5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Downtown, Peoria IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Downtown, Peoria IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes and casual eateries in and around Downtown Peoria that Google marks as family friendly. It is meant for parents, visiting relatives and anyone looking for a relaxed place to eat or grab coffee with children in tow. Businesses were first filtered by that family-friendly listing, then ranked by their Google rating weighted by the number of reviews behind it. Each entry covers hours, address, the attributes listed for the business and the themes that come up most often in its reviews.
#1
CxT Roasting Company - Apollo
★ 5 (112 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This coffee shop at 309B Main St sits downtown, and reviewers mention it is across from the Caterpillar building. The company roasts its own beans, and regulars point to strong brews, a broad range of flavors and the convenience of online ordering. It is open weekdays from 7 am to 2 pm and closed on weekends. Listed features include outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, desserts, a cozy and quiet feel, and wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: A quick weekday coffee downtown
- Address
- 309B Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
#2
Cafe Santa Rosa
★ 4.8 (223 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Located at 1327 E Kelly Ave in Peoria Heights, this Black-owned coffee shop serves coffee that reviewers say comes from a family farm in Colombia. Reviewers mention dark, flavorful drip coffee and avocado toast with a soft-boiled egg, though one review describes unfriendly service. It opens Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm and closes Sunday. Listed features include breakfast, outdoor seating, live music, laptop-friendly space and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Farm-sourced coffee and breakfast
- Address
- 1327 E Kelly Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–3 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#3
Casa De Arte
★ 4.7 (345 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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This Mexican restaurant at 1227 SW Adams St keeps a limited, taco-focused menu. Reviewers mention al pastor, carne asada with chorizo and a spicy salsa, and say food arrives fresh and on time even for larger work groups. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am, closing at 8 pm most nights and 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. High chairs, a good-for-kids listing, outdoor seating and catering are among its attributes. Reviewers note street parking can take some searching.
Best for: Casual taco lunch with kids
- Address
- 1227 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#4
Sweet Beans Cafe
★ 4.6 (105 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Sweet Beans Cafe, at 8917 N Allen Rd, keeps long hours, opening at 7 or 8 am and running until 11 or 11:30 pm every day. Reviewers describe a warm, bright space with local LeBakery pastries, and they note that the refreshers are caffeine free. A drive-through, kerbside pickup, delivery, a fireplace and table service are listed. Most reviews are warm, though one describes the atmosphere as a little odd.
Best for: Late-evening drinks and pastries
- Address
- 8917 N Allen Rd Unit 5, Peoria, IL 61615, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11:30 pm; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–11:30 pm; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#5
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
★ 4.4 (1,865 Google reviews)Irish pub$10–20 per person
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This Irish pub at 619 Southwest Water Street is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am until 10 or 11 pm. Listed features include a fireplace, bar games, quiz night, live music, outdoor seating and a large beer and cocktail selection. Reviewers describe a lively, busy atmosphere, while several mention slow service and long waits to order at quieter times. Lunch and dinner are served, with delivery and kerbside pickup also available.
Best for: Pub lunch with a lively room
- Address
- 619 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Downtown, Peoria IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, CxT Roasting Company - Apollo opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
CxT Roasting Company - Apollo ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 112 reviews. Cafe Santa Rosa is second at 4.8 from 223 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Peoria IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Sweet Beans Cafe, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: CxT Roasting Company - Apollo $1–10; Cafe Santa Rosa $1–20; Casa De Arte $10–20; Sweet Beans Cafe $1–20; Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cafe Santa Rosa, Casa De Arte, Sweet Beans Cafe and Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery.
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