The Edge

I recently visited The Edge when I was back in Crete, Illinois. This coffeehouse has wonderful and favorable coffees. It has a great atmosphere and friendly employees. I highly recommend it if you are a coffee lover.

Had never been there before, but went there with a friend to get coffee (even though I don’t drink coffee), and discovered a quite cozy and relaxing atmosphere! Have been going there every since, when I get the chance! They have a lot more to offer than just great coffee, they also have a slew of beverages & sandwiches! I now, always have the Café mocha! Do yourself a huge favor and try the white chocolate raspberry scone! Yum!!! ;-)

This is one of the few last gems Crete town has to offer. Their vanilla latte is the best I’ve ever had. My boyfriend enjoys their peppermint hot chocolate around the holidays. Such a solid coffee experience and friendly/​helpful staff. I highly recommend!

This is such a tricky review to write. Here’s the thing, I’m not into organized religion and I can’t stand being evangelized. I view religion as a very personal matter. I’m not that interested in what other people think about it and I don’t really care to discuss my views either. So, this was obviously my issue with The Edge.
I didn’t know that it was a coffee shop that is actually a way to disseminate religious propoganda: bible verses on the wall, prayer books on every flat surface, religious books on various book shelves, and an entire section of bibles available to take. I am aware that this is a new trend in coffee shops and I thought I did my homework. I was afraid that an independent coffee shop/​roaster in the south burbs might be too good to be true, and it was. Either I missed all of the code words and hints, or it really is a sneaky trap.
My drink was just ok. I got an iced mocha and there was not a discernable mocha nor espresso taste.
I felt very uncomfortable and I know that is because of my own issues. The staff was very nice and I could tell that for others, this was a place they liked to be. I just wish that religious coffee shops would stay in religious places, like churches.

This place is AWESOME! I absolutely love that they open at 6am. Great atmosphere for early morning study! Food is tasty… not just muffins, donuts and cookies but soups, sandwiches, and salads too. new menu items daily. Friendly personable staff. Great location!

Nice place. Really friendly staff. I sometimes wish they had more variety in their espresso drinks, but that’s just the yuppie in me that wants fancy coffee. The hubs gets a different frapp every time we’re there and always enjoys them.

Tried this cute little shop for the first time this morning and will definitely be going back! It’s so cute and the barista recommended a delicious frappé!

Scoped out this coffee shop out in rural-​ish Crete because they are also a church. Or at least a traditional church owns and sponsors this establishment. (I wanted to see how it’s done.)
Exceptional drinks and hospitality. Closed on Sundays with a spiritual/​worship gathering that day/​evening.

The best coffee in town. I adore this little, local shop! The staff is always friendly even when they are completely crowded at peak times. They roast their own beans too! I would choose The Edge over a Big coffee chain any day!!!

This is truly a neat place to go to grab a little alone time with a cup of house-​roasted java or chi-​chi coffee drink and a good nosh. The breads and pastries are from Labriola. Read my full profile –

The religious nature of the shop was a little too in-​your-​face for my tastes, but it’s a very clean café that supports local artists and has a very friendly vibe. Staff was very helpful. The muffins were super bland, but the coffee was fine. Some of the iconography and bible verses on the wall were a bit alienating.

This is a nice, cozy place. It is tastefully decorated and the staff is friendly. They have a selection of edibles, and my latte had a nice flavor and consistency to it.
The interior is tastefully decorated and decently roomy. I think it makes for a nice part of the neighborhood, and is definitely worth popping into if you are in need of a pick-​me-​up.

I love The Edge. I am really happy to see that Crete has a place like this FINALLY. The entire coffee shop was put together as a community effort, and it looks BEAUTIFUL inside. They have only been open about 6 months now, and they have already made such an impact on the town of Crete. They have OPEN MIC NIGHTS every Thursday, and feature local art inside the shop. They are very involved with the community, and it’s such a great place to go. I LOVE the atmosphere. The variety of drinks they offer is fantastic! And the staff is amazing. It is the perfect place to go to «chill out» for a while. If you are driving through Crete, you have to make THE EDGE one of your destinations. Sit back in one of the nice comfy chairs, have a cup of their signature blend coffee, and have a nice talk with whoever is nearby. It’s really a great place to be.