Reviews for Coffeehouse & Deli in Normal, IL
Coffee was Ok. Food was cold when it arrived. 4 tables with multiple diners received food before I did. Then I needed to ask... about mine?.another table served, then me. I ordered French toast. Honestly, quite disappointed?.and, no, I did not sayanything while I was there, as there was a huge line to order. Oh, and it was so cold I kept my coat on??and most others didtoo. Read more
We had breakfast on a Sunday morning. They have a wonderful vegan/vegetarian selection. My bf didn't even notice he wasn't... eating meat! The portions are not huge like a lot of places. Their ingredients are higher quality than other local restaurants.I would definitely recommend them. I've never been disappointed. Read more
Nice simple place for breakfast, lunch and just coffee. Most of the food is vegetarian. A lot of room, you won't be touching... your neighbor's elbow here. And won't stay hungry even if you are in a budget. Thank you for being open at 7am! Interestingexperience of trying vegan ( soy) bacon. Good friendly vibes. Recommended. Read more
This is such a cute coffee shop/restaurant. The staff was friendly. The place was clean. They have a really cool area to buy a... variety of coffee beans. The coffee was decent, I tried a banana bread latte. Read more
I was passing through the area in search of vegan options and happened upon this lovely and old fashioned diner. I loved the... relaxed and warm atmosphere full of returning patrons. I tried their delicious vegan chocolate chip banana pancakes but had abit of a stomach upset afterwards. I didn?t ask if the butter used was vegan but I had presumed it was, I would make sure todouble check prior to ordering. Their vegan cupcakes and other pastries looked delicious but I was watching my sugar intake so Iwas unable to sample them at this time. Although their freshly squeezed orange juice was a nice addition to my pancakes. (I didnot prefer the taste of their tap water). Read more
Check out vegan, vegetarian, and GF options if you have a group meeting w different dietary restrictions! Very friendly staff,... open & welcoming seating area! Diverse menus, my daughter loves the baked items, and they sell good bread too. Read more
Pros: All-vegetarian menu with multiple vegan options (including baked goods and multiple plant-milks!), cozy atmosphere without... feeling cramped once actually seated, freshly squeezed orange juice, local art featured on walls, Black-owned smallbusiness. Cons: When there's a line, it reaches the door quickly, and it's impossible to give others waiting 6 feet of socialdistance. It's easy to feel "rushed" when someone is standing right behind you. Wish the food menus were more easily visiblefrom the back of the line (I pull up the website on my phone to get around this!) Specific thoughts: I've been going forbreakfast weekly for a couple weeks now (late June 2021), and each time there is *some* type of line, but it usually movesquickly. Plentiful seating has been available in the mornings. The regulars will chat in line with you, which helps the timepass quickly! You order at the counter and are given a plastic number to set at your table, so a staff member can bring yourorder out to you, and after your meal bus your own table by bringing the dishes to a designated spot in the middle of the café.Vegan items on the menu and in the baked goods case (see photo) are indicated with a "V" marker. I got the Coffeehouse Hash,and my husband got the tofu scramble (which he covered in Valentina hot sauce before I could get a "before" picture). He'sordered it both times we've gone, so that's an endorsement from him! We also got one of the apple strudels to share, which wasflaky and delicious! My husband is obsessed with their fresh orange juice. Staff was courteous and helpful, even going so faras to bring me the flavoring syrup bottles so I could read the ingredients before I ordered. (London Fog is vegan-friendly ifyou choose a plant milk, by the way! I recommend oat milk for it.) I love supporting a small, Black-owned business rather thana major chain, especially with such a strong plant-based menu! I wish they'd rely less on dairy and eggs for some items tha Read more
This was one of the most disappointing experiences I've ever had. The place was nice and our server was very lovely and helpful... while we ordered. When our food arrived, however, things went south. We had 2 pancakes, a breakfast burrito, bacon, ham, abreakfast hash bowl, and applesauce, along with two coffees. All of our food was vegan and the coffees were quite delicious. Thepancakes were doable but the vegan bacon and ham were so hard that it was impossible to chew. It was dry and hard to the pointof being sharp. The breakfast hash bowl was flavorless and extremely undercooked. The carrots made an audible crunch noise, atone point I had to spit out an artichoke heart due to the amount of oil that filled my mouth as I bit into it. $46 on food thatwas less that mediocre to put it kindly. I don't recommend the food. Read more