Hands down Best coffee and European specialties combined with American favorites on the whole North…read moreshore-- a true win -win here!. Lunch sandwiches also excellent!

Wonderful place to visit if you like to be ignored, looked at strangely, and forced to pay premium…read moreprices for sub par pastry.

Are you a sweet lover ?…read more Than you can't drive past Bent Fork in Highwood without stopping and grabbing a few treats. From the cool people that work here to your taste buds exploding this is a must stop. Enjoy

We just ordered and picked up a birthday cake for our oldest and it is beautiful. Can't wait to get…read moreinto it! I may have found my kryptonite in the molasses ginger butter cream cookie, so soft and indulgent, you have to get one and try it. You can't miss the store from the street, just look for the pink, once inside, super cute friendly small space jam packed with all sorts of goodies to peruse and buy. If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out.

Nice variety of artisan breads, always fresh and ready to go! The monkey bread and rosemary scones…read moreare the best! Must arrive early for the best selections of breads and pastries. Since they bring in inventory from their sister store in Evanston. What you see is what they have, so don't expect a secret stash in the back. If you want specific items or need to feed a large group, order online in advance. Knowledgeable friendly staff are always on deck.

Is there something I don't like at Hewn? No!…read more Well there was this one time when I arrived 15 minutes before opening. That was not good. A good bakery vibe for Libertyville. It's a small shop with all items on display. The challenge is to limit one's purchase. Try something new. It'll be your favorite until you try something else.

Food: 4.75/5 Service: 4.6/5…read moreValue: 4.65/5 We popped in right before closing and the gentleman behind the counter was extremely courteous and took the time to explain each of the tarts to us. We ended up with a large assortment and our favorite one was the chocolate passionfruit with fruit on top.

Everything is baked fresh to order…read more The apple slices are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Everything I have eaten there is A+.

This place must be so crowded in the weekends in the morning. I came here on a Tuesday around lunch…read moretime and it was filled with people. Super cute cafe with a great selection of pastries and brunch items. I got the chicken mushroom quiche and it was savory, cheesy and the perfect lunch treat. There were big chunks of chicken in the quiche and it came with a side salad as well. WiFi is available as well for those working remotely. The inside of the cafe has stylish decorations with plenty of seating all over for parties of 1-6. Parking is street parking with 2 hour limits. The bathrooms are super spacious and clean and come with a changing area for parents with little kids.

I met a girlfriend here for a mid-priced lunch last week, and it is such a cute little French…read morebistro right in Highland Park. I ordered the croque madame with the fried egg on top, and it was delicious. You can absolutely tell they use real butter--the true French way! My waistline might not thank them, but my tastebuds certainly did. I even brought home an almond croissant for the Hubby and snacked on a cheese and chive scone the next day, and everything was just fantastic. The only little hiccup is that the service can get a bit hectic. The staff seemed a little confused trying to match up the order numbers to the tables, and we almost got run over on our way out by a waiter sprinting to the patio! But even with the fast-paced environment, the food is wonderful whether you eat in or grab takeout. Definitely worth a visit! A much better experience here than MY 1st time. I think it's because they enlarged the dining area with more table space. It's still hard to have a conversation due to the high ceilings which echo the sound.

5/1/2024- Mother's…read moreDay around the corner... Wanted to send something special for my very dear Mother figure.. Fellow Yelper Britt C. mentioned this, so I decided to try it .. Selection is rather small , but I went with the three pack of breads, and a cinnamon Apple Streusel Cake.. Cost is where I'd expect, and I hope that she will receive it before Mother's Day and enjoy it! Will update once it is received and tested.. We both bake and cook, so will see what she has to say..

I always crave Hungry Monkey brownies. They are so divine. Everything that Cindy makes is so…read moredelicious. If you haven't ordered from here, you are definitely missing something. I always love supporting small businesses. This is one you have to try, you won't be disappointed.

LOVE this place. Came here for lunch with my mother in law. We each built our own salads - tons of…read moretoppings and dressing options. Everything was fresh! They have numerous soups, dips, cookies, baked goods. I had to get the viral dot cake - it did not disappoint. This place reminds me of an east coast grocery store. Everyone seems happy. Employees were ready to help. Seating indoors and out on the patio.

Foodstuffs is a great and interesting lunch option in Lake Forest. All of their offerings are very…read morefresh and high quality, including their bakery items (look closely in the display case for potential bargains!) Starting with the salads...for around $12...you pick from an excellent selection of fresh ingredients and they toss it up. You can have them chop it as well. Their dressings are custom made and the ginger dressing, in particular, is delightful. The sandwiches...also about $12...are large and also made to order. (If you order a Panini expect a wait of around 15 minutes.) Their bakery goods are to die for! Yes, you could run around the corner to Gerhards but you'll pay much less here at Foodstuffs for a larger, better dessert (and maybe even fresher). It's not all perfect, however. We recently took home one of their frozen Shepards Pies and while the crust was great and it had plenty of meat filling there was way, way too much salt in the recipe. Also, I've had soup here a few times and it was good, but not great. As an aside, the service here is definitely courteous but can be slightly standoffish at times so don't expect the kind of super friendly service you may experience elsewhere in Lake Forest.

Friendly folks, great pastries, definitely freshly baked, shop smells like heaven. Perfect place to…read moreget food for events, parties, brunch.

Nice guy, little hole in the wall type shop. Not much selection. Got a few Mexican breads. Not…read morevery compelling to go to or return to.

Love this small chalkboard menu place! Great catering. Family owned! Incredible meatball sandwich!read more

Great local bakery and food. Ambiance is awesome and the owner Gino makes you feel welcomed…read more Highwood has great food and if you're in this area, stop by, get some pastries and coffee. You won't regret it.

This is my go to stop for early morning team donuts- you can't go wrong- everything is delicious…read moreand the staff is friendly and fast.

I passed through Waukegan early on a Sunday morning. I was a little skeptical just looking at their…read morepastries and having my mind set on donuts wasn't helping. I left with a cinnamon roll donut and a apple danish. I was loving the donut as I ate it while driving to my destination. The sweetness, texture, moistness, and cinnamon flavor was all there. I could have ate a couple more. The next day I ate the apple danish. It held up nicely a day later and wasn't all dried out. It was reminiscent of the apple danishes that McDonalds used to sell years ago, but 10x better. The apple filling was a sweet delight that i can rarely find. I really enjoyed the pastries here and everything tasted way better than they looked. If I would have known the goods were going to be great, I would have bought a lot more. To bad I won't be back out that way until next summer.