Stopped by C3 Coffee for a quick visit and was genuinely impressed. The space was extremely clean,…read morethe staff was very kind, and everything felt well thought out from start to finish. I ordered a cortado, which was excellent, and it came with a complimentary sparkling watersuch a unique and refreshing touch. I honestly wish more coffee shops did that. I also grabbed the chicken pesto panini, it was absolutely delicious and way more filling than I expected. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Overall, a great experience all around. High-quality drinks, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

This review is long overdue but well worth mentioning that it's one of my favorite coffee shops!…read more I worked in the heart of Skompton for several months & C3 was my morning grace. Colin and Dolly are two of my favorite baristas of all time! My go-to drink is usually anything seasonal when it comes to their coffee and their iced drinks you can add different flavors of Red Bull. YUM. Really enjoy their photo wall art of all their different customers throughout the years. Overall just a really family friendly place to go if you're in the area getting some shopping done! Support locally!

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!

Unbeknowest to me, I have made it a life mission to visit every Qawah House in the nation. I would…read morenot consider myself a huge jet setter, but I have been to the multiple ones in Detroit and houston, and now in Chicago. This one was no different in the style, and decor of the interior there was also no different in being extremely busy. It might have been our fault for coming on a weekend, but we had no other choice. And it was as busy as ever. However, it was quick.They were quick to bring it our order out, and have it ready, despite being so busy inside.We did have to wait a little bit to find a table for our family as large as ours, but that seems to be the norm, because most tables also seem to have about six people on each. The adeni as always is a must have and always my favorite to get. The honeycomb bread and a smattering of other little treats we got from the display cafe that they have was also good and welcome to have in a typical windy day. I would note that even though it smells delicious in here with the coffee aromas, this does not would not be a good place to come to study. This feels like a very friendly friend of the environment because we saw so many different families here and because of that, it was very loud. Just as a heads up. If you're looking to have tea or coffee after dinner out with a family, then this is the place.

I'm extremely thankful to have a friend who introduced me to this bagel spot. Definitely a top 2…read morefavorite of mine. I haven't been to the location but have had these bagels consistently for over 10 years. The texture and flavor of the bagel is everything a NY bagel is and should be. Fluffy on the inside, somewhat crispy on the outside, and oh so thiccccccccck! Their cream cheese?! Ugh! Don't skip on it, seriously everything about this place is perfect. My go to selection is the egg bagel with chive cream cheese. It's chef's kiss and hits the spot. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!!!!

If you're expecting this to be interchangeable with the franchised bagel places that have spread…read moreacross the country, recalibrate now. This is not that. I've been going to New York Bagel & Bialy for over 50 years, and places like this operate on a different clock, a different standard, and frankly, a different philosophy of what a bagel is supposed to be. Timing matters. If you show up after about 8:00 AM, your odds of getting bagels at their absolute peak--still warm, properly textured, with that slight resistance on the outside and softness inside--go up significantly. Earlier can be hit or miss depending on the batch cycle, but once they're in stride, this place delivers. The essentials are all here and worth your time: poppy seed, sesame, everything, and especially the bialys. The bialys alone are reason enough to make the trip--properly done, with the right chew and depth of flavor that you simply won't find in mass-produced versions. Don't overcomplicate it. Grab a dozen. On your way home, stop and pick up a couple packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and some smoked salmon a jar of capers, a Bermuda onion--whether here or even from Walmart--and you've got a meal that outperforms most brunch menus at a fraction of the cost. This isn't trendy. It's not trying to be. It's something better: consistent, old-world, and still doing it the right way. If you're going to call something a bagel, the standard is not branding--it's process. That's why New York Bagel & Bialy on Touhy stands apart. They actually do it right: kettle-boiled first, then baked in rotating ovens. That single decision--boiling--changes the entire structure. It gelatinizes the outer starch layer, locks in density, and produces that thin, glossy crust with real chew. Without it, you don't have a bagel--you have bread with a hole. The rotating ovens matter too. They deliver even heat, which means you get the correct balance: a slight exterior crisp with a dense, elastic interior. No puffiness. No sponge. No collapse under toppings. That's the difference here. Most chains optimize for speed and shelf life, so they steam or shortcut the process. Many local shops land in the middle. This place doesn't compromise. If you care about what a bagel is supposed to be--not just what it's called--this is the benchmark in Chicago.

Memorial Day. Great first visit…read more It won't be the last. Why? Fresh ..every thing. Hummus heaven. Meats , fish ,and vegetables. Grilled to perfection. Great service. Super deserts. Clean restrooms. So good.

We got their Veggie…read moreKing combo plate 3.5/5 - their dolmas was alright and the falafel was a little too dry. Loved their baba ghanouj!! Their hummus was also quite good M'hammareh 4/5 - nice peppery/ slightly sweet dish. Went great with the pita Sumac fries 5/5 - loved them. Wish they gave it with some dip! Labneh 4/5 - my first time trying it. Simple, elegant, and yummy Overall, would recommend! We got takeout but want to check it out some time.

Good doughnuts they held up their freshness even late in the day. Probably the best old fashioned…read morei have had. Even day old the 2nd one was still more moist than a fresh dunkin. staff was great , and exactly the set up you would expect at a bakery. The parking was limited but that is a small thing to consider.

I have always known about the high prices at this bakery. However, I do give in occasionally…read morebecause their quality has always been very high. This past weekend, I purchased six standard size cupcakes, three chocolate and three yellow. When I appeared shocked at the price of $25.00 for the 6 cupcakes the female owner stated, "but they're buttercream." I came home to try one of these massively expensive cupcakes only to find that there is virtually no sugar in either the white icing or the chocolate icing. All it tasted of was whipped butter. Terrible and highly disappointing. Time to get your act together and realize your bakery isn't located on Oak St. in the Gold Coast!

The beautiful place And very good coffe…read more And good service fast Amazing cake baklava so so many

Such a cute and cozy place, where they are kind and quick. Cappuccino is amazing. They have 3…read moredifferent sections for whatever you're in the mood for, an inside area, a covered porch area, and an outside terrace!

This is a small diner set up with a few 2 top tables and counter seating. The service is friendly…read moreand the food was delicious. They do have the best coffee - smooth with no bitterness. I tried the chicken chorizo skillet and at first I thought it was a little bit salty, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Hubby tried the corned beef skillet and he enjoyed it as well. They leave the corned beef in little chunks. Our server was so nice, she brought over some Nate's gluten free chocolate chip cookies for me to try. You can park in the lot - but park on the side that is closer to the gas station. Or, paid street parking is also available. Overall, a cozy breakfast experience with great service and good food!

This place is a gem. Their corned beef isn't salty at all. Goes well with their bed of hash. Do…read morenot sleep on their English muffin. First bite, you can totally tell it's different. Grew up on Thomas Edison's English Muffin and will have a tough time not comparing. It was perfectly and evenly toasted on both sides of each side of the muffin. Nice ASMR btw. It's been around since the 1950's like Moon's Sandwich Shop. If you're a fan of Moon's, come check this place out. It's a nice place to check out if you're within the area. Can't wait to come back.

Loved this spot! We ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and it was soooo good. The cafe has a super…read morecute outdoor-style vibe even though the seating is indoors, which made it feel really cozy and unique. They also had baked goods and sandwiches that looked delicious, but we only stopped in for coffee this time. Service was fast. Definitely coming back to try more!

Like Mario had stated, this place has an online ordering system via their website that they no…read morelonger use, but it can still charge you and take orders. Then you go in person and they say you have to contact Square, which they tell you to dispute the charge with your bank. Waste of time! I've been going here for over 15 years and I will not return again. They fell off when the new owners took over years ago.