Ordered two Brown Sugar Bubble Tea's today. The drink itself was decent, but the tapioca (the boba)…read morewas rock hard. Had to finish cooking the tapioca at home, was not worth going back to the store to receive more undercooked product. Although, the churro sundae was a hit with my family! So overall the bubble tea is not worth it, but anything churro will most likely be good.

This place is right by my house so I was excited to stop in on the way home. Very cute decor, the…read morestaff was very nice, and I was able to customize my Churro Sundae! The Churros were very good, warm and fresh. The sundae....meh. Just a bunch of okay ice cream with some whipped cream on top. I added the strawberry and was supposed to get caramel drizzle, but they forgot it and I didn't feel like going back. I will definitely return for Churros, but will leave the ice cream.

Discovered the cafe on Facebook. Loved my latter and almond pastry. Definitely recommendread more

Coffee's great, staff and atmosphere are VERY friendly, approachable and attentive. Prompt service…read moreand excellent quality all around. "Bungalow block party" is an AMAZING sweet-and-refreshing summertime drink. Cappuccino's just what the doctor ordered. Sometimes you'd even hear cool 70's funk or disco playlist which is so nice to cheer up the commuters and goes well with morning coffee! In future, would love to see a selection of chocolate and ham-and-cheese (or spinach-and-cheese!) croissants, public restrooms (seems only by request now) and perhaps air conditioning in summer (though not as important). Overall, an impressive effort! Keep it up, you make our days brighter even on rainy days!

Pricey, paid $30 for 2 medium drinks and a slice of cheesecake. All very great.. so will definitely…read morebe back, this is a treat yourself type of spot. Now going on during ramadan, they have a BOGO deal in the evenings for refreshers. Good service, great environment, very calming and nice space.

Went on a Saturday long line but fast service. I thought it was odd I couldn't smell coffee but the…read moreplace was so clean!!!! I figured it was good since the line was long. Got a hibiscus refresher it was good once I added a little sweetener.

Our go to place for a relaxing start to our day. Great atmosphere and great coffee. We also buy our…read morebeans there for home brewing. Great place.

It's really hard to find good quality coffee around this area but Espresso Palette has been…read moreconsistent with their good quality lattes.

Always my main spot for a lil something sweet. Love the donuts, service is good, and I can get in…read moreand out of the space quickly.

One of the best apple fritters I have ever had. I will be coming back here to try other donuts.read more

Perfect cocktail bar serving South Loop! Happy hour vibes are on point and the service is amazing…read more Inventive cocktails, great ingredients, and welcoming staff. Interior is very warm and nice music selection while you enjoy your company! Pro Tip: Cafe during day hours

I love finding cute neighborhood spots, and this one had been on my list for a while. I knew they…read moreoffered everything from coffee in the morning to wine and cocktails for lunch and dinner. I was in the area visiting Casa Tulum and decided to walk over to Buttercup. I thought it would be a hidden gem, but as soon as I walked in, it was packed. The atmosphere is quaint, cozy, and has a very chill vibe. I stepped outside my comfort zone and ordered a drink that was just okay, but the half salad was amazing. I loved the unique twist on it and would definitely order it again. The service was okay. It seemed like the waiter was juggling a lot and could have used some additional support. There is street parking available, one restroom, and the music was kept at a comfortable volume, which I appreciated. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

Harper Café is arguably the best coffee shop in Hyde Park. They play some of the best music I've…read moreever heard and conversing with their baristas makes me feel very sophisticated. I'm a big fan of their London Fog--who knew that I'd find a little slice of London, UK in Chicago, US :-) !! If you're feeling hungry, check out their vegan food options. So delightful!!

Harper library is right next door, so Harper Cafe is automatically awesome by its proximity alone…read more I must echo the previous comment in that this cafe gives off the epitome of a hipster vibe; being a hipster seems like a requirement to work here. I won't hold it against them though (it is a college library cafe after all, and it really just creates a sense of whimsicalness). The tea is pretty great, made from tea leaves, not tea bags. There are big comfy chairs (though they're always occupied in the daytime). They have a good option of prepared foods in their fridge (from Rajun Cajun, Siam Thai, The Nile, etc.) and a wide selection of baked goods. All reasonably priced. Basically a very well-stocked library cafe, making it really easy to literally hibernate 24/7 at Harper library when you're studying. Harper Cafe makes leaving the building unnecessary .

My visit to Brown Sugar was a great experience. Staff greeted all customers as they entered into…read morethe store. I bought a yellow chocolate frosting it was very tasty and moist. The ambiance was quite pleasant and calm. I plan to visit again.

I had heard so much about this place that I told my husband I wanted to try it. He tried to…read moresurprise me by ordering my birthday cake from here, but then he had to work and I had to go pick up my own cake! I didn't mind but the bakery is over an hour from our home. Pickup was uneventful and I was happy to see Lem's barbecue across the street! I am not sure why the chocolate was so dark. It was black in color, but tasted very good. The cake was moist and I liked the filling. The buttercream icing was a bit heavy and too sweet for me so I only ate a little, but my guests loved it. I will say that I think the caramel cake, which the bakery is known for, was disappointing. It was ok. but definitely didn't live up to the hype. I'm glad I only got a slice to try it. The caramel was delicious but the cake was a bit dry. They have cupcakes and other cake slices on display which I would love to try one day when I'm out south again.