It is fair to say that Top Hat is a "hidden gem"...if you find it on the first try,…read morecongratulations! You may have been an explorer in a previous life. When it comes to value, Top Hat Creamery may be the best bang for your buck in the Midwest when it come to ice cream. Additionally you will find a bevy of delicious flavors and flavor combinations available to suit any taste on their rotating menu. Bring your sweet tooth and leave a nice tip for the young people behind the counter showing the scoop-love.

Detoured off the highway to find TOP HAT...Excellent ice cream, great prices, and the friendliest…read morestaff! So worth the detour to find this quaint little ice cream shop.

Nice coffee shop with delicious cookies. I like the peanut butter. Hot coffee comes in a ceramic…read moremug, which is nice, ceramic plates for the cookies. Nice young man at the cash register who did NOT say "have a nice rest of your day" making my visit perfect.

Absolutely the best cinnamon roll and sugar cookie in town. It's my favorite spot to get a treat. I…read morelove the seasonal, rotating decor inside, the prices are great, and the employees are always really nice.

First visit! They have gluten free treats and the man behind the counter was very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about ingredients for allergens! Yay! A very nice, light ambience with a little patio for sitting in front of the cafe. I tried a GF carrot 'cake'; it was delicious! And as always, with Japanese culture, even the presentation of a simple cake was nicely done! Makes you feel special! Enjoyed very much! Thank you!

I usually come here for my strawberry cake.. but today there was none. I tried a chocolate cookie…read morewith mochi instead. I was gifted some chocolate scraps in a clear packet. So I went home and immediately had to try the scraps. I started with one little piece. Then I ate another and another until there was no more. That was the best baggy of chocolate cake scraps I've ever consumed. Come for the desserts but leave with the scraps!

Enjoyed the chocolate milk ice cream with the chocolate sugar cone :) $7 something for 1 scoop.read more

I have had a great couple visits to Theo's. The employees were patient with me asking for samples…read moreof the ice cream. The flavors are unique and fun. I also ordered a smoothie, and asked for it to be split into 2 cups, which the employee gladly did. The smoothie tasted great! The location is in a great area, too. There is seating inside, as well as courtyard seating next door.

The cakes, pies and brownies by Inge are fantastic! We picked up slices of vanilla cake,…read moresnickerdoodle cake, and chocolate brownies to go. Each one of these treats were truly delicious. Inga's desserts are sold through the Brown Bag Cafe on West Washington Street. Very reasonable prices considering the very high quality of Inge's products.

The pies here are amazing! You can find them inside the Brown Bag Deli. So many delicious pies!…read moreLiterally any pie you can imagine!

Review Visit: April 1st, 2015…read more Good ol' Uncle Bob. He is the Uncle you never hear of. But when you do, you love him. Well, that's how I feel about Uncle Bob's Homemade Ice Cream. I discovered this place while grabbing coffee in Eureka, IL. Oh boy, was it a good discovery. I sampled a few ice creams and loved each one. Conveniently when I was there, they also had dollar hot dogs! So between amazing ice cream and cheap hot dogs, I was in heaven. If you love ice cream and haven't visited Uncle Bob's, do yourself a service and go try some! The do sell Uncle Bob's ice cream at some local eateries, so keep your eyes peeled if you can't make it to the Eureka location.

This place is amazing. Served by mostly it seems local high school students, the service is…read morewelcoming, friendly, and efficient. With quite a few state fair winners in flavors, I find the ice cream delicious and well worth a visit. We had the peach and blackberry, both recommended to us by locals, and they did not disappoint. Strong fruit flavors in both with the peach having some good peach chunks too. We also ordered the hot dog which was solid but nothing crazy. Not that much seating throughout with probably 8 spots inside and a few benches outside. Great did a grab and go and there's a drive thru. We thought knowing Dayne Z or Brock M would help get us no free ice cream but we'll have to keep trying next time we visit.

Candy shop only review. Way overpriced - $35.00 for a half pound of butter creams and a half pound…read moreof turtles. Butter creams are my yardstick for candy stores. These had a coating of chocolate thinner than the candy shell on an M & M and weren't all that tasty. The turtles were actually pretty good.

FLESOR'S IS AMAZING! This is the second time my father and I have been there for lunch in the last…read moremonth. The owner is so kind and always makes sure to make everyone feel welcome! The staff is friendly and fun and the food is so good! The first time we went my dad had the fried catfish and this time he had the cod and he said it is the best fish he's ever had. The building is historical and beautiful. This is a spot to stop and enjoy! We will be back soon!!

A chocolate lovers dream store. Walked in and a sweet employee approached me with samples. The…read morestore is so well lit, Isles and rows of candy. In the back is there clearance section. They have HUGE valentines heart boxes of candy. Get one for your sweetheart, it doesn't need to be Valentine's Day to share the love. (That was just a helpful tip) They have homemade taffy apples made fresh daily, ice cream, homemade fudge and a cute area to sit and enjoy it all. Wonderful employees, might I add. If you like chocolate, you need to make a trip to this store.

Great location, just off the highway easy to get to. In and out, got Ice cream and chocolate and…read morecontinued on my way back to Kansas City

I stopped by Paris Super Crepes in Champaign and had a great experience. I ordered the matcha…read moremilkshake and mango milkshake using the kiosk, which was super quick and easy to use. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, making it a nice spot to hang out or grab something refreshing on the go. Both drinks had amazing taste, and honestly the milkshakes are so flavorful and smooth that the tapioca balls aren't even necessary. In my opinion, they actually taste better without the boba so you can fully enjoy the rich, creamy flavor.

Nice little eclectic spot if you are in the mood for something sweet. I would avoid the limited…read moresavory options.

Stopped in this summer while visiting a friend. She's raved about Bakelab for ages, and I was…read moreexcited to try it. The pastry selection was amazing. We got a couple of croissants and a canele, and we each ordered an espresso drink. It was everything she promised - and more. The croissant was flaky and buttery. The canele had the signature caramelized exterior and soft inside. I intended to only have a bite and save the rest for later, but I couldn't resist finishing it. Would definitely come back on my next visit. In the meantime, I'll just have to ask my friend to bring pastries to me when she visits!

A cute cafe in the lobby of an apartment/hotel complex. The pastries all looked delicious and there…read morewere plenty of unique drink options. The service was quick and friendly, the barista described the options available and had good recommendations! Good study space with WiFi, bathrooms, and a water fountain around the corner. Just be prepared to wear a jacket on either end of the cafe near the doors, can get windy upon opening! Thai Tea Caramel Canelé {5/5}: The best canelé I've ever had (okay, I admit, I've only had maybe 6 in my life). Great caramel and good Thai tea flavor. The texture was AMAZING with a nice slight crisp and chewy outside and almost custard-like inside. I got 2 more before I left Green Onion Kouign-Amann {4/5}: A caramel shell outside of this very flakey pastry that I had plenty of green onions mixed within the dough. It was a great play on sweet and salty flavors with delicious flakey layers Jade Cloud {3/5}: Peach oolong tea with matcha cold foam. Just a personal preference thing, but the flavor combination of peach, oolong, and matcha was not my favorite. I can see how someone who likes this flavor profile would find this drink refreshing!