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Cafes and Bakeries

Cafes and Bakeries

Breakfast or brunch in Downstate Illinois

Cafes and bakeries in Downstate Illinois are great spot for breakfast or brunch with friends and family. Our 21 counties represent 50+ cafes and bakeries throughout Downstate Illinois.

Bean Tree Cafe

 Waterloo, Illinois
Bean Tree Cafe should be your first stop for internationally and ethically sourced coffee! They roast, sample, twea...more!

Cafe on the Abbey

 Columbia, Illinois
Re-energize yourself during your next Downstate Illinois adventure with a stop at Cafe on the Abbey in Columbia, IL...more!

Dear Diva Desserts Bake Shop

 Columbia, Illinois
Dear Diva Desserts offers quality baked goods made the old-fashioned way — handcrafted with love and care just for ...more!

Mamma's on Mill

 Waterloo, IL
Charming sandwich shop serving up delicious hot and cold fare with a nostalgic home-town flair! Stop in today and g...more!

Perfectly Pastry

 Waterloo, Illinois
Perfectly Pastry is a local bakery that serves Waterloo, IL, St. Louis and surrounding areas with traditional,...more!

Proving Ground Cafe and Roaster

 Columbia, Illinois
Craft Coffee Roaster and Café with a wide variety of coffee, pastries, full breakfast menu and full lunch me...more!

Salt + Honey

 Waterloo, IL
Adorable bistro serving coffee, salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and more in the quaint town of Waterloo!...more!

The Coffee Pot Columbia

 Columbia, IL
Voted the best Coffee in the Downstate IL bracket challenge, the Coffee Pot in Columbia, is a fan favorite!...more!

The Roastery

 Maeystown, Illinois
Welcome to The Roastery — your cozy escape in Maeystown, IL! We specialize in oat milk lattes and roast our o...more!

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Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.
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Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

21 Counties made for Road Trips
Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 21 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
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Money Shoot

Money Shoot

 February 3, 2025 - August 29, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
North American Outfitters | Highland, IL
Nature in the Arts

Nature in the Arts

 February 12, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Douglas-Hart Nature Center | Mattoon, IL
Chocolate and Wine Pairing Class

Chocolate and Wine Pairing Class

 February 12, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Warren James Winery | Mattoon, IL

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