The Blend Express
Address: 1287 Peoria St., Washington
Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://theblendcoffee.com/the-blend-express/
17. The Spot Coffee
The Spot Coffee offers iced and hot lattes, drip coffee, caffe miel, mochas and non-coffee drinks like tea or hot cocoa. Customers can also purchase the shop's Four30 Scones or other kinds of baked goods.
Address: 9901 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite A, Peoria
Phone: (309) 686-0898
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Website: https://www.thespotcoffee.com/
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18. thirty-thirty Coffee Co.
At thirty-thirty Coffee Co., customers can find espresso items like cappuccinos, macchiatos, lattes and Americanos. The shop also offers drip and pour-over coffee, as well as non-coffee options like tea.
Customers can also order thirty-thirty coffee beans and grounds to brew at home.
Address: 734 Main St., Peoria
Phone: (309) 713-2983
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Website: https://thirty-thirtycoffee.com/
19. Zion Coffee Bar
Zion Coffee Bar offers seasonal coffee options, espresso drinks and coffees. Customers can find lattes, nitro cold brews, pour overs and more. Zion Coffee Bar also offers food options like avocado toast and various non-coffee drinks.
Address: 803 SW Adams St., Peoria
Phone: (309) 670-0921
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Website: https://www.zioncoffeeco.com/coffee-bar
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Connect with Cassidy Waigand by emailing her at CWaigand@gannett.com or by following her on Twitter at @justxaxwriter.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Coffee shops in Peoria and beyond: Jumpstart your day with these places
