This location of Sweet Reserve is off of Oakton with street parking available. I generally walk…read morehere and take whatever I order to-go, back home. The cafe is large with many tables in the back, bar seats in the front window, and big display cases of pastries. They also have whole cakes, a few savory food options, and a small coffee and tea menu. The staff here are generally friendly, and you order at the counter. I have tried many offerings from Sweet Reserve and there truly are no bad choices in the food menus. My favorite savory offering is the chicken tikka twisted bread, which is flavorful and light and crispy pastry warmed up, and also the grilled cheese. These are perfect lunch options for me if I can swing by on my break. On the sweet side, the almond croissant is my absolute number one from Sweet Reserve. The croissant is layered and flaky and buttery, and the almond filling is rich and creamy and divine. I could eat a thousand of these. Their brownies are rich and chocolatey, the Ferrero one is a top contender in our house. I'll often grab one of their pre-wrapped cookies to take with me also, they do have seasonal choices in these. They also generally have a vegan and gluten free option, for example a vegan raspberry matcha muffin (that I know to be very tasty also!) If you're feeling extra indulgent, their miniature tarts and cheesecakes are high quality and well made with great flavor choices. As a Floridian in Chicago, I really enjoy their key lime tart especially. Finally, I took a chance on their whole cakes over the summer for my partner's birthday. I was able to walk in and pick a whole chocolate cake and take it with me. The price was reasonable for the quality and how beautiful it was, and the cake was incredibly luxurious to eat. I would absolutely buy another whole cake from Sweet Reserve with how easy the experience was. This is a spot that I frequent and I really enjoy. While I highlighted some of my favorites, I have never tried something that I wouldn't go back and have again here, and will continue to try new offerings.

The cake menu has some interesting options. Unfortunately, the online ordering process is a pain,…read moreand you can't call in. The bakery offers large cakes - and yet they will.not customize in any way, not with any kind of birthday message, or anything to recognize a special occasion. We went to pick up the cake, the young kids working there didn't even seat the cake well in the box - didn't close the box properly, and when we got home, the cake had shifted so that it had rubber against the side of the box. The chocolate cake layers themselves in the Ferrero cake were excellent - a slightly denser texture with some chew, but not overly so, and nice and moist. The hazelnut cream was ok. Overall it was hard to taste that this was a Ferrero cake, although I could see a few crushed up pieces of the Ferrero chocolate inside. But the white frosting was awful - tasted something between flowers and soap. I do not enjoy a soapy cake. In terms of the cafe itself , it's an industrial space that put minimal effort into feeling like a modern/minimalist cafe. Not somewhere I see myself enjoying a latte in. I don't see myself returning any time soon.

My first time here and it was delicious! (My daughter and her friend always go and love it.)…read more We ordered the cream puff tower to share. So good and they even give you a bottle of ice cold water for you at the table.

This was such a random find of gem!! The place was jam packed even late at night. The service wZ…read morefriendly and quick. The dessert was amazingly good and the portion is huge. The menu is huge so take your time going through all the items because I wanted every single item on there! We chose the banana pouch which was soLed with melt chocolate And the banana inside is seasoned with cinnamon powder which gave it such a good kick to every bite of the crepe. The lotus cheesecake was delicious and paired with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. CNt wait to return to try the pistachio crepes and other fruit bowl!

Emily is the best! Explained everything well and was super sweet. Ask for Emily when you visit!read more

Large dining room, many items on menu with a unique hot pot flair…read more Wait stag is friendly and water glass was filled consistently. Food was yummy and alrhouhh similar to most hot pot places, this had a different feel. Drinks were somewhat pricey but expected. Check out the drinks menu. No free desserts included in the price.

Delicious tea and dessert. I got the Adeni Chai and pistachio milk cake (I forget the actual name)…read more Warm, welcoming ambience with lots of seating. Perfect for catching up with friends, and family friendly. Large, free parking lot. Prices are fair, service is fine. Love that they're open late even on weekdays. It's a great alternative to a bar, and open much later than most coffee shops. Looking forward to returning!

A new place for me that I accidentally found on Google Maps. It looked interesting in the photos,…read morebut in real life it's even more beautiful. A very nicely decorated place with great taste and attention to detail. I went with my friends for an afternoon coffee. We all ordered different types of coffee, and every single one was excellent. Unlike chain coffee shops where everything comes in paper cups, here you actually get a real cup, which I really appreciated. My friends also ordered spinach pie and said they hadn't had such a good one in a long time. The guys who work there are very kind and pleasant. Overall, everything was truly wonderful. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit this place!

I've only had their espresso drinks, so I can't comment on their food…read more The decor is modern but cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of space to sit and chat or work on a computer, and it isn't too noisy or distracting. When you enter, there is a little table next to the door where you can pre-pay for a coffee for a friend and leave them a hand written message. It's really cute! Their coffee drinks are excellent, and the staff is wonderful. Just the right level of friendliness for me, they're approachable and helpful but aren't overly familiar or pushy.

I just recently discovered this place. I work in Lincolnwood. It has a great ambiance to talk with…read morefriends, co-workers, or just chill by yourself and sip on coffee. More than enough seating and outlets to do work. My go-to drink is the iced café latte with whole milk. The coffee quality is far superior to Starbucks. Also, I love the gauva empanada with cream cheese! Also its good to know you are supporting a local business. Happy to know 5% of their proceeds go to charity. Overall highly recommend!

I ordered from Pistachio Sweets for the first time through Uber Eats yesterday, and it was so good…read morethat I literally had to order it again today! I tried the waffle sticks, and they were absolutely incredible--fresh, perfectly made, and beyond delicious. Everything arrived in great condition, and I can't stop thinking about them. I'll definitely be stopping by in person soon to try even more from the menu. Highly recommend if you're craving an amazing dessert!

Loved the kunfeh was super Delicious will definitely come back they made it to prepare was a great…read morecheese pull

Castemila Coffee was delightful! It was a wonderful blend of coffee and sweetness of gelato! I…read morewould absolutely order it again. The lemon Gelato was very tart and made me pucker. I love lemon flavored things-- so I enjoyed it even though my crinkled face probably didn't show it! The mango didn't taste like mango to me. It tasted like it was artificially "flavored" mango-- it didn't have a distinct flavor of the fruit mango nor actual chunks of mango. Cafe Castemila is such a cute place. The whole shop was littered with sweets and colorful decor. The staff was smiley and friendly. If in the neighborhood, I'd definitely stop in again!

We stopped by thinking the seating area was larger, they do have 6-7 small round tables, which…read moreworked fine for our party. This cute little spot is brightly colored and staff were friendly and helpful. Samples are available for the gelato so take a leap and try something new. I was offered the hazelnut, which I normally do not get, and after suggesting to add nuts for the topping, I'm happy I did. We tried the puffy pastry with vanilla pudding, we both agreed it was tasty and super sweet. Kids got the jello magic and even for them they could not finish it in one sitting. The sweet treats are endless here, we are sure you can find something for everyone on your party.

We love Rainbow Cone and whenever we get a chance, we try to go. Having a location fairly close to…read morewhere we live is nice. This location is within Buona Beef. The ice cream is good. I love 5 different flavors scooped in a rectangular shape vs a ball. The flavors go well with each other. And I like all of them. My daughter ordered one of the sundaes with donuts. There were 4 mini donuts in the sundae! It's huge and definitely shareable. Service is always good. The employees are all very nice!

My previous experiences with The Original Rainbow Cone have been at Taste of Chicago over the years…read morewhen I would get a little sample cup for a couple of tickets, and I gotta admit it was a pretty good treat on a hot summer day. In recent years, The Original Rainbow Cone has been expanding its footprint, including adding a presence at Buona Beef locations. The other day, one of my buds treated us each to a serving of The Original Rainbow Cone at the Skokie location. Being a slob, I chose to have my serving in a cup rather than in a cone. You get five flavors, which I favor since I like to try as many flavors as possible. The famous Palmer House flavor (New York vanilla and cherries) comes along with pistachio almond, and the more "standard" flavors of chocolate, strawberry and orange sherbet. It's creamy, rich and delicious.

Great selection of Filipino specialty baked goods! So far we've tried the ensaymada, tune milk bar…read moreand Ube lenguas de gato-- all hits! The desserts look decadent but are actually nowhere near as sweet as they may appear. The lenguas de gato were probably the sweetest of the bunch. The coffee selection is small but the beans or roast they use is exceptional and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed their drip coffee. Ambience is modern-casual with some limited seating. Service was nice and helpful!

Traveling to Chicago. Always good to find a Filipino bakery. They have great amount of selection…read more The breads are fresh. They make different flavors of enseymada. The pan de ube and pan de coco are pretty good- not stingy of filling. The service is helpful. They have a reward program.

Such a great coffee shop and bakery. Everything we have tried has been delicious and the staff are…read moreso friendly. Anytime we are in the area, we make sure to stop by.

Disappointed to see the chicken and waffle sandwich no longer on the menu because I never got a…read morechance to try it. That being said, I tried The Madison, which is described as such: Neuske's bacon, creamy boursin, sharp cheddar, and a souffléd egg paired with fresh tomato, red onion, and arugula, all layered on warm ciabatta. I really liked it! I had never had boursin (a type of spreadable cheese) before. All the flavors melded well together, although I didn't like the texture of the arugula so I removed that after a few bites. Would definitely order that sandwich again. My husband had the Steak & Egg sandwich which he said was good but I didn't care for the flavor combo. It is described as such: Tender roast beef, melted American cheese, and caramelized onions layered with a souffléd egg on a toasted ciabatta. It's interesting in the picture it shows a waffle instead of ciabatta. I guess they got rid of the waffles altogether? They should probably update the sandwich photo is that's the case. Visited: 7/25/26