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Address: 602 Daniel St. Champaign, IL 61820
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Whether you’re a student or staff member at UI, caffeine is what keeps the campus going. This year, Espresso Royale takes the title for Best Cup of Coffee.

“We have a really good quality of coffee that you can’t really find at a big chain like Starbucks,” says Kim Nguyen, manager of the Espresso Royale on Daniel Street. “We brew our coffee fresh every day and provide good customer service.”

Seven Espresso Royales are located throughout CU, making them available to any caffeine-craving student at any given time. Locations such as the Undergraduate Library and the Illini Union seem to be the most popular.

“Each of our stores have their own little atmosphere and environment,” Nguyen explained. “All seven of them have their own unique feel, unlike other big coffee chains that have standardized designs.”

Another aspect that sets Espresso Royale apart from other coffee shops is their eco-friendliness.

“We have eco-containers, and we are trying to make a bigger impact on our environment,” Nguyen said about Espresso Royale going green.

What more can a coffee lover want? Espresso Royale is the perfect combination of great-tasting coffee and a unique coffee shop ambience.