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Readers’ Choice winner: The top 5 best coffee shops in McHenry County

Do you prefer your lattes hot or iced? Try something new at these local spots

By Hannah Hoffmeister
Readers’ Choice winner: The top 5 best coffee shops in McHenry County

Readers’ Choice winner: The top 5 best coffee shops in McHenry County

Fall begins this week, providing an extra nudge to snag a cup of joe on your way to work today. Our list was compiled from votes from our readers using the 2021 Readers’ Choice results in McHenry County. Which one is your favorite?

Taste of Benedicts & More is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County.

Taste of Benedicts & More is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County. (Taste of Benedicts & More via Facebook)

Taste of Benedict’s & More

35 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

815-459-6001

Hidden Pearl Coffee is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County.

Hidden Pearl Coffee is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County. (Hidden Pearl Coffee via Facebook)

Hidden Pearl Coffee

1250 N. Green St., McHenry

815-388-0008

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County.

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County. (Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters via Facebook)

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters

5005 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake

815-356-0115

Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County.

Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County. (Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream via Facebook)

Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream

5003 Monroe St., Ringwood

815-728-3049

Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County.

Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe is one of the best coffee shops in McHenry County. (Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe via Facebook)

Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe

89 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

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Hannah Hoffmeister

Hannah Hoffmeister

As Niche Products Editor, Hannah Hoffmeister oversees and edits Kane County Magazine, Kendall County Magazine, Neighborhood Tourist Magazine and Starved Rock Country Magazine. She is also the brand manager for bestofthefox.com and its social media. When she's not writing, she's probably reading or cooking something sweet.