Stopped here today for something to eat had their "best sandwich ever" I don't know if I'd say it was the best sandwich ever but it was pretty darn good. I also tried their macciato they served it with a heart in the foam. I don't know if the meant to do that but loved it so much I got another. I was skeptical of their house chips as they were made from rice and black beans and in my experience rice chips aren't that good. I was, however, pleasantly surprised, a bit spicy (which I like) they should serve them with salsa! Great place, relaxing, and just good everything I'd recommend it if you're ever downtown.
(5)
Joshua G.
Far too overpriced. Went there with my girl and we both had a coffee and a breakfast sandwhich... $26. This isn't Dubai, folks...it's Rockford, IL.
(3)
Jordan O.
I had a mocha latte with coconut and a chocolate peanut butter cookie. What I like about Wired is the simplicity, the newspaper clippings and art on the walls, and the friendly service. The mocha was delicious (take it from someone who tries mochas everywhere) and the cookie was more than big enough for me. I would recommend this place for anyone in or passing through Rockford. It's the best coffee shop in town. Plus it's always nice to try something off the beaten path and stick it to the man. I would come back again.
(4)
Jared C.
There is nothing bad to say about Wired Cafe'. I've have always had friendly service, quality coffee, and great food. A lot of Cafe's in Rockford feel a little lost from their community, and I feel like Wired sets themself apart. There are a bunch of regulars whom frequent Wired who have found a lil' home in this Cafe. I don't know if there's anyone who could walk in that door that wouldn't be welcomed warmly. I would go out of my merry Rockford way just to come to this Cafe!
(5)
Paul M.
3.5, rounding down to 3. There's a lot to like about Wired. The food is good! The coffee is above average. The menu is big - surprisingly so - but it's confined to cafe fare one would expect. And the cookies are great. Food portions are reasonable. My wife, son, and I went here for lunch. I had a turkey wrap with bacon and swiss; my wife had nearly the same thing as a sandwich; my son had a peanut butter & apple wrap. The ingredients were all pretty good. The bacon on my wrap wasn't as crispy as I'd like, but all else was fine. One quibble is that my son's meal was to come with string cheese, but didn't. It did come with a large serving of yogurt, though, and he loved it. The space is pleasant. Seating is comfortable and it's definitely a place one could hang out for hours. The downsides here: this place makes no provisions for little kids. There are no high chairs nor booster seats! At all! Of course this means there aren't any changing tables in the bathrooms, either. But still - one high chair is all I ask. In summary: a bit above average.
(3)
Jamie D.
Wired is a new concept in an old part of downtown Rockford. The best part of this cafe is the chairs that sit by the window looking out over East State Street. They offer free Wifi and a friendly atmosphere. I simply had some Two Leaves and a Bud tea ( twoleavesandabud.com ) which is a favorite of mine. They provide the honey and plenty of lemon. The staff was super nice and regularly checked in with me to see if I needed anything. For Rockford, this is a nice addition where few exist.
(4)
Eric X.
[ Visited in August, 2010 ] Well here's a shining star in the sea of boring strip-mall coffee joints. Found on State Street (perhaps soon to be a great street?) in Rockford, Illinois, Wired Cafe is a great, bright place to hang out. The iced tea was nice and strong (they serve 24-ounce drinks for a large) and the service came with a smile. The pastries looked fantastic, and I'll certainly have one the next time I visit. Oh, thanks for having clean restrooms, as well. If everything in Rockford was a nice and the Wired Cafe, we'd all live there.
(4)
Amber K.
On a quest to find a good coffee shop in Rockford we hit up Wired. We drug our feet through the door at 6:45am, hoping for a tasty latte. This place is inviting, cozy and the Barista was very nice. I loved the photos on the wall and the building's charm. Everything was set up for a yumtastic latte; they even sold almond milk....win! My hopes of decent espresso came crashing down with the first sip. I should have listen to the red flags; if a coffee shop doesn't display the brand of bean they use; there is a big chance it's not good, and they sold a brand of chai you can buy at a supermarket, a purple and yellow box, yuck. (please refer to a past review on my chai snobbery) Another tip espresso does not have to be over-whelmingly bitter. I have tasted espresso that was so smooth it reminded me of chocolate, others I have had, mixed so beautifully with a flavor it felt like a special treat. The iced vanilla almond milk latte I ordered at Wired tasted real close to a gas station coffee. I am one to suck down my iced drinks and this one is 1/4 gone about 30mins later, that saying a lot; I drink casey's gas station coffee sometimes, and I can make that crap disappear. Wired you are pretty close to having a fantastic shop, you should look at the product your selling; are you proud to make drinks with your biter old beans? Wouldn't it be nice for outsiders to come in and describe your lattes as special or, at the very least, good?
(2)
Tracy P.
I went to Wired after it first opened mostly for a coffee drink, wifi access, and because I'm always curious about local restaurants and businesses downtown. So many people in Rockford miss out on the very best food Rockford has to offer when they rule the area out because "downtown is too dangerous" or other such inane reasons. The coffee drinks are amazing, wifi access is free but more secure due to the way they run it, and my curiosity paid off BIG time when I discovered this cozy gem. The woman who runs Wired and her daughter have an amazing memory for customer names and usual orders. Not too mention I've never seen either in a bad mood (at least visible to me). They really make an awesome place perfect. I don't get out much anymore and I cannot drink coffee either, but Wired is still the first (possibly only) place I choose on rare occasions I get out or convince someone to pick up something for me. My current restrictions are no problem because in a very unusual turn for me, I LOVE everything they serve to eat and drink. I also love that the portion sizes are normal, not unhealthy American portions. My all-time favorites are the Old English (is it called Buster Bub now?), Breakfast Sandwich (with hollandaise sauce you can taste but it is NOT messy!!?), and Old Fashioned Oatmeal on the breakfast side. For lunch, the Big Apple Wrap is a good alternative version of the Old English, the BLT is AMAZING, and my favorite that may now not be there is the Spicy Beef-n-Cheddar. The sides for each are awesome and let me get my fix of the cucumber salad I first had and loved at the short-lived Cru, which was a great little cafe down the street owned by the Brio (Abreo now?) people. I've replaced my coffee drinks with any of their various fruit smoothies (you can even ask for a mix of flavors) and hot chocolate sometimes. Their desserts look delicious, but I'm usually full by that point. They also have wonderful daily specials, and a different soup and quiche of the day (oh! I forgot how much I love their quiche!). Delicious does not rule out healthy at Wired. The peanut butter is natural, but naysayers won't be able to tell the difference. I was a naysayer. I just cannot say too much in favor of Wired or this review would just keep going and going and going. I must stop now due to hunger pains as I wait for lunch from Wired coming via my mother (very, very soon, I hope!). [EDIT: They said they can still make the Spicy Beef and Cheddar even though it's not on the menu! Although, it seems the cucumber salad is no more. I LOVE them! Thank you for making the sandwich!] Do yourself a favor. If you only eat on the east side and never cross the imaginary border into the downtown area, break the rules and eat at Wired. Go get handmade chocolate at Daniels down the street. Make reservations for an out of this world special menu event at Abreo or get the best Asian food in town at Bamboo. All within a few blocks of each other. After you realize how amazing our local food spots are downtown, we'll venture across the bridge and investigate other unique spots with food you can only find downtown.
(5)
Nabeel S.
If you work downtown Rockford then you are already aware of the lack of coffee shops. Wired is open during regular business hours and has great food with a great staff. Try the Wired Muffin and an Iced Americano.
(4)
Elizabeth S.
Loved the urban coffee house vibe and the comfy arm chair to enjoy a hot chocolate on a lazy afternoon. The menu looks yum and I will head back again to try it.
(4)
Tricia D.
The customer service is amazing. Very quickly, the staff learns your name and knows what you like. Best of all, they focus on supporting local businesses, and buy as much of their product locally as they can. Shanna Hill does their baking, and her creative offerings are delicious. She makes a delicious strawberry coffee cake. She made me a whole one that I used as birthday cake in the summer. It was a great alternative to the traditional cake, and also very summery. They have some delicious sandwiches. Their warm ones are great. I usually don't like sandwich bread to be ciabatta, but the ones they use are actually quite tasty. My favorite sandwich is sometimes a special on Thursdays - a sauteed veggie sandwich on pretzel bun with garlic mayo and provolone. It's heaven in a sandwich.
(5)
Lauren V.
Wired feels like the type of coffee shop that is in OTHER cities, not Rockford. I frequent this coffee shop, since I learned of it, because of a few different reasons. 1. It is quiet and the temperature is appropriate. I can work on projects there and not be distracted, and I am never too warm or cold. 2. The staff and owner own their barista skills. The owner went to barista school before opening up, I have since learned, and her and her staff will even go so far as to brew another shot of espresso if the first one didn't "pull" the way they wanted it to... I am speaking from experience. 3. They treat all their customers like family. Somehow they already know my name and EVERY OTHER CUSTOMERS name who walks through the door, how pleasant. They also remember that I like soy milk, and when they changed their soy milk recently, went out of their way to make sure that I liked the change. 4. The food is amazing. They have some combinations that are different, like my favorite, the peanut butter wrap. Organic peanut butter, honey, and sunflower seeds wrapped up and served with veggies or string cheese. They also have a list, right out in the open, with all the organic foods they serve. I like that they do this because then its not like they are fooling you and saying "all food here is organic." Instead they give you the chance to see what is actually organic in the ingredients they are using. 5. Their prices are unbeatable, at least for the drinks I get. Less expensive than anywhere else in town, currently. These are all the reasons I love Wired. So refreshing after begging the universe for years for a local coffee shop closer to me.
(5)
Ronald F.
Delicious food, good coffee, friendly service in an inviting space and all at a fair price -- what more do you require for 5 stars? It is a fine little place for an informal lunch or coffee and a snack.
(5)
Rick M.
In my humble opinion, this is the nicest little coffee shop in town. Crystal and the staff are very warm and accommodating. In the time I was there, Crystal knew most of their customers' orders before they even said anything. You know you have found a good spot when the clientele is so loyal that the staff has their favorite order memorized. I will be back.
(5)
Chelsea L.
Nice. Tasty baked goods, friendly service, great atmosphere.
(4)
Dan E.
I'm writing this as I'm eating a yummy cobbler made with rhubarb fresh from the owners garden. Local artwork on the wall. Family own and run. Won Best Brew award. Wi-fi in a gallery-feel cafe overlooking downtown.
(5)
katrina c.
This cute cafe serves up just what what you're looking for- great coffee, organic teas, and a perfect homemade bite to eat, all while you use their free Wi-Fi! Did I mention that the coffee is fab and food is homemade?! When we drove up, there was parking available out front and around the corner, which was great. Walking into the the cafe, it is spacious and clean, with nice wood floors. Their is a display case holding freshly baked goodies such as cupcakes, cakes, and I'm sure there is more but I was stuck on how good the cupcakes with the fresh strawberry frosting looked that I didn't see much else. When I finally made it to the counter to order, the drinks were actually written large enough to see and they are listed on a large chalk board above the huge espresso machine. I ordered a carmel macchiato, and it was excellently made by the barista. The foam was full and able to support the lattice carmel on top- impressive. They currently use Dillano's and Magnum beans for those that want to know. We also ordered a tea jasmine tea. They serve organic, two leaves and a bud, tea that comes in cool biodegradable sachets. When it comes to food, we ordered a slice of freshly baked quiche, and it was amazing! Although I love both coffee and tea, I would go back for the quiche alone. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg and cheese topped with hollandaise sauce. This was good too (fresh and hot), but the quiche was magnificent. Looking around, there were fresh flowers are on the tables, and two country-style cases displaying two cool looking old coffee pots an old silver serving platter and some other wares. There is a wood table with fresh ice water for self-serve as well. Along the wall there are tall tables with bar stools, and there are regular table 4-top tables in the center, as well as two comfy leather chairs right near the storefront window. The bathrooms were CLEAN, too. Spick-and-span clean. Nice. I will definitely be going back when I am in town, especially because I was too full to try the cupcakes that looked so delicious.
(5)
Molly D.
Great service! Yummy veggie sandwich and chicken and rice soup.
(4)
Andrew R.
My litmus test for any coffeeshop is their mocha. If I get to the bottom and I'm chugging chocolate chalk, I will not return. Wired, however, made me a mocha that was good to the last drop. Their space could use some work. I would much rather see them emphasize a common space with couches and coffee tables, but they instead have a couple easy chairs and a bevy of bar tables. People want to sit, relax, and enjoy a cup of coffee, and a high chair doesn't do it for me. Rockford has plenty of restaurants, what we need are more common spaces.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Good for Working : Yes
James H.
Stopped here today for something to eat had their "best sandwich ever" I don't know if I'd say it was the best sandwich ever but it was pretty darn good. I also tried their macciato they served it with a heart in the foam. I don't know if the meant to do that but loved it so much I got another. I was skeptical of their house chips as they were made from rice and black beans and in my experience rice chips aren't that good. I was, however, pleasantly surprised, a bit spicy (which I like) they should serve them with salsa! Great place, relaxing, and just good everything I'd recommend it if you're ever downtown.
(5)Joshua G.
Far too overpriced. Went there with my girl and we both had a coffee and a breakfast sandwhich... $26. This isn't Dubai, folks...it's Rockford, IL.
(3)Jordan O.
I had a mocha latte with coconut and a chocolate peanut butter cookie. What I like about Wired is the simplicity, the newspaper clippings and art on the walls, and the friendly service. The mocha was delicious (take it from someone who tries mochas everywhere) and the cookie was more than big enough for me. I would recommend this place for anyone in or passing through Rockford. It's the best coffee shop in town. Plus it's always nice to try something off the beaten path and stick it to the man. I would come back again.
(4)Jared C.
There is nothing bad to say about Wired Cafe'. I've have always had friendly service, quality coffee, and great food. A lot of Cafe's in Rockford feel a little lost from their community, and I feel like Wired sets themself apart. There are a bunch of regulars whom frequent Wired who have found a lil' home in this Cafe. I don't know if there's anyone who could walk in that door that wouldn't be welcomed warmly. I would go out of my merry Rockford way just to come to this Cafe!
(5)Paul M.
3.5, rounding down to 3. There's a lot to like about Wired. The food is good! The coffee is above average. The menu is big - surprisingly so - but it's confined to cafe fare one would expect. And the cookies are great. Food portions are reasonable. My wife, son, and I went here for lunch. I had a turkey wrap with bacon and swiss; my wife had nearly the same thing as a sandwich; my son had a peanut butter & apple wrap. The ingredients were all pretty good. The bacon on my wrap wasn't as crispy as I'd like, but all else was fine. One quibble is that my son's meal was to come with string cheese, but didn't. It did come with a large serving of yogurt, though, and he loved it. The space is pleasant. Seating is comfortable and it's definitely a place one could hang out for hours. The downsides here: this place makes no provisions for little kids. There are no high chairs nor booster seats! At all! Of course this means there aren't any changing tables in the bathrooms, either. But still - one high chair is all I ask. In summary: a bit above average.
(3)Jamie D.
Wired is a new concept in an old part of downtown Rockford. The best part of this cafe is the chairs that sit by the window looking out over East State Street. They offer free Wifi and a friendly atmosphere. I simply had some Two Leaves and a Bud tea ( twoleavesandabud.com ) which is a favorite of mine. They provide the honey and plenty of lemon. The staff was super nice and regularly checked in with me to see if I needed anything. For Rockford, this is a nice addition where few exist.
(4)Eric X.
[ Visited in August, 2010 ] Well here's a shining star in the sea of boring strip-mall coffee joints. Found on State Street (perhaps soon to be a great street?) in Rockford, Illinois, Wired Cafe is a great, bright place to hang out. The iced tea was nice and strong (they serve 24-ounce drinks for a large) and the service came with a smile. The pastries looked fantastic, and I'll certainly have one the next time I visit. Oh, thanks for having clean restrooms, as well. If everything in Rockford was a nice and the Wired Cafe, we'd all live there.
(4)Amber K.
On a quest to find a good coffee shop in Rockford we hit up Wired. We drug our feet through the door at 6:45am, hoping for a tasty latte. This place is inviting, cozy and the Barista was very nice. I loved the photos on the wall and the building's charm. Everything was set up for a yumtastic latte; they even sold almond milk....win! My hopes of decent espresso came crashing down with the first sip. I should have listen to the red flags; if a coffee shop doesn't display the brand of bean they use; there is a big chance it's not good, and they sold a brand of chai you can buy at a supermarket, a purple and yellow box, yuck. (please refer to a past review on my chai snobbery) Another tip espresso does not have to be over-whelmingly bitter. I have tasted espresso that was so smooth it reminded me of chocolate, others I have had, mixed so beautifully with a flavor it felt like a special treat. The iced vanilla almond milk latte I ordered at Wired tasted real close to a gas station coffee. I am one to suck down my iced drinks and this one is 1/4 gone about 30mins later, that saying a lot; I drink casey's gas station coffee sometimes, and I can make that crap disappear. Wired you are pretty close to having a fantastic shop, you should look at the product your selling; are you proud to make drinks with your biter old beans? Wouldn't it be nice for outsiders to come in and describe your lattes as special or, at the very least, good?
(2)Tracy P.
I went to Wired after it first opened mostly for a coffee drink, wifi access, and because I'm always curious about local restaurants and businesses downtown. So many people in Rockford miss out on the very best food Rockford has to offer when they rule the area out because "downtown is too dangerous" or other such inane reasons. The coffee drinks are amazing, wifi access is free but more secure due to the way they run it, and my curiosity paid off BIG time when I discovered this cozy gem. The woman who runs Wired and her daughter have an amazing memory for customer names and usual orders. Not too mention I've never seen either in a bad mood (at least visible to me). They really make an awesome place perfect. I don't get out much anymore and I cannot drink coffee either, but Wired is still the first (possibly only) place I choose on rare occasions I get out or convince someone to pick up something for me. My current restrictions are no problem because in a very unusual turn for me, I LOVE everything they serve to eat and drink. I also love that the portion sizes are normal, not unhealthy American portions. My all-time favorites are the Old English (is it called Buster Bub now?), Breakfast Sandwich (with hollandaise sauce you can taste but it is NOT messy!!?), and Old Fashioned Oatmeal on the breakfast side. For lunch, the Big Apple Wrap is a good alternative version of the Old English, the BLT is AMAZING, and my favorite that may now not be there is the Spicy Beef-n-Cheddar. The sides for each are awesome and let me get my fix of the cucumber salad I first had and loved at the short-lived Cru, which was a great little cafe down the street owned by the Brio (Abreo now?) people. I've replaced my coffee drinks with any of their various fruit smoothies (you can even ask for a mix of flavors) and hot chocolate sometimes. Their desserts look delicious, but I'm usually full by that point. They also have wonderful daily specials, and a different soup and quiche of the day (oh! I forgot how much I love their quiche!). Delicious does not rule out healthy at Wired. The peanut butter is natural, but naysayers won't be able to tell the difference. I was a naysayer. I just cannot say too much in favor of Wired or this review would just keep going and going and going. I must stop now due to hunger pains as I wait for lunch from Wired coming via my mother (very, very soon, I hope!). [EDIT: They said they can still make the Spicy Beef and Cheddar even though it's not on the menu! Although, it seems the cucumber salad is no more. I LOVE them! Thank you for making the sandwich!] Do yourself a favor. If you only eat on the east side and never cross the imaginary border into the downtown area, break the rules and eat at Wired. Go get handmade chocolate at Daniels down the street. Make reservations for an out of this world special menu event at Abreo or get the best Asian food in town at Bamboo. All within a few blocks of each other. After you realize how amazing our local food spots are downtown, we'll venture across the bridge and investigate other unique spots with food you can only find downtown.
(5)Nabeel S.
If you work downtown Rockford then you are already aware of the lack of coffee shops. Wired is open during regular business hours and has great food with a great staff. Try the Wired Muffin and an Iced Americano.
(4)Elizabeth S.
Loved the urban coffee house vibe and the comfy arm chair to enjoy a hot chocolate on a lazy afternoon. The menu looks yum and I will head back again to try it.
(4)Tricia D.
The customer service is amazing. Very quickly, the staff learns your name and knows what you like. Best of all, they focus on supporting local businesses, and buy as much of their product locally as they can. Shanna Hill does their baking, and her creative offerings are delicious. She makes a delicious strawberry coffee cake. She made me a whole one that I used as birthday cake in the summer. It was a great alternative to the traditional cake, and also very summery. They have some delicious sandwiches. Their warm ones are great. I usually don't like sandwich bread to be ciabatta, but the ones they use are actually quite tasty. My favorite sandwich is sometimes a special on Thursdays - a sauteed veggie sandwich on pretzel bun with garlic mayo and provolone. It's heaven in a sandwich.
(5)Lauren V.
Wired feels like the type of coffee shop that is in OTHER cities, not Rockford. I frequent this coffee shop, since I learned of it, because of a few different reasons. 1. It is quiet and the temperature is appropriate. I can work on projects there and not be distracted, and I am never too warm or cold. 2. The staff and owner own their barista skills. The owner went to barista school before opening up, I have since learned, and her and her staff will even go so far as to brew another shot of espresso if the first one didn't "pull" the way they wanted it to... I am speaking from experience. 3. They treat all their customers like family. Somehow they already know my name and EVERY OTHER CUSTOMERS name who walks through the door, how pleasant. They also remember that I like soy milk, and when they changed their soy milk recently, went out of their way to make sure that I liked the change. 4. The food is amazing. They have some combinations that are different, like my favorite, the peanut butter wrap. Organic peanut butter, honey, and sunflower seeds wrapped up and served with veggies or string cheese. They also have a list, right out in the open, with all the organic foods they serve. I like that they do this because then its not like they are fooling you and saying "all food here is organic." Instead they give you the chance to see what is actually organic in the ingredients they are using. 5. Their prices are unbeatable, at least for the drinks I get. Less expensive than anywhere else in town, currently. These are all the reasons I love Wired. So refreshing after begging the universe for years for a local coffee shop closer to me.
(5)Ronald F.
Delicious food, good coffee, friendly service in an inviting space and all at a fair price -- what more do you require for 5 stars? It is a fine little place for an informal lunch or coffee and a snack.
(5)Rick M.
In my humble opinion, this is the nicest little coffee shop in town. Crystal and the staff are very warm and accommodating. In the time I was there, Crystal knew most of their customers' orders before they even said anything. You know you have found a good spot when the clientele is so loyal that the staff has their favorite order memorized. I will be back.
(5)Chelsea L.
Nice. Tasty baked goods, friendly service, great atmosphere.
(4)Dan E.
I'm writing this as I'm eating a yummy cobbler made with rhubarb fresh from the owners garden. Local artwork on the wall. Family own and run. Won Best Brew award. Wi-fi in a gallery-feel cafe overlooking downtown.
(5)katrina c.
This cute cafe serves up just what what you're looking for- great coffee, organic teas, and a perfect homemade bite to eat, all while you use their free Wi-Fi! Did I mention that the coffee is fab and food is homemade?! When we drove up, there was parking available out front and around the corner, which was great. Walking into the the cafe, it is spacious and clean, with nice wood floors. Their is a display case holding freshly baked goodies such as cupcakes, cakes, and I'm sure there is more but I was stuck on how good the cupcakes with the fresh strawberry frosting looked that I didn't see much else. When I finally made it to the counter to order, the drinks were actually written large enough to see and they are listed on a large chalk board above the huge espresso machine. I ordered a carmel macchiato, and it was excellently made by the barista. The foam was full and able to support the lattice carmel on top- impressive. They currently use Dillano's and Magnum beans for those that want to know. We also ordered a tea jasmine tea. They serve organic, two leaves and a bud, tea that comes in cool biodegradable sachets. When it comes to food, we ordered a slice of freshly baked quiche, and it was amazing! Although I love both coffee and tea, I would go back for the quiche alone. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg and cheese topped with hollandaise sauce. This was good too (fresh and hot), but the quiche was magnificent. Looking around, there were fresh flowers are on the tables, and two country-style cases displaying two cool looking old coffee pots an old silver serving platter and some other wares. There is a wood table with fresh ice water for self-serve as well. Along the wall there are tall tables with bar stools, and there are regular table 4-top tables in the center, as well as two comfy leather chairs right near the storefront window. The bathrooms were CLEAN, too. Spick-and-span clean. Nice. I will definitely be going back when I am in town, especially because I was too full to try the cupcakes that looked so delicious.
(5)Molly D.
Great service! Yummy veggie sandwich and chicken and rice soup.
(4)Andrew R.
My litmus test for any coffeeshop is their mocha. If I get to the bottom and I'm chugging chocolate chalk, I will not return. Wired, however, made me a mocha that was good to the last drop. Their space could use some work. I would much rather see them emphasize a common space with couches and coffee tables, but they instead have a couple easy chairs and a bevy of bar tables. People want to sit, relax, and enjoy a cup of coffee, and a high chair doesn't do it for me. Rockford has plenty of restaurants, what we need are more common spaces.
(4)