Ordered a regular black coffee. My litmus test. Delicious! Dark and robust…read more I ordered the supremely affordable avocado toast. Also deeeeelish. Micro greens and feta in there too. Pickled onions. It was simple it was flavorful and the two over medium eggs I added to the top were contained to a small enough shape to easily sit atop the sandwich. Super cute inside too. Lovely large art on the wall. Nice furniture. Varied seating. Cozy curated spot. Been there twice this week. Enjoyed the iced Mexican coffee on my first visit. Friendly staff. Smiles all around! Thank you Pink Owl

Had a pleasant experience walking around and finding this place. It's a cute pink coffee shop that…read morespecializes in Latin flavor coffee drinks. I was greeted by such welcoming and friendly staff who recommended me the mocha with strawberry cold foam. It was sweet and really tasty! I'm not a sweet coffee person but this one was great. They also had the option of making any adjustments after you taste your drink so it's perfect to your liking. Loved the friendly and cute vibes here!

I visited Whirlwind Coffee Company in Oak Park for the very first time today. We stopped by on our…read moreway to the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio. What stood up for me the most was the beautiful outdoor seating area. I ordered an iced coffee with oat milk and it was delicious. I highly recommend this place as there is lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Service was quick too!! I highly recommend it!!!

The coffee and ambiance are excellent, and it's a great place to relax or catch up with friends…read more However, I was disappointed that there wasn't a baby changing table in the restroom. For a business that's welcoming to families, having a changing station would make a big difference. I hope they consider adding one in the future.

The food here is excellent and healthy. Staff is friendly and helpful. The ambience is bright and…read morerelaxed. Highly recommended.

Food was okay although we got there just as they were opening so some items not available yet. My…read morebig gripe is that I gave my credit card to the waitress and 3 or 4 false charges to neighborhood businesses appeared over the next couple days. Can I prove the waitress or someone else there did it? No but that was the first time I used that card in a week and I didn't use it anywhere else afterwards. See my other review before I found out about the card.

Stepping into The Bellbird Bakeshop feels like wandering into a refined bakery in an upscale…read moreParisian neighborhood, where the scent of freshly-baked pastries fills the shop, and time seems to slow for a moment. It'll make you forget you're in the suburbs of Chicago, with its selection of sophisticated sweet and savory items. Every detail feels intentional. This spot embodies everything you'd expect from a truly special bakery. I tried the Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Croissant and the Peach Danish -- both pastries were buttery, flakey, and packed with a unique blend of bold and nostalgic flavors. Absolutely exquisite. This is a beautifully designed place, with a modern and pleasant atmosphere. The staff is comprised of incredibly friendly individuals -- the type of people who you can tell are GENUINELY kind (which is hard to come by these days). The Bellbird Bakeshop is the kind of place that reminds you how memorable a neighborhood bakery can be.

I'm obsessed! I've only had a few items (scones, croissants, sourdough bread). I love everything…read morebut especially the Country Sourdough Bread!! It's my treat to myself. The bread is very airy with lots of holes/pockets. You can't go wrong with this bakery. I'm so happy with this new addition.

This cafe is one of one. I don't think I've ever had a cafe experience like this one. To start it's…read moremuch bigger than most cafes, there's a kitchen and the option of grab and go. I had an iced Mocha oatmeal milk latte which was excellent! What's really fascinating to me is there's a Starbucks across the street. I can say confidently Blackberry Market Cafe is definitely a competitor. Should you visit, tell Bri Sam sent you.

My husband and I dined in during a busy weekend and although BlackBerry Market was crowded, the…read moreservice was speedy fast! This fast casual cafe offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is located in downtown La Grange and while parking can be tricky, there is plenty available. It might just take a few extra minutes to find a spot. We both ordered sandwiches and liked em. We shared the caprese panini and the chicken avocado club sandwich. Both were delicious. The caprese panini was full of flavor and toasted to perfection. The chicken avocado sandwich had multiple layers which provided different textures. If you're in the area and looking for a quick meal, I highly recommend Blackberry Market.

Large Japanese and Thai menu. Unique silver bowls for drinking water. Very friendly and attentive…read moreserver. Pretty restaurant with a range of seating options across two levels. Easy to have conversation with table mates.

The vibes and service were great! This place had a lot of potential to be good for us but some of…read morethe dishes fell a little low. This restaurant is a combination of Thai and a Japanese izakaya. We ordered the chicken skin, pad Thai, basil chicken stir fry, tom yum, and mango sticky rice. The chicken skin and the basil chicken came out first and they were amazing! The sweet dipping sauce with the chicken skin really pulls it together. We got level 2 spicy (out of 5) for the basil chicken and it did not have a single kick of spice but it was still very yummy and flavorful. As for the other entrees, we were very disappointed. The pad Thai tasted like BBQ sauce rather than pad Thai. The seasoning was very off putting. The tom yum was good but more on the sweeter side with my friends and I were not fond of. For dessert we got mango sticky rice. The sticky rice was warm and soft, and the mangoes were sweet and tart! Great combination of both especially with the coconut.

Ahhhh it gets no better... books, warm pastries and quiet. Nice and peaceful quiet. Rebecca owns…read morethis lovely baby that's only seven months old and she is doing a fabulous job running it. In addition to reading books, there are games you can play or buy. Plus she has discounted items in a majority of the genres. Located in Berwyn, this is a place you must stop at and visit, walk through or simply just grab a coffee to go. You won't regret it.

Great little bookstore. Nice atmosphere, good selection, friendly service, good coffee, cozy…read morereading corner (or coffee/chat corner.) 10/10.

They don't just have a cafe ~ they also offer a unique quiet back room space designed for…read morerelaxation and wellness. It features red light therapy, a salt sauna, a quantum light bed, bio mats, green light and vibro beds. Reiki master by appointment. The space is also available for private events and regularly hosts gatherings, including sound baths and other wellness experiences. Definitely worth checking out.

While visiting friends in Illinois, I stumbled across this hidden gem in downtown La Grange. This…read morewas my first visit to a cafe that is centered around wellness and I think the concept is brilliant! Upon entering the establishment, I couldn't help but notice the ombre colored walls and combined with the chandeliers as well as the pink bistro tables the aesthetics were overall, very impressive. The owner Lauren, patiently explained all of the available treatments and due to the amount of stress I had been under, I was eager to relax and to quiet my mind. I was only in town for a short time, so she graciously worked me into a couple of sessions. I started with the vibroacoustic sensory lounge followed by the red light therapy and finally ended with the quantum crystal bed with biomat. For the first time in weeks, my mind, body and soul were totally relaxed. By the time I left, I was drunk on relaxation and it felt great! I slept like a baby for the next two nights! I really appreciated the unique variety of non alcoholic cocktails and adaptogen beverages available for purchase. If you have not stopped by, do your body a favor and treat yourself.

My first jibarrito and let me just say that jibarritos are an amazing idea. However, ropa vieja…read morejibarritos are a somewhat less than amazing idea. Not that there was anything wrong with the ropa vieja. In fact, aside from a slight excess of cumin, it was pretty damn good. It's just that a dish that wet causes the plantains to disintegrate. It was a huge but tasty mess. All the other dishes we tried were pretty good, too. I feel like the mojo on the yuca was not made with naranja agria but the yuca was very well cooked and that's no small thing. The coffee was strong, hot, and sweet as it should be and the portions of everything are large. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is small cafe-like. There is street parking out front. If I lived closer I'd be returning often.

I got the tostones, an iced coffee, and a chicken empanada and not only did it arrive fast, but the…read morefood was phenomenal for an amazing price. For everything I spent a little over $10. The ambience was adorable and cozy and the staff is so friendly, I felt so at home. I will be back again.

We had a wonderful birthday breakfast here for my toddler! The staff was so friendly and they…read morebrought her cake and sang to her. The menu is expansive and everything we had was delicious! My daughter got confetti pancakes which were perfect for her birthday!

I love this joint. I don't know why I wasn't coming here all the time when I lived in Riverside and…read moreBerwyn. For shame! My nephew recommended we come to Tony's, and I could not thank him enough as we sat there eating great food served by such a friendly staff. Every person we spoke to was Chicago friendly, which is perfect in my books. Orders came to the table quickly, correct, piping hot and delicious! My niece got the Mickey Mouse pancakes and sausage, a family classic, which were fluffy and delicious. HUGE pancakes and crispy sausage links! My sister got the breaded pork tenderloin and loved every bit! The broccoli soup was plain and needed a little excitement, but the pork itself was crispy and well cooked! HUGE portion! WOW! My nephew for the lumberjack platter which was a TON of food. A TON. WILD. Just HUGE serving! The French toast was special; it almost tastes like a cinnamon roll cake. Nice and crispy rounds and soft in the middle. A nice ham steak, bacon, sausage, eggs, and joy. He didn't finish the entire plate but enjoyed every single bite! I got the vegetarian skillet with bacon - I know, I know. It was a long night before this meal, and I needed salt and bacon but wanted all the veggies. What a TREAT! The hash browns were crispy and delicious, not greasy at all which I loved and appreciated, and TONS of veggies. I couldn't finish the entire skillet, but also I happily finished it about 2H later. I just love how I didn't feel heavy after the meal - too full or bogged down by grease. Every single bite was delicious, and I legit cannot wait to go back. The restaurant was busy but had plenty of seating. There were some ants under the table, but they quickly took care of them, and TBH, if I was an ant I'd be in that restaurant too finding food joy. No judgement. Restaurant was clean and service was great! I will happily come back any time, any day, to Tony's. Great people, great food, huge portions, and a great experience. Stop on by!