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Arbor Vitae Java & Juice
Welcome to the delightful world of Arbor Vitae Java & Juice, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Naperville, Illinois. Located at 1120 E Diehl Rd, this charming café has garnered a reputation for its exceptional in-house roasted coffee and a menu that is a testament to culinary creativity and quality.
Visiting Arbor Vitae is not just a meal—it's an experience. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by a cozy, inviting atmosphere that feels like home. The owners, Ashraf and his wife, pour their hearts into every dish, ensuring that each morsel is crafted with skill and love. Customers rave about the meticulously prepared offerings, from hearty homemade soups to scrumptious sandwiches that boast fresh, quality ingredients.
One standout feature is the ever-changing selection of soups. With daily varieties that could include anything from a robust lentil to a creamy chicken concoction, patrons often find themselves torn, eager to sample every enticing option. As one satisfied customer remarked, the chef's creativity allows for combinations that leave your taste buds singing.
Arbor Vitae’s sandwiches, particularly the chicken shawarma, are celebrated for their deliciousness, complemented by creative sauces and served on freshly baked bread. Don't overlook the vibrant salads, elegantly garnished with healthy olive oil, or the tantalizing house-made hummus, perfect for dipping with warm bread or fresh-cut veggies.
Sweet tooth? Indulge in their delightful desserts, where the acclaim for the baklawa and world-class cookies is well-earned. As patrons have noted, whatever the chef bakes fresh that day is bound to impress.
For those hosting gatherings, Arbor Vitae goes the extra mile, offering personalized catering options to ensure you can share their exceptional fare with friends and family. It's truly no surprise that even customers from 40 miles away seek out the café for an encore experience.
In a world of fast food and mediocrity, Arbor Vitae Java & Juice shines brightly, reminding us of the joy that comes from quality ingredients, inventive recipes, and a welcoming environment. Do yourself a favor and pay a visit to this extraordinary café—you won't leave disappointed!
For more information, you can contact them at +1 630-577-9090. Your taste adventure awaits!
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“ Phenomenal!!! The coffee is in- house roasted and of best quality too. Homemade or from scratch with quality ingredients are these chefs specialty breads, soups, salads, baked goodies and sandwiches! A lot of skill and love goes into every scrumptious morsel! A hidden gem!!! ”
“ This place is a hidden gem, tucked in NIU’s Naperville campus. The chef is the most lovable, friendly man you’ll ever meet. He will make anything you want even if it’s not on the menu. He will go above and beyond to make your visit AMAZING. The food is DELICIOUS and very artistic. They have catering and all the coffee is 100% freshly ground when they make your cup of coffee. Everything is made fresh and if it’s not to your liking they will remake it or give you something else, free of charge of course. The coffee is incredibly well-priced compared to even local coffee shops, and the taste is amazing— trust me, much better than Starbucks. Ashraf (the chef) and his wife are so friendly and amazing, go you will not regret it ever! I keep running into regulars who are just in love :) ”
“ The two of us had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated. The restaurant was very loud for the duration of our visit. The wait staff was very attentive. We ordered the "Chicken and Avocado Grill" and "Joe's Healthy Chicken Sausage Scrambler" and a side of Canadian Bacon. The Scrambler's portion size was on the smaller side compared to. ”
“ This little gem has the best home made soup, sandwiches, appetizers, and dessert in a cozy, friendly, and welcoming environment created by this establishment owner/chef and his wife. The challenge I have every single time at Arbor Vitae is which soup to choose from the incredibly tasty variety that the chef makes daily. While the chef will offer you to sample all of them to choose, this unfortunately would not help because you would want to have them ALL !! I actually end up having a bowl (never settle for a cup) of two soups added together in the chef's creative way to minimize the regret of missing out on some. Whether it is the hearty Lentil, the ever-tasty cream of chicken, or the melt-in-your-mouth beef with vegetable, or any of his other creations that he always pleasantly surprise his patrons, there is absolutely no room to go wrong on your selection. As other reviewers wrote, the sandwiches like the chicken shawerma are incredibly delicious in fresh bread and creative sauces. Salads are garnished in an appetizing way with the healthy olive oil. Other appetizers include the tantalizing home-made smooth flavor-full hummus that you can dip into with warm bread and/or fresh-cut vegetables. If you have room for dessert, the baklawa is incredible, the cookies are world class, and whatever the chef/owner bakes that day is always a hit. Further more, if you have something in mind not in the menu that you would like to ask for to be catered especially for you to share with family and friends, do not hesitate to ask. I regularly order soup, sandwiches, hummus, desserts, and other one-off orders and my friends are so impressed that some who live 40 miles away would go to this Cafe asking for an encore experience !! ”
“ The owner was very hospitable and offered us hummus while we waited for our food. So accommodating, and the food and coffee were delicious.The food is DELICIOUS and very artistic. They have catering and all the coffee is 100% freshly ground when they make your cup of coffee. everything is made fresh and if it’s not to your liking they will remake it or give you something else, free of charge of course. ”
“ A delightful little place hidden away in the NIU Naperville Building. I had lentil soup yesterday. It was clearly made in house and honestly the best soup I have ever had. I will be making a trip back there to try some other things soon. They have a great menu full of salads, sandwiches, soups, hot dishes, baked goods, and coffee. Definitely a place to visit. ”
“ Ashraf (the owner) is an amazing and profoundly kind person. His coffee and banana bread are delicious. Try the cold brew! It has a great kick and beats out Starbucks any day. ”
“ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arbor Vitae Java & Juice is a quirky little hidden gem in Naperville, though you’ll have to look for it inside an office building. The space feels part neighborhood hangout, part garage sale, with an eclectic charm all its own. The coffee was good—nothing extraordinary—but I appreciate the unique flavors and artistic flair. Worth a stop if you enjoy offbeat, character-filled spots. ”