Welcome to Eli's Coffee Shop - Metamora
Eli's Coffee Shop - Metamora, located at 101 W Partridge St, offers a warm and inviting retreat in the heart of Metamora, IL. With a commitment to quality, it serves expertly crafted coffees and delicious breakfast options, including standout breakfast sandwiches. The charming atmosphere, adorned with historic touches, creates the perfect setting for relaxation. Patrons rave about their engaging staff, who ensure every visit feels personal and welcoming. Signature items like the “Nuts about Eli’s” iced drink and fresh baked treats are not to be missed. Eli's beautifully merges history with modern café culture, promising a delightful experience that keeps customers coming back.
- 101 W Partridge St, Metamora, IL 61548, United States Hotline: +1 309-263-0507
Welcome to Eli's Coffee Shop - Metamora, a delightful gem nestled in the historic heart of Metamora, IL. Located at 101 W Partridge St, Eli's offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where patrons can indulge in expertly crafted beverages and delicious food options. With a focus on quality and community, this local favorite invites you to relax under the shade of trees or bask in the natural light flooding the cozy interior.
As you step inside, the charm of the space is immediately apparent. The restoration beautifully melds modern conveniences with the vintage essence of its historic roots. Customers rave about the friendly staff, including baristas like Jaelyn, who provide personalized service that makes you feel cherished. Their commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment has created a loyal customer base eager to return.
Among the highlights from the menu, the Nuts about Eli’s iced drink stands out, earning praise for its unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Breakfast sandwiches are reasonably priced and not to be missed, with options like The Southern Comfort melt—a delightful combination of chicken, melted white cheddar, apples, and brown sugar BBQ that is bound to seduce your taste buds.
For those with a sweet tooth, Eli's offers an array of baked goods. The cookies, especially the monster cookies, receive high marks from young patrons, although a touch of real peanut butter could elevate them to divine status. If you have the opportunity, make sure to try their cinnamon rolls, a topic of anticipation among regulars.
The reviews speak volumes about the vibrant ambience and the delicious offerings at Eli's Coffee Shop. Whether grabbing a quick snack, enjoying a leisurely meal, or catching up with friends, this spot caters to all. It's more than just a coffee shop; it’s a community hub that celebrates the spirit of Metamora. So, if you find yourself in the area, make a stop at Eli's—where every sip and every bite reinforces the charm of this lovable locale. Your experience awaits, and we assure you, you’ll leave with a smile and a promise to return!

Great location right off the square. Can grab a drink a snack or a meal and sit among the trees to enjoy. Drinks are well done. Breakfast sandwiches reasonably priced. Cookies were a hit with kiddo. I would prefer real peanut butter in the monster cookies over peanut butter chips. Love the place overall. We’ll be back. Would love to try a cinnamon roll if they have ‘em.

Visited Eli’s Coffee Shop for the first time a couple of weekends ago. Katria & Aubrey were working their butts off during a very busy time of day. I got Nuts about Eli’s iced and a breakfast sandwich. Both were AMAZING! Cannot wait to stop in again when I come to town. Give these two gals some recognition and praise because I know they were stressed, but persevered.

The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful. The two young baristas were ok, not really engaging in suggestions or conversation. The menu had many delicious options and we couldn’t decide so we tried 5 drinks. Everything was good but the campfire needed a stronger peanut butter flavor. Plenty of seating options, tons of natural light, a perfect place to sit and relax or catch up.

This place is a must have when I come home. Everything I have had is amazing and love the look and feel of the place. Staff is always so friendly and helpful Support local

This is a great spot, it’s clean and has a nice environment. I got a latte and a scone and both were delicious

Great atmosphere, nice people, would frequent all the time if I lived in town.

When we walked in Jaelyn immediately greeted us and let us know she would be with us soon She apologized for the wait even though we didn't wait much at all. She was super friendly, talkative, and held conversation with us the whole time. We love our experience every time we are in, but today was better than any other time we've been here all thanks to Jaelyn.

Review Date: February 10th, 2020 Eli’s has opened a coffee shop in Metamora on some historic grounds. A long, long time ago in a city far away, there was a coffeehouse named Historic Grounds. Upon those grounds, one was able to find delicious coffees and baked goods. As time passed, people grew older and wanted to retire to a simple life. With that, Historic Grounds became just that. A page in the history books of Metamora. But, all was not lost for the building that was permanently etched with the aromatic scents of coffee beans and cookies. Eli’s Coffee House, founded out of Morton, IL, caught wind of the vacancy and decided to expand it’s business enterprise there. Finally the day came for me to visit one of my old coffeehouses and see if the new place does the old justice. Having had Eli’s before and it being a good experience, I went in with some slightly higher than normal expectations for a new place. The second I entered, I could tell that Eli’s made the place their own without covering up the antique-feel of the aged building. In place of the old normal counter was a big jetting one that offered barista access from multiple sides. Affixed to the wall was a giant and well-designed menu offering coffees in your usual varieties along with some yummy-sounding food options. Running on 3 hours of sleep, I chatted with the ladies working behind the counter, telling them of my much-needed need for some coffee if I was going to be in any state of awake to talk with my friend. Their patience was immeasurable as I looked over the menu longer than I should’ve and settled on just a black coffee. Too tired to try and order anything more complex, they offered me the pipping hot coffee in an Eli’s-branded mug. I found my friend on the other side of the wall that cuts the coffeehouse in almost two. I quickly took a seat and blew on my coffee to cool it down while I woke up enough to have a conversation with my friend. Sensing one cup wouldn’t do, I revisited the counter after I drained my first cup and expected to pay for a refill. The lovely barista took my cup and refilled it with the black liquid I so desired. I asked if I owed her anything and she said it was free. Free refills on great black coffee. I was truly in heaven. Eli’s has taken a former great coffeehouse and kept the spirit alive. While they’ve definitely added their identity to the interior, they are tasteful upgrades and changes. Metamora is the kind of town that revels in it’s history and small town vibe; them keeping a lot of the original feel and artwork on the walls was a wise decision. They even kept the Historic Grounds logo that is painted on the side wall. While I was standing in line for my refill, I was browsing over the food options and was drawn to The Southern Comfort melt. I loved every single ingredient on the list. Chicken with melted white cheddar, apples and brown sugar BBQ... give me 2 of those. One for lunch and one for dinner later. So, I will definitely be back to try out their food and baked goods. When I do, I will update this post with probably a perfect 5/5 and details on how the food tasted. Until then, stay caffeinated.