Espresso Royale Cafe- GIES College of Business
515 E Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL
Crema's Take
“Nestled in the GIES College of Business, this espresso-focused café aims for specialty coffee ambitions but struggles with execution and value—customers consistently note that drinks arrive either dangerously hot or disappointingly diluted, while prices significantly outpace nearby alternatives like the bookstore Starbucks. The matcha tea and pastry offerings show promise, but reviewers find the quality inconsistent relative to the premium pricing, making it a tough sell for students on a budget who'd rather grab their caffeine fix elsewhere.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. Slow-sit spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
A medium size tea (hotter than the temperature of a sun) and a pastry is $10. Student pricing? Any sign of common sense? No.
I got a matcha here and it was basically a pale green milk. It had barely any matcha and there was too little ice so it was just lukewarm milk.
This shop is really, really bad. First, the price. The average breakfast costs $7.50 before tax, while a breakfast at Starbucks in the bookstore costs less than $5. I bought sunrise on english muffins for the first time in this shop, but the maker made bagels for me. The second…
I spent $8 on a sandwich and they didn’t bother to cut the tomato’s properly. ridiculous pricing for a subpar sandwich with incredibly thick tomatoes.
Cafe Kopi will always be a favorite. The employees are always kind, helpful, and good at what they do. The food is delicious (granted I usually stick to bagels etc or the tomato mozzarella sandwich, but I’m sure the rest is delicious too), and the drinks are perfection. It’s a…
Crema Reviews
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