Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop

Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop

225 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

★★★★★4.5(70 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Schlee's feels like Springfield's best-kept downtown secret, a cozy refuge where you can camp out all day with exceptional pastries and thoughtfully made drinks, whether you're nursing a chai latte or exploring their wine selection. The quiet, welcoming atmosphere strikes that rare balance between being perfect for focused work sessions and lingering conversations, all while genuinely caring staff make you feel like a regular from your first visit.

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlyMeetingsLaptop friendlyPastriesSpecialty drinksSlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Tabitha Foster
★★★★3 months ago

The ham and cheese scone was very good, especially warmed up. It would have been nice to have a skim milk option for milk and sugar free syrup. The barista was friendly, but she needed some help (it is always a good thing to be busy, though). The ambiance was nice, it would be…

Jesse Winter
★★★★★4 months ago

I have a child who takes classes at the Hoogland Center, so I'm downtown somewhat frequently. This is my favorite place to hang out or relax downtown. It's a quiet little coffee shop with lovely baked goods made from scratch, in-house. Would I prefer it cost less for cookies or…

Hasina Wardak
★★★★★5 months ago

One of my favorite cafés. I study here from morning until late evening, and I truly love the environment, the service, and the coffee. I really wish I could meet the owner and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. When I first moved to Springfield, I was looking for a…

Alex Lang
★★★★★6 months ago

Stopped by for breakfast over the weekend. The atmosphere was cozy and warm. The chai latte I had was great. We ordered multiple baked goods which were all delicious. (Ham and cheese scone pictured here). We will be coming again!

Michael Pool
★★★★★7 months ago

We stopped here after dinner at Maldaner’s. It was a wonderful way to continue our evening after dinner, and the wine selection was exactly what we were looking for. Great ambiance and friendly staff. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

Cameron Galbraith
★★★★★8 months ago

Such a great addition to Springfield! The shop has a really cozy vibe that makes it the perfect spot to hang out or get some work done. The pastries are amazing (definitely recommend trying a few), and the coffee is just as good. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which…

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