Crema's Take
“The Mug's real strength is how seriously they take both their food and their space—the sandwiches are legitimately excellent (the Rustic Beef gets genuine praise), and the owners have curated a genuinely inviting environment with local artwork, plants for sale, and impeccable cleanliness that keeps regulars coming back. It's the kind of off-the-beaten-path spot where friendly, attentive service and quality ingredients matter more than flashy specialty drinks, making it perfect if you want a solid meal and coffee in a space that actually feels cared for.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The Mug is my favorite coffee shop and place for sandwiches. When you walk in, there's pleasant music, natural lighting and fun plants for sale! There's always one staff member cleaning so it's always very neat. Their coffee is delicious and they have sugar free options. I…
The mug is an off the beaten path coffee shop that is worth visiting. It’s located on a side street off the main road through downtown Harvard, it’s tucked into an old firehouse. It’s located across the street from a parking lot for the Metra rail system. The interior has a fun…
The Mug Coffeehouse is a great add to the Harvard community. Loved walking inside and seeing different artwork available for sale from artists. It was a really beautiful view. The decorations for the coffee house were very modern appeal. The service was pleasant, but a…
I stopped in because I was passing through town briefly, and needed my caffeine fix (coffee nut here). Found The Mug, I was blown away by how friendly the owners were and customer service is amazing. Very cozy and asked for a Cortado and it was made perfectly. I will be stopping…
When it comes to quantity versus quality, Mug Coffeehouse shines on the quality side. I had the Rustic Beef and loved every bite. The sub was cut in half, and each half was sufficient enough for lunch. I took half home and will enjoy it tomorrow. The bread was "different" as…
Crema Reviews
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