Forestry Coffee — Restaurant in Benton

Forestry Coffee is a new hidden gem in Southern Illinois and worth a decent drive if you don't live in Benton. I've had coffee from major cities across the nation and am often disappointed because the roasts are burnt or covered by excessive frill.

The roasts here are sublime and are on par with the best I've had anywhere else. The owner clearly cares about the craft and is happy to discuss what drinks you might enjoy most. I had one of the best pour-overs I've ever had, and I also tried a latte and tea made from the dried fruit of the coffee plant. The latte balanced the flavorful roast with house-made syrup. Nothing overpowered the other. The tea was unusual, but worth trying: it tastes of coffee and dried cherries.

This would be an excellent place to sit and read outside, or to catch up or play a game. Most importantly, it is a great place for a great...

I am a long haul trucker so we don’t get to stop at many places besides chain restaurants, so i love to support local businesses as much as possible. I walked over from rest stop, not for everyone had to hop a fence and hike in the woods but well worth it. ordered a large nitro cold brew and everything bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Amazing food & coffee is top notch. Staff are amazing!! Very nice people all around even the customers and super friendly. Lovely experience would stop here every time I drive by the area. I’m from Florida so it’s a nice quiet place without lots of wait. Great place with wrap around porch lots of seating amazing cool rocking chairs!! if they sold them I would probably buy one!! The inside of the building is built out top notch!! Very nice work. I love seeing the big industrial coffee grinder thing never seen...

I’m on a trip with my family and was looking for a local coffee shop to try. I am a latte enthusiast and I was nothing but impressed! I tried their Baked Apple latte and it was perfect. Forestry makes their syrups in house, so it didn’t taste like it was chemically produced like the major coffee spots (Starbucks, scooters, etc.) it tasted cleaner.

The baristas were also very kind and answered any questions that we had. We actually went to a barbecue place they recommended, and it was phenomenal. Next time I’m in Benton I’ll have...