My go to place to study and vape simultaneously. I enjoy their flavorful hookahs and a relaxing atmosphere. Plus service is attentive and location is close to Harper College in Woodfield mall. read more

Great place to spend time with friends and try so many flavors! The ambiance is just amazing! Service is top notch! Will be back !

Great place. Have been coming here for years. Great vibes and the owner is super nice!

Arriving in the lounge it's very low lit with laid back music. You come in and find your own seating and Ofelia came over to provide us menus. I asked her for the top three hookah flavors and she told me: (1) bite the pillow-absolutely amazing tastes like watermelon with orange and mint (2) lesbian threesome- a lil heavy on the rose but it's an ok flavor (3) fruitty pebbles- not as sweet but definitely a good choice on the mild fruity side. The service was great! Ofelia was very attentive! Please note that they use quick lite coals and charge you for the natural coals (which we were unaware of). Overall, nice lounge to visit in my opinion if you are on a date or need some solo time! read more

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My husband and I were at Aria lounge last year. They served us tainted hookah. We got VERY sick. It took months to get better from an infection that spread into the lungs. These people take advantage of noob hookah smokers. Beware this place. read more

We have been coming here for over two years and one thing I have to say that they have earned my business for a very long time to come. The staff is very friendly and it's such a relaxing and comfortable environment. Another thing I absolutely love about this place is how they use fruit heads for hookah. It's nice lounge to just go and kick back after a long days work and just unwind a little. Thank you to the staff and owner making it the best hookah lounge in NW suburb read more

This is a nice little place. The girl that works here has good recommendations & is knowledgeable about everything. I'm gonna clarify. I went with 3 other people & it was $11/person to hookah with one hookah. I thought it was weird that if you get a hookah individually it would be $13 for my own, yet, all 4 of us shared 1 hookah for $11/person. The girl explained it as a tab system, which I understood, but still thought it was weird. We weren't there very long so we didn't get to use up our whole tab, but still paid for it all. Maybe it makes more sense to go with a group of people & just hang out, relax & smoke all night :) Anyway, we got the Kim Jong-Il (yes, that's the real name of it) per the girl's recommendation. It was a blueberry, watermelon, & mint flavor. It was so good! It was nice to have your own private little seating area to talk & smoke. I could see other groups making bubbles with their hookah smoke. All I kept wondering was how clean those floors we were sitting on were... I kept thinking they had to be super dirty. I tried to ignore that tho. As weird as the pricing was, their hookah was good & they're open late. I'll def come back. read more

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We have been coming here for over two years and one thing I have to say that they have earned my business for a very long time to come. The staff is very friendly and it's such a relaxing and comfortable environment. Another thing I absolutely love about this place is how they use fruit heads for hookah. It's nice lounge to just go and kick back after a long days work and just unwind a little. Thank you to the staff and owner making it the best hookah lounge in NW suburbs. read more

I hadn't been to a hookah lounge in quite a while, but on a first date the guy wanted our night to last a little longer and suggested we go out a little longer. I have been to other places in this parking lot countless time. I was actually at the LA Tan earlier that day and never noticed this little hookah bar. I even drove past it while looking for it. It could use some better signage. When it comes to hookah lounges, this place was top notch! The spaces were all pretty individualized and private. You could choose to sit on the floor with pillows or a spot with a couch. Our server was very knowledgeable about the various blends and attentive with the coals. She never made us feel rushed. I am not as into hookah as I was when I was younger, but if I do decide to go for hookah again I will definitely return to Aria Lounge! read more

Great Huka, friendly staff, the young lady from Turkey was amazing, the Persian tea was flavorful and loved the way she prepared it. GreT value for the money, look forward to visit again read more

This is the spot!!!! Staff is phenomenal, clean hookahs, great menu with very exotic names read more

Came here with a friend on a Friday night. The vibe was good and had a chill relax feel. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. It's $11 per person and they had a variety selection on flavors. I liked how the layout was set up with tall curtains and pillows for customers to lie down or sit in private. read more

I really like this place. Me and my step sister at the time used to go here (this was like 8 years ago lol) and the guy who works there (I don't know if he's the owner) is super nice!! Excellent service and the atmosphere is awesome, good music.. Was just here tonight with my boyfriend. oh and the flavor selection is great read more

Hands-down the best hookah bar in the northern suburbs. Also much better than their Grayslake location. Everything about the Schaumburg location of Aria is superior to the Grayslake location. The hookahs and shisha are higher quality, and produce a ton more smoke. They're not the biggest hookahs but they produce just as much vapor as the huge ones. Also, the coals here are really high quality and burn slowly vs the cheap ones they use in Grayslake that burn out really fast. Also, the staff here are extremely friendly and actually "wait" on you during your whole visit vs the staff at Grayslake who are also really nice but you pretty much have to wait on yourself. Also, they have really good Persian tea here which unfortunately isn't available at Grayslake. Lastly, the pricing is better here. At Grayslake it's $13 a person plus drinks so usually my friend and I's total is somewhere around $29. Here it was $21 and I tipped $4 for a total of $25. This included a single hookah (which lasted around 2 1/2-3 hours btw), 2 cups of tea, and 2 bottles of water. Overall, this is my new favorite hookah bar. The one is Grayslake is good, but I prefer this Aria. It's a 35 minute drive for me, but it's totally worth it. Great overall atmosphere and experience. If you're looking for a fun time with great hookah, this is the place to go - you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Hubby and I stopped in to enjoy a little hookah and relaxation after a long day. Service was wonderful, owner was sweet, and even offered to switch out of flavor because hubby wasn't satisfied with the first choice. Overall, very cool vibe, great music and diverse people. We saw people bringing in foods from other joints which was cool and good to know! Definitely will return next time we are in town. read more

I would not recommend this place AT ALL! A bunch of young adults and teenagers getting paid minimum wage and providing service that shows it. Unfortunately, you would have to make your own shisha in order to even get the accurate flavors. They have dirty hookahs stacked everywhere and the vibe is just not welcoming. You can literally sit down and watch customers come in and go behind the bar area and make their own shisha, probably because they don't trust the servers there. Ultimately, it's just a spot for "regulars" and if you're not IN that crowd don't expect the "service" they will provide to those they "know" read more

I prefer to be on the floor with the pillows, rather than the actual chairs on the opposite side. There's a draft that ruins smoke rings on that side! The owner and the workers are super friendly, nice, and acceptably/pleasantly chatty. There is a couple that works there and they're really good at mixing tobacco flavors. I don't ever know what to order so I just tell him/her to mix me whatever, and it's always really good and really smooth. Try the Lesbian Threesome, it's relle relle good. read more

Came here to hooka, the girl working the entire thing was pretty cool. Made us a mixture of a couple things that tasted great!

The best secret in the suburbs. My first hookah experience was here, and I was very impressed. The decor is dark and seductive, and I felt so relaxed just sitting there and smoking my hookah while chatting with friends. It's very clean, including the bathrooms, and while small, fits a good number of people. The owner is a funny guy and will strike up conversation with you here and there. (Ask him to show you how to blow smoke in a triangle - hilarious!) The other workers are also nice and get your hookah ready to go and your party seated as fast as they can. They have plastic mouth pieces so you don't have to worry about germs, and the table is wiped down before you are seated. I prefer sitting on the ground on pillows rather than the booths, but those tend to be given to larger parties. There are curtains separating you from other groups, which gives a sense of privacy. I've tried Berry Blast, Raspberry, and something the owner whipped up (ask him to surprise you). I'm not sure what he gave our group, but it has an intense flavor that sits on your tongue and travels through your lungs. The other flavors we got were also good. Another thing I like is that once we came when they were overcrowded, and they gave us a coupon code to use at another nearby hookah lounge. This was considerate of them and I appreciate how they didn't keep us waiting and sent us to another place with a discount. It's $10/per person, but if you decide to pay with card, it's $11/person. read more

I have been to plenty of Hookah Lounges in Chicago & Boston, and hands down this still remains one of my favorite. It's been one of my staple places to go for a low key, relaxing time to smoke and catch up with friends. . Nice décor, chill vibe, and most importantly a great staff. There's always fresh coals, staff are checking to see if you need anything throughout your visit. And Ari the owner is very attentive, friendly, and tries to make sure you have a great experience on each visit. . Definitely be back to try out the different flavors! read more

I'm relaxed just thinking about this place. I wish I was sitting upon one of their floor pillows while writing this review. Anyway, nice decor, dim lighting, private rooms separated by drapes, many hookah flavors, hot tea... everything a hookah lounge should have. We ordered the Aladdin's Lamp & Gummy Bear flavors. I definitely recommend getting a house blend. I believe there is a minimum charge of $10 per person, but it's really not bad. We also ordered a couple hot teas. A guy in our group randomly asked if they had bubbles and our server said they did and would be right back with them. We looked at each other, confused. Our friend just said, "you'll see." one of the COOLEST THINGS EVER!! Our server brought us a cup of soap with a water bottle cut in half. Our friend proceeded, like a pro, to inhale the hookah smoke, dip the water bottle in the soap, and then blow the smoke into the water bottle, thus creating a huge bubble filled with smoke. AMAZING! It must be a secret only serious smokers know about. This kept us entertained the entire time while we tried blowing the biggest bubbles we could possibly blow and then trying to get them to travel as far across the room as possible. When the bubbles hit the ground, the smoke bursts out and looks so cool. We hit a couple people with the bubbles, but they didn't seem to mind (or didn't notice) and seemed envious of us. Our server was very friendly and a bit humorous. The place wasn't too crowded. The music selection was good & chill, not exactly like your typical hookah lounge music. Considering there are several hookah lounges in the area, all on the same street, I'd rather return to this one than explore the other ones (and I'm a big sucker for trying new places.) Very happy with my experience here and can't wait to go back. read more

One of the finest establishments around, and one of the more personable you'll find in the Schaumburg area. Beginners need not fear derision. They treat customers well and see to it that they come back. The place may be relaxed and cozy, but your visit still stands to be very productive. Ari (I hope I have his name right) has a hell of a grasp of any topic of note. As for his concoctions, the two that I've tried were quite good. I can't yet vouch for the Persian tea, but will look forward to it on my next visit. read more

Read everyone's reviews on Yelp and Google. Was impressed by everyone giving five stars. Decided to check it out. If you're not paying attention, you will drive right past it. Still, found it very easy. Doesn't look much on the outside, but it's the opposite. Small and the staff explained others crowded after 9pm. Showed up after it opened, empty at 1815. Picked a spot to sit and was helped soon after. The tabaco selection was impressive and the staff helped us choose. Came by afterwards and sat down for a nice chat. Enjoyed the smoke, ambience and pricing. Staff pays attention to reviews and is eager to please. Highly recommend. read more

I have been here on two separate occasions, both times I have had a good experience. I was greeted by the owner himself and had my choice of seating. He was always able to recommend new things to try, none of which were bad recommendations. If the bowl did not hit or the flavor did not taste great, he would gladly replace it with something better of our choosing. One of the best hookah's was an apple fruit bowl with guava/white gummy with orange slices in the base! Definitely a good place to try simply because of the customer service! Prices are also comparable if not cheaper than other places. read more

Awesome service. I highly recommend for nice and great time to spend. Great management and super friendly. Come on guys don't over think it. Just come here and enjoy your time . read more

First time here. From Canada and Was looking for a hookah lounge, ddnt take long to figure this is the best place to go. Can't express how amazing the service and hookah is here. Automatically was treated as a valued customer. I love it! Thanks read more

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Less than the average hookah places out there! The lounge is messy and uncomfortable. I ordered Persian tea and it was room temperature, not HOT, like it should be! Tasted like Lipton green tea, nothing "Persian" about it... The hookah itself was good... read more

My boyfriend and I came here late Halloween night and were impressed. Though we were a little discouraged when first entering; no one greeted us for a minute or two, but as soon as we were seated we were immediately served. We ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavor (or something like that) and it wasn't bad. I would probably order it again next time we go. My favorite part? The manager/owner! He was so friendly to everyone and made you feel at home. What was fun was, since it was Halloween after all, he reinforced a Halloween costume contest and got everyone involved if they wanted to be. He handed out slips of paper and pens so that we could vote. I thought that was a nice touch! And for that, I would definitely come back! (And you can't go wrong with cheap hookah!) read more

There is no one that will treat you as well as the staff at Aria. The hookah is great, and the staff always checks to make sure its burning right. The atmosphere is chill, good music - comfy couches. If Ari is there, the owner, you will see why this place is the best, because it has the best ownership! Aria is always a good time! read more

Pros: Sexual eruption is beyond satisfying!!! Perfect mixture of shisha , the staff are kind and the Persian tea is pretty good. Cons: small environment , childish customers, no DJ, and an occasional wait time . read more

Awesome hookah lounge. I have been traveling for a few weeks now for work and this was by far the best hookah smoking experience. The employee was very knowledgeable about the tobacco, loaded a spectacular mix, and was incredibly friendly to boot. The best part of all of this was that, starting at $13 a bowl, this was the cheapest smoke I've had thus far on my trip. Cannot recommend this lounge enough. read more

Great place low key been going for years. Appreciate the staffs patience with new comers even taught me the bubble trick!!!

One of the Best experiences I've ever had at a hookah lounge. Great selection of flavors and a very friendly staff. My brother and I would come here every weekend and we'd never be disappointed. Even now, Im thinking about coming here to relax and catch up with my old buddies before deployment. 10/10 would recommend to anyone trying to have a chill evening! read more

If you've heard of Aria Hookah, you are aware that they are a chain hookah lounge. While chains usually mean "same thing in every location" this is definitely not the case for the Schaumburg location. I swore to never step foot in an Aria lounge due to the Grayslake location being the worst lounge I've ever been in, but after being swayed by a friend to try the Schaumburg location, I'm very glad I did. Ari, the owner, is one of the most chill guys who will make you feel right at home and usually makes the hookah himself. They use mostly starbuzz tobacco and one of the few locations who carry coconut coals! Overall, music is good for you old school trance lovers and atmosphere is very nice for a chill night! read more

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I was really excited when I saw that this hookah lounge had a five star rating. I moved here from the Lombard area and I was looking for a new hookah lounge that could compare to my regular place. There are two different seating areas, booths where you can sit on the ground and tables with couches and chairs. We ended up on the floor with very scratchy carpet and uncomfortable pillows. The selection of hookah flavors was fun, but I wish they'd had a selection of different brands to choose from. The staff was friendly and there was a level of customer service I hadn't experienced before when they came around to our area and exchanged our coals for us. The price couldn't be beat, that was a huge plus. Overall, it was a decent experience. I might return, I might not. If you've been to some of the more upscale hookah lounges, you will leave unimpressed. If you go to some of the shadier places in the Chicagoland area, you will leave happily. read more

This place is fantastic. They periodically refill coals which is great, have lot of exotic flavors such as fresh fruit, paan which I am into. Main difference for me though is the owner Ari. Gets to know you, wants it to be fun, etc. This is not your typical place they get to know you and what you like and this makes the difference compared to other random hookah places. read more

I just don't know where to start... The lovely atmosphere, the great tea, the hookah, the prices, the amazing staff and the owner with who we had a great conversation and who made sure to provide us with a great service. We just loved this place and we'll absolutely go back. Awesome job guys!!! read more

I've been coming to Aria for the past 10 years and every time my experience has always been amazing! All the employees want to make sure you are happy and will do whatever they can to make sure you have a great time. Sometimes there is a wait for seating, because they are so popular, but you end up making friends with new people who you didn't know coming in! The owner, Ari, makes a genuine effort to get to know all his guests and he and staff are able to make recommendations for hookah flavors you may not have thought of before. If you are ever not happy, they will switch it out for something else. Aria Lounge is a great place to relax and catch up with friends while creating fun memories!! read more

This was my first hookah lounge I've went to, and a few months later, it is always me first choice. Aria Lounge does such a wonderful job at preparing a delicious assortment of flavored hookah, and tending to their customers. Aria himself has been there every night I've gone and never fails to tell a joke or two or accommodate my guests and I. I had an issue with our mix not tasting as well as I thought it would, and he gladly replaced it with something more enjoyable, free of charge. I really like this place because it's one of the smaller places and it's lower-key and not as overrun by obnoxious high schoolers like a few other places. I would recommend the Lesbian Threesome. Fruity and Floral, with a very smooth draw and thick clouds of sweet smoke. I will be back! Thanks, Aria and Co.! read more

Traveling through and decided to stop and find me a place to kick my feet up for a while and relax. I'm glad I did . Hookah flavor was really nice and smooth , also ordered a Persian tea which came in a little entertaining contraption. This place hit the spot. read more