The Blend

Great place to get coffee. My wife and I try to solely by Blend coffee. Great staff too. Always willing and able to answer any coffee questions.
Very relaxing environment for meetings and when you need to work solo. A great spot in Washington.

Came here a year ago when I first started getting into decent coffee. I don’t remember much of the coffee, but I do remember it being decent. I also remember the barista heating my French pressed coffee using a steam wand, which I would’ve knocked off at the time. I came in again today to give it another shot.
Their coffees and coffee merch seemed to expand since the last time I got here. I was very impressed. This time, I got a cappuccino, and it was surprisingly very good. The ambiance is great and the baristas are very friendly. I ended up getting a 16 oz bag of Tanzanian peaberry, which I’m excited to try. For a pound of quality, locally/​recently roasted coffee, at $ 13, it was cheaper than several other of its competitors. I also got a muffin and a peppermint tea, both of which were tasty.
It’s probably the most welcoming café in central IL and probably my new favorite place to study. It’s a shame it’s a bit far from Bradley, but I will definitely make the trek once in a while to get some stuff done.
Keep it real, The Blend.

Cute little coffee shop. Service was great. Excellent atmosphere.

Excellent coffee. Knowledgeable baristas. Well-​designed branding. Good environment for conversation or solo work.

Good coffee shop; service is good and never have to wait long if at all. Great atmosphere for coffee shop to sit and enjoy while relaxing with a book or laptop. Coffee is good and decent selection of coffee’s and tea. Parking can be a challenge when busy with only a handful of spots. Only improvement I can say is to serve more food; there’s a small selection of pastry /​muffins etc in a case but wraps, deserts or snacks would be welcome addition. Overall my go to coffee shop in the area.

Very frequent visitor during college. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Drinks are wonderful, and the chai Is the best of anywhere I’ve had. Lovely, coy atmosphere, very involved in the community. The Carmel crème is my favorite drink. Try the drive through across the street! I wouldutilize their perka perks and enjoy!

We stop here whenever we are in town. This is a fabulous place for either a beautiful cup of coffee or a fun, sweet coffee drink. They also have quite a selection of teas, though I’ve never tried any.
Was a little disappointed when I asked if they made their own biscotti and they said no.

Soy lattes are good. Atmosphere is great. Service is a little confused, but nice.

In town last week visiting family. Our daughter met us here for coffee and this is the relaxing, quaint kind of place you dream of. Excellent coffee and atmosphere.
Jon Uditsky, Los Angeles

WOW! I was impressed!
This café makes coffee and chai better than starbucks and caribou. The café is adorable. I did not try their baked goods, I will when I go back in August because they looked fantastic. I will update the review when I do.
The service was exceptionally friendly and prompt. This would be a very successful chain. Its hands down better than any of the coffee shops I have been to in Northern VA. I would LOVE to see one here in VA.
YUM!

I stopped in here to try their breve. It was good! I was very pleased. Aaron got a chai latte and it was good, but not the best I’ve ever had. This place also has a wide selection of other drinks that looked delicious such as an Andes Dark Mint Mocha-​yum! I will definitely be back to try something else!
The only negative I give this place was that they served their drinks in a styrofoam cup. that’s not good for the environment guys. however I don’t know much about the financial difference between styrofoam cups and paper cups. Maybe it’s a lot cheaper and saves them money in the long run. Still… let’s try to think of our impact on mother nature.
All in all, I will be back.

Let me preface this review by saying that I did not try any coffee, tea, muffins, pastries, etc. I do not eat or drink anything except for beef and water. When I visited The Blend, I bought a few bottles of water. This review does not take into account the quality of their coffee or food whatsoever.
The Good:
— The WiFi is free and fairly quick.
— The booths are comfortable and clean.
— The baristas are friendly and good at their job.
— The music is soft and creates a peaceful environment.
— The bottled water is reasonably priced, a fair markup for resale.
The Bad:
— They keep the place a few degrees colder than what is comfortable. It’s probably nice in the summer, but much less so in early November. Bring a sweater.
— If you are paying by credit card, there is a $ 3 minimum purchase. Initially, I ordered two Dasani’s. When I was informed of the minimum purchase, I ordered a third. However, imposing a minimum purchase violates the merchant agreements they made with the credit card company. It’s really not that big of a deal, chances are you won’t have any problems spending at least 3 bucks, but I’m still not a big fan of the practice.
— The bathroom is not located in the shop, but outside the shop and down the hall. It is, however, clean.
Overall, it’s a fine little shop. Bring your laptop and relax for an hour or two. You won’t be disappointed, but you won’t be wowed either.