When the chilly winter winds blow across Illinois, our real estate agents know just where to go for a warm beverage. Check out these cozy cafes and coffee shops in Belleville to warm up with a hot drink this season. 

• LongStory Coffee - 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220
  Located near numerous Belleville homes for sale in a restored historic building that was once a 19th-century train station, LongStory Coffee consistently pours some of the best coffee in Belleville. The folks at LongStory roast their coffee beans in-house in small batches, with new blends and distinct single-origin coffees regularly hitting the shelves. It's also a warm, welcoming space with an inviting atmosphere. In addition to pour-over coffee and excellent espresso, LongStory Coffee serves up tasty baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. 
  
  
• Pour @ 322 Coffeehouse - 322 E Main St, Belleville, IL 62220
  With a homey ambiance and friendly baristas, Pour @ 322 Coffeehouse is one of the best coffee shops in Belleville. You can be sure that the beans in your cup were roasted on-site within the last 24 hours, and the shop is always alive with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, mixed with the atmosphere from the adjoining spice shop and florist. Pour is the ideal spot to sit and savor your coffee at a relaxing pace, either alone or with friends.
  
  
• The Abbey - 5801 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62226
  A laid-back cafe that serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, The Abbey is known for its outstanding lattes and cappuccinos, as well as great food. Freshly made soups, salads, and sandwiches make it a popular lunch spot, along with a fully stocked bar with craft beer and wine. The Abbey also hosts live music on occasion, which is always a welcome treat on a cold winter day.
  
  
• Sugar High Bakery & Cafe - 100 E Main St, Belleville, IL 62221
  Downtown Belleville's premier bakery, Sugar High Bakery & Cafe, is a can't-miss destination for anyone who has a bit of a sweet tooth. Pupcakes, cake pops, cookies, brownies, and muffins in a rainbow of colors and flavors are offered up each day in this fun, funky space. The bakers at Sugar High also design custom cakes for any occasion. Coffee, tea, espresso, and hot chocolate are available to accompany any sweet treat, and there's also a full deli-style breakfast and lunch menu. 
  
  
• Good Morning Cafe - 725 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260
  A short drive from Belleville in the nearby community of Millstadt, Good Morning Cafe is a reliable standby for a warming breakfast and coffee. The menu here is populated by breakfast staples like omelets, waffles, sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast burritos, and build-your-own breakfast sandwiches. And you simply can't beat the friendly service and welcoming vibe. Good Moring Cafe is open from 7 am to 2:30 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. 
  
  
• Sweet Katie Bee's Bakery - 131 E 1st St, O'Fallon, IL 62269
  Though it's a bake shop first and foremost, Sweet Katie Bee's Bakery also provides a wide range of sweet and savory offerings to help customers warm up on chilly winter days. This cozy cafe serves a full breakfast and lunch menu along with exceptional baked goods like scratch-made cinnamon rolls, cookies, and crumb cake. The coffee here is also excellent. Locally roasted coffee is brewed daily, along with top-notch lattes and a great selection of teas. 

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