Illuminate Coffee Bar

Beautiful coffeee shop the workers are super sweet the coffee is amazing. I have went to nearly every coffee shop in the area and this is my favorite so far!! Dietary restrictions: Accomodated my friend with peanut allergies and had gluten free options for me!

So I’d give the coffee 1 star and the space 4-5 stars for both being one of the few shops I’ve found around the area where you can lounge out and get work done that’s not a corporate Starbucks or other chain. I’d say give it a try and maybe it varies by drink but I got a small americano and it was the most watered down drink ever. A light yellow color and basically felt like drinking hot water, barely any coffee flavor. Maybe I’ll just get some straight espresso shots to compare because I feel like it was maybe a half espresso shot and then 12 oz of water in my drink. Bad coffee really affects my mood but I’d like to be objective and mention that it’s a good space and likely has other better drink/menu options that are worth it

This place was a perfect stop for some light reading. There's tons of seating for groups and individuals. They have a pretty large coffee menu and some baked goods. I got banana bread and a hot apple cider, which I don't even drink cider, and it was really good. I've been meaning to try this place for a while, but I'm a regular at mojos, so it's hard when they're right across the street. However, mojos doesn't even have a dining room like illuminate.

Reviews looked good so I tried it out but they got my order wrong and I was the only one in line! I said matcha green tea when I ordered and repeated it when I paid, emphasizing green again but 7 minutes later, he hands me a Chai. I saw Chai written on it and as I reached for it I said green matcha yeah? to which he nodded yes. Nope. Still a Chai. Any more times clarifying and I would have been a nag so I drank it and it was good. Just not what I ordered and not spicy enough but there are plenty of tables and space inside to work so I'll try again....we all have our off days:)

Great coffee and teas. A nice experience.

I don’t post reviews often but their drip coffee is literally the worst. Not hot and super weak. I felt like I was drinking water with a very tiny hint of coffee flavor. I had been looking forward to trying this place out, so I was very disappointed. Staff was nice at least.