This place has fantastic acai bowls!…read more One thing I would recommend and would love to see offered here is the option for a coconut base. But either way, the acai base tastes delicious!! Overall - clean and cute place, located in a great spot, nice workers, fast service and generous with their toppings! So glad you're located in this neighborhood!!

My daughter has been seeing all these influencers eating their açaí bowls and she had to try one…read more I didn't even know what one was, let alone that Blend existed. We came in and were greeted with warm smiles. There were so many options it was overwhelming to decide. The person working was polite and told us to take our time. If we didn't have somewhere to be, we would have loved to ask questions. We had to decide quickly, so my daughter picked the açaí bowl with bananas and strawberries. It was on the pricey side, I think around $8-9, but we figured it was worth it for the health benefits. The portion size made the cost seem more reasonable too! From order to delivery was less than 5 minutes and we were able to leave on time for our other commitment. Unfortunately, the açaí had a very unique flavor, and one my daughter was not a big fan of. I tried it and felt the same. She described it as tasting like chemicals, but I thought it must have been the natural after taste of the açaí berry. She ate the fresh fruit and add ins and begrudgingly scooped a little of the açaí in the process. I tried to eat what was left, but eventually had to let it go. All this said, we understand that açaí is probably just not our thing and based in the many options, we'll come back to try a smoothie or another healthy treat. So I highly recommend you check it out and perhaps ask for a sample to see if it is something you like. I don't know if that's an option here, but it seems like a place that would honor that.

Excellent place for dessert and teas! The staff was…read morewonderful and such assortment of teas all made locally.

Delicious lunches! I love the citrus salad, & the cucumber goat cheese sandwich with the homemade…read morepumpernickel bread! Plus, as always, the quiches are divine as are the delicious teas!

What a charming place! Everywhere you look, there is fantastic architectural character within this…read morebuilding. Slow down and take it in. I visited just after 10am on a Monday and was shocked at how busy the place was. I was able to place my order and still find a seat. My coffee was ready right away and my food took about 10 minutes to come out. I got the dark roast coffee and found it to be smooth, well balanced, and flavorful. The Veggie Breaky sandwich was good. The roasted tomatoes and spinach were nice, but I would have loved some additional protein on it to take it over the edge flavor wise. Overall a great, lively coffee shop and a nice place to read and refuel.

Love this place. By far the best coffee in Crystal lake. The best lattes I've ever had!read more

Great great place to boost up your protein intake and eat healthy! The owner is always very kind…read moreand helpful if you need any suggestions. The inside of the restaurant is decorated very nicely. My favorite is the Acai bowl. They have a variety of items that you can choose from including energy teas, protein, coffee, protein, shakes, protein, donuts, etc. Highly recommend!

I think I just found Heaven on Earth!!! How did I not know this incredible business was there for…read moreFIVE YEARS! Kicking - no, pinching myself over this allergen- friendly zone where everything has protein added and yet tastes like the most decadent thing you've ever eaten or drank!! I don't eat gluten, soy or dairy and didn't think I would be able to eat anything, let alone EVERYTHING and yet have it be healthy!! Frankie and Ariana are the sweetest owners- no wonder their food and drinks are the same!! Run, don't walk, to Healthy Zone!!

Toast And Roast is a gem! Lots of coffee and tea drinks to choose from -- we are partial to the…read moreTiramisu Lattes. Their sandwiches and toasts are really generously portioned. There are also many different kinds of "toasts" on the menu not just avocado toast. Service is great, and there is plenty of seating. We usually visit on weekends, and even with a crowd, can usually find a seat. There are a variety of different types of seating including cozy chairs. Parking can be challenging in front of the business, due to a busy street, but there is a city lot behind the business. We really enjoy coming to Toast And Roast and will make a special trip just to come here.

Tried here and it's a cute local coffee shop. They have a good variety of drinks and food. I tried…read morethe ham it up without the ham. The croissant was super soft and flaky and buttery. I got an iced latte with brown sugar syrup and it was yummy. My mom got the avocado toast and liked it and the açaí bowl.

First of all this place is a VIBE the cozy atmosphere beckons you just walking up. It's in a GREAT…read morelocation right by the Metra station and in a historic building that they have filled with local art, plants and trinkets to purchase! The staff were very friendly and helpful explaining the drinks and what was in them. We ended up getting the thumbprint latte with oat milk and the Banana bread Chai made with banana milk. Both were phenomenal! We will definitely be back!

The mug is an off the beaten path coffee shop that is worth visiting. It's located on a side street…read moreoff the main road through downtown Harvard, it's tucked into an old firehouse. It's located across the street from a parking lot for the Metra rail system. The interior has a fun flair that is inviting, and there is seating where one can sip a cup of coffee while reading or having a conversation with a friend if they aren't grabbing one to go. I've been to The Mug multiple times now. The staff is always friendly and helpful with answering questions. Especially for the coffee ignorant such as myself. I drink coffee, but I couldn't tell you what the different styles are as usually I just make a cup of regular black coffee at home. When I go out to buy coffee I want something I can't make at home. I've had multiple coffees here over the last month and everyone was delicious. Whether it was the Gingerbread Eggnog Latte, a Blueberry Crisp Latte, or the Dulce de leche, they were all hot and delicious. The Mug is better than the large chains that seem to have overrun the country. I know they have made a repeat customer out of me.

Absolutely perfect family business for a refreshing, creative and healthy drink. Great kids menu…read more My daughter couldn't drink her Hello Kitty drink fast enough! It came with a sticker which to her was as thrilling as the drink itself haha I had the watermelon lime tea which was so good! We will definitely be back!!

The owner is very welcoming and friendly. My husband and I tried a protein shake and a couple…read moreloaded teas. The loaded teas are our favorite! Very tasty and energizing. They even have kids' drinks, which our boys enjoyed trying!

Delicious sopes! The al pastor is very good. Wish they had carnitas. I don't think I've ever been…read moredisappointed.

I stopped here for the food - and I know there's an entire ice-cream side to this place which I…read moredidn't try, so I'm only reviewing it for the food currently. That being said, the food was good / as expected. The chicken taco was the best out of the 3 I got (chicken, beef, and al pastor) and they all had good flavor. The beef and al pastor reheated on the flat top got a bit too greasy and crunchy/overdone like though but I understand that this place doesn't get a whole lot of traffic around 2/3pm so stuff has to get reheated. The green and orange hot sauces were very good and not as spicy as I would've expected. The limes with the tacos were a nice touch. Overall, I would say there's better places to get tacos around the area BUT... they don't have ice cream like this place so, this one wins sometimes.