Crema's Take
“This is a genuinely friendly neighborhood spot with solid juice and smoothies that draws regulars for breakfast and coffee before catching the Metra, though the small space gets loud and chaotic during peak hours. The food is honest and well-executed—pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and healthy options alongside sweet treats—and the staff clearly cares about getting your order right. It's a reliable local choice rather than a destination, best visited during off-peak times if you want to actually enjoy your drink.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Love the place, food and service. Great place for a quick bite.
Glenview needed a great place like Hometown Cafe and we love going there. Great good, awesome service and only drawbacks is that it’s very loud. Try to go in between hours for a more pleasant experience.
The friendliest staff! They were so kind and made sure I didn’t miss my train! The juice and smoothies are delicious! Thank you :)
Great place to grab some coffee & food before getting on the train. Heathy food options in addition to sweet treats like donuts and muffins. If I was local, I’d absolutely choose this as my “go to” coffee spot.
I was so excited when Hometown opened in Glenview. I would travel to Winnetka to go out there for coffee and breakfast and when they announced they were coming to Glenview I was so happy! Their food selection is great and I love their baked goods too, so many choices. This is a…
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