We’re so predictable. “We” meaning every single person that chooses to live in the Midwest. The forecast climbs above 50° and our whole outlook on life changes. We’re so cheerful! So optimistic! So full of life and energy! Ready for new adventures!

There are worse things to be than a little basic when it comes to the joys of Spring. Truly, our area is about to get more beautiful than we remembered, because after this long, grey winter, we have completely forgotten the world can be this green.

Drinks

The drinks on our Spring Seasonal Menu highlight some of those delicate, fresh flavors iconic to this special season – berries of all kinds, honey, lavender, sweet tea, irish cream, a little spice and bright sunshine! Keep scrolling to find a drink to fuel your next adventure.

Blackberry Breeze Twist

Like the unpredictability of an early spring day, the Blackberry Breeze Twist is an ever-changing swirl! Blackberry, lavender, and white chocolate cloud this lightly sparkling springtime Twist, with white Lotus and lemonade. If you can make it last this long, a sprinkling of mixed berries take it from a delicate pale pink to a bright, rosy color the longer they sit.

Blueberry Cobbler Latte

White chocolate + French vanilla play so well with blueberry in this delightful specialty latte. It’s topped with whipped cream and crunchy cinnamon sugar, just like the warmest streusel-topped cobbler straight from the oven! We recommend it as an iced latte to sip all Spring, but it can be ordered as a hot latte or frappe as well.

Available hot, iced, or blended.

Lemon Meringue Cold Brew

We’re calling it: this mashup of iced coffee + lemonade is going to be your go-to patio pounder this spring. If you’re new to citrus + coffee, just trust us – it’s unlike anything you’ve had before!

Our signature smooth, cold brewed coffee gets a dose of creamy white chocolate, a splash of lemonade for refreshing sweetness, then topped with a thick crown of white chocolate cold foam + a sprinkle of lemon sugar.

Pink Palmer

Tart and refreshing meets sweet and fruity in this Arnold Palmer. It’s made with blueberry + pomegranate in a glass of our Green Pomegranate iced tea and fresh lemonade for one perfectly sippable drink to take us into warmer weather.

Oatmeal Cookie Latte

I think we’re physically incapable of crafting a menu without something a little warm + cozy. After all, we still live in Central Illinois, where freezing nighttime temps are a very real spring occurrence! Luckily, this caramel, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Irish cream creation is perfect as a hot latte (especially with oat milk!). Or if temps start rising and you’re looking to cool down, try it as an iced latte or frappe.

Available hot, iced, or blended.

Strawberry Milk Matcha

Your childhood after school snack got a grown-up glow-up. We recreated that nostalgic bubblegum pink strawberry milk into something a bit more subtle + natural, and topped it with a shot of matcha to balance it all out. As with all macchiatos, we highly recommend sipping this one with a straw to capture all the layers!

If you’re new to matcha’s herbal sweetness, this is a great introduction! Adjust the cane sugar in your iced latte to suit your preference – we start on the lighter side to let the matcha shine. And remember – matcha is a green tea that brings a similar caffeine level to coffee.

Bakery

Spring holds some of your favorite bakery treats of the whole year! Old favorites make their appearance to much excitement, while a newcomer in a wheat-free version is joining the menu.

Strawberry Cheesecake Scone (WF)

Wheat-free folks, the time has come! Meet our first ever scone – all the buttery, scratch made goodness you’d expect from Eli’s, without the gluten.

This Spring’s newcomer is a cream cheese + lemon zested scone, with a generous layer of pink strawberry + vanilla icing. The cream cheese adds the perfect richness to our classic scone base, turning the familiar flaky scones almost into dessert territory. What a happy detour!

Carrot Cake Muffin

Loads of shredded carrots keep this sweet + spiced muffin super moist, and a generous swirl of orange zest infused cream cheese adds extra richness. This springy muffin would pair perfectly with an Oatmeal Cookie Latte for a dessert-for-breakfast theme!

Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Coming mid-Spring – Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake continues until garden-fresh rhubarb is available.

File this one under ‘church cookbook classics’! This brown sugar crumb cake is studded with sharp, fresh rhubarb and graced with a topping of spiced pecan streusel, making it a perfect Midwest treat. We source our rhubarb from a customer’s garden while it’s in season, so hurry in.

Seven Layer Bar

We’ve loved a classic Seven Layer Bar for a long time at Eli’s, and we’re so excited to bring it back for a season! It features a buttery graham cracker crust, with layers of chocolate and butterscotch, coconut, and pecans, all topped with a dulce de leche style cream filling. Imagine this with a cup of strong, black coffee as a balance for all that sweetness for an afternoon treat! Perfection.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Knot

Just when we thought we couldn’t love our knots more, this Strawberry Cream Cheese situation enters the chat. A silky strawberry and cream cheese filling swirls through our classic buttery cinnamon roll dough, reminiscent of your favorite danish pastry. It’s topped with a drizzle of strawberry icing for a perfect pop of pink!

Ready to try some of these seasonal favorites? Place an order using your Eli’s App, and be sure to tag us on social media so we can see how you’re spending your Spring in this beautiful area we call home!