About Shelby's

Welcome to Shelby's, a neighborhood gathering spot in Des Plaines where genuine hospitality meets quality coffee. This independent cafe offers the personal touch and authentic community connection you won't find at chain establishments—a place where regulars are welcomed like friends and every visit feels intentional. Stop by to experience the warmth and care that makes local coffee shops the heart of their neighborhoods.

What People Are Saying

from Yelp

"Service is not good due to poor management. The company requires all of this ID checking even though other similar establishments do not as it is offensive..."

Daryn O. ★

"This location used to be a Caribou Coffee, but had been empty for a while. I recently saw a new sign and decided to stop in. The front half of Shelby's..."

Andrew K. ★★★★★

"This place is the worst ever the slots never pays anything , and very very bad food , And one time I swear god I found Rats Tail in their Chicken wings I..."

Emil O. ★