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Krema Coffee Roasters

917 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441
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krema coffee roasters sits on state street in lockport, quietly earning its 4.8-star reputation one cup at a time. that rating from 134 reviews doesn't happen by accident. it happens when someone cares enough to dial in each shot, to notice when the grind needs adjusting, to remember how you take your morning cortado. the regulars know this. they'll wait an extra minute for that careful attention rather than grab whatever's convenient. you taste the difference in how the coffee sits on your tongue, how the steam carries something richer than what you'd find at the chain up the road. this isn't about chasing trends or instagram moments. it's about understanding that good coffee requires patience and skill, two things that can't be franchised. lockport might not be the first place you'd expect to find this level of care in a cup. but sometimes the best spots exist precisely because…

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curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score64
buzz0
local cred52%

phone

(815) 450-3396

website

www.kremacoffeehouse.com/

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google reviews

134

avg rating

4.8

local cred

52%

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