Elm City Roastery

Elm City Roastery

Phone: (312) 248-3541
Address: 216 S Mauvaisterre St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Hours

• Monday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

About the Business

Elm City Roastery is a downtown Jacksonville coffee shop and roastery focused on hand-crafted drinks made from single-origin, small-batch coffee roasted on site. It is the kind of place that feels built for people who really love coffee, whether that means a carefully made pour over, a classic espresso drink, or something a little more creative. The roastery and tasting room setup gives the shop its own personality, and you can tell right away that coffee is the main event here.

The space has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in for a while. Guests regularly mention the cozy setting, good music, and friendly service, and it seems to be just as popular for hanging out as it is for grabbing a quick morning drink. For people who want something beyond the usual overly sweet chain coffee, Elm City Roastery has built a strong local following by keeping the focus on quality beans, careful roasting, and drinks that feel thoughtfully made.

Along with coffee and espresso, Elm City Roastery also offers teas, chai, specialty lattes, and baked goods. Reviewers frequently mention favorites like pour overs, honey lavender lattes, pistachio lattes, chai, and fresh pastries. For Jacksonville coffee drinkers who want something roasted in-house and served in a welcoming downtown spot, this is one of those places that quickly becomes part of the routine.

Highlights

• Known For: Single-origin, small-batch coffee roasted on site
• Specialties: Pour overs, espresso drinks, specialty lattes, chai, teas, and pastries
• Atmosphere: Cozy, eclectic, relaxed coffeehouse with music and comfortable seating
• Location: Downtown Jacksonville roastery and tasting room
• Coffee Style: Hand-crafted drinks with an emphasis on quality beans and fresh roasting
• Also Offers: Baked goods and non-coffee drink options

Customer Reviews Summary

• “Easily the best coffee in Jacksonville if you’re looking for actual coffee and not a coffee milkshake.”
• “Great atmosphere and music and their pour over coffee rocks.”
• “Excellent coffee and pastry selections with a low-key atmosphere.”