Elm City Coffee
208 W Main St, Urbana, IL
Crema's Take
“Elm City Coffee draws people in with its thoughtfully designed space—think abundant natural light, lush plants, and flexible seating from cozy window nooks to a sprawling 20-person group area—making it equally suited for solo study sessions or catching up with friends. The coffee and tea selection is genuinely excellent with both traditional and specialty drinks, paired with quality pastries, though some regulars note the temperature consistency could use attention. It's the kind of place where the calm, beautiful atmosphere and welcoming staff make you want to linger, even if you're just passing through Urbana.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
First visit was great and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The second visit made me realize that the drinks are not consistent. Additionally, it was a very cold weekend and it was difficult to study inside the cafe because of the low temperature. The fans were on and it…
There's a lot to love about this coffee shop. It's in a great location, it has a friendly staff, and the flavor of the coffee is excellent; BUT, the coffee is consistently served lukewarm at best when I go in the mornings. In the winter this is particularly disappointing. If…
Very good coffee, laid back atmosphere and good service. Nice quiet alternative to busy coffee shops on campus. Love some shops on campus but Elm Street is a great quiet alternative. The Urbana Free Library is louder than here….Ahhhhhhh peace and quiet in a coffee shop, heavenly.
The baristas are some of the worst in town. Unsmiling, impolite, deadpan, borderline rude , uninterested —totally lacking in any competent level of customer service. While the ownership and coffee changed —this coffees shop is still one of the worst in town. Find new baristas…
Very nice and spacious coffee shop with multiple seating options: single seats facing the windows, a large 20 seating area for groups, various 4 seat tables, and a relaxed couch and chair. Decor includes many plants, patterned ceilings, whimsical chandeliers, and wood flooring.…
I love it here. Very calm and beautiful. The coffee is great.
Crema Reviews
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