Restaurant Review: Illium Cafe

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff

Recently, I took a homework break at the Illium Cafe, which is situated right across from Monument Square. I was craving a muffin and hot chocolate and did not want to go to Dunkin Donuts, but rather to a local business. I ended up making my way over to the Illium Cafe which is on the corner of 2nd and Broadway. I’ve heard great things about the cafe and it was close to school so I figured “why not!”

I Placed my order with a woman at the front counter. She was very friendly and worked hard to make sure I was served and in a timely manner. I ended up picking up a pumpkin muffin and a small hot chocolate. I had never eaten a pumpkin muffin previous to my trip to Illium. When I took my first bite, it was love! Pumpkin and spice danced on my tongue and filled my palate with joy. This muffin was fresh and I could definitely tell it was made from scratch. This is one of the reasons I love eating at local restaurants instead of chains-the food is always fresh and made-to-order! Next, I took a small sip of my hot chocolate. This hot chocolate was a taste I had never experienced before. The Illlium has their own secret recipe and I could tell because the taste was something you can not find in a box or on a shelf. The hot chocolate tasted rich and had a hint of cinnamon along with some kind of other spice which I could not quite figure out.

My experience at the Illium Cafe was definitely one to remember. I’m definitely stopping by again, soon.

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