River City Roasters

BEST COFFEE in Wheaton, IL!!! I went to Wheaton to visit family for Thanksgiving, and I was having hard time to get a good coffee (I am Italian so I was looking for a strong espresso-like coffee) until I smelled the delicious smell of roasted coffee beans coming out from Five & Hoek. I felt immediately attracted by this little Hipster coffee place that is like a gem hidden between red-brick buildings. I ordered a Whiskey Vanilla Latte , and then I went back for a Salted Beer Caramel Latte and I almost felt like crying for how good they tasted !!! Absolutely recommend for coffee lovers <3

I'm the worst combination of being a total coffee snob with little to no knowledge of how coffee...works. Five and hoek will do that to you where you get used to just incredibly good, perfectly roasted coffee without knowing a speck of how it actually gets done. It's just that dang good. I'm also not the kind of person that "needs coffee to function" I just appreciate a craft for the craft's sake.

This place is super special to me. I used to go here at least once a week while I went to Wheaton College. Their bag of beans + free cup of drip helped me survive college. Back then they were called River City Roasters, then rebranded, and once the pandemic hit they moved to the alleyway. Their coffee never got worse even through all the transitions. I can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been as a small business during the pandemic. It’s been over 2 years since I’ve visited, but I was in town for a conference last week so I had to stop by for a bag + drip. This place is amazing. I live in LA & I’ve yet to find someplace better. The quality of coffee only improved even through the pandemic. Call me biased, but I’m so proud to call this place my favorite coffee shop!! Must-try. Shop local. Currently writing this as I’m drinking their Solis & Cordero.

A jewel in Wheaton. I had cafe miel , Bold full of flavor with a hint of cinnamon. Carly the barista she was so sweet and a nice soul. She patiently explained me their drinks, because was my first time. They’ve outdoor seating ,between old building was very cozy experience . If you want to tried the sweets go early. They serve the best cold coffees in the area. Please don’t park behind the coffee shop because they will towed your car. There’s plenty of parking in the Main Street.

Based on the other reviews when I needed a local coffee shop to meet up with a friend, I told her to meet me here. The weather was chilly, so I understand they didn't have outside seating outside the coffee shop but down the block there was seating available. The menu had a nice variety of choices of drinks, and there were a few bakery options left by the time we got there. I ordered a basic latte, and it tasted really good. I don't drink coffee all the time, but sometimes when I have strong coffee, I don't like the acidic after taste, but this was smooth. Even though the store is in a small space, it was neat to check out the roaster machine they have on display. Everyone was friendly and able to help us decide what order we wanted. I could totally see this as the perfect local hangout. I love supporting small businesses so next time I am in downtown Wheaton I am grabbing my coffee from this place. PS - You do have to access the door from the alley.

My husband and I first discovered Five & Hoek in 2020 a few months after we moved to the area, and we've yet to be disappointed with the beverages and service! My current fave drink is the iced vanilla latte, and I can say with full honesty that it is much better than the same drink at Starbucks. There's often a line, but it moves steadily, and I appreciate how the baristas seem more focused on making quality beverages than rushing through every order. It keeps the atmosphere relatively calm, which is also a very welcome difference in comparison to larger coffee chains. If you're looking for a small business with quality products and service, check out Five & Hoek!

Favorite coffee spot in the area. We always stop when we’re in town to visit family. They offer a range of caffeination levels for both served drinks and bags of beans, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and decaf. The most range I’ve ever seen, and super helpful for weening off or back onto caffeine without the shocks. Flavors are solid, specialty drinks are interesting and attractive, and the service is always fast, even when there’s a line.

Great local coffee shop! Coffe is good, some small bakery treats also delicious. They sometimes have a single origin which is delicious with the cortado! Only wish things were more consistent (oftentimes out of menu items and service can be very slow). Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun local drip or espresso beverage. My wife loves the iced mocha latte! P.s. outdoor space is fun, but seating can be limited.