Location: Aurora
Top Restaurants in Aurora
Best Cafe food near Aurora, Illinois, United States
Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Aurora. Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city predominantly in Kane County and DuPage County, with portions extending into Kendall and Will counties. It is in the outer region of Chicago metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the second most populous city in the state, and the 114th most populous city in the country. The population was 197,899 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have increased to 199,963 by July 2013.
Things to do in Aurora
7. Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room & Gifts
Reviewed By Lilygal
On the corner of La Salle and Benton, near downtown. It's the place with the lovely lace curtains in the window. Pleasant, comfortable seating. Tea is served in individual small bottomless pots. Sandwiches come with a side dish on a glass plate. The atmosphere is half the fun here. Pannini sandwich was great. Soup was served in a tea cup. Terrific desserts and scones. We had the 'Triple Chocolate Stout Cake' incredibly dense, moist, chocolate cake. Calla Lily also has a High Tea that requires reservations, with finger sandwiches, scones, fruit, tea. But we just walked in, had lunch, we were welcomed and taken care of very nicely by the Server.
6. Endiro Coffee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Brew all the good you can! Tree-to-cup specialty coffee and delicious glocal food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reviewed By Isoruku
Endiro is a trendy, friendly espresso cafe/restaurant in a town that badly needs quality offerings. And everyone is hyper-enthusiastic about Endiro, but it fails in two major areas: food and coffee. The atmosphere is cheery, and the staff are very nice. I've been to Endiro several times, hoping that my coffee or food will improve, but I think I've been there often enough now to see that the cappuccinos are merely acceptable - not stellar by any means. And the food doesn't rise above mediocrity, at least the breakfasts don't. On my first visit, I ordered a waffle and bacon along with my cappuccino. The waffle was flaccid, i.e. not crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which is what a good waffle should be. How they managed the soft, lifeless waffle is a mystery, although there really aren't many variables: type of waffle iron, temperature, cooking time, and type of batter. So at least one of those variables is way off. (If the waffles are vastly better at the pour-it-yourself waffle iron at a Towneplace Suites, then you have a problem.) On my second visit, I had their breakfast sandwich, and it was equally dismal. And my stool, facing the counter, was adjacent to where the dirty dishes were dumped. Not all that appealing. So Endirio has work to do, in my opinion, but given the rave reviews, I'm definitely in the minority.
5. Panera Bread
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
From focusing on quality, clean ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our
Reviewed By Sue J
Good place for groups of friends, kids (good kid's menu), couples wanting a quick bite to eat or anyone wanting to stop for something far better than fast food. And, it doesn't take long for your food to arrive!
4. Endiro Coffee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Brew all the good you can! Tree-to-cup specialty coffee and delicious glocal food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reviewed By Isoruku
Endiro is a trendy, friendly espresso cafe/restaurant in a town that badly needs quality offerings. And everyone is hyper-enthusiastic about Endiro, but it fails in two major areas: food and coffee. The atmosphere is cheery, and the staff are very nice. I've been to Endiro several times, hoping that my coffee or food will improve, but I think I've been there often enough now to see that the cappuccinos are merely acceptable - not stellar by any means. And the food doesn't rise above mediocrity, at least the breakfasts don't. On my first visit, I ordered a waffle and bacon along with my cappuccino. The waffle was flaccid, i.e. not crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which is what a good waffle should be. How they managed the soft, lifeless waffle is a mystery, although there really aren't many variables: type of waffle iron, temperature, cooking time, and type of batter. So at least one of those variables is way off. (If the waffles are vastly better at the pour-it-yourself waffle iron at a Towneplace Suites, then you have a problem.) On my second visit, I had their breakfast sandwich, and it was equally dismal. And my stool, facing the counter, was adjacent to where the dirty dishes were dumped. Not all that appealing. So Endirio has work to do, in my opinion, but given the rave reviews, I'm definitely in the minority.
3. Endiro Coffee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Brew all the good you can! Tree-to-cup specialty coffee and delicious glocal food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reviewed By Isoruku
Endiro is a trendy, friendly espresso cafe/restaurant in a town that badly needs quality offerings. And everyone is hyper-enthusiastic about Endiro, but it fails in two major areas: food and coffee. The atmosphere is cheery, and the staff are very nice. I've been to Endiro several times, hoping that my coffee or food will improve, but I think I've been there often enough now to see that the cappuccinos are merely acceptable - not stellar by any means. And the food doesn't rise above mediocrity, at least the breakfasts don't. On my first visit, I ordered a waffle and bacon along with my cappuccino. The waffle was flaccid, i.e. not crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which is what a good waffle should be. How they managed the soft, lifeless waffle is a mystery, although there really aren't many variables: type of waffle iron, temperature, cooking time, and type of batter. So at least one of those variables is way off. (If the waffles are vastly better at the pour-it-yourself waffle iron at a Towneplace Suites, then you have a problem.) On my second visit, I had their breakfast sandwich, and it was equally dismal. And my stool, facing the counter, was adjacent to where the dirty dishes were dumped. Not all that appealing. So Endirio has work to do, in my opinion, but given the rave reviews, I'm definitely in the minority.
2. Jake's Bagels & Deli
Overall Ratings
5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By K9365RCsteveh
If you enjoy an authentic bagel, this is the place. Terrific selections of bagels and various cream cheeses. The breakfast bagel sandwich was delicious and I love the multitude of self-serve coffee, and flavor-shot options.We will definitely be coming back.
1. Endiro Coffee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Brew all the good you can! Tree-to-cup specialty coffee and delicious glocal food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reviewed By Isoruku
Endiro is a trendy, friendly espresso cafe/restaurant in a town that badly needs quality offerings. And everyone is hyper-enthusiastic about Endiro, but it fails in two major areas: food and coffee. The atmosphere is cheery, and the staff are very nice. I've been to Endiro several times, hoping that my coffee or food will improve, but I think I've been there often enough now to see that the cappuccinos are merely acceptable - not stellar by any means. And the food doesn't rise above mediocrity, at least the breakfasts don't. On my first visit, I ordered a waffle and bacon along with my cappuccino. The waffle was flaccid, i.e. not crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which is what a good waffle should be. How they managed the soft, lifeless waffle is a mystery, although there really aren't many variables: type of waffle iron, temperature, cooking time, and type of batter. So at least one of those variables is way off. (If the waffles are vastly better at the pour-it-yourself waffle iron at a Towneplace Suites, then you have a problem.) On my second visit, I had their breakfast sandwich, and it was equally dismal. And my stool, facing the counter, was adjacent to where the dirty dishes were dumped. Not all that appealing. So Endirio has work to do, in my opinion, but given the rave reviews, I'm definitely in the minority.
