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Core Cafe

About Core Cafe

Core Cafe is a welcoming coffee and tea shop in Spring Valley, Illinois, where quality coffee, a great tea selection, and careful preparation come together in a comfortable setting.

With a 4.90-star rating from 70 reviews, Core Cafe is a popular local destination for guests looking to enjoy a coffee, tea, dessert, or quick bite in a casual, cozy, and inviting environment.

Whether you are beginning your morning, pausing for a midday break, or looking for a relaxed place to spend time in the evening, the café offers a flexible setting suited to a variety of visits.

Guests can choose from outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in service, and delivery. Core Cafe is also a convenient option for solo dining and working on a laptop, with seating, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi available.

Great coffee and a strong tea selection are among the café’s highlights, while live music and live performances add an enjoyable entertainment option for those who want more than a quiet café visit.

For guests seeking a comfortable place to pause, connect, work, or enjoy a dessert, Core Cafe brings together refreshments, seating, and a welcoming atmosphere in one location.

Accessibility is an important part of the Core Cafe experience, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The café accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for added convenience.

Visit Core Cafe at 121 E St Paul St, Spring Valley, IL 61362, United States, or call +1 815-993-8052 to learn more and enjoy coffee, tea, live entertainment, and a relaxed café experience in Spring Valley.

★★★★★ 4.90 rating (70 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Seth Saepharn

Seth Saepharn

11 months ago

AMAZING Place and has really good coffee, is a nice chill spot to hang out with friends!!

Brandon Burnett

Brandon Burnett

9 months ago

Amazing coffee! Match and oil nights are very anointing! God is really using a coffee shop to mend hearts

Joe

Joe

year ago

Great spot! Nice to see a quality cafe in the area, great vibes for conversation, reading, just hanging out with some good coffee and snacks. They have chess on Mondays, I came last night, good times =)

Stephanie Arteaga

Stephanie Arteaga

6 months ago

100% recommend this place! Love the atmosphere, and most of all, the coffee!

William Moore

William Moore

7 years ago

Great place to chill and drink coffee! Relaxing atmosphere with a friendly staff. Much better option than a chain alternative.

Erik Czerwin

Erik Czerwin

year ago

Fantastic coffee shop + 3rd space. A great crew of folks whipping up fun coffee offerings in a very chill place. Good vibes only. A couple of cozy seating areas make this perfect for someone like me looking for a place to do remote work during the day or to gather with friends in the evening while others do the same. I'll be back again and again, whenever I need a shot of caffeine or just a place to chill with friends.

KY LE

KY LE

10 months ago

Beautiful cafe in an old town with relaxing atmosphere.

daniel kleinau

daniel kleinau

6 months ago

My wife and I have enjoyed ourselves every time we've come to Core. The coffee is delicious, the atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is very considerate. We've been to Christian worship gatherings and also times that they are involved in community Christmas events. Core Cafe Rocks!

Allyson bohms

Allyson bohms

year ago

Such an amazing experience! They even had a sugar-free option for me, which i appreciate so much. The cafe is so comfy and aesthetic. My latte was made perfectly and they even hand delivered it to me. 10/10 will be returning! If you haven’t been here, you’re missing out!!

JC Heerdt

JC Heerdt

6 months ago

Core Cafe is a staple in downtown Spring Valley. Since opening just a few years ago, Ed and his team have completely revitalized that space... making it inclusive, welcoming, cozy… and home to some of the best damn Americanos I’ve ever had. They open a little later than my ideal morning coffee routine, but for an evening coffee hang? Core Café cannot be beat. From live music and events to game nights and creative gatherings, they’ve brought back that classic college coffeehouse atmosphere... the kind you remember from movies like "So I Married an Axe Murderer" -- where poetry, music, conversation, and creativity all thrive. And the coffee? Outstanding. From a solid cup of brewed coffee to cappuccinos, lattes, and matcha... It’s all divine. Core Café is such an incredible addition to our downtown, and if you haven’t checked it out yet, you’re missing out. Support local. Support good people. Support great spaces. ☕💙

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Popular for

  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

121 E St Paul St, Spring Valley, IL 61362, United States
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