Tucked in the heart of Uptown Normal, The CoffeeHouse is one of the last true Mom & Pop cafés around—but our roots are anything but traditional. “Pop” came from the sunny island of Aruba, and “Mom” from the heart of the Czech Republic. First came love, then came coffee—and nearly 30 years later, that love still brews strong in every cup we serve.
Our beans come from across the globe—Brazil, India, Guatemala, Colombia, Kenya—making your morning coffee a true international love story. We stay closely connected with the farms we source from, honoring the people and the process behind every batch.
The CoffeeHouse has always been about more than coffee. It’s about community, culture, family, and heart.
Earlier this year, we said goodbye to our founder, Simon, who built this space with intention, warmth, and a spirit of welcome that lives on in every corner. Though he is no longer with us, his wife and children continue to run The CoffeeHouse with the same love and dedication he poured into it from day one. His legacy lives on—and we’re honored to keep serving our community in his memory.
Your Café
Our space was designed with the Uptown Normal community in mind, offering a variety of seating. There is ample amount of space to host large group meetings upstairs or downstairs. After hours, musicians and performers can access our performance stage. The interior walls are left for the featured artist of the month. Stop in and check out the rotating local artwork or host an event of your own!
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Your Community
Just steps from Illinois State University, The CoffeeHouse is your cozy, come-as-you-are spot for good vibes and even better food. We serve a thoughtful menu with all-day breakfast, daily lunch specials, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options—featuring produce from our own garden. Our coffee is roasted in-house and available by the cup or by the pound. Pair it with fresh-baked pastries, whole-grain breads, cookies, and cakes—made from scratch by MTB (iykyk!). Open early, 7 days a week, we’re here for townies, students, families, and friends. Come sip, savor, and stay awhile.
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What We Do
There are a few things we do differently that set us apart from the rest.
Single-Origin Coffee – We carefully and responsibly select our beans. And it comes through in the rich, full flavor of each and every cup.
In-House Roasted Beans – Freshness is key when it comes to coffee. That’s why we roast our beans right here in the shop.
Fresh-Made Baked Goods – Our pastries and baked goods are made fresh daily – never frozen and never shipped, from scratch!
Vegetarian & Vegan Menus – One of the only spots in town with fully vegetarian and vegan menus. Scratch kitchen with garden fresh vegetables grown right here in town!
Active Engagement with the Community – We are deeply passionate about serving the community we love. Display your art on our gallery wall, host an open mic or come play your acoustic guitar one afternoon. All artists are welcome.
Since 1996, we’ve been celebrating the diversity, artistic talent, and the love that we’ve found here in Normal. We support our other local entrepreneurs, businesspeople, leaders, and give artists a home base for gathering.
With an inviting and open seating space, free Wi-Fi, and rotating food and drink specials, The CoffeeHouse is the perfect spot to get some work done, catch up with friends, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere.