Arabica Cafe - Elgin

I've been there three days in a row while I was in town for training. Great staff and amazing sandwiches would best sum this place up and their drinks are great too. Zero complaints.

Everything they bake is fantastic! The almond tea cakes are so good that our daughter went home and tried to make them. I especially like the lemon/blueberry coffeecake, and I don't even like lemon (usually). Cinnamon rolls, scones, bialys--they are all inspired! The owners and staff are so welcoming, Arabica has become our Saturday morning go-to.

Perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee, meet a friend, or even to work from. Nice ambience, with friendly and attentive staff.Really enjoyed their breakfast ham and egg sandwich. The bread used is really good. Looks like they also use the same bread for their other artisan sandwiches. Would like to see a little variety in terms of bread selection, but that's not a huge deal at all. Sandwich was still yummy.Will be back again!

On our search for the next great coffee shop, we decided to go local. We had an excellent experience at Cafe Arabica! The food is homemade from scratch. The fresh, warm bread with my white bean chili soup…omg, such a treat! My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his breakfast sandwich and coffee too. The only drawback is there isn’t much seating available. We waited a few minutes for a couple seats to open, and enjoyed the ambiance. We definitely plan on returning soon!

I haven't had a single bad experience at Arabica. The pastries are amazing (I'm partial to the raspberry croissant and apple voulevant), and the specialty coffee drinks are a must try. Arabica is a gem in the downtown Elgin area.