Coffee, Ice Cream & Pizza…Oh My!
Need Coffee, Ice Cream or a Last-Minute Wedding Essential? Great Stops Near Pole Barn Chic in Springfield, IL
When you are attending a wedding in Springfield, Illinois, sometimes you have a little extra time before the ceremony—and sometimes you suddenly realize you forgot something important.
Maybe you need coffee before getting dressed. Maybe you forgot a wedding card, hairspray, deodorant or a pair of tights. Maybe you simply want somewhere to grab a sweet treat before heading back to the hotel.
Fortunately, guests attending a wedding at Pole Barn Chic Events in Springfield, Illinois have several convenient options nearby.
From locally owned coffee shops to ice cream and a one-stop Target run, here are four places worth knowing about during your Springfield, IL wedding weekend.
1. Starbucks + Target on Freedom Drive: The Wedding Emergency Stop
Target
3445 Freedom Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
Target Hours:
Daily: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
Starbucks Café Hours:
Daily: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Of all the places on this list, the Freedom Drive Target may be the most useful for wedding guests because you can accomplish two things at once: get your coffee and fix almost any last-minute wedding emergency.
There is a Starbucks Café located directly inside Target, making this an easy stop for coffee, tea, breakfast items or a quick snack while you shop. And weddings seem to have a magical way of making people realize they forgot something. Need a wedding card? Target. Forgot hairspray? Target. Need fashion tape, deodorant, makeup, razors, pain reliever, batteries, phone chargers, snacks, socks, tights or an umbrella? You get the idea.
This is why we think wedding guests should know where this Target is before arriving at Pole Barn Chic. You may never need it—but when you do, knowing where to go can save the day.
Why Wedding Guests May Love This Stop
Starbucks and shopping in one location
Beauty and personal-care products
Wedding cards and gift bags
Clothing and accessories
Snacks and drinks
Pharmacy and health essentials
Phone chargers, batteries and electronics
Order Pickup and Drive Up options
For out-of-town guests staying in Springfield for a wedding weekend, this is one of those locations worth saving in your phone.
2. Grab-a-Java: A Springfield Coffee Tradition
If you would rather skip the big national coffee chains and try something distinctly Springfield, head to Grab-a-Java. Grab-a-Java opened its first Springfield location in 1996 and describes itself as Springfield's first gourmet drive-through coffee shop. Today, there are three Springfield locations:
300 Chatham Road
Springfield, IL 62704
3115 Hedley Road
Springfield, IL 62704
1702 S. 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
For wedding guests, the biggest advantage is simple: you don't even have to get out of the car. Grab-a-Java specializes in coffee, espresso, chai, blended drinks and smoothies, along with muffins, scones and cookies baked in-house. That makes it a particularly good choice for bridesmaids, wedding vendors, family members or guests who are trying to stay on schedule but desperately need caffeine.
It also gives out-of-town wedding guests a chance to experience a business that is actually part of Springfield. And if you see one of Grab-a-Java's famous hand-painted signs while you're there, that's part of the experience. The creative roadside banners have become a recognizable piece of the company's personality.
3. Scoop Du Jour: Coffee in the Morning, Ice Cream Later
Scoop Du Jour
95 Plummer Boulevard
Chatham, IL 62629
Sometimes you want coffee. Sometimes you want ice cream. And rumor has it, they have begun to sell pizza, too! Sometimes a wedding weekend calls for all three. Scoop Du Jour is a locally owned ice cream and coffee shop in nearby Chatham, Illinois. It has the nostalgic feel of an old-fashioned neighborhood ice cream shop while also serving as a morning coffee stop.
That makes it a fun addition to a Springfield-area wedding weekend, especially for guests who have a little free time between activities. Stop in earlier in the day for coffee and a treat, or make it an afternoon or evening ice cream run.
For guests traveling with family members who are not attending an adults-only portion of a wedding celebration, it can also be an easy little outing while everyone else is getting ready. And after traveling, checking into the hotel, unpacking wedding clothes and figuring out everyone's schedule, sometimes sitting down with an ice cream cone is exactly what you need.
Why We Like It for a Wedding Weekend
Scoop Du Jour isn't simply another chain guests can visit anywhere in the country. It gives visitors another opportunity to experience a locally owned Central Illinois business while they're here celebrating.
4. Custom Cup Coffee: For the Serious Coffee Person
Custom Cup Coffee
319 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM–12:30 PM
Every wedding group has one. The person who doesn't just want coffee. They want good coffee. For them, we would send them to Custom Cup Coffee in downtown Springfield. Custom Cup is an independent Springfield roastery, café and bakery specializing in small-batch, roast-to-order coffee. This is a particularly nice option for guests who are spending part of their Springfield wedding weekend downtown. Grab coffee and then explore some of Springfield's historic sites, restaurants and Abraham Lincoln attractions before heading back to get ready for the wedding.
Custom Cup gives visitors something different from Starbucks: a true local coffee-shop experience and a chance to try coffee roasted right here in Springfield.
Which Stop Should You Choose?
If you need coffee AND something you forgot, go to the Freedom Drive Target and Starbucks.
If you need fast, local drive-through coffee, try Grab-a-Java.
If you're craving ice cream, coffee or a fun Central Illinois treat, head to Scoop Du Jour.
And if you're a coffee enthusiast who loves independent cafés and locally roasted beans, make time for Custom Cup Coffee.
Better yet, if you're in Springfield for the entire wedding weekend, you don't necessarily have to choose just one.
A Little Local Planning Makes a Wedding Weekend Easier
One of the things people sometimes forget when planning a wedding is that guests have an entire weekend happening around the wedding itself.
They arrive in Springfield. They check into hotels. They need breakfast and coffee. Someone forgets something. Someone needs a snack. Someone has two hours to fill before getting dressed.
Knowing a few good places nearby can make the whole weekend feel easier.
That's one of the reasons we love sharing our favorite Springfield and Central Illinois businesses with guests coming to Pole Barn Chic Events.
We want you to enjoy more than the wedding.
We want you to enjoy Springfield while you're here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get coffee before a wedding at Pole Barn Chic?
Springfield has several options, including the Starbucks Café inside Target on Freedom Drive, locally owned Grab-a-Java and downtown Springfield's Custom Cup Coffee.
Where can I buy something I forgot for a Springfield wedding?
The Target at 3445 Freedom Drive is a convenient option for wedding cards, beauty products, personal-care items, clothing accessories, chargers, snacks and many other last-minute essentials.
Is there a local coffee shop in Springfield, Illinois?
Yes. Grab-a-Java is a longtime Springfield business with three drive-through locations, while Custom Cup Coffee is an independent downtown roastery, café and bakery.
Where can wedding guests get ice cream near Springfield?
Scoop Du Jour in nearby Chatham is a locally owned coffee and ice cream shop and makes a fun addition to a Central Illinois wedding weekend.
Are there places to visit before a Springfield, IL wedding?
Absolutely. Springfield has local coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and numerous historic attractions, making it easy to turn a wedding invitation into a full Springfield weekend.
Are You or Someone You Know Planning a Central Illinois Wedding?
If you are in the Midwest and looking for a white barn wedding—or just an awesome one—please consider the PBC Venue.
Pole Barn Chic is a locally owned Springfield, Illinois wedding venue, offering both outdoor and indoor ceremonies and receptions.
From garden weddings and spacious outdoor receptions to small, quaint elopements, Pole Barn Chic is the Springfield IL wedding venue that brings it all together.
Pole Barn Chic is a beautiful Illinois hybrid wedding venue that offers the natural beauty of outdoor country life alongside mind-blowing photo opportunities. This country-meets-chic Midwest wedding venue is a must-see for so many reasons!
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