I've visited Storybook Cafe over a dozen times since they opened, and every experience has been…read morewonderful. The team consistently provides friendly, attentive service and creates such a welcoming atmosphere. One of my favorite things about Storybook Cafe is their rotating seasonal drink menu, especially their matcha creations. The matcha is clearly high quality, and every drink I've tried has been delicious and thoughtfully crafted. I've brought several friends along on visits, and they have all enjoyed their beverages as well. Storybook Cafe has been a fantastic addition to our community. Whether you're meeting a friend, catching up with family, or simply looking for a cozy place to relax, it's a spot that always delivers. Their new outdoor summer seating is another great feature and makes it even more enjoyable to visit during the warmer months. Highly recommend!

I came here when I was driving into town for my favorite high school teacher's retirement party and…read moreto visit my dad (he was at Delnor -- he's doing well now!). I had picked up my trusty DD iced coffee early in the morning, as I also had a full work-from-home day giving presentations later in the morning and afternoon, so I needed to be fully functional. The large iced coffee wasn't enough, and I've become a matcha girly over the years and wanted the (probably psychosomatic) health perks of it before stopping by the hospital. I texted my friend who lives in Geneva at like 7am (bless her) asking where I could get a matcha, and she suggested Storybook. I remember seeing their info when they opened and hearing great things about them, so I was excited to try it. It's a very cute shop and I love the premise. I loved that they were open (and had a few people already) when I got there at like 7:30 in the morning on a Friday in mid-May. It's great to see people supporting local businesses! Also, the bathroom was clean, which is always a relief in a cafe establishment. The iced matcha (plain -- no syrups or speciality add-ins) was good, but not the best matcha I've had -- definitely more on the grassy side. But man, it's expensive. It was $8.11 after tax for the smallest size (12 oz) with oat milk. And I'm used to northshore Chicago prices, which are usually way higher than the western burbs, so I was shocked by that. (For comparison, I got a 16oz iced matcha with fresh blueberry puree and oatmilk at a French pastry place in Evanston earlier this week for $6.92 after tax, and the 16oz plain oat milk iced matcha I often get from Madam Zuzu's in Highland Park is like $5.50 after tax, or maybe $6.25 for the fancy blue butterfly pea iteration). But, I guess because this is one of the only options for matcha in the area, outside of Starbucks or Dunkin, they have the market cornered and they can charge more. Personally I wouldn't order it again because it's overpriced and not the best, in my opinion. But, I'd love to try some of their coffee options. I do hope that the shop does well and downtown Geneva desperately needs more coffee/tea options, so this is a great addition to the very cute Third Street corridor.

I love Kindred Coffee Roasters!! I've been here multiple times. It's such a cute little coffee shop…read morein West Chicago, perfect for getting work done, catching up with friends, or playing one of their board games. I ordered a pancake breakfast latte, and it definitely resembles pancakes! It was delicious. The quality and attention to detail at Kindred is clear, and you can tell they truly care about what they do and have a genuine passion for coffee. I also tried their hummus toast and it was really good! I'd love to try more of their food items in the future.

Ordered a hot Aztec? Mocha online. My order was ready right when I got there. Very clean inside and…read morehelpful staff. The mocha is definitely spicy but has wonderful flavor. The cinnamon notes really shine, the shot had great flavor, and the milk was steamed perfectly to just the right temperature. There are a few parking spaces right out front. Make sure that you leave heading away from the shop, or you might get caught by a train.

The brown sugar shaken espresso was delicious!! And the employees that took our order and made our…read moredrinks was soo nice! I love coming into a place where you feel welcomed! And my little sister spilled a little bit of her drink and another employee with no hesitation came and helped clean it up with a smile on her face! Definitely will be coming again!

SO GOOD! A friend and I stopped in on a Sunday morning and we both enjoyed it. The drink options…read moreare great and they also have some pastries and a few cooked items. Crème and Co is simple and beautiful. Very light and bright. Staff members were friendly and very nice. I asked for drink and pastry recommendations and went with what she said. The iced golden hour latte was delicious. Creamy, rich and just what I wanted on a hot summer day. This will more than likely be my go to drink from here. I also had the strawberry croissant and it was good. I'll probably try the chocolate 1 next time just to change it up.

I felt spontaneous and brought my wife over to this cozy little coffee shop inside Barn Owl Garden…read moreCenter. My wife loves matcha and hope that this coffee shop would have some inspired drinks. They did not disappoint. It was very cool to see the matcha process. Personally, I don't like it but my wife does. She ordered a Pride matcha special. It had a mix of berries and matcha. I was simple and ordered their house drip coffee. The barista was great. She was very friendly and educated us on their matcha. The place itself was very zen. If you enjoy coffee, reading and plants, this is the spot for you. They offered a variety of coffee and other drinks. They also sold pastries. I will be going back to grab my coffee and explore the plants inside. As always check it out for yourself.

Cutest coffee shop located inside of the plant store Barn Owl. The coffee was so good. I got the…read morechantilly cake iced latte, then sat in their greenhouse room surrounded by plants. The two dogs "working" at the store were also so cute! Definitely brightened my day.

I've now visited Asel twice, and both experiences were wonderful!…read more My first visit was last Saturday with a friend. We ordered the Pink Iced Matcha and the Injeolmi Cream Latte, and both drinks were delicious. The service was friendly, welcoming, and made us excited to come back again. On my second visit this afternoon, I tried the featured Purple Iced Matcha and absolutely loved it. I also ordered the Mango Bingsu and the Injeolmi Pat Bingsu to-go for my friend, and she really enjoyed both desserts. One of the team members even kindly helped carry the second bingsu out to my Jeep, which I really appreciated. Both visits had consistently friendly and helpful service, along with beautifully made drinks and desserts. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

The owner is very nice. The drinks and shaved ice dessert were great. Bathrooms are clean and…read morethere's a good amount of comfortable seating. They play Korean songs.

Been here multiple times since they opened. Always have had an amazing experience, the people are…read morenice, the drinks are amazing, and it's a great environment in there. They give great suggestions and just all together a great experience. This is my go to spot 100%

I freaking love this little gem! I go here every week to get their many variations of Vietnamese…read moreiced coffee. They have egg, regular, ube, and pandan. I haven't had a bad one yet. My daughter enjoys all their dessert drinks and the staff is so nice. A real ma and pa shop. If you're looking for good, strong coffee, look no further.

Great coffee! Coffee so good you can enjoy the flavor with out cream or sugar…read more Friendly and knowledgeable staff! If you are in the area, Common Grounds Vive Cafe is worth checking out!

While in Lombard for a festival, we stopped at Common Grounds Vibes Cafe for coffee. It's a…read morespacious coffee shop cutely decorated and also a bookstore and art space. They offer specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and tea. Also their bakery looked very good. There was a young girl working the register and a nice gentleman (owner?) making the orders. I ordered a specialty lavender drink and my husband ordered an Americano. The girl who took the order asked if I wanted my drink hot or cold, and I responded I'd like it hot because I was cold from being outside at the festival. She responded I'm cold, too, and wrote the order down on a pad of paper. Then the gentleman asked if I wanted my coffee hot or cold while I was standing at the counter still, and I said hot. The man was the only one making drinks and we sat there 25 minutes waiting for our coffee. We were very impatient because we thought it would be a quick in-and-out because we had an appointment. Finally my husband's Americano came out. The man came back to our table and asked me again if I wanted my lavender coffee hot or cold. I reiterated I wanted it hot for the third time. Soon after my lavender coffee drink was delivered as an iced drink. What?? I think the sweet man was scattered and overwhelmed with trying to make drinks with people waiting longer than they should. He mentioned when I came in that this was a soft opening. That could explain the scatteredness, disorganization and not listening clearly to an order. I told him to keep the drink, but then my husband said just take it and see what it tastes like. So I did. The drink was not very good and I ended up tossing it after a couple sips. My husband said his Americano was very strong and he only drank a portion of it. I think,even though we waited a long time, he rushed making our drinks at the end. I don't know how I feel about this coffee shop, because it is very cute, they offer free Wi-Fi and the staff was very nice. It's just how the heck can you mess an order up when I said "hot" three times? And there's no excuse for waiting 25 minutes for coffee. Will I give them another chance? Yes! Everybody deserves a second chance, and like I said, it was a soft opening so I'll give them time to work things out. **UPDATE - I didn't see a messy kitchen, but I removed the photo out of respect. We walked in at 2:15p, 45 minutes before closing. Nothing was said to us by the young girl or yourself about being the last order and that you were closing since there was 45 minutes at home before your closing time.

The ambiance is really nice! Great place to hang out or study with your friends. The service was…read morealright, they were nice and offered us some samples of other tea. The weird part was asking if i had a punch card and when i said no they didn't offer me one either? Either way, i got the taro strawberry smoothie and a hazelnut iced coffee. Neither of us enjoyed the drinks because they're very syrup heavy resulting in a drink that's wayyyyy too sweet. It just tastes like drinking concentrated syrup and powder blended/mixed with milk. Barely tasted any taro. Having some real ingredients like frozen strawberries with taro powder is what I'd expect at this price point. Not both ingredients being powdered and syrups. The tapioca itself was really good, soft and not too chewy. But there's just way too much of it, you're eating boba more than enjoying a drink. The brown sugar syrup that the boba sits in doesn't help with the additional sweetness in the drink. Wouldn't recommend for real drinks

One of Aurora's (Chicago Suburbs) Best Boba Tea Spots!…read more After traveling around the world and tasting boba from Taiwan to Singapore, I can confidently say that Vannie House in Aurora delivers some of the best tapioca pearls I've had in the U.S. The pearls are perfectly chewy, fresh, and absolutely on par with the quality I've experienced in top-tier Asian tea shops. One thing I really appreciate is the tapioca-to-drink ratio. Most boba shops either overload you with pearls or drown everything in too much liquid. Vannie House nails the balance, every sip and scoop feels intentional and well crafted. I tried several drinks on my visit: M9 (modified with Thai Tea) -- Smooth, flavorful, and extremely well blended. A3 Orange Peach with Black Tea -- Sweet, refreshing, and surprisingly layered in flavor. Hot Chai Tea -- Rich, warm, and incredibly smooth. Easily one of the best chai teas I've had at any boba shop. The interior decor is also a standout, clean, modern, cozy, and aesthetically designed. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your drink rather than rush out. Huge shoutout to Niko, whose recommendations were absolutely on point. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, exactly the kind of service that keeps you coming back. If you're in Aurora and looking for high-quality boba tea, Vannie House (my #47 Boba Tea Spot) is a must-try. I'll 100% be returning whenever I'm in the area.