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Firehouse Depot
Firehouse Depot
4.5
Based on 23 Reviews
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Caroline F.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Firehouse Depot
4.8
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Varo FenceCo
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
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
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
Ashley Dodge
11:50 27 Sep 22
He made my latte absolutely perfectly. What a nice place for a coffee.
Evan Erickson
Evan Erickson
16:18 27 Aug 22
Great coffee and smoothie place. I recommend the banana chocolate oat smoothie
Kevin Harmon
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)
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
Robert Moylan
16:04 14 Apr 22
Excellent coffee! I love the taste !
Angie Baugher
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
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
Dakota
22:26 01 Dec 21
Good coffee (Colectivo), very kind barista, but the muffin was pretty dry
tina kreischer
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
Moist Sodapop
13:47 11 Oct 21
Taste is great and prices are reasonable for what you're getting.
Lisa Positeri
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
William Pollack
00:06 02 Jun 21
Great coffee shop. Good prices, lots of options for drinks and local.
Tie-Dyed Hibernating [Official]
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
Pie Face
01:53 18 Mar 21
Outstanding! Love this place
Tarja Anchor
Tarja Anchor
21:28 14 Mar 21
Awesome community cafe to meet new people 💗
Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray
00:12 21 Dec 20
Best coldbrew coffee, and very friendly
Gary Rukin
Gary Rukin
17:00 01 Oct 20
Friendly, cozy and warm with excellent coffee, service and ambiance.
Adrian Caraballo
Adrian Caraballo
20:16 20 Sep 20
Nice place to sit and have a cup of coffee.
Pat Lawlor
Pat Lawlor
17:16 27 Aug 20
Great coffee choices and outside seating to enjoy your drink of choice
Joseph Lovric
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
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
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
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
Jackie Alvarado
21:12 23 Feb 20
Great drink choices and excellent service! Definitely a gem in Harvard.
Steven Martin
Steven Martin
14:58 30 Jan 20
Awesome Service and relaxed atmosphere. Also very good coffee.
Quin O'Brien
Quin O'Brien
17:41 10 Dec 19
Nice decor in a cool building. Colectivo coffee is good and strong.
Angeli S
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
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
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
Mike
01:02 18 Oct 19
Great espresso drinks. The lady who works there is very nice and attentive. Cool, relaxed atmosphere.
Paige Walton
Paige Walton
00:15 28 Sep 19
Awesome place, friendly people and environment, refreshing drinks.
OVER 50 STRENGTH & Skill
OVER 50 STRENGTH & Skill
02:27 22 Sep 19
Very homie with friendly staff. Great coffee!
Ga63 !
Ga63 !
18:30 20 Sep 19
Best place for some coffee, new barista kinda cute doe
Jesse Golliher
Jesse Golliher
13:35 20 Sep 19
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and refreshing drinks!
Kevin Rose
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
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
sparky150
17:51 28 Jul 19
Great coffee, great place to hang and the friendliest people. I recommend these place to everyone
Dorene Smith
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
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
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
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
Erica Heavner
20:12 16 May 18
Had a really good iced Mocha. Would come back again.
Marcia Coulter
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
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
Firehouse Depot
4.3
Based on 58 reviews
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Jacob Henderson
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
Peter Gussie
2021-12-28T23:55:20+0000
Nice quiet place to relax.
Quinn Karsten
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
Steven DeBerg
2019-05-20T17:37:16+0000
Relaxing, friendly place for conversation without a fog of background noise.
Rob Balde
Rob Balde
2019-05-12T16:20:35+0000
friendly staff/owners, very good coffee, conveniently located across from the train station.
Tom Schaewe
Tom Schaewe
2019-01-10T08:30:46+0000
Very pleasant relaxing atmosphere.
James Okkema
James Okkema
2018-12-23T23:30:48+0000
great coffee, good people
Cat Tune Maticic
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
Joe Calomino
2018-10-20T01:41:35+0000
Great local meeting place. Fabulous coffee, gracious owner, and love our jam sessions!
Mike Paige
Mike Paige
2018-08-04T14:50:44+0000
Great place to enjoy a Morning cup of java!!!
Stan Tumilowicz
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
Sharon van Gulik
2018-04-02T15:48:31+0000
Best coffee in town, near the trainstation and kind people :)
Phil Szpicki
Phil Szpicki
2018-02-25T21:20:41+0000
Carrie Dodt
Carrie Dodt
2018-02-01T17:29:39+0000
We love the Firehouse Depot! Friendly owner, great coffee! Just what Harvard needs!
Karen Smith
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
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
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
Don Wallace
2017-05-03T14:07:50+0000
Great people, wide variety of hot and cold drinks!
Gene Kane
Gene Kane
2017-04-20T19:22:07+0000
Abel Solorio
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
Sara Johnson
2016-10-22T13:46:35+0000
Collin Shackelford
Collin Shackelford
2016-06-04T16:58:08+0000
Randall Bennett
Randall Bennett
2016-06-04T16:57:02+0000
Erika Dragon
Erika Dragon
2016-04-30T11:10:47+0000
Tristen Aspiras
Tristen Aspiras
2016-04-28T04:18:52+0000
Maureen Kenney-Lavallee
Maureen Kenney-Lavallee
2016-03-03T20:07:26+0000
excellent friendly neighborhood coffeehouse, i need to make it for open mic night!
Jerrica Clinkenbeard
Jerrica Clinkenbeard
2016-03-02T22:32:31+0000
Great little coffee shop! Excellent service and tasty coffee!
Mary Beth Jansen Bellon
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
James Murray
2015-09-16T17:03:50+0000
Very good coffee, and wonderful service. I love their blueberry muffins.
Nadia Merida
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
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
Sharon Johanek
2015-01-26T19:24:21+0000
Anton Seda
Anton Seda
2014-12-21T07:56:33+0000
Great coffee, comfortable friendly atmosphere, beautiful thought provoking artwork. Definately worth a visit.
Laurie Ho Slaughter
Laurie Ho Slaughter
2014-11-30T17:45:27+0000
What a nice place. The owner, Tina is a sweetheart! She made my coffee the way I asked for it! Good luck, we will be... back!read more
Cristina Capili Hom
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
Geoffrey Gentry
2014-09-11T17:49:36+0000
Great coffee with a consciousness towards ethical labor practices. Even better people serving you.
Kim Raciborski
Kim Raciborski
2014-08-13T16:24:14+0000
Loose Cannon
Loose Cannon
2014-07-04T08:16:19+0000
IT'S COFFEE..... BUT THE PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL.
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