Bria's portfolio speaks for itself. The talent it takes to create such elaborate designs and…read morestunning sugar flowers is unparalleled. What really stood out to us though was how amazing Bria was with all the allergies we had. She had to go out of her way to create a completely new recipe to handle the restrictions, and not only did she take it seriously, she came up with multiple delicious recipes that we ended up selecting three flavors instead of just one. She was also so genuinely enthusiastic throughout the process, working with us to mix and mash different designs until we arrived at the cake of our dreams. We would select her again every single time, and we probably will be contacting her for cakes for smaller occasions in the future.

Bria is truly a master of her craft! We worked with her for our November 2021 wedding at the…read moreLangham and was blown away by the design and flavors. She worked with us at our tasting to sketch a design based on an inspiration photo, but made it truly custom by incorporating fresh floral and a design element from our venue. We received so many compliments on both flavors (banana cake with nutella filling and vanilla cake with raspberry buttercream and raspberry preserves). Bria is kind, funny and so easy to work with!

Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

Service isn't the best, but the coffee seems okay, maybe a little better than average…read more Nice concept, but they should put bike people can touch even if they're from the scrapyard. That would automatically make it cooler here.

Visited Chicago for a short sweet trip and wanted to take someone back for my Michigan family. I…read moredecided conchas !!!! For concha this is the place to go to! The bakery itself is huge and they also have a huge variety of different cookies and bakery items. They also have cakes, cookies, muffins. Servers were friendly she brought us fresh concha's to purchase. For about 8 bakery items I spent less than 20 dollars. Con: no seating / street parking Pro: endless treats to take to loved ones

I do not write reviews but this, this warranted a review…read more This was and still is insane to me.Theres literal pieces of food containing not a little bit of mold but A LOT OF IT. I am not even interested in eating the other things I purchased, selling mold to customers is incredibly reckless and honestly, since you can sell mold, I definitely don't think your food handling to avoid cross contamination is up to standard. I will not be eating anything I got cause I'm not trying to puke my guts out today or worse. Even though I'd like to be reimbursed for the bag of mold I received, I know I won't but so to repay the mold I will loudly tell whoever is reading this DO NOT GO THERE. Go to JEWEL, go to LOST LARSEN, go to your pantry and make bread anything and everything is better than this place. Service wasn't good either.

The food was delicious. The only negative is it's a little loud and the chairs that you sit in are…read morenot that comfortable. The food was delicious. The only negative is it's a little loud and the chairs that you sit in are not that comfortable.

Saw all the great reviews and stopped in at 6:00pm on a Friday. We did not have a reservation but…read morewere able to be seated. This is a family owned restaurant and from the second we walked in, it felt so warm and homey. My daughter had a bloody nose and the owner first thing asked if we needed an ice pack and was so kind. We weren't even aware she was the owner at the time. Later on in our meal she came by to check in to see how my daughter was doing as well as how the food and our dining experience was. Our waitress, who was one of the owners daughter was extremely attentive and warm. Throughout our meal she would check in to see how things were and if she could take away any of our plates. Service was phenomenal. Now onto the food. Started with the garlic bread and grilled octopus. Garlic bread had a nice crunch exterior and softness in the middle. It was buttery and garlicky and good. The grilled octopus was super tender and had a char to it. I personally prefer more of a char but it was still very good. The tomatoes were slightly blistered and again, for my tastes would have preferred a little more char but I would easily order it again. Pasta dishes came with a choice of lemon chicken chowder or minestrone. Both soups were pretty chunky and had good taste. The margarita pizza dough was nice a chewey with a slight char from the brick oven. It was a little wet for some reason but tasted good. The spaghetti with bolanese had good flavor and the sauce was quite hearty. Overall you could tell from all the dishes that they were made from scratch. Bontà really delivers on food and service. I can't wait to come in for lunch to try their sandwiches. Parking is plenty as they are located in a strip mall.

Was walking in Geneva and went in to this cute shop. I saw these earrings that I loved. My friend…read moreand I were going down the street for dinner so we left. I kept thinking about those earrings that I said if they were still open I would go back to buy them. We left around 9:30pm and everything was closed but the owner was outside gardening. I jokingly (but not jokingly) mentioned that I wanted to purchase those earrings she had at her shop. She was super sweet she said she'd let me in to buy them. So she opened back up for us to purchase the earrings. I was super grateful cause I am rarely out in Geneva. I definitely recommend this shop. And the price was reasonable.

Fabulous selection of clothing & jewelry. The owner Katheryn is very helpful and super friendly.read more

Federated Church has the BEST preschool ever. My daughter started here when she was 3. She is now…read more5. The teachers love all the kids and my daughter has a great relationship with her teachers as well as the other teachers there. My 3 year old son also attends this preschool now and he has flourished so much in just a few months. The teachers are so motherly, trustworthy, and kind. I love them so much! My husband and I recently attended the annual preschool sing and it was too cute!! Thank you Federated church/preschool for giving my children a great preschool experience.

These are my personal observations, but if you're seriously considering sending your child to this…read moreschool, I strongly encourage you to do two things: look into Discovery Montessori in Ohio--specifically its license revocation--and speak directly with families whose children attended Green Friends in Elburn during the past two years. This school was once a truly special place. Unfortunately, that changed dramatically starting in 2023. While Lakshmi Mohan may have had a positive impact elsewhere, her involvement--along with the actions of the school board--coincided with a period of significant disruption and decline at the Elburn location. The result was a mass exodus of students by 2025. In 2023, two highly respected and beloved teachers either resigned or were dismissed mid-year. When concerned parents asked for transparency, they were met with dismissive, evasive, and at times manipulative responses from the board. While the new teachers who stepped in were wonderful, it was evident they were operating under strain--likely due to board-level dysfunction. I believe most of those teachers have since left as well. Several parents witnessed teachers being treated with extreme rudeness and condescension during board meetings. Meanwhile, board members repeatedly made commitments to parents only to later deny ever making them. Communication was marked by stonewalling and an alarming lack of accountability. The behavior of the majority of the board exemplified toxic power dynamics. If I had to sum up their attitude toward parents, it would be: (these are not direct quotes) -We never said we'd do that. Be grateful we even let you enroll your child here. We should charge you more. You're lucky to be here, and your opinions don't matter. Despite this, we are grateful for the time our family spent at the school--specifically for the wonderful teachers and fellow families we got to know. The teaching staff was truly exceptional, and we will always appreciate their dedication to our children. I don't know how many families plan to return, but it's possible that a new cohort could offer a fresh start. Still, I feel compelled to share our experience--not because I expect change (which feels unlikely), but because families deserve to know what they may be stepping into. Transparency and honesty should be the bare minimum from a school administration. Unfortunately, I don't believe this board values either, nor do I believe they take parents' concerns seriously. For further context, here's an excerpt from a June 7, 2021 article in the Akron Journal Star regarding Discovery Montessori in Ohio, where Lakshmi Mohan was named as the administrator in the article: "Over the four years of inspections, the state documented 30 infractions, including: Class sizes exceeding legal limits Unsupervised toddlers Unsafe playground equipment Hazardous substances accessible to children, including pesticide Medication administered without prescriptions Dangerous furniture setup in toddler rooms Many of these issues were noted repeatedly in prior inspections and went unaddressed." Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/06/07/copley-montessori-school-appeals-state-revocation-day-care-license/7549735002/ I encourage all prospective families to do their research and speak with those who've had recent experience with the school before making a decision.

Such a beautiful school. A place that models high principles of kindness, inclusivity, respect for…read moreall of life, honesty, truthfulness, and love. A highly skilled and experienced in Montessori method, Ms. Lakshmi, who ran her own school for 35 years, is the heart of this community. If you are looking for a safe and authentic Montessori School for your child, take a tour and see and feel for yourself.

WOW! This place is fantastic!…read more We were on a mission to find a local coffee shop, our mission is now over. We tried the Baklava latte (hot) and a pumpkin latte (cold); both were made with care-not rushed. Super flavorful. Legit I have not had this good of coffee since visiting Portland. The vibe is so chill too. Those wondering, oatly oatmilk (yay GF!)

Stopped by for some coffee and ordered the summer seasonal drink called the Funky Monkey. The drink…read morewas really smooth and was a perfect pick me up to start my day. While waiting for my drink I noticed a lot of people working in the coffee shop. This location seems popular with working professionals. There is a decent amount of seating and the noise level is low. The next time I'm in the area I'll will definitely be back if I need caffeine.

As a quick update, the dark chocolate cocoa bombs will be available in the new year! Yay!read more

Preparing for my sister-in-laws wedding shower meant we needed to find the perfect centrepieces…read more Most people would opt for a beautiful flower arrangement but my mother-in-law and I wanted an edible centrepiece. Kristen created the most beautiful centrepieces I've ever seen. Most of the guests couldn't tell they were cupcakes until we made the announcement. She even made a cake for the soon to be bride and groom to practice on for the big day. We opted for an array of cupcake flavours: chocolate, red velvet, lemon, banana, and vanilla. All of the flavours were highly complimented by the guests. We even asked for her to use a different holder to go with our rustic theme. Kristin accepted the challenge and found the most perfect rustic vessel to use. I would highly recommend Kristin to anyone. I look forward to working with her in the future.

Enjoyed looking through the store Great selection of items…read more Great customer service too

Claims to be "America First" but almost every single item in the store is made in Taiwan or China.read more