
Glenview
4.51837 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
An independent downtown Glenview shop with a drive-thru, private-label roasted coffee, smoothies, and pastries. Family-owned, not a chain.
“The drive-thru alone makes Glenview Grind a Glenview essential, but the coffee holds up if you stop in. Private-label roasts, gourmet teas, and a bench out front that's the unofficial neighborhood meeting spot on weekend mornings.”
The drive-thru saves my mornings. Coffee is genuinely good, not just convenient.
559 reviews on Google
Very mediocre quality overall like a cheap imitation of Starbucks. I went through the drive-thru, and it took about 15–20 minutes. Several people ahead of me seemed frustrated by the wait. When I got to the window, they had trouble running my card because two of their machines were down, although that part didn’t take too long to resolve. I ordered an iced coffee, but despite giving me a lid that required a straw, they didn’t provide one. I also ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant, which was pretty bad. The eggs were cold and seemed low quality, definitely not fresh, and the rest of the sandwich tasted cheap and hastily prepared. Croissant was chewy and seemed kinda old, definitely not fresh and flaky. It was barely wrapped, mostly crumpled, and sorta falling out of the wrapping paper. The coffee itself tasted burnt and watered down. Update: I couldn’t finish the coffee. It was terrible. Honestly, I don’t know how to describe it other than weird and gross. If I tasted any coffee it was very minimal and burnt but mostly it tasted like a weird flavored milk. It was not good at all. This is must be the worst cafe experience I’ve had in awhile. For some reason, my bag also contained three tater tots crumpled up in a tissue, which was bizarre. Overall, both the food quality and the experience were worse than what I’d expect from a cheap chain restaurant.
Beautiful community oriented cafe with delicious food and beverages. The staff is sweet and kind, always willing and wanting to make your experience great. They have lots of options for seasonal lattes that are not on the official menu so do ask them about it. I got their pistachio latte and the egg sandwich !! Both were amazing and a great companion as I read my book.
My friend and I came in to work on some things, and we felt comfortable. We were thankful that we were able to snag a seat (although it wasn't too comfortable - no seat padding). I ordered a decaf black coffee and it was mediocre - not too great nor too bad. My friend ordered a hazelnut latte and she also had the same opinion as me...she thought charging 90 cents for a pump of hazelnut was a bit excessive since it didn't give much flavor to the drink. It's nice that there is a drive-thru, but it does take a while to place an order (if you come first thing in the morning - I'm not sure about later in the day).
Wonderful people in a small café! The avocado toast with thier homemade pesto is the best I've had around here. Perfect portion. Chunky monkey with a shot of espresso is my go too, but all thier drinks are so delicious! Thier baked goods and treats are always fresh!!! My go to whenever I have the time to stop!!!
This is a wonderful independent, family-owned coffee shop that really stands out in the area! ☕💛 The coffee was absolutely delicious—smooth, rich, and clearly made with care. Every sip felt high quality, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. 😋✨ The service was just as impressive. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience feel warm and personal, which is something you don’t always get at bigger chain cafés. 😊👏 It really adds to the charm of the place. I didn’t get a chance to try the food this time, but everything I saw looked fresh and mouthwatering. 🥐🍰 I’ve also heard great things from others, so it’s definitely on my list for the next visit! Overall, this is the kind of local spot you want to support and keep coming back to. If you’re in the area and love good coffee with a cozy vibe, this place is absolutely worth checking out. 🌟☕❤️