Outdoor seating
Yes
Coffee Hound Roasters and Cafes in Bloomington
Categories
Location on the map
Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 309-827-7575
Site: http://www.coffeehound.net/
Site: http://www.coffeehound.net/
Opening hours
- Monday:6:30AM–4PM
- Tuesday:6:30AM–4PM
- Wednesday:6:30AM–4PM
- Thursday:6:30AM–4PM
- Friday:6:30AM–4PM
- Saturday:6:30AM–4PM
- Sunday:6:30AM–4PM
Comments (199)
So fantastic to have world class coffee and incredible baked goods just down the street. Wanted to thank you for how you have handled the pandemic...pivoting.at ever return to ensure that both your customers and your staff are protected and that its still convenient to get your high-quality product. Adding the app, requiring and even providing masks which cant be.cheap), and ensuring that everybody is respectful of each other in your shops is part of what makes me want to go there again and again.
What a great place to grab a cup of coffee! Delicious pastry options too. I especially love the historic building with the deco door handles and the high tin ceilings.I get Mexican Mocha coffee.
When were driving through Bloomington-Normal, well go a little out of our way to one of the Coffee Hound locations for a cup of their excellent coffee (usually Americanos) and sometimes fortify it with a delicious pastry (try a puptart). The roast is fruity, robust and rewarding. Itll warm you up better than anything next to the Interstate
Great coffee, welcoming atmosphere
Pretty good coffee and great selection of variety! Always friendly and welcoming staff ☺️
My go-to coffee shop whenever I visit Bloomington. Great staff. Great coffee. Great chill atmosphere. And they support the LGBQT community! 🙌🏼
The branch with the slowest service ever. There might be 4-5 people behind the counter but only 1 would be filling the orders. Doesn’t it make sense to prioritize the waiting customers instead of fidgeting with things back there. It might take a solid quarter hour to get a single coffee. Highly inconvenient if you are on the go.Update: Visited again after Covid. I wish I could give it another 1-star. Long line of people waiting to receive their orders. No name is taken when the order is given so people jump at each other’s order, fighting over whose order is what. Staff looking lost. Total chaos. After 25 minutes of waiting, I finally managed to get a simple coffee. I have the worst experience whenever I visit this branch; I do not know what is wrong with it compared to the Uptown’s.
Great customer service and wonderful coffee. Dont ignore the delish pastries
Pretty busy. Took time to explain different items on the menu.
Every thing from their bakery is amazing. You have to try their croissants, so buttery. I also love their scones, my favorite is the spinach feta. Great coffee and friendly service.
Delicious avocado toast and cappuccino. Perfect breakfast before getting back on the road.
Wife is shopping, Im having a cup of coffee. Worst coffee ever! Very bitter, threw it out after the second taste.
They dont have masks, and wont serve you if you dont have one. Used to love this place before pandemic, but wont go there anymore because of mask prejudice. Coffee hound screw you!!!!
Been coming here consistently for close to 6 years now and it is an excellent local coffee shop. Staff is always very friendly and most importantly their coffee is very high quality. Would recommend their drip coffee (Red Dog) or House Cortado. Plenty of space to sit down and drink some coffee while getting some work done.
What a great coffee spot! I drive 2hrs to meet up with someone there and wish it was around the corner from me. The Baristas were awesome very friendly. It helped that little Melvin was with me ❤
Took home a bag of Guatemala coffee beans and they were delicious, will be coming back for more.
The barista was really helpful and the iced latte was amazing!
Every member of the staff was friendly and helpful. After we had gotten our order, one of the staff helped another customer choose a coffee. The baked goods were ginormous, which threw me off, but looked really good. 10/10 will be returning when I have the opportunity to do so.
Best coffee shop in Bloomington/Normal. Stopped by for a celebratory latte after my second vaccine dose
This was my first visit and I was not disappointed. I probably would have never visited this place had I not gotten a gift card. Ill be visiting more often now.
I really like how strong and organic their coffee tastes here. Well worth the price. The avocado toast on sourdough bread is a must try.
Great place to get excellent coffee (latte and drop). They also sell beans and pastries.
Coffee Hound is a fantastic local coffee shop that practices all the proper safety. They get ethically sourced coffee and its delicious! Friendly staff and a great environment. The only bad part may be trying to get a seat!!!
Love the Coffee Hound!! Their atmosphere is inviting, their coffee is superb and their baked goods are amazing! If you’re wanting to make a quick stop for coffee on a Saturday morning (especially in the summer) go somewhere else because the line is out the back of the shop! That speaks to how good the coffee is because people are willing to wait for it, but just know that ahead of time! 🤣 I also love that they finally have a rewards program!
Service was pleasant and wait was only a couple minutes, seated at table and name is called to pick up your order. Prices are very reasonable, clean and light crowd, but mid afternoon.
We like finding local coffee on our road trips and glad we found this one! We will definitely stop again on our next trip! We ordered iced lattes, sweetened and mocha, both were fantastic. Great coffee notes coming through and not too sweet at all!
Coffee is good but staff was pretty rude to a customer. I entered to find a mother and her adorable toddler daughter laughing and enjoying the day. Just being happy. Then to hear the barista mention to another that “all that jumping around was giving her an anxiety attack”. Which was fine! In a forward facing job like that it tends to happen but most people power through it and put on a smile for the company image. Not this one. When the mother approached to place her order the barista asked that she keep her child from moving around too much as it was upsetting her. The look on the mother’s face said it all yet she didn’t want to make a scene so she just accepted the criticism. Train your forward facing staff to leave their problems at the door. It’s work and that was inappropriate
A good option for a coffee stop whether local or passing through on a long road trip through central Illinois. Large space, urban location, with quality coffee.
One of the best espresso shots Ive had.
My favorite coffee shop in town. The atmosphere and WiFi are both great and it’s on my favorite street in town. It’s really popping on Saturday mornings in the summer-you won’t be able to find a seat.The coffee is good not great-not because of lack of skill or care, just very fruity and acidic compared to more earthy coffees.
The service was wonderful but the coffee and the granola was terrible. My granola was burnt and tasted burnt, Greek yogurt was not very good either. The jelly was good tho
Best coffee in town—since moving back to BloNo, we have switched our fancy coffee habit from the big chain stores to Coffee Hound and have never looked back. I love their curbside option for when we have the kiddo in the car and when we just want to avoid entering any store due to COVID concerns. It’s super convenient.
Cool coffee shop in downtown Bloomington IL.
Best pumpkin spice latte in Bloomington! Fresh and real ingredients. Wouldnt have it any other way.
This is a lovely local coffee house. The offerings are pretty much what youd expect (coffee and espresso drinks and pastries) but everything is really well done and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Today I had a Mexican mocha and orange chocolate chip scone. A well done scone is a thing of wonder, and this one was very well done. Ive been to the Coffee Hound in Normal too. I like them both, but I like the one in bloomington just a tiny bit more because I love the old building that its in and the beautiful old tile floor.
Ordered coffee beans online. Delivery was ridiculously fast; I ordered in the afternoon and got my coffee by 10am the next day! The Coffee is amazing! They even threw in some bonus items. Support small business!
Always treat me like one of their own. Love the lates
Its still our fave shop to stop at in this region, but lately theyve had some really obnoxious staff. They tried to tell my husband how to make a mocha before they had a chance to botch it in a condescending tone. He was a barista too, when he was in college and had to explain it to the jerk behind the counter. We almost abandoned this place because of that guy and a couple of similarly rude employees, but will try again, since staff like that may not last.
Nice, comfy sofa
I just had the most amazing cranberry orange scone! My wife had the ghost pepper scone and said it was delicious. Nice, rich lattes as well. We will definitely return when we are in town next time.
Awesome locally-owned coffee place in a very cool location. Service is fast and friendly, and drink prices are very reasonable. They also sell coffee beans and ground coffee. Its a good place to read or write, and is much quieter than the one uptown or Starbucks.
Ive been in this place many times, and the coffees are great, and excellent service. The employees are always friendly here.
Wonderful staff and service! Recommend to ask for Jasmine as she was very helpful with finding a coffee that was up to my liking now im ordering it all the time! 6/5 stars. 🌟
Café Cortado! Awesome! Good shot! I liked the place and the art they have in the walls is really good! Deco is nice and the way they serve your drinks are great!! I got a pin! They have great souvenir stuff there!
Another fantastic opportunity for people to keep money flowing throughout the community and help friendly businesses grow! Its a very chill atmosphere with equally chill employees. Great place to get some coffee or tea on a day off of work or on a date!
Loved my almond/honey natural cookie and the Earl Grey tea!! But they didnt have basic black ice tea and sounded surprised when my husband asked for it. They said they could make it and they did, but it was a bit strange that a coffee/tea place didnt have something this common. Anyway, loved the building and the logo :)
This is my favorite coffee place. I always stop in after bike rides and the staff are incredibly friendly and start to know you by name after a few times. Their prices are par for the course and they have a lot of really great beverages to choose from. There is a real dedication to quality, as such its not lightning fast service, but its worth the brief wait.
Great coffee houses. I wish the one in Normal offered mugs and glasses like the one in Bloomington does. When you are enjoying a cup of coffee in the coffee house it feels more premium than drinking out of paper.
Great place for a cup of Joe and a place to relax and unwind. Its great that they have seating now where people can mingle and have a true Coffee House experience.
This place managed to create a latte out of coconut milk that was truly legit. Im lactose intolerant and I know coconut milk is hit or miss. They hit. The location is nice and chill too. Impressed ♥️💯
The drink I got was PERFECT. Unfortunately I had to wait almost 20 minutes for just the 1 drink. I will probably come back but if I do I’ll place a Mobile order so it is ready when I arrive.
Nice hometown feel coffee shoppe and kind servers. Lots of energy and delicious espressos
Bike Shop Location.Female at counter has long braids.Watched her Drag braids through everyones order.No one behind counter ever washed hands. Health Dept Would Love this place!!!Add the Only Whole Milk. and no Sugar free favorings. Why? Looked like shop had room for one extra Milk in cooler.Go to the Coffee Hound Uptown instead.
Absolutely awesome local place to hang out! Those times when Starbucks just doesnt cut it, Coffee Hound does it! And you cant go wrong with enjoying the coffee art you will get on your drinks!
Best cold brew I’ve ever had, and the avocado toast is fantastic. Love that they have so many gluten free options, too.
I just ordered an iced tea. They had more choices than Im used to and were very helpful when I wasnt sure which to order. They put the drink in my own container with extra ice and it was delicious. Cant wait to try something else!
Place seems overpriced for my likes. The coffee isnt bad though.
The cafe is clean and beautiful, and the cold brew on nitro was probably the best I ever had. That said, my group went in intending to try some pastries but they appeared dry so we decided to save the food for a bakery down the street.
Delicious coffee . Great staff. Hoping the big table for 6 comes back soon . Our group misses it.
The best Ever ! They Roast their beans .They are experts, the whole coffee experience is amazing .They bake their own baked goods. Im in Love wish there was one in Florida .
Coffee Hound is a great place to start your morning, lots of coffee options with changing seasonal specials and fresh baked goods. Coffee is great!
Love this place ❤️
Friendliest staff ever and amazing choices for coffee and food alike. Great place to go for organic, vegetarian, or vegan dishes. The breakfast menu is tasty.
Friendly, quick, and tasty coffee in a cool environment, albeit a tad expensive.
Great coffee, snacks, and atmosphere.
Worth the detour out of the Freeway for a quality cup.
The Red Dog House Brew is an amazing cup of coffee. Cold and hot coffee options with Creative desserts in a chill atmosphere that isnt stuck up. Lots of seating.
Bought some freshly roasted beans here and they were amazing! The baristas are always helpful and friendly and they have a great selection of drinks including a coffee cherry tea and nitro iced coffee
We stopped here for Breakfast Today...😁 I had a piece of Amish Cake ( Delicious) and Coffee...😂 Robert had a Morning Bun & Coffee...😁 It was a good start to Our day. Thank You for Your great Customer Service ❤️
Great store front. Beautiful old ceilings and architectural features. Tasty coffee and nice find for me on my next trip to Bloomington!
Best coffee in town! Can be difficult to find a seat sometimes. Highly recommend paying for refill when you purchase initial cup of coffee.
Nice vibe. Had a honey latte. Delicious. Nice staff.
The coffee is made to perfection Everytime.
Ive been going here off and on for about 10 years now and I love this place. Great coffee, delicious treats, and relaxing atmosphere.
The coffee was great but I wish this place was warmer I had to wear my coat like the whole time.
It was super busy when we arrived but really enjoyed the coffee and the Amish cake. Would highly recommend to anyone coming through town like us.
Friendly baristas who consistently pour a cup of the best coffee in town. The atmosphere is laid back and perfect for meeting with friends or handling business.
Yooo they got their coffee down! Single origin...creative drinks...wide variety of pastries...friendly people(even right when they open)...smoothly ran. This is my go to coffee shop in Bloomington!
Wait times can be rough and get there early for your choice of pastries, but the food is high-quality (if a touch pricey) and it makes a good finisher after a trip to the farmers market.
Coffee options are simple, as they should be. The few food items are tasty and local. Coffee is pricier than some other options in town, but is done right. There is often a line.
Coffee hound tastes even better than Starbucks in my opinion. They are also very kind and patient people. Love this place
The pour over coffee is legit. As a coffee snob, exactly what Ive come to expect
You cant go wrong here. The drink selection isnt over whelming but it is very good. Rich coffee flavors.
Nice, simple coffee and small bites. Generally busy. Would recommend that the cold air blowing in the winter time get turned off.
$1 off drinks on Tuesdays!Great quality coffee, and plenty of tea options.The pastries are delicious as well.
The best lattes in Bloomington Normal, Illinois, just wish they had a better bakery selection that my 5 year old would want to eat.
Coffee is good.. Crowded place during the rush.. menu has been down graded and the over all experience seems more commercialized.
The Coffee Hound is always a great place for a meeting, chat with a friend or just to get some work done over a delicious roasted coffee or espresso.
Best coffee in town! Really enjoy the red dog roast. The raisin bran muffins are pretty good too!
Always a friendly, courteous staff. Very knowledgeable about everything coffee. Try the nitro cold brew for a creamy cold coffee experience.
Coffee was good but had to wait 15 minutes to get it. Not to mention that I had to wait in line 15 minutes before that. And all I wanted was an ice coffee. Nothing crazy right?
Really good coffee and avo toast. Unexpected find in Bloomington, would stop here again if Im in the area.
Love this place! Served my espresso with soda water on a lovely wooden platter-thing. Perfect!
Wonderful local coffee with a fun and inviting atmosphere. The staff is always smiling and the coffee is out of this world!
Very good coffee shop roasting their own beans. Usually enough seating to stay and soak up a solid coffee shop scene.
Great latte. The Coffee flavor really came through strong which is nice. The latte art was great as Steve is practicing for a competition.
Great atmosphere, friendly employees, and their coffee is fantastic! Nice seating as well.
Best coffee in Bloomington-Normal in my humble opinion. Every Saturday morning you can count on a long line of people who know this.
We love this place...we go there every Saturday morning. We sure miss it when we travel out of town!
Best latte I have yet to have in the area. Great atmosphere and service. You can really tell they are dedicated to quality.
Really inviting atmosphere, plenty of comfortable seating. Great tasting coffee in an eclectic and new age environment.
Coffee was great, I truly believe everyone should go there 10/10 would go again
Fantastic coffee, great roastery, amazing scones. Dont waste your time any place else in town!
Dont bother if you have half a taste bud or brain.
Best coffee spot in town. If you havent had the Mexican Mocha latte you havent lived
Great coffee even better staff. Some baristas are very talented with their coffee art.
The pastries are really good!! I started by trying one and ended up eating three of them. Nice local place
Great coffee, Quick service, and love that they use environmentally friendly straws!
Good coffee, good pastries, good prices, good service. Havent had a bad experience at Coffee Hound.
Small business. Delicious drinks. Great atmosphere. I had the Mexican mocha. Perfectly sweet.
If youre not feeling like coffee, no worries. Coffee Hound has THE best tea in town.
Great coffee and great service!
Great coffee and service, have been going here for years
Excellent coffee!
So good. Best I had the whole trip north. Wanted to buy a sticker but it was 25 bucks, everything else was right on point.
Charming. Excellent service. Gluten free and paleo options. I make it a point to make a pit stop here on my way from St Louis to Chicago.
Great coffee and amazing pumpkin spice lattes they make the flavorings in house for.
They’ve really gone down hill. They used to have good beverages, now they’re just as much flavorless garbage as their pastries.
Great coffee and environment! Best part? Basically all employees do latte art! : )
Good espresso and nice atmosphere, but the space is a bit drafty and the chairs look a little worse for wear.
I always have a great experience when I come in. Coffee and pastries are great!
I picked up an ice mocha and it was amazing! Great place for reading a book, or doing some computer work.
Nice servers. Liked the Thai iced coffee
Fantastic drinks and the staff are always nice.
Ordered a lemon scone and it was wonderful too. Great coffee
The menu wasnt accurate with their plant milks, but pretty good latte.
Best coffee and espresso around. Love the atmosphere of the downtown and uptown buildings.
Excellent coffee I always make a stop for the BEST coffee offered by these people.
Perfect coffee every time, and i love the tin ceiling and urban store front
They have the best Iced caramel macchiato
This place has the best coffee in town, hands down.
Enjoyed my white chocolate Carmel oat milk latte. Delicious.
Always has interesting roasts from all over the world. Good selection of pastries as well.
Best coffee in town, awesome baked goods made from scratch.
Lots of offerings. I tried the nitro coffee and it was interesting. Worth the money for experiencing it once but thats about it.
They make a good Latte: try it.If youre disappointed then try again.If youre still disappointed then go somewhere else.
The coffee and teas are amazing. And the desserts are excellent
Great place, love the flavored coffee & hot chocolate!
Very good lattes and some of the best staff at a coffee shop anywhere
Great coffee shop. This is what makes those highway exits really worth while!
Have a Tiger Chai Latte; your taste buds will thank you, and its worth it.
Great coffee and unique atmosphere!
Everyone knows Coffee Hound is the best. Im surprised I never rated them before!
Coffee was so hot and delicious! Love the hardwood floors!
Delish and delightful!
Way better than the other two coffee hounds, best coffee and pastries around
I did not care for their dark roast drip. Nicely designed shop.
How can an ordered cold/ blended coffee be handed to you hot? Yet it happened.
Seemed nice enough place how ever $2.25 for a cup of coffee with no refill is too much!
Coffee delicious and worth the detour off I-55 on way to Chicago.
Always good coffee. Good service.
Wonderful staff, great coffee. What more can you ask for?
I recommend the House Cortado and Avocado Toast. Both are super delicious.
This is my favorite weekend coffee stop. Great atmosphere and coffee.
Good hipster coffee in the Midwest. This place blows up on a Saturday.
Nice, quaint, and the windows are always steamed 😊 Delicious coffees and other drinks...
Delightful staff and the best pumpkin spice lattes.
The eithopian brew was amazing. And the hazelnut biscotti hit the spot.
Amazing coffee! Fantastic staff!! Beautiful building!
Locally roasted coffee, fresh baked snacks. Its all amazing.
Mexican coffee is awesome. Better than Starbucks for change.
Nice relaxing spot to hang out, meet with friends, have a business meeting, or just do work on your laptop.
Best cold brew in town. Best oat bars. Best owners.
Great beverages but no dairy and egg free options.
Great cup of coffee
Coffee Hound makes the worlds best vanilla cappuccinos.
Possibly the best coffee shop in Illinois...
Worth the drive off the interstate for great coffee
Two hour WiFi is not realistic. Some people want to use the space to study.
Best coffee shop in Bloomington/Normal, hands down.
Love this location! Always fast and friendly. Great ambiance.
My macadamia nut milk hot chocolate was good.
The coffee is freaking amazing!
Quaint little coffee shop in downtown, enjoy a break from the highway and check it out.
Very relaxing atmosphere! Awesome Chi Latte
House cortado is incredible
Stop in for a afternoon coffee, walked out a fan! Mocha Bianca and Mexican Coffee are amazing
Cute and warm. Great coffee & macaroons!
Great atmosphere and fantastic customer service!
Great espresso! Neat location in downtown.
Great coffee and baked goods!
Very sophisticate, clean & serene
Very friendly service and great coffee!
Very good coffee and not expensive.
Busy on saturday mornings but definatly worth the waite.
Great coffee, friendly hipster staff
Great shop to visit and chill for a bit. I recommend the tiger chai!
Small downtown coffee house. Great coffee and a unique ambiance.
The best coffee probably in the state it is that good
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Coffee Hound Roasters and Cafes 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-10Stopped by on our route to Chicago for an iced matcha latte & a bite to eat. The decor is super cute and I enjoyed looking at the art while I waited. About 10-12 people were in line ahead of me when I arrived but the line moved pretty quickly so it was only a 10min wait to order and another 4-5min to receive my order.I was going to try the avocado toast but the I saw it being made while waiting in line— eggs (hard boiled), avocado smashed up, and bacon were on the counter in plastic bins (possibly on ice? I couldn’t see exactly) and the toast was assembled on the counter. Didn’t look too appealing to me so opted to just stick to the matcha. I asked for the ice in a separate cup so my matcha didn’t get watered down while I ate breakfast (elsewhere) and they happily obliged.The matcha latte was delicious! Nice and cold even w/o the ice. And just as good once I dumped the ice inside.I stopped by one of the gender neutral bathrooms while waiting for my order and it was very clean, decorated well, but not well stocked. I used up the last tiny bit of toilet paper (literally 4 squares) that were left. Thankfully I had some options in my bag.
Review №2
2022-02-21A must go when we are in Bloomington! Not only is the coffee and atmosphere great, but they serve a mean avacado toast! We always have to pick up a bag of coffee for home, cant wait to go back!
Review №3
2021-08-02Very cute little coffee shop. The pastry was delicious. Quiet, I like the setting of the place. Price was reasonable.
Review №4
2021-11-20Great place for breakfast and the best coffee ever. Enjoy the coffee latte with oat milk. Avocado toast impressive and generous
Review №5
2022-02-20Love this place! My fiancé and I love to grab cold brews here on Sunday mornings. Their coffee is really strong and smooth. The staff is super friendly too:)
Review №6
2022-03-21Awesome and friendly staff. Very comfortable seating for studying/getting work done. Best cold brew Ive had. Has such nice chocolate & caramel notes to its flavor.
Review №7
2022-03-19I got a hot chocolate. It was really good and they were pretty quick getting it ready.
Review №8
2022-07-17The coffee was on point and the ambiance was also lovely!
Review №9
2021-04-20Friendly, quick, high quality.Good snacks. Free WiFi. Loud setting and could be warmer.
Review №10
2019-05-28A wonderful new selection of tea Coffee Hound, all 3 locations in Bloomington Normal, are great. The Baristas are all highly trained, and their espresso drinks reflect this. You can get a wonderful variety of espresso drinks, their own roasted coffee and Specialty coffees in collaboration with White Oak Brewery, Nitro, a wonderful new selection of Teas, a wonderful red tiger chai and smoothies and much more. They have a great selection of In-House made pastries. They also have in house made bread for toast, and a delicious avocado toast. My favorite is their house latte, which is a miel, honey and cinnamon.