The best coffee roasters in Illinois

#1 The White Sheep

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,066 reviews · Orland Park, IL

Laid-back, bright, cheery, relaxed breakfast, lunch joint specializing in hash bowls plus eggs and waffles.

“First time at White Sheep, met my nieces there for "brunch". Our server Bailey was so sweet and she had the patience of a saint. One of my nieces had a ton of questions and substit…” — Tonya

#2 The Wormhole Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,094 reviews · Chicago, IL

'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.

“Fantastic vanilla bean latte that I will be thinking about for a long time! The inside is spacious and quiet with lots of seating comfortable for teleworking, reading, or chatting …” — Mei

#3 Qahwah House Coffee - Lombard

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,159 reviews · Lombard, IL

“I always come here, and it’s so good! I ordered the Spanish latte and the Adeni chai; both were really good. I also ordered the Yemeni chocolate and the pistachio cake. Both were d…” — Priyanka

#4 Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,308 reviews · Chicago, IL

Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.

“Cortado was excellent. Definitely one of the best that I have had. Barrel aged mocha was excellent. Unique flavor and subtle warmth. It reminded me of the warmth you experience aft…” — A.

#5 Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,487 reviews · Glendale Heights, IL

“Co-workers decided to grab some drinks at this coffee shop and we had a nice time. The espresso was strong and smooth, It was out of this world. The decor was beautifully ornate, I…” — Elizabeth

#6 Fire Dept. Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 975 reviews · Rockford, IL

“I’ve been enjoying FDC’s coffee for about a year now and have really liked a wide variety of their flavors—from whole bean and ground to K-Cups. Ordering from their website is quic…” — Garland

#7 Hexe Coffee Co.

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,015 reviews · Chicago, IL

Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.

“I’m used to cafes back from home in NYC, so I wanted to find a place in Chicago to chill while I was staying here—Hexe is exactly what I was looking for. The dirty chai latte I got…” — Seren

#8 Intelligentsia

4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,099 reviews · Chicago, IL

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

“High quality pour overs with breakfast tacos from big star. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. There's a good amount of seating and some nice art on the walls that's f…” — Michael

#9 Sparrow Coffee Naperville

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,432 reviews · Naperville, IL

High-tech cafe serving artisanal coffee drinks with sweet & savory baked goods in designer environs.

“I stopped by for coffee with a group of four. The atmosphere in the place is really nice—it felt welcoming and comfortable, making it a great space to relax. The coffee itself was …” — Alon

#10 Zion Coffee Bar

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews · Peoria, IL

Polished, light-filled contemporary outlet serving espresso drinks, baked goods & small plates.

“Great coffee options!! They had several options for pour over and several unique lattes. The pour over I chose was very well brewed and full of great flavor! If you are unsure what…” — Rodney