"SUCH A CUTE AND LOVELY PLACE WITH A FAMILY VIBE. MADE ME FEEL LIKE BEING HOME. This review is based solely on my own experience and personal opinion. I went to Sophie's Cafe on a cold Monday evening, 1/13/21, and it was my very first time here. Sterling is a small town in Illinois and while driving there you do not really have high expectations, but then you get there and it's a vibrant city with many surprises and one of them is SOPHIE'S CAFE. Yes, a very nice surprise indeed, with a unique style and attention to details. FOOD/BEVERAGES: They offer a big selection of food and beverage, especially coffee based drinks. I had a Muffin and a Cappuccino. My Muffin was very nice, great flavor and fresh ingredients. My Cappuccino was absolutely well made.... right Coffee/milk balance that is not easy to achieve. I enjoyed both my Muffin and my Cappuccino alot. They Offer a great selection of coffee product for sale, roasted coffee beans, ground coffee and other locally sourced products. STAFF: all the staff were young girls and one young boy. they were all super nice and friendly. They would talk to you with a big smile on their face and a great attitude. They were helpful and have sense of humor. CLEANLINESS: The place was very clean and neat, and the restrooms were very clean too. Table and chairs were cleaned right after each guest. great policy. PLACE: cute little place with a family vibe and a sense of home.... weird feeling, maybe it's the fireplace?!?! I love the way they arranged tables and chairs, and I do love the way it is decorated. a oddly pleasant mix of designs and styles who made me feel like I was sitting in my own living room, surrounded by friends. just an amazing feeling. Plenty of tables and chairs to reunite with your friends and family and a few more comfy spots with armchairs and sofas. The Bar area, where they make/prepare your order is a little island of modernism in a sea of old-like style. Something I had never seen before, sooooo unique and interesting. SLOT MACHINE ROOM: They do have a slot machine room but I did not get in there as I do not support gambling. So, I wont review that specific section of Sophie's Café. LOCATION: conveniently located right next to stores and the only Wal-Mart in town. You can do your grocery and then go and get some deserved relax. PRICES: not expensive. CONCLUSIONS: I liked it alot and I will definitely go back while in Sterling."

"Good coffee, simple but good breakfast and lunch options plus a variety of iced drinks (and boba) to keep everyone happy. They have a mobile app (Joe) for advance orders or curbside delivery to your vehicle out in the parking lot. Nice place."

"The energy blast drinks are amazing.. however 9 time out 10 when I order a jalapeño bagel it is toasted so much to the point the bagel is hard and is hard to chew."

"I’ve never been to Sophie’s Cafe, so it was definitely an experience coming here! Loved the decorum in the cafe ESPECIALLY the ceiling lights! The environment itself was very pleasing and I would come here for lunch with my best friend again. The food here was pretty well, although I ordered a sandwich with no tomatoes and there were tomatoes in it! No worries honestly i thought it was a bit funny. Overall, 10/10 cafe!"

"My favorite place to get my morning wake up. The owners and the staff are very friendly. I always get the best service. Freshly made food amd treats are also very delicious. I recommend this shop over any other coffee shop in town."