Lake County Chowdown Showdown: Coffee
Where is the best place to get a good cup of Coffee in northern Lake County?
It’s time for this week's Chowdown Showdown! This reader-driven restaurant review on Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch helps find great local delicacies.
This week, we are on the hunt for the best place to get a cup of Coffee in northern Lake County.
It’s simple to vote on your favorite spot: All you need to do is sign into our site and then comment below with your vote. Feel free to elaborate on why your choice serves the best cup of Joe.
First Round
You have until 5 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 22) to let us know your favorite. Casting your vote is easy. Tell us in the Comments section of this article, post on Facebook at Grayslake Patch page, Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch page, or the Libertyville Patch page — or send us a message on Twitter — @GrayslakePatch, @LakeForestPatch, or @LvillePatch.
Finalists
On Wednesday morning (Nov. 23), we will post the top three finalists — as determined by your comment votes in this article, on Facebook and on Twitter — in a poll. And it will be time to vote again: this time to crown the weekly Chowdown Showdown champion.
Champion
Voting will continue through 5 p.m. Friday (Nov. 25). We will post the Showdown winner first thing Saturday morning (Nov. 26).
Remember, it all depends upon your votes.
So Patch readers, tell us, where is the BEST place in northern Lake County to get a cup of Coffee?
JoAnn Mastejulia
9:31 am on Monday, November 21, 2011
Everything served at Somethings Brewing in Grayslake is terrific. The coffee and hot chocolate . . . yummm!
Mary Banks
8:58 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I vote for Something's Brewing in Grayslake. Not only is the coffee great but the sandwich wraps are the best I have ever had.
Burt Fleisher
10:57 am on Monday, November 21, 2011
CJ’s Coffeehouse is the only coffee shop that I know of in Lake County that roasts their own coffee and grinds it fresh in house every day. Everyone else uses commercial brands of coffee, which makes them all pretty generic. CJ's also hand makes all the doughnuts fresh daily and they have a great line of ice creams from Wisconsin. They are a quality committed establishment, but unfortunately they are a bit off the beaten path. I hope others in Lake county have tried CJ’s, if you haven’t, those with distinguished tastes are in for a treat; C J's Coffee House - 2352 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099-2331 (847) 731-2208
Jim Powers
11:15 am on Monday, November 21, 2011
Thanks for letting us know, Burt.
Cassie Glaves
11:33 am on Monday, November 21, 2011
Somethings brewing in grayslake Il is amazing!! They have two locations and a coffee cart inside the college of lake county!!!
Tina
11:43 am on Monday, November 21, 2011
Something's brewing has the most amazing muffins and pastries. They also have a huge selection of chocolates and toffee. Keep up the good work!
brianbu
2:47 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
Something's Brewing is my goto place. Finish off my workout and reward myself with a coffee afterward.
Nightcrawler
4:37 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
The Hainesville Starbuck's, hands down. Truly the "Cheers" of coffeehouses, where everybody knows your name.
Linda Scholz
4:45 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
I cast my vote for Somethings Brewing in Grayslake....but since I own it I guess I would vote for my own coffee shop! I love my store, my custies and Grayslake!!! Support your small independents and shop local this holiday season!!! :)
Jose
3:29 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
LINDA, THE VOTING IS NOT FAIR, BECAUSE YOUR FRIENDS ARE VOTING FOR YOU AND YOUR RESTUARANT.. I PROTEST THE VOTE.
Julie H.
7:48 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
Somethins brewin in Grayslake. Great coffee. Tasty and healthy food options and great hand made treats.
Joe Prindle
8:08 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
Somethings brewing in Grayslake is the best around if you love coffee and friendly people.
Zoso Immortal
8:36 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
Something's Brewing in Grayslake gets their coffee from a good wholesaler, grind it everyday, and have the best proces for gourmet coffee.
Marcia Sagendorph
9:37 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
Add 5 more votes for Something's Brewing from the Grayslake Facebook page. Keep those votes coming in!
Michelle
9:58 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
My vote is for Something's Brewing in Grayslake. Love going there for a cup of coffee!
Vera Pergl-Butkovich
5:15 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Bellagio Cafe in Libertyville.
Erin Kennedy
9:05 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Something's Brewing has the best lattes!
Pam
9:26 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Something's Brewing in Grayslake is the best. Center St. location is my first choice, but I've enjoyed sips and bites at Washington St. and inside CLC!
Wendy Roland
9:42 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Something's Brewing is the best.
Michelle
9:45 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Something's Brewing is my favorite in that area. Miss getting my coffee and strolling the Farmers's Market!
Karen Hunken
10:44 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Eloise Chicago (used to be Silborne's) at Route 60 and Milwaukee has the best coffee and many wonderful homemade foods.
Karen Hunken
Chi-an Chang
11:51 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Yay, a recommendation for a place in Libertyville! Keep the nominations coming!
Kathryn Rogalski
4:52 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Something's Brewing
Marcia Sagendorph
9:23 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
7 more votes for Something's Brewing on the Grayslake Bacebook page.
paula
8:43 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
I work at somethings brewing but I would never vote for it merely for that reason. I know it's past the cutoff but I still want to get my two beans it... sb is not the first coffee shop I worked at, and before I was an employee I was a customer. I applied for a job because the products we have are ones I wanted to stad behind. The drinks are delicious and each is made with care. Our beans are roasted locally and delivered to us on the day of the roast. All of us at the store take great care in rotating beans meaning everything is fresh and tastes awesome. When I make a latte I always steam the milk with great care so it comes out creamy with a perfect amount of foam at the top. I work mornings so a lot start out the day with a drink I make, so I try my best because I want to start their day right. Our customers are lovely because grayslake is a tight nit community. I love my job and I love our java.
Bob Olsen
10:29 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Something's Brewing gets my vote!
Olga Scholz
7:44 am on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Something Brewing is the only coffee shop I go to in Lake County. They get my vote.