What a great coffee shop in Downtown Winnetka! The patio out front is rather large with some…read morecovered tables. The inside is also spacious, bright from natural light, had a simple design. Upon entering, one can walk right up to the ordering counter. They have a standard coffee and tea menu, specialty drinks, seasonal drinks, and some pastries for purchase. Their specialty/seasonal drinks aren't posted outside of the register so I recommend looking online as a preview if needed. I got the Funky Monkey as the barista said it was their most popular seasonal drink. I loved the subtle banana flavor and slightly sweet notes. The espresso is also house roasted and great quality. My husband tried their Chai Latte which was okay. We also shared an Old Fashioned donut which had great flavor. Coffee flavors definitely seem to be their sweet spot!

Recently, met one of the owners by chance. Decided to try a bag of Ruca on his recommendation and…read moreit is excellent. I don't even need to add cream and sugar to it. The Winnetka store is very cool. Great ambiance. Ronnie my server was very nice and helpful. Will be back to try the Dark roast version.

I was so excited to stop here on infrequent trip to wilmette and have a scone and coffee. It's…read morecharming and smells dreamy. I was sad though bc I asked for a cherry scone (fresh out of the oven even) and it was burned on the bottom. I felt sheepish complaining about it so i didn't. Big bummer though!

This tiny little coffee shop is nestled amongst the apartment buildings and shops on Linden…read more There's only about five seats in the shop, three of them along the front window, so it can get cozy inside but for the warmer months they seem to have lots of outdoor seating. Inside they also have a record player for some ambiance and good music. Their chai is delicious! It was sweeter than I expected but I like it sweet too. On the spicy to sweet scale of chai, this is definitely on the sweet side, so if that's not your bag you'll want to select something else. The menu overall is small, but the drinks are pleasant. They had several scones and although I skipped those, another woman in the shop was buying a scone wheel to bake at home, so I don't deny they piqued my interest. There is a good deal of parking along the street here, but I don't think they have a parking lot. As of March 2023 they are open Friday through Sunday only (see my photo).

Nice staff. Comfy vibe. Nice variety of seasonal drinks. Interesting food options. Who doesn't…read morelove quiche?

The coffee shop was average, no wow factor. It felt earthy and chilled. Yes coffee is tad too sweet…read moreso if you do like definitely go. Yes they do have avocado toast. Will give an update. You can order the coffee you want, and there is no non fat milk expect skim milk, no coconut milk too. Their matcha is from china from a local place.

Very fancy place , almost over priced cafe style foods . BUT there stuff is deliciousread more

I wanted to like it. I did. But after a few visits, it's just not for me…read more The first trip, I tried the Matari Tea: Green tea, Himalayan pink salt, milk, and spices, topped with roasted pistachios. Sounds good, right? Alas, it could not have been blander. I couldn't taste any "spices" or even the hint of salt. The profile was that of very watered-down tea mixed with milk, and a ton of pistachios floating on top. Like, barely crushed pistachios. Huge pieces, covering the top of the drink, bobbed around like tiny icebergs, and even they somehow had a toned-down flavor. The drink was definitely a swing and a miss. Fast forward two weeks, and I tried Matari again. This time with a simple cortado. I sat at the table right by the door, and the espresso was pretty good. Solid body, not too bitter. It was on the pricy side ($7+), but I was ok with that. But then, I'm hanging out, sipping my coffee, and I catch a burst of perfume-like scent. I'm shocked, but whatever, I figured someone in heavy perfume walked by, no big deal. A few minutes later, wham, I'm hit in the nose with another burst of perfume. Then, I see it. A slight haze around me. So, not a heavily perfumed woman after all, but an automated air-freshener. After further inspection, I see the unit plugged in on the ground right behind my chair, which sprays up and out on a timer. That's right, an air freshener right next to a table where people consume food and beverages, shooting a mist into the air that slowly rains down onto my head and table, and into my coffee. I ended up tossing the last few sips of my cortado, as I could taste the scented whatever-it-was in my cup. I'd have gone to the counter and asked for a new one, but I was so over my visit by then, I just opted to get out. The staff aren't very friendly. Not rude, but they don't give off a welcoming aura, and I didn't feel like trying to explain the issue. Lastly, can we talk about their little "your order is up" beepers? We've all seen them. The little electronic things that blink and make a noise when your order is ready, so you can go snag it from the counter. When I think of a coffee shop, I think quiet and peaceful, or perhaps a bit louder, with bustling people and well-paired music. At Matari, it's an insane BEEP BEEP BEEP that goes off every few minutes when an order is up. I get it, you don't want to bring the food out to your customers. But does it really need to feel like an airport Chili's? It's a bummer, because Matari is beautiful inside. It's clean, it's chic, and its location is at a notable crossroads in Skokie with plenty of parking, leaving it extremely convenient. They've even got an easy-to-use website, which so many coffee shops simply do not have. There aren't a lot of coffee shops in this particular part of town, which is why I so, so very much wanted to love Matari. But subpar drinks? Air freshener spray intrusions? Frequent and obnoxious beeping? I tried. I'm sorry. I just can't.

I just recently discovered this place. I work in Lincolnwood. It has a great ambiance to talk with…read morefriends, co-workers, or just chill by yourself and sip on coffee. More than enough seating and outlets to do work. My go-to drink is the iced café latte with whole milk. The coffee quality is far superior to Starbucks. Also, I love the gauva empanada with cream cheese! Also its good to know you are supporting a local business. Happy to know 5% of their proceeds go to charity. Overall highly recommend!

Such a warm and cozy cafe. Grab something to go or stay awhile, this place is IT. They have…read morecoffees, teas, and specialty lattes. I went with an iced peppermint tea and it was very refreshing. I also tried the guava and cream cheese pastry and my goodness this was insanely delicious. The pastry dough is crispy, flakey and fluffy. The guava jam and cream cheese was sweet and not overly sweet. I stopped in on a weekend morning and throughout my time here there was a constant flow of customers coming and going. Staff members were able to keep up with the influx of weekend customers. Within 5 minutes of placing my order my items were ready to be picked up at the front counter.

Super cute place with high quality food and friendly staff…read more I had the St. Patty's Day special and it had amazing big chunks of the most delicious age tender corned beef. The poached eggs were pure perfection, with the whites firm and yolks runny. My husband's huevos rancheros were equally delicious. After breakfast we stop at the bakery section and bought a few pastries to take home. The selection was quite large and they were wonderful. So glad to have discovered this gem!

Phenomenal food with tremendous portions for the price. Incredibly kind service. A wonderful set up…read morefor that neighborhood friendly diner. If you need a great meal in-and-out in 30 minutes - or a relaxing meal with no urgency or leave - this is the place to be.

5 Stars for Hannah, Love her service! She is the vibe! That's why it's easy to come here…read more Food is good, fries were a little overcooked and ambiance. We need Hannah's service everywhere, she makes the experience pleasant. Location while you shop is great, beats all the fast food.

The food is okay, a bit overpriced and not much vegan or vegetarian options. It seems like they…read morejust want to make money selling things to people who eat dead animals. Plus when the check came, they gave us another table's check which was double, and they said that they cleared it up, but they wouldn't give us avoided receipt. The story, the waitress told us, and the story, the hostess told us were completely different. So we're still not sure if we got charged over $130 for the other tables check. My check was less than half of that, because I only ate by myself and my party that was with me, just had water. They said they fixed the bill, but they charged my card twice, with no voided receipt, shown to us, so you be the judge. They did give me a free vegan cookie, supposedly it was vegan and when when I got home. It was not fresh at all and I threw it out.

From supporting them at a farmers market previous, we were thrilled to see they have a storefront…read more When we walked in we were greeted with the friendliest smiles from all of the nuns. They had so many options it took us some time to browse through and not walk out with every single pastry. We ended up with an apple turnover, and a chocolate almond croissant both warmed up. They were delicious! Soft, flaky and they did not skimp on filling. The sizes were generous each item was bigger than the palm of my hand. I also got a mango smoothie because I had my caffeine already for the morning but my husband had coffee and said it was great. We loved watching so many folks try everything from sweets and savory while we waited for our items. We definitely have to come back soon!

Quaint French bakery with goods that are baked by nuns at the St Roger Abbey. They serve baked…read moregoods, coffee & tea. Also sell French soaps, lotions, mug sets & religious relics & rosaries. The pear tart looks amazing! The mini peach tarts also look delicious! Come grab an almond & chocolate croissant & tea and sit and listen to the quiet sounds of Mozart being played.