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A Festival of Color and Taste
A joyful experience of sweet, tart and floral flavors explode in this rich infusion when steeped. Red hibiscus blended with Indian sarsaparilla, ginger, pink rose petals, and European elder flowers make this Gala worthy of its namesake.

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Bring freshly drawn filtered water to a boil. Steep five minutes. Immediate merriment unfolds.

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Firehouse Depot

4.5

Based on 23 Reviews

Caroline F.

2022-12-23 21:18:15

My favorite spot in town! The owners and staff are kind and make excellent drinks. The whole bean coffee and pastries are always an added treat to take home.

Erin D.

2021-12-31 17:33:24

Best kept secret in Harvard. Hands down. Seriously. Nice people, great drinks, historic space. Trust me on this one folks....Go...embrace the small...

Tabitha H.

2021-10-23 15:51:09

As a coffee lover and barista who's been to many shops, I have to say I was very disappointed. My husband and I both felt our drinks tasted chemical-y. The...

Tiffany S.

2021-10-01 18:10:35

Love the Firehouse Depot! Great coffee, great service! Tina is always nice and I get to drop off my dry cleaning and simple tailoring while I'm there :)...

Alina J.

2021-06-01 20:55:02

This coffee shop is the cutest. Lots of fun stuff to look at. I almost bought a necklace on display from a local artist. There's puzzles and places to chill...

Braden H.

2021-01-14 12:14:31

This place has absolutely amazing coffee and it's such a nice little place. Ill definitely be coming here often :)

Saroo H.

2019-12-07 13:26:10

Can I just say this place is a gem!! I came in for coffee and went home with more. I loVe the support of local artists. The older gentleman who helped me...

Maxine T.

2019-05-11 16:43:00

Such a cool coffee shop that use to be a fire department! They also have great coffee and speciality lattes. I got the vanilla chai tea and it was perfect....

Richard S.

2019-03-02 19:15:17

I went to Harvard to drop off some medals to be engraved and was going to head back to Woodstock where I am much more knowledgeable about when I asked the...

Patrick R.

2017-11-21 11:09:27

If you're in the Harvard area and looking for a good cup of coffee, Firehouse is your spot. It's a block off of the main road in what would be considered...

Salena C.

2017-11-06 06:02:40

Unique spot to stop and grab coffee and tea. They serve Colectivo, and explain each roast based on boldness, acidity and other key features. Speciality...

Ari W.

2017-10-16 08:26:43

Stopped in here one morning before hopping the train down to Chicago. What a cool little place! The inside was cute. The historical building it resides in...

Firehouse Depot

4.8

Based on 159 reviews

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Varo FenceCo

21:24 10 Jan 23

Love this stop! I was in town for business and glad I came here , coffee and tea were both delicious… there is cool artifacts to look at while you wait . Staff was awesome! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😀

Shanna

18:30 01 Oct 22

Skillfully brewed espresso drinks, creative menu, and authentically friendly staff. Such a wonderful place! Will have to take more trips to Harvard just to enjoy this lovely coffee house.

Julius Wong Loi Sing

20:23 30 Sep 22

If this place goes public, invest in it.Not only is the coffee great, the owner is going places with that learning spirit. Great vibe.

Ashley Dodge

11:50 27 Sep 22

He made my latte absolutely perfectly. What a nice place for a coffee.

Evan Erickson

16:18 27 Aug 22

Great coffee and smoothie place. I recommend the banana chocolate oat smoothie

Kevin Harmon

16:32 25 May 22

Always a relaxed environment and ALL the staff are awesome!Update.. few years later it's still an awesome place to go for some dank coffee

Ansel Burch (Ansel Burch)

03:58 07 May 22

This place is charming and everyone in our group commented on how excited we would be to visit again soon.

Robert Moylan

16:04 14 Apr 22

Excellent coffee! I love the taste !

Angie Baugher

17:07 12 Jan 22

This is an adorably quirky and welcoming place to get coffee...and sit on a couch, meet with friends, do a jigsaw puzzle, look at and buy (or wish for) original artwork from local creative people. Sincerely friendly and warm staff every time I visit.

Paul F

21:23 02 Jan 22

Coffee was really excellent as was the service. The armstrong drop ceiling and lack of any architectural details within the space was not. Why bother having the business there otherwise. Hopefully if more people buy more coffee perhaps the owners can fix that issue.

Dakota

22:26 01 Dec 21

Good coffee (Colectivo), very kind barista, but the muffin was pretty dry

tina kreischer

22:58 28 Oct 21

People were friendly and my Mexican hot chocolate was fantastic! Temps are high, so ask for them to add ice if you have a tender mouth like me.

Moist Sodapop

13:47 11 Oct 21

Taste is great and prices are reasonable for what you're getting.

Lisa Positeri

14:45 20 Jun 21

If I empty my coffee pot and still need a little more, or I’m downtown, this is the perfect spot for good coffee, and good food, at a great price. The people that work here are always very nice and helpful. I have had some petty strange coffee orders and they make them up perfect each time. When they first opened I was skeptically hopeful that Harvard was going to have an alternative to the usual coffee available around town. My first visit was very positive. By my third I knew our little town had a coffee shop for lovers of coffee and coffee drinks. I can always find parking within a few doors of the Firehouse.

William Pollack

00:06 02 Jun 21

Great coffee shop. Good prices, lots of options for drinks and local.

Tie-Dyed Hibernating [Official]

22:59 04 May 21

The absolute best coffee and tea McHenry county offers.The staff is always ready to make your order the way you want it. This is also the only venue in Harvard IL, that has constant events for music and art. It's right by the train station. The owner is really cute. What more do you want from a place to visit in a small town?

Pie Face

01:53 18 Mar 21

Outstanding! Love this place

Tarja Anchor

21:28 14 Mar 21

Awesome community cafe to meet new people 💗

Kevin Gray

00:12 21 Dec 20

Best coldbrew coffee, and very friendly

Gary Rukin

17:00 01 Oct 20

Friendly, cozy and warm with excellent coffee, service and ambiance.

Adrian Caraballo

20:16 20 Sep 20

Nice place to sit and have a cup of coffee.

Pat Lawlor

17:16 27 Aug 20

Great coffee choices and outside seating to enjoy your drink of choice

Joseph Lovric

21:37 05 Jul 20

My girlfriend and I decided to stop into a small town coffee joint on our way to Geneva and Firehouse was an awesome experience. Service was quick, Connor was a pleasure the whole time. She really made us feel welcome! Highly recommend!

Kailani Norwell

16:40 28 Jun 20

Strong coffee with a wide variety of customization options! Not to mention, the coffee tastes amazing–sweet without feeling like you’re drinking straight syrup! Lemon Poppyseed muffin the size of your face, well worth the $2.50! The employees were polite, quick, and sociable. The environment gave a very home-y vibe despite never having been here before. Would go again :)

Paul Weiss

19:34 15 Mar 20

Great coffee and a great atmosphere for studying, reading, and just enjoying a place to meet with friends! Lots of games and puzzles available to use to pass the time as well!

Courtney Gunville

19:03 25 Feb 20

I ordered Autumn Harvest latte. It is pretty good at the balance of sweetness and spices. It is really a cozy place to wait for train.

Jackie Alvarado

21:12 23 Feb 20

Great drink choices and excellent service! Definitely a gem in Harvard.

Steven Martin

14:58 30 Jan 20

Awesome Service and relaxed atmosphere. Also very good coffee.

Quin O'Brien

17:41 10 Dec 19

Nice decor in a cool building. Colectivo coffee is good and strong.

Angeli S

16:31 01 Dec 19

Very cute coffee/tea house! Lots of options. I had a delicious peppermint tea and the barista warned me it would be very hot, and offered to throw some ice cubes in. I thought that was very thoughtful. I also had a chocolate muffin, it was very rich. I’d come again!

Roselyn Vasquez

21:24 24 Nov 19

Good coffee! Cozy place! Friendly staff! They let me use my own mug it is a great coffeeshop!

Sue's Pretty Babies

16:37 18 Nov 19

Had to try it while I was in town. I enjoyed my coffee and the service was great. If you want a good locally owned non franchise cup of coffee stop in. The vibe inside is warm and cozy.

Mike

01:02 18 Oct 19

Great espresso drinks. The lady who works there is very nice and attentive. Cool, relaxed atmosphere.

Paige Walton

00:15 28 Sep 19

Awesome place, friendly people and environment, refreshing drinks.

OVER 50 STRENGTH & Skill

02:27 22 Sep 19

Very homie with friendly staff. Great coffee!

Ga63 !

18:30 20 Sep 19

Best place for some coffee, new barista kinda cute doe

Jesse Golliher

13:35 20 Sep 19

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and refreshing drinks!

Kevin Rose

16:45 31 Jul 19

A hidden gem in Harvard. Wonderful coffee and bakery goods. Weekend entertainment. Great place to socialize. I give it 5 stars.

Ann Braun

20:40 30 Jul 19

This is a perfect spot for coffee or tea. Haven't tried any baked goods. Lovely spot to do some work or just kill time.

sparky150

17:51 28 Jul 19

Great coffee, great place to hang and the friendliest people. I recommend these place to everyone

Dorene Smith

01:31 19 Mar 19

This place is great. The amazing coffee aside, it is such a cute place. You can grab your drink to go or hang out and chat. Super cool

Tom Strandquist

00:19 19 Jan 19

Very nice staff, talkative and actually feels like they want to know how your day was. A very small town and homey feel to the place. Offer a wide variety of coffee flavors alcoholic included. To top it all off the cafe has a piano in it for anybody to fiddle with and have fun playing

Airstream Enlightened

07:40 21 Jun 18

The best coffee for 50 miles. Interesting "folksy" feel with talent and open mike nights. Awesome family proprietors. Come in, have a latte, and just unwind.

Michelle LaVigne

02:21 19 Jun 18

Cozy environment, helpful kind staff and they offer Colectivo coffee as well Ethereal chocolates (chocolate/coffee shop in Woodstock,) It has a great community vibe.

Erica Heavner

20:12 16 May 18

Had a really good iced Mocha. Would come back again.

Marcia Coulter

03:28 23 Feb 18

Charming spot with pictures of the old fire station and lots of old wood. The coffee is great! (Collectivo!)I also hear they sometimes have live music, but I haven't made it over for that yet.

Jimmy Sparks G

07:30 16 Dec 17

Love all the coffees here. Nice place to sit and chat. Offers puzzles and reading opportunities. Supports local artists. Friendly owner, and always something interesting to see here.

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Firehouse Depot

4.3

Based on 55 reviews

Jacob Henderson

2022-12-28T14:38:27+0000

Fabulous Decor! Brandon working the counter was amazing and super patient with me. I ordered a Tiramisu Mocha Coffee... and it was delicious! I will definitely be frequenting this location!read more

Peter Gussie

2021-12-28T23:55:20+0000

Nice quiet place to relax.

Quinn Karsten

2020-08-01T13:40:59+0000

We stopped in right before the shut down happened in March-ish... We were impressed by the friendliness, kindness and... hospitality, despite not being able to hangout and stay inside. Thank you!read more

Steven DeBerg

2019-05-20T17:37:16+0000

Relaxing, friendly place for conversation without a fog of background noise.

Rob Balde

2019-05-12T16:20:35+0000

friendly staff/owners, very good coffee, conveniently located across from the train station.

James Okkema

2018-12-23T23:30:48+0000

great coffee, good people

Cat Tune Maticic

2018-10-23T01:47:01+0000

Come here almost every morning and absolutely love this place! Best cup of coffee in town and the owners are just... amazing.read more

Joe Calomino

2018-10-20T01:41:35+0000

Great local meeting place. Fabulous coffee, gracious owner, and love our jam sessions!

Mike Paige

2018-08-04T14:50:44+0000

Great place to enjoy a Morning cup of java!!!

Stan Tumilowicz

2018-05-14T22:27:48+0000

There hasn't been GREAT coffee in Harvard for a long time-- until Firehouse Depot came along! Friendly place with fun... atmosphere & superb java varietals!read more

Sharon van Gulik

2018-04-02T15:48:31+0000

Best coffee in town, near the trainstation and kind people :)

Phil Szpicki

2018-02-25T21:20:41+0000

Carrie Dodt

2018-02-01T17:29:39+0000

We love the Firehouse Depot! Friendly owner, great coffee! Just what Harvard needs!

Karen Smith

2017-10-22T01:03:27+0000

This is an awesome, local coffee shop. I got spoiled drinking coffee in Italy, this is the only place that can... compare. Cozy, friendly cute shop, with books, puzzles, games... love it!read more

Dale Sinderson

2017-07-11T22:27:02+0000

I like unique places that are away from the ordinary. This is such a place. The coffee is great, the fellowship is... terrific, and when they have certain performers playing, it makes life complete.read more

Jim May

2017-05-14T10:00:06+0000

A gem. A gift to Harvard. Tina, Randy and their daughters are great hosts. I'll be there on Thursday, May 18th, 6pm. ... Hope to have some of my Jefferson School storytelling club telling stories with me. Come one, come all.read more

Don Wallace

2017-05-03T14:07:50+0000

Great people, wide variety of hot and cold drinks!

Gene Kane

2017-04-20T19:22:07+0000

Abel Solorio

2017-04-09T20:09:50+0000

Great little coffee shop and really nice owners. Had the Tiramisu Mocha iced coffee....good stuff! Free wifi a plus!

Sara Johnson

2016-10-22T13:46:35+0000

Collin Shackelford

2016-06-04T16:58:08+0000

Randall Bennett

2016-06-04T16:57:02+0000

Erika Dragon

2016-04-30T11:10:47+0000

Tristen Aspiras

2016-04-28T04:18:52+0000

Maureen Kenney-Lavallee

2016-03-03T20:07:26+0000

excellent friendly neighborhood coffeehouse, i need to make it for open mic night!

Jerrica Clinkenbeard

2016-03-02T22:32:31+0000

Great little coffee shop! Excellent service and tasty coffee!

Mary Beth Jansen Bellon

2015-11-27T15:25:41+0000

Great coffee, tea , atmosphere is warm and friendly. Always a friendly smile warm welcome and puzzle that needs to be... solved on the table.read more

James Murray

2015-09-16T17:03:50+0000

Very good coffee, and wonderful service. I love their blueberry muffins.

Nadia Merida

2015-08-19T18:55:54+0000

This was awesome, went there with one of my friends, we will definitely be going back. Nice atmosphere, loved the... sugar skulls decorating the place. Super cool.read more

Maria Gardner

2015-04-01T20:53:44+0000

Love this place! Great owners and the coffee is delish! The atmosphere is also great to sit and chat or just relax... with your favorite beverage. It's clean which is a big deal for me. I love the community board.read more

Sharon Johanek

2015-01-26T19:24:21+0000

Anton Seda

2014-12-21T07:56:33+0000

Great coffee, comfortable friendly atmosphere, beautiful thought provoking artwork. Definately worth a visit.

Cristina Capili Hom

2014-09-14T04:32:58+0000

Great folks n coffee. .great mix. We will b back for more chocolate espresso beans n chai.

Geoffrey Gentry

2014-09-11T17:49:36+0000

Great coffee with a consciousness towards ethical labor practices. Even better people serving you.

Loose Cannon

2014-07-04T08:16:19+0000

IT'S COFFEE..... BUT THE PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL.

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