Where to Get Drinks in Springfield, Illinois: Coffee, Smoothies, Wine and More for Wedding Guests
You have arrived in Springfield for a wedding. Your bag is unpacked, you know when the ceremony begins, and you finally have a little time to enjoy yourself.
Maybe you want coffee before getting ready. Maybe you are meeting cousins for an afternoon catch-up. Or perhaps you arrived a day early and would love an evening out.
For a Springfield wedding weekend, start with Grab-a-Java for drive-through coffee, a smoothie stop for a quick break, Obed & Isaac’s or Anvil & Forge for a brewery outing, and Bloom or Danenberger for wine. Motorheads offers another option for a casual gathering with Route 66 character.
As the owner of Pole Barn Chic Events, I want our guests to enjoy Central Illinois beyond the ceremony and reception. There is room to make the trip feel like a getaway, too.
This pillar guide introduces our Drinks series, inspired by Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2026. The individual articles will explore the categories and finalists in greater detail.
Before you go: Business hours, menus, outdoor seating, event schedules and availability can change at any time. Check each official website or call before visiting. Kitchen hours may differ from bar hours, and special events can have separate tickets or entry requirements.
Start the morning with Springfield coffee
Grab-a-Java: coffee without rearranging your whole morning
Grab-a-Java is the 2026 Coffee House winner. Its drive-through format makes it an option when you want a coffee stop that fits around the rest of your plans.
I would keep it in mind when you are heading back to your hotel, meeting up with family or preparing for a full day. You can enjoy something local without turning a quick stop into an entire outing.
The business offers espresso drinks, chai, blended drinks, smoothies and baked goods.
Springfield locations:
1702 South Sixth Street.
300 Chatham Road.
3115 Hedley Road.
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Official website: Grab-a-Java locations and menu
For help fitting coffee and other stops around your hotel and the celebration, read our 48 Hours in Springfield, IL wedding guest itinerary.
Take a smoothie break between wedding activities
Smoothie King and my Tropical Smoothie Cafe suggestions
Illinois Times named Smoothie King the 2026 Juice or Smoothie Bar winner. Tropical Smoothie Cafe was among the finalists.
Smoothie King’s official Springfield directory lists:
4319 Yucan Drive, Springfield, IL 62711.
605 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702.
Official location directory: Springfield Smoothie King locations
Hours: Check the individual location before going; a complete current weekly schedule was not verified for this guide.
At Tropical Smoothie Cafe, my suggestions are the Bahama Mama, a toasted Hawaiian roll or an açaí bowl. Check the current menu for the exact snack-roll options and availability.
Address: 2937 West Iles Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704.
Phone: 217-576-4620.
Official website: Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Springfield location
Hours: Confirm directly; the official location page did not provide a readable weekly schedule when checked.
This is the kind of stop I would consider when people in your group want different things: someone wants a drink, someone wants a small meal, and everyone wants to keep the day moving.
Where can guests enjoy a Springfield brewery outing?
Obed & Isaac’s: a downtown gathering option
Obed & Isaac’s won the 2026 Beer Garden and Craft Brewery categories.
For guests, I would consider it when you want to sit down, have something to eat and enjoy time together downtown. An outdoor plan depends on the season, weather and available seating, so have an indoor alternative in mind.
Address: 500 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701.
Published hours: Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Phone: 217-670-0627.
Official website: Obed & Isaac’s Springfield visitor information
The nearby Cidery has a separate schedule. Check the correct space if that is where you intend to meet.
Anvil & Forge: a downtown taproom with its own character
Anvil & Forge received the 2026 Beer Selection (On Tap) award. The brewery describes a changing lineup of its own beers and guest taps.
For your itinerary, I would suggest choosing a time when you can enjoy the setting rather than watching the clock. If you are meeting a group, check seating and food service before promising everyone dinner.
Address: 619 East Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62701.
Taproom hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday closed.
Kitchen hours: Tuesday–Thursday until 8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday until 9 p.m.; Sunday until 3 p.m.
Official website: Anvil & Forge
Wine in downtown Springfield or a Central Illinois vineyard?
Bloom Wine Bar & Florals: put it on your downtown list
Bloom was the 2026 Wine Bar winner. Its wine-and-florals identity naturally catches my attention as a florist and event decorator.
I would consider this for guests who want a downtown meeting place and a little time to linger. Check reservations and events ahead of time, especially for a group.
Address: 2 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701.
Official website: Bloom Wine Bar & Florals
Hours: Confirm directly. A current complete weekly schedule was not verified from the contact page; older menu PDFs may not reflect today’s hours.
Danenberger Family Vineyards: give this outing room in your schedule
Danenberger Family Vineyards won the 2026 Winery category.
Located in New Berlin, it is an outing to plan separately from downtown sightseeing. If wine and an event sound like your kind of evening, look at the calendar and arrange transportation before the day arrives.
Address: 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, Illinois.
Published hours: Friday, 3–10 p.m.; Saturday, noon–10 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 p.m.; Thursday by appointment; Monday–Wednesday closed.
Phone: 217-488-6321.
Official website and event information: Danenberger Family Vineyards
Special-event hours may differ. A regular opening time does not guarantee a particular performance or tasting experience.
Margaritas, music and casual evenings out
Blue Margaritas: combine the outing with a meal
Blue Margarita Mexican Bar & Grill was the 2026 Margaritas winner, listed by that name in Illinois Times. Its business website uses Blue Margaritas.
For a wedding weekend, this is an option to consider when you want dinner and conversation together, rather than several separate stops.
Address: 3151 Horizon Drive, Springfield, IL 62703.
Published service hours: Sunday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Confirm these apply to the Springfield location.
Phone: 217-670-1394.
Official website: Blue Margaritas
Route 66 Motorheads: a casual gathering with local history
Motorheads received the 2026 Overall Bar award. The complex combines a restaurant and bar with Route 66 memorabilia, a motor museum and entertainment spaces.
I would consider it for guests who enjoy a setting with plenty to look at. Check the event calendar if music is the reason for your visit.
Address: 600 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL 62711.
Hours listed on the official homepage: Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Confirm kitchen hours and access to individual areas.
Official website: Route 66 Motorheads
Our Married on the Mother Road blog explores Springfield’s Route 66 connections. Its festival dates describe the September 2026 celebration.
Curve Inn and Mowie’s Cue: check activity availability first
Jessica Cloyd at Curve Inn won the Bartender category; Curve Inn also won for darts. Mowie’s Cue received the pool award.
Curve Inn’s current website announces that it is open again following its 2026 fire and identifies summer 2027 as a target for the beer garden. Confirm current hours, darts and other available spaces directly.
Curve Inn: 3219 South Sixth Street Road, Springfield, IL 62703; 217-529-5806.
Official website: Curve Inn reopening and visitor information
For billiards, check Mowie’s Cue’s official website and call 217-529-7616 for the current address, table availability and any league schedule before making plans. Its contact page lists daily hours of 11 a.m.–1 a.m.; confirm before visiting.
How should guests choose where to go?
Your available timeA practical starting pointA quick stop before getting readyDrive-through coffee or a smoothieAn afternoon free from wedding commitmentsA downtown meal and brewery visitA free evening with friendsA wine bar, restaurant or scheduled performanceAn extra day in Central IllinoisA vineyard outing with transportation arranged
You do not need to fit every place into one weekend. Choose what sounds enjoyable and leave room for the people you came to see.
For more evening ideas, our Where to Grab a Cocktail in Springfield, IL blog offers another starting point.
Frequently asked questions about Springfield drinks and outings
Where can wedding guests get early coffee in Springfield?
Grab-a-Java lists weekday openings at 6 a.m., Saturday at 6:30 a.m. and Sunday at 7 a.m. Check the location before leaving.
Do these suggestions include alcohol-free outings?
Yes. Coffee and smoothie stops are included. Ask restaurants and bars about their current nonalcoholic selections if you are joining a group there.
Is Danenberger Family Vineyards downtown?
No. It is in New Berlin at 12341 Irish Road. Allow travel time and arrange your return transportation.
Should a large group call ahead?
Yes. Ask about seating, reservations, food service and any event requirements. An ordinary walk-in visit is different from bringing a wedding group.
Can guests bring purchases from these businesses to Pole Barn Chic?
Outside alcohol is not permitted at Pole Barn Chic. Enjoy those outings separately and follow the venue’s beverage policies during the wedding.
Enjoy Springfield at your own pace
A coffee before the day begins. A meal with cousins. An evening catching up with friends you wish lived closer.
Those are the moments I hope our guests have time for while they are here.
Plan transportation before any outing involving alcohol, check the details before leaving and give yourself time to enjoy the weekend.
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Visitor details checked November 6, 2026. Hours, menus and availability can change at any time. Please confirm directly before visiting.