Jams Coffee Bar — Restaurant in Urbana

We were on the beginning of our road trip and I always love to find a new coffee shop to start our day of driving. I found this one and noticed it was also on the nearby bike trail which would allow us to stretch our legs before climbing back into our van. How great that a small community can support a nice business like this! And a bonus to someone like me who loves to search out unique cafes during our travels. The place is so inviting and welcoming. We sat in two different spots while there just to enjoy the experience. The young ladies working were very kind and helpful. I was going to be a bit disappointed at first when I saw the many bottles of pre-made drink flavors, but then I noticed they had their own cold foam toppings. I had pistachio which was not only delicious, but thick and creamy, and melted into my cold press delightfully. Seriously, the commercial coffee shops fail in comparison to this stuff! We also had some other coffee and a pastry. Good as well. They have wine and beer, too, and we couldn't help but buy a can each of a locally brewed beer to take along for later. We hit the trail for a bit and left Urbana happy campers! If you live here, go here :). If you are driving through, take the few minutes to get off the highway, and stop in. I'm very sure we will be back as we drive this stretch down to the Gulf Coast more than once a year. See you again in September --...

Came for the first time for the coffee on my sister in laws recommendation. Will come again for the CROISSANTS!!! 🥐.

OMG those croissants, now I’m not an expert but I’ve had my share of high quality pastry croissants. And this was sooooo much like the greats I’ve had before. Quite literally at first bite I was hollering from excitement in my car. I had crumbs aallll over myself. I don’t care, I loved it!

Cappuccino was fine. They offer a small, medium and large, traditionally cappuccinos are just about a 7 ounce may be a 5 ounce drink, no bigger.

Cookie was fine. If they ask you if you want it microwaved, get it microwaved.

The space itself is so pleasant to be in and look around a touch overwhelming since they sell all sorts of things but I think one adapts.

GET THE CROISSANT!

Update: cinnamon rolls greets high marks too. From the looks of it it looked like it needed more icing but it has plenty and the cinnamon-sugar innards are gooey...

Jams is one of our favorite coffee shops in the area for a quick sip or morning bite to eat. When we got married we wanted Jams to be a part of our day and they absolutely delivered! Reached out to them about a week in advance and we were able to get a dozen pastries, 2 gallons of cold brew, and half a gallon of cold foam to-go for our bridal party and morning helpers. All was fantastic! Lots of flavors to choose from for the cold brew and cold foam and had rave reviews on the pastries. Will definitely continue to stop by whenever we are in the area and if we have any more gatherings will absolutely reach out to them...