Lola Coffee

"This little coffee shop if far north Peoria's best kept secret! It's tucked away in the strip mall across the street from Culvers. Best coffee, fabulous pasteries and calm atmosphere with plenty of seating. Try it and you will love it- plus cheaper than that other coffee place on every cornor."

"I was pleased to see this Lola location nearby while shopping and had to make a detour to check it out. I've been to the downtown location so many times over the years as well as their Glendale location, but had no idea this one was here until i was searching coffee options nearby. While I wanted to love it; it fell a bit short for me in some areas. Let's start with the great things of course. It was easy to find, parking was great even though it was in a pretty busy shared lot with a grocery store and more. I arrived mid morning and they had quite a few people there working on laptops taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi. Some people sounded like they were enjoying some coffee with throwing in work talk. The menu is pretty basic and was easy to go over since it's hung on the wall. There was a person in front of me so it gave me a moment to look over it a bit. Once it was my turn the barista was friendly and patient. As most of you know who read my reviews I enjoy cold brew and Lola doesn't offer cold brew. I'm aware of this and that's totally fine as im also a sucker for your basic iced coffees and more. I don't discriminate when it comes to my caffeine. I ended up with a sf hazelnut iced coffee. It was pretty good. I opted for whole milk and asked for extra hazelnut. It was ok, but I'd of preferred a bit sweeter. The coffee itself had a good flavor. Here's where the negatives started for me. I was starving and assumed (totally on me) that this location would have food like the one downtown, but besides some baked goods they had nothing. I was told the items are delivered from their Glendale location. Hopefully they'll add some breakfast burritos or something soon. The employee working said this shop location has been open about a year. Lastly the vibe was a bit bland for me. There were a couple of tables and chairs outside to enjoy the nice weather, but once inside it's mostly tables (one huge one for large groups or shared work space) as well as some smaller ones and a couch. Nothing on the walls really, small amount of color, but very basic. For me I like a little bit more to look at, but if you're a minimalist this place would be great for you so keep that in mind. The location was clean, not loud but not quiet. Again, a great space for work."

"6/21/23: What a wonderful morning before work. I had the Quiche and a drip coffee. It was a perfect start to my morning. Spacious and kind staff. 11/4/22: So happy to see a Lolas in this part of the neighborhood. Spacious work environment. Delicious coffee. I only wish it was open later for late night coziness. Maybe someday! I love the large tables and there are a couple of pastries. It kind of looks like Lola is trying to expand or test this coffee shop in this area. I appreciate quality coffee this far north. It's a rare thing more people should be appreciative of. Great work Lola staff!"

"I wanted to do a video review for social media but I decided against it because it may sound a little harsh and I didn’t want that result to come up when people look for Lola on those platforms. The place is a little austere which can be less distracting if you are trying to work or study here but as a hangout it’s not as inviting. The coffee was pretty good. My latte was really tasty and the coffee came through perfectly. The milk was very nice and creamy and steamed very well. The drip coffee was a little weak but still tasted decent. The place smelled a lot like kitchen/floor cleaner. It’s great to know that they clean but the smell was a little bit overwhelming."

"The coffee shop is great for enjoying a good cup of your preferred brew. The atmosphere is very open and relaxed. Food options are a limited but not bad. Like to come here to focus on some work or have a good conversation with a friend. The seating options are great and comfortable. This coffee shops is one of my favorites in the valley so far."