Espresso Royale Krannert View
1117 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Urbana's Krannert area, this espresso-focused spot has built a loyal following for its thoughtful traditional drinks and welcoming atmosphere that encourages you to linger with a laptop or meet a friend for a real conversation. The consistency reflected in its 4.3-star rating across hundreds of reviews suggests they've mastered the fundamentals—quality espresso work and a genuine commitment to being more than just a caffeine pit stop. It's the kind of place where the pace deliberately slows down, making it ideal for anyone seeking both excellent coffee and the space to actually enjoy it.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
My favorite coffee shop on campus! Great coffee and other drinks. Have not really tried their food, but muffins and danishes are spectacular. Wish they still had the weekly deals (Latte Wednesday for example)
Needed a snack and afternoon coffee. Popped into Espresso Royale when walking to another more well known coffee shop. They have non-dairy specialty coffee, so I tried the Caramel Oat Toffee and it was delicious. The blueberry muffin was good and worked to make my stomach stop…
Crema Reviews
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