I enjoyed this cafe very much . Our sandwiches were very tasty. I got the homemade pita chips with…read morespinach dip for a side . U could have gotten cold pasta . They also had lunch specials that came with soup. They had coffees but I just got a bottle of water- It was counter service but we ate outside and they brought it to us! The patio was nice and cute! We bought cookies dessert to take home. I will most definitely return .

Okay this place. Why have I been sleeping on it for this long?! I have appreciated the beautiful…read moreexterior for years since they took over the old Italian Ovens, but just finally stopped in. First off, the stunning design of the exterior continues inside with a beautiful, well designed, clean, and welcoming interior. Second, the menu is just drool worthy. How do you decide?! There are so many Italian delicacies. The woman at the register was welcoming and assisted me with my questions. I ordered the Muffaletta Sandwich and with that, got a discount on a cup of Minestrone Soup for only $1.99. The sandwich had a healthy amount of meat and a great olive tapenade. The bread was a lot - and made it hard to eat, but it was delicious so it was hard to be mad about this. The sandwich came with the choice of pita chips and spinach dip or pasta salad. I got the pasta salad. I would have loved 2-3x the amount of cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and greens in the pasta salad and a heavier hand with seasoning. It mostly was bland noodles. The soup was fresh, hearty, and delicious. For a total of about $15, I ended up getting two meals out of this which felt like a pretty good deal to me. Learn from my mistake, get over to Lauretta's ASAP!

I placed a custom order for my sister's baby shower including cupcakes, sugar cookies and a quarter…read moresheet cake. I let the team decorate how they saw fit with just the party's theme and ideal colors, and everything turned out beautifully. My family will be ordering from this team again

I'm usually not a big sweets person....wait, yes I am…read more I came in here for a gift and of course, added a ton of extras that I didn't intend to buy. As I came in, there was a class of making sweets with a ton of little kids making a fun mess. Congrats to that staff for having the patience and demeanor to fill kids up with sugary products! As for the selection... Cake Pops - awesomely decorated and perfectly bite sized Toffee - I never liked it growing up, but can honestly say that I love it now! What a great selection of different flavored toffees and samples to make an informed choice. Chocolates - an unbelievable selection of every shape and size and flavor! I'm a fan and will be back.

Cute as a button shop packed with all sorts of treats from pies to cookies and cakes, muffin tops,…read morealong with packaged goodies of all kinds. A sandwich area with fresh breads is also tucked in here. Jammed packed but cozy and comfortable. I could linger for hours. My sis and I ordered coffee and split a large portion of cherry pie. The menu of drink options is endless and both of ours were very good. She ordered a Cupid latte something and I did a drip coffee - both were great. Pie was outstanding.

I love this place ! Love the coffee desert! The soup had a lot of chicken !…read more It's a cute shop ! There is indoor seating but we chose outdoor seating! It's a very cute town ! Order at the counter get a buzzer ! Nice for walking I'll be back

I had a big vision for my birthday cake, since I have been looking forward to this birthday theme…read morefor years. And all I can say is - THEY DID IT. (Detailed review below. TL;DR: Absolutely will be back. Quick, easy, and transparent communication about vision, price, and all in between.) Cake Details: 9-inch, heart-shaped, marble cake with fresh strawberries, $94 INITIAL COMMUNICATION It was literally 2 minutes before closing time when I called them for the first time (my planning mishap). However, someone picked up and offered immediate, friendly assistance. I figured ordering a custom cake takes more than just 2 minutes, so I offered to call back in the morning, but she was extremely eager and motivated to help me right then and there. We discussed the general details (size, theme, flavors, shape, etc.) over the phone, and I was then provided with a phone number to text additional information and reference pictures. CUSTOMIZATION I sent 3 cake pictures as references to the phone number, and explained which elements I want from each cake. Also, I wanted a heart-shaped cake instead of a round one. I was very picky, I admit, but the team was incredibly accommodating and happy to fulfill ALL my wishes - big and small. I also sent 3 more pictures of characters I wanted to add, and yet again, they accommodated. TRANSPARENCY The communication was so easy and clear. I inquired about the price at our first meeting, and was told that all added decorations are included. (The price would have only changed if I had added another tier, changed the size, or made any other dramatic changes.) This was amazing. I was able to tell them all my detailed wishes, and I never once feared about the final price, since their communication was so clear. OVERALL This is a great business to support and order from. I was very picky in what I wanted for my cake, and they were able to match it perfectly. All my guests loved the cake - looks and taste. And it tasted as good the following days. Added Note: One of our guests is gluten-free, and I was prepared to provide a gluten-free dessert for them; however, the bakery being gluten-free is just another great bonus, and my gluten-free friends will travel to this bakery in the future. Amazing!

Stopped in today on a whim after having the hardest time finding a last minute cake that was made…read morein a nut free space. So glad I did! Cute spot. There were some baked goods prepared and ready to go. I got a few chocolate cupcakes as a gift, so I didn't get to try them. The service is the main reason I write this review. Very kind, and personable service. Awesome community pantry available as well with food, and also household items. Sandwiches and coffee available to order too. I will have to come back to try more!

Yummy tamales they also have one in Mundelein and they make homemade pork skins and salsa different…read moresandwiches a bunch of Mexican pastries and salsa

My family and I have always used LaLuz Bakery for our birthday cakes and have never had an issue…read morebefore. That's why we didn't hesitate to order a special two-tier TikTok-themed cake for my niece's birthday on Saturday. Unfortunately, this time was very different. After picking up the cake and heading to the party, we discovered that the cake had completely caved in. The top tier slid off the bottom tier before we even opened the box. I took pictures immediately and contacted the bakery right away. I didn't ask for a refund--I simply asked if there was anything they could do to make it right. Instead, I was told that because the cake had left the store, there was nothing they could do. I even offered to return the damaged cake. Still, the manager on duty, Mario, said he couldn't help and would pass it on to his supervisor. We left the cake with them and walked out empty-handed--no replacement, no apology, no effort to resolve the issue. We ended up going to Sam's club buying two cakes($50 total with tax), and creatively combining them to save the party. Honestly, those cakes turned out better than what we originally purchased for $150.00 from La Luz This experience was really disappointing, especially considering the loyalty and money we've given LaLuz over the years. I'm leaving this review to let others know that if something goes wrong, you may not receive the customer service you'd expect--or deserve. Needless to say, we will be taking our business elsewhere. SHOP ELSEWHERE!!!!

Found this bakery while in the area. I was looking at a place for a good sweet pastry this one is a…read moregem. The photons videos say it all. The service was excellent and friendly. The store was very clean and organized. Needless to say I wanted all hahaha next time I find myself around the area this definitely will be a stop for me.

Answer your phone messages! Called for over a week to order a particular cake but no one answered…read morethe phone or called back and when I finally got someone that answered the phone the cake wasn't available. For 2 weeks they didn't have the cake. We'll get our cakes somewhere else.

The Mexican bread, pan dulce, is amazing. It is always fresh and soft. I have eaten bread all my…read morelife and this is by far the best around. No other bakery compares.

Excelente servicio, ambiente agradable y precios razonables empleados amables, sin duda un lugar…read morepara recomendar al

My first time here. I got the pineapple empanada since I love all empanadas type foods from all…read moredifferent cultures & also a croissant with custard filling. Both were very delicious & very fresh. I forgot I bought the croissant & it tasted great 2 days later sitting in my fridge. Service is cheerful & it's a spacious space. I don't recall if there was seating so probably no. Pro tip: The neighbourhood in this part of town isn't great but as long as you do your due diligence & don't look like an easy target with your purse, it's all good.

Great place to hang out on a Sunday morning with your babelicious. And taste some of the finest…read morefreshest, Mexican bread and pastry in the area fast friendly service.