"Lestat's on Adams Avenue is a place and a state of mind. The Lestat's community could easily land in Greenwich Village New York, Capitol Hill Seattle, Haight-Ashbury San Francisco, East 6th Street Austin and on and on. By the way, the baristas are nice and easy on the eyes, if you know what I mean! I was the house photographer for Comedy Heights in the Lestat's entertainment venue. Al Gavi and Maria Herman produce a weekly top notch show there. Word hast it that Jason Mraz played to almost 300 people at Lestat's. In summation, the venue, people and vibe is hip without being pretentious. It is inclusive, affordable and respectful. If you want to know the value of a place like Lestat's, then just imagine Adams Avenue in Normal Heights without it. You get it! I hope I see you there."

"This place used to be good. I went in the night before Thanksgiving — no customers, one guy working. He warned us they might close early, told us the hours of the Lestats across town and asked us to basically promise we wouldn’t invite “30 other people.” Which made me think: if I had 30 people to hang out with, why would I bring them to a tiny café that doesn’t even serve the quiche anymore? He told us he’s worked there for 23 years. “Wow, so cool,” I thought, as he reluctantly took our order. The vibe was peak 2009 arrogant-yuppy-coffee-shop, which I guess they’re still committed to. The funniest part? As my friend and I took the hint and went to leave, he was standing in front of the door with his back to us, hitting a pink vape. Blocking the exit while trying to get us out pretty much sums up the energy here. EDIT: I saw another review with a photo of an employee wearing a shirt that says “The God of Man is a Failure,” and I’m 99% sure it was our guy. If you want a cup of coffee served with a side of existential hopelessness, this is your spot. I’m good, though."

"Loved hanging out here for almost the entire day! The servers are amazing and legends (for real) and I loved interacting with them. I had a cheezzy bagel which was AMAZING! I also had a cappuccino which was great as well. Will definitely go more often. An awesome place to get work done and hang out. Great vibes."

"Lestats is a big favorite of mine! The service is really good! They’re really nice! And they have anything you can imagine for a coffee shop! Multiple drinks and so many different types of food!! They’re a very cozy establishment, they are so friendly and welcoming!"

"Visited this location and was told to leave by a new worker because, I only had free water at my table while charging my phone. Meanwhile, others were doing the same thing. Discrimination or just bad customer service? Either way, won't be back."