Arbor Vitae Java & Juice

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 :)

We visited this shop on a Saturday when not much else was going on. Service was amazing! The owner was very hospitable and offered us hummus while we waited for our food. So accommodating, and the food and coffee were delicious.

Lovely people, lovely place, great drinks, excellent quality and prices. Best of the best food and an amazing chef