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Angeles (right) and Alberto Contreras
If you’ve been paying attention to Geneva’s cafe and coffee scene lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: it’s been growing fast.
During the past year, several new cafes and coffee spots have opened around town — a wave that’s followed the closing of Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse, which for years was one of downtown’s most popular gathering places.
The latest addition to the community brings a new vibe to the table. That would be Savia Cafe, a cozy, plant-filled coffee, pastry, and grab-and-go spot that recently opened inside the Metra station building near Third Street.
Owner Angeles Contreras has been quietly working toward this moment for years — and she’s intentionally easing into the first few weeks rather than trying to do everything at once.
“I’ve been building this for about three years, trying to figure it out,” she said. “Finally, we’re open. And we’re very excited.”
