Crema's Take
“Orale has a genuinely vibrant space and staff that clearly care, with matcha lattes and breakfast dishes that draw loyal regulars—but at 3.8 stars across 101 reviews, the feedback is mixed enough that it's worth knowing what you're getting into. People consistently praise the portions and atmosphere, but pricing complaints appear often enough to suggest you're paying brunch-spot premiums, and a few reviewers note the flavor doesn't always justify the cost. If you're in Lake in the Hills and want a pretty, friendly spot for breakfast or a specialty drink, it delivers that; just don't expect it to be a revelation.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, 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 →This place is so delicious! I come here during my lunch break. They are fast, food is fresh and warm, and have great portions. For my drink I usually get the matcha latte with strawberry syrup and it’s so so so good!!! Highly recommend !!!
Órale Café is vibrant, wonderfully fragrant and reasonably priced! The staff was attentive and helpful and there’s plenty of seating. This place is an absolute gem. The drinks we ordered were flavorful an perfectly balanced. The food all looked and smelled incredible and was so…
What a beautiful atmosphere and the staff are also wonderful! The food is amazing with big portions, I know some comments were about the price, but for this kind of experience, it’s 100% worth it! We definitely need more places like this. We got Chilaquiles with eggs, And shaken…
Everyone here is so nice, I’ve gotten the chilaquiles before that always good! I decided to get the berry salad and the presentation was great but not a ton of flavor in the dressing. We ordered my son a milk and it tasted so water down he didn’t even want it and we paid $4 for…
Order at the counter, food is brought to your table. Pricey for pancakes and coffee, but very excited to have a cute brunch place in town. The decor is beautiful. The menu is limited, though delicious. It has a balance of Mexican and American options (chilaquiles or Avocado…
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