King's Gambit Coffee Co - Belvidere

We absolutely adore this cozy family-owned coffee shop that offers a variety of vegan milk options. The matcha, chagacinno, and coffee drinks are always delicious. While they sometimes have amazing plant-based treats, other times they may not, so it's a bit hit or miss. However, baking is not their main focus as they source their treats from a local baker who may not always have them available. The extra bonus of having these treats when they do have them is a nice surprise! They do charge extra for plant milk, but that's common for vegans nowadays. Overall, it's definitely worth a visit when in the area. We're so glad we discovered this hidden gem in 2021!

We adore this quaint family-owned coffee shop with a variety of vegan milk options. Their matcha, chagacinno, and coffee drinks are always delicious! While they occasionally offer amazing plant-based pastries (such as cookies or muffins), it can be hit or miss. Pastries are not their main focus, as they source them from a local baker who may not always have them available. The additional bonus of having pastries is a pleasant surprise when they are available. The cost of vegetable milk may be a bit high, but it's not uncommon for vegans these days. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. We're glad we discovered this gem through this site in 2021! Reviewed and updated on May 6, 2022.