Sweet Mornings Café

Went there and they have gone away…

So sad to see this place closed. We lived just down the street and went here every weekend. It was a wonderful family owned place. There is a note on the door that says they had to make a difficult choice to close due to family health reasons. I really hope whatever difficult challenge they have going on will come to pass and they will reopen someday.

For a donut option in the burbs, especially so close for me this place works.
They currently have a special 2 donuts and a coffee $ 3.75 which is — a pretty sweet deal, haha see what I did there? Their donuts are good, but not great. I think they could get a bit more creative.
I think it could be a super cute little place if they re-​did the inside a bit. I saw in some pictures they used to have a couch which is no longer there. Some high tables and some low tables. It would be cool if they get a few outdoor tables with summer coming up — not sure if they do that.
I also feel like they could get better coffee sales if they did like a drink special and made up a fun flavored espresso beverage — lets not lie, we totally all buy into that kinda stuff.
I think this place has some serious potential. We need a cool donut/​coffee place in the boring burbs!

I discovered this place during food day at work. A nice looking donut box with a Homer Simpson donut on the front, how could I turn that down? I had a s’mores donut, and instantly became a fan. I took my daughter there one morning after we discovered that basically every breakfast place by our house was too crowded. Come to find out that not only do they have the world’s best donuts, but they also have biscuits! It’s a great little place with great food. But get here early or they might be out of donuts :)

Great little breakfast place, the donuts are so fresh and tasty!
When there’s a line out the door for donuts you know they are good! I love the different varieties they offer, the bacon maple donuts is quite a unique combo and delicious!
I often forget this little café exists because it’s tucked away in the corner of the strip mall not visible from the street, they should have a huge sidewalk sign for advertisement but all and all… A nice hidden treasure!

Great friendly service and perfect for a morning bite. Donuts and other breakfast foods (tacos and paninis)!

Popped in here after a doctor appointment based on all the glowing donut reviews. Cute, smaller place at the end of a strip mall.
Service was quick and very friendly. While they don’t have the number of donut varieties as other places, what they do have are both original and unique donuts others don’t offer around here. I had a plain chocolate frosted since I wanted to see how they do the basics. I also had a chocolate cake donut with white icing and Oreo crumbles. The donuts were fried to perfection, a nice light crunch upon first bite, followed by moist cake awesomeness!
The donuts were pricier than anyplace I’ve ever been (1.15 or so each) but they were arguably the best I have ever had. The only faults I had with them other than price were its too far from our house and I’d have liked a bit more chocolate icing on my donut. Extremely minor flaws though. If I am ever in the area, I’ll definitely be back! Almost worth the 40 minute drive!

Places like this are just too few nowadays. The owner gets their daily to make fresh doughnuts. These are not your typical doughnuts though. They are not greasy and the flavors are incredible. With each visit I am more and more impressed.
Today we also had their breakfast Panini. And wow! This thing is not only reasonably priced but its huge and delicious. I had the sausage, scrambled eggs and cheese. I have a huge appetite but I had to share due to it being so much.
I really cant wait to return there and try another item.
The only sad thing is that they close at 1:00 PM daily and they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

I just found my new favorite breakfast place! :)
Within 30 seconds of perusing the reviews and viewing the photos, my husband and I were dead set in coming!
Sweet Morning Café is a small local shop with an instant charm factor! There are lots of cute birdhouses that fill the space but its second to the sweet smells of donuts and coffee that fill the air! While we were at the café for about 20 – 30 minutes there was a steady stream of customers… customers who are obviously serious about breakfast. If they are willing to leave the comfort of their beds on a Saturday morning and brave the 7 degree temperature outside, I think, as the shops to-​go boxes state «[They] deserve a donut!»
I got the breakfast tacos (my selections: flour tortilla, southwest scrambled eggs, cheese, and a sausage). YUM. Don’t worry, we also got half box of donuts — two of which my husband ate while we were there, and the rest we savored back at home. Oh, and you know how to tell if a breakfast place is legit? Their coffee. Their coffee was so bold and so rich. It woke me right up and totally helped me kick start my day!
Easiest decision of 2015: I WILL BE BACK. This place doesn’t break your wallet and the food is simple awesome. Thank you Sweet Mornings Café!

I don’t usually like donuts except baked ones bc they’re usually too sweet and /​or make me feel sick afterwards bc they’re too greasy.
Sweet Mornings Café is close to my jobs so I decided to give it a try bc of all the good reviews. I went in shortly after 8 am and there was plenty of selection. Today was extremely cold so not sure that is the norm. I ordered 3 diff kinds just in case it didn’t like them.
Donuts were beautifully decorated but exterior seems hard, giving the false appearance that they’re dry. But the interior was moist, exterior slightly crunchy, donuts were not overly sweet or greasy. My favorite was the Smores donut. I look forward to trying other flavors.
Simply the Best is the motto on their website — I have to agree!

We were planning to be out their way Saturday morning so I decided to surprise the Hubs with a stop here for donuts. Nice little place, smaller than what I was expecting based on their menu. We were there by 9:45 a.m. on Saturday & they were already sold out of a couple kinds of the donuts for the day so they definitely have a fan base coming in to snag them up first thing! For donuts we tried the Chocolate Toffee (chocolate cake donut w/​a white frosting & chopped up Heath bar on top) & the Chocolate Coconut (chocolate cake donut w/​chocolate frosting & coconut on top). Both were very good! I’m not a huge cake donut fan but these were some of the best I’ve tried.
I also had a latte & it was darn tasty as well. The 3 guys working there were all very nice & happy to answer any questions. They have a few small tables & a couple couches with a coffee table. There is also a box with some toys for the little ones to entertain themselves. The place is decorated very cute with little bird houses & local artwork & the ladies room had some cute flower decals on the walls.

After coming here for over a year they are still our go to spot. On the weekends they offer a breakfast special with the best hashbrowns, eggs, pancakes or French toast. You get so much food for around $ 7-​$ 8. Moreover, you can also try the breakfast Panini or biscuit and that will fill you up with a chance of leftovers! Don’t forget the donuts too!

I don’t like to live with regrets. But I’m living with one right now. I’m living with the regret that I didn’t leave Sweet Mornings with more donuts. Like dozens… because, yes, they are that good. And it doesn’t hurt that the staff (owner, perhaps?) is incredibly sweet.
The place itself is pretty small — a handful of tables, a couch and a couple chairs. The menu offers a variety of breakfast-​y items from breakfast tacos (which were pretty tasty overall, if basic), to egg sandwiches, to lots of coffee options (my decaf iced Americano was great), and the donuts… the glorious donuts. They make them fresh daily and you’ll find varieties like Apple Cinnamon, S’Mores, Chocolate Coconut, Chocolate Peanut Butter and many more.
I checked in on Unilocal (free donut with check in!) and scored an Apple Cinnamon donut to take home and decided to grab a S’Mores too. While I haven’t yet dug into the S’Mores yet (I’m hoping I can make it to the afternoon so I can share it with hubs and daughter), the Apple Cinnamon was perfect. Said donut was perfectly spiced, perfectly light and just plain delightful all the way around.
Next time I’m absolutely grabbing a dozen to go. And probably won’t intend to share.
Pro tip: Free Wifi!

«These are the best frikkin donuts!» Those were the words my friend mumbled whilst trying out her 8^th variety of donut.
I tried going in here in a Friday at around 10:30 or 11 to pick up a dozen donuts for the weekend. Unfortunately when I got there, the case was empty. The only donuts they had were behind the counter and were two flavors I wasn’t really interested in. The lady behind the counter told me I could place an order online to pick-​up the next day. Perfect.
I went home, selected my order and had it available for pick-​up the following day. I went in around 12:30 and was surprised to see a case full of donuts. I would have had no problem picking out a dozen. They must make extra on the weekends.
I tried to match up the donuts to my order to figure out which was which. For the most part, they were easy to identify but it looked liked the Smores was replaced with something else. I wasn’t notified via my email confirmation or when I picked up my donuts that they had to substitute so I was a little disappointed. On top of that, they replaced it with a plain chocolate donut, BORING!
All of the donuts were cake which isn’t normally my favorite but their recipe is perfect. The flavor is great and they are a perfect texture.
Maple bacon– these were good but let’s be honest, MORE BACON!
Cookies and cream– great donut, perfect amount of crushed Oreo on top.
Yellow cream cheese– exactly what you would expect. Yellow cake donut with a cream cheese frosting.
Suede– this is their take on red velvet which I wish they put on their website because I would have ordered more, love the cream cheese frosting!
Toffee– this one was a little disappointing. The toffee wasn’t as strong as the frosting on it.
Turtle– this one was great, perfect amount of caramel.
Peanut butter– I was really disappointed on this one. It tasted like a donut with straight peanut butter. I wish the peanut butter was a little sweeter.
They also have a free donut check-​in offer so I will definitely be back but will consider ordering online for future orders!

I’ve been meaning to come try the donuts for a while, but don’t often find myself in the area before they close at 1 pm. I finally made it there last Sunday and picked up ½ dozen donuts for $ 6.60. The donuts don’t have any signage to identify the flavors, so I had to ask the cashier about what some of them were. It was loud in the shop and was hard to hear him over the counter. It was also kinda tedious to point and keep asking «and what’s that one?»
I picked out what looked good based on the frosting. My favorite was the maple bacon, which had good flavors and wasn’t too sweet. All the donuts were good, but I didn’t find one with any fillings which I was hoping one might have. All the donuts seems to be the same and varies by the frosting/​toppings and dough flavor. They are good for what they are and I’d come back for them.

Well, I believe I owe this place an update…
I’m happy to say, my iced coffee qualms have been addressed! They only brew it in the warmer weather, when it is popular. I guess not everyone drinks it year round like I do. So, I’ll live it up while summer’s here, then just order hot coffee once they stop brewing cold for the year. Life is too short for that hot-​coffee-​poured-​over-​ice nonsense. I can make that pathetic stuff at home.
On another happy note, it seems they stopped storing food items in the restroom. Win! I think someone has been reading their Unilocal reviews, smarties.
The guy who’s usually working when we stop in is not what you’d expect a donut maker and seller to be. He isn’t round and jolly, but he IS helpful and knowledgable about their business and products. He filled me in on the story of the iced coffee, and also let me know that they keep plain donuts in stock behind the counter for those who like them (or for those who like to give their small toddler a donut treat while minimizing stickiness and sugar intake).
My only suggestion these days is that the shop could be cleaner. I’m talking, the floors especially. There are large chunks of food and even some trash collecting under some of the furniture, clearly visible from the dining area.
That’s all for now.

These donuts are fantastic, but you better get there early! I visited on a Saturday around 10:00 a.m., with the intention of getting a dozen donuts. As I approached the counter, the guy told a customer they had just sold the last Maple Bacon. The guy then sold the customer the last red velvet. These donuts move FAST.
When I got up to the counter, there were about 7 – 8 varieties, and maybe 2 – 3 dozen total left on the rack. When I placed my order, I kind of cleared them out. To the people waiting in line behind me, sorry I’m not sorry!
The donuts all have that slight crunchiness on the outside. They are all cake donuts, no yeast, but all very light and fluffy. My favorite was the vanilla with the cream cheese icing. Most of the flavors were variations of a chocolate or vanilla donut, with chocolate or vanilla frosting, and toppings like sprinkles, coconut, or some type of candy. They’re about $ 13 for a dozen, or $ 1.15/each.
Since I was meeting friends here for «brunch,» I didn’t know that they don’t do an extensive breakfast menu. There are a few Panini and some smoothies on the menu, but I was content scarfing down 3 donuts. I also had the Funky Monkey smoothie, a mix of chocolate and banana. It was so good, I’d come back just for a smoothie! Keep that in mind if you happen to come in here and they’re sold out of donuts.
I sat here with two of my friends until about 12:00 p.m. When we left, all that remained were a few cinnamon donuts. There are about four tables in here and a couch, but I had no problem saving a table. Also, your voice will echo in here, so if you’re brunching with your gal pals and recapping your crazy night, you might want to take that elsewhere.
Only one donut really disappointed me — the peanut butter. I shared this one with a friend, and I was expecting it to be like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. It was a plain donut with peanut butter spread on top of the donut. I like peanut butter, but it was too much.
I wish this place had been around when I lived in the area ten years ago! It would also be super cool if Sweet Mornings opened a second location. May I suggest Naperville or Plainfield?

Omg. Two things you should know about me. 1-​I just moved to the burbs and miss all the amazing Chicago coffee houses and roasters. 2-​not a huge fan of donuts. Crepes, yes. Croissants, yes.
Let by start by saying «Metropolis coffee!!! After spying said cup in a review I drop over today (waved at Sbux on my way by) to get my fix. Also got two donuts just to check out the hype. The apple cinnamon is heavenly… was recommend by the young man making my latte. macadamia nut, yum. So big win, at great prices! A mile past the Sbux I thought I was doomed to visit. Yeah!!!

I’ve tried 6 donuts from here, all delicious, but the turtle one was my favorite because of its thick, authentically-​flavored caramel frosting. The other donuts that I’ve tried were the oreo, reese’s, chocolate, heath, and smores. A bit pricier than the standard suburban donutshop, but cheaper than gourmet donuts downtown (half dozen of Do-Rite’s was $ 16.52 after tax, April ’13 price).
Donut prices: $ 1.15 each, $ 6.60 half dozen, $ 13.20 dozen
I wish that they offered non-​cake donuts too, but I like the looks of their well-​priced breakfast menu.

I enjoy this place a lot. I love that they have couches and toys in baskets for kids to play with. The freshly baked donuts are absolutely delicious!
The pink Cherry kind has always been my favorite donut. I haven’t come across it anywhere other than at Tim Hortons in Canada. I was ecstatic when I found out that they have it here! Unfortunately, they only sell it as a flavor of the month twice a year… boo! But! They sell it during February: D So I’l be passing by soon. They also have a wide variety of selections so I’m sure I’ll find other favorites.
They serve breakfast too, which is really nice for a «café.» My only con is their hours, they close by 1. :(

Never knew how many donuts I could eat in one sitting prior to checking out Sweet Mornings. I’m not proud of this, but you know, as the kids say, yolo.
To be fair, this is your fault, Unilocal.I was perusing for suburban donut meccas one boring Saturday morning and had all but given up on the idea that something in the suburbs could be zany, unusual, and trendy. Then finally, I saw glimmers of hope. Amidst the reviews of boring, traditional, ye olde dunkin shoppes, I saw words like Nutella pretzel, salted caramel, and s’mores donut. I literally got up, got dressed (just kidding, I went in pajamas. I’m already buying a dozen donuts solo, the veneer of dignity is past me) and headed for Carol Stream.
Mind you, the place isn’t cute. I drove past it twice on accident. It’s dim and teeny tiny, and I’m shocked people dine IN the space. But I didn’t mind. I was there for one thing — donuts. A charming (approximately) 15 year old gentleman helped me pick out my selections and seriously, I had to have 12 to try all the flavors I wanted. Red velvet?! Pumpkin?! Cream cheese frosting?! STOP IT. I actually don’t remember how much that dozen cost, I was so freakin excited — but it couldn’t have been that much, because I wasn’t shocked or anything.
I waited till I got home to try one, but the car smelled so amazing, it was a struggle. When I FINALLY tried one — an enormous bite of the red velvet flavor — I was in heaven. Soft, sort of chewy, sort of crisp-​edged, flavorful heaven. The frosting on each one is generous and complimentary, and the flavors are ACTUALLY dead on — the hubs knew the flavor of each one he (was allowed to) try without asking.
I want to go back ASAP, but have thus far resisted — only because no one needs to sit in their pajamas pawing anxiously through a box of donuts with any sort of frequency. Yolo or not.