It’s National Espresso Day today, and we’re going to celebrate with our favourite local coffee shops and great portable gadgets for the office or your next road trip! Go on and grab your fave cup o’ joe as you peruse our list, and let us know your faves in the comments. We might just include your suggestion in an upcoming blog post! And be sure to check out our picks for great portable coffee makers if you’re looking for travel-friendly holiday gifts.
Best Local Spots for Espresso
- Prairie Espresso + Wine Bar in Lake Bluff, IL
- Drip and Cultur in Waukegan, IL
- Hansa Coffee Roasters in Libertyville and Lake Bluff IL
- It’s All Good Coffee & Espresso in Zion, IL
- AREA Coffee in Mundelein, IL
- Tina’s Italian Bake Shop in Gurnee, IL
- Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea in Vernon Hills, IL
- Gurnee Donuts in Gurnee, IL
- Coffee Break and Lunch in Waukegan, IL
- Milkcow Cafe in Vernon Hills, IL
- Birdy’s Coffee House in Libertyville, IL
- Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters in Libertyville, IL
- Dalton’s Cakes in Grayslake, IL
- Something’s Brewing in Grayslake, IL
- Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe in Libertyville, IL
- He Brews Coffee Shop in Winthrop Harbor, IL
- The Buzz Cafe in Kenosha, WI
- Harborside Common Grounds in Kenosha, WI
- The Daily Dose Coffee in Kenosha, WI
- Wilson’s Coffee & Tea in Racine, WI
- The Grind Cafe in Racine, WI
- O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, WI
- Shirl’s Drive-In in Kenosha
Portable Espresso Makers for A Caffeine Fix On the Go
Portable Electric Coffee Machine by YaoTown via Wayfair
Despise the office coffee pod machine? We feel you! For just $69.99, this budget friendly portable coffee machine makes frothy espressos for professional cafe style drinks in a pinch.
ESPRO Travel Press 16oz Bottle via REI
From road trips to camping to picnic lunches in the park, this is a great portable french press style espresso maker. And with the low price of $49.95, it also makes a great gift for the travellers on your holiday shopping list.
Simpresso Portable Espresso Maker via Crate and Barrel
Perfect for camping, beach days, picnic brunches at scenic overlooks, or just a quick morning brew. This is a shatterproof, lightweight, travel friendly option for brewing espresso with crema under $100. With options to use pods (coffee grinds in a fabric teabag style) or your own fresh grounds, it’s a double-walled coffee carafe for every java junkie at just $79.99
The Wacaco Minipresso via Amazon
This wallet friendly option offers coffee on the go compatible with Nespresso pods for no-fuss no-muss creamy espresso. You can even drink it right from the “lid” for a portable cup! Just add hot water and you’re ready to roll. It’s $59.95, too, making it great for those who are minding their pennies while saving up for their next road trip. Perfect for camping, van life, and more!
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