We stopped by Kindred on our way home and made a quick detour to try their coffee. Ever since…read morestarting my specialty coffee and espresso journey, I've been seeking out local roasters to see what they can deliver--and Kindred certainly didn't disappoint. Everything from their roasts and drinks to the decor was fantastic. My wife had an iced vanilla latte, and I ordered a flat white. The flat white was beautifully balanced with smooth chocolate and light nutty notes, without being overly dark or roasted. I also picked up a 10 oz bag of their Brazil Yellow Bourbon Natural to brew at home. The staff was incredibly welcoming and even brought our drinks right to our table. Highly recommend!

Ordered a hot Aztec? Mocha online. My order was ready right when I got there. Very clean inside and…read morehelpful staff. The mocha is definitely spicy but has wonderful flavor. The cinnamon notes really shine, the shot had great flavor, and the milk was steamed perfectly to just the right temperature. There are a few parking spaces right out front. Make sure that you leave heading away from the shop, or you might get caught by a train.

A beautiful place with tons of seating options that make it great for studying, working, or just…read moremeeting up with friends. The service was nice too. Unfortunately i wasn't too satisfied with my drink. I got the iced ube chai and the cup was literally filled 3/4 with ice which meant the ube foam just coated the ice and barely mixed and gave any flavor. The chai tasted heavily of chai concentrate. Overall disappointing for a $7-8 drink.

Ok so my review is from the Arlington heights farmers market ! I have been inside this place when…read moreit was owned by another tea place and reviewed it then . The inside still looks gorgeous and clean and the people making the teas were pleasant and prompt serving me . I had to get two and will try the others next time . The Matcha cloud was the perfect amount of sweetness and the passion fruit was so refreshing with the most delicious passion fruit flavor ! I can't wait until Saturday!

Found a bag of The Modest, Honduran beans at Jewel, on Western in Chicago. The price was right,…read moreamong the most affordable, and it ticked some boxes such as local roaster, Central America origin and a solid cup of Joe. Thank you!

Finally stopped in after buying beans at retail spots…read more Marcus and the team are fantastic. Met everybody, got tour of whole operation, nerded out on coffee, roasting, biz, etc. Great enthusiasm and passion. You can tell they care. Beans are good to great so far but then I knew that already. I will be back for fresh roasted beans again soon!

A great selection of scones, there wasn't a single one I wouldn't try! We will need to go back for…read morethe savory ones, but we got ten different kinds to try and all were delicious. (Cappuccino, cinnamon toast, vanilla bean, birthday cake, chocolate chip, and a few others!) So yummy!

Scone Emergency = Joyful Triumph!…read more Let me tell you about these scones -- they're not just baked goods, they're buttery, crumbly little clouds of joy. Sweet, flaky perfection in every bite, with a variety of flavors so tempting it's honestly unfair to the other pastries in town. I showed up right at closing time like a woman on a mission -- I had an emergency (yes, scone emergencies are real) because my friends were taking a painfully early flight and I needed to send them off with something that said, "Bon voyage, but with carbs." Not only was I greeted with kindness, but I was offered a delightful selection of scones like it was still mid-morning! The service? Superb. Compassionate. Possibly saintly. The shop itself is also a total gem -- cozy, welcoming, and full of great energy. It's the kind of place where you want to linger, sip your coffee slowly, and pretend you're a local character in a charming indie film. The next morning, I enjoyed the outside with a fresh brew and a scone, soaking in the morning peace and feeling very pleased with myself. Meanwhile, my friends, in their sleepy travel frenzy, forgot their share of scones. TRAGIC for them. But also... YESSSS for me -- more buttery goodness to hoard enjoy! Moral of the story: come for the scones, stay for the kindness and the vibe. And if you're flying out early -- maybe forget a bag so you have an excuse to come back.

Whenever I'm craving a sweet treat, Sweet Reserve is one of the first places that comes to mind!…read moreTheir cheesecakes are my favorite. I recently tried the blueberry cheesecake for the first time and absolutely loved it. I'm also hoping they bring back the mango cheesecake this summer because it was my favorite. Whenever I'm in the mood for something warm and comforting, I always order the Kashmiri chai. On top of the delicious desserts and drinks, the employees are always welcoming and greet you as soon as you walk in. It is always clean!

I went here during their grand opening and really enjoyed everything!! I went back recently and…read morehave to say, such a disappointment. I got the tiramisu, Dubai brownie, and the white chocolate raspberry cake and nothing tasted fresh like the first time. They barely put any filling for the Dubai brownie which was sad on top of it just not tasting fresh. I may try it one more time before I completely stop going, but I'm really not sure. This was a really bad experience. I hope they do fix it, but if not, I don't see how this location will last.

This is such a cute coffee house especially during the summer because there is outdoor seating and…read morespaces upstairs you can rent out for work meetings. The vibe is welcoming and I love all of the products they have supporting missions around the world. The coffee and snacks are delicious here, I would definitely recommend stopping in the next time you're in town.

I wanted to like this place, I really did, but after two visits I'm done…read more My first visit was back in January so I was unfamiliar with the ordering process. When I approached the counter no one acknowledged me so I said hi and an employee said hello back but didn't offer to take my order, so I assumed I needed to order at the tablet which is located before the seating and counter area. While placing my order, multiple people walked past me and ordered at the counter, so that was a little confusing. Those people were eating inside, though, so I thought maybe you need to use the tablet for take-out and order at the counter for eating in. To be honest, I'm still not sure. I assume if a person approaches the counter the employee should do more than just say hello and keep working, especially when I had to say it first, so that was a bit off-putting. I had perused their menu before my trip and wanted to try the breakfast pizza but when I saw it in person it looked old and dry so I decided to try the rice crispy treat instead. Well, it was so hard I had to microwave it when I got home just to be able to eat it. While it didn't taste stale, I don't think you should serve a rock hard rice crispy to someone and ask $4.50 to boot. All that said, the iced latte I ordered was exceptionally good, so I kept that in mind for the future. A few days ago I went back and ordered the same exact latte (via their app this time), just in a larger size. It tasted nothing like the one in January. Not only that, but after taking a sip and inquiring about getting some packets of sugar, I was told there were some around the corner from the counter. All I saw was fake sugar in packets and Sugar In The Raw in an open container with a spoon. Maybe I missed where the regular sugar was, I don't know. The whole area felt really disorganized and dirty which was a turn-off. For what they charge I expect fresher food and a consistent drink experience. I want to support small businesses but this place makes that hard. I won't be back.

The space has two entrances, one in the front and another along the side. Walking in through the…read morefront, you're immediately greeted by a seating area where people are working, relaxing, or enjoying their coffee. Heading further in, you'll find the ordering counter, and you can even catch a glimpse of coffee beans being roasted, which adds a nice touch to the atmosphere. They offer both a seasonal menu and a straightforward regular menu, making it easy to find something you like. Overall, the environment felt calm and laid-back. The staff were more on the quiet side personally, I'm used to more outgoing baristas, but that's just a matter of preference.

The cutest little coffee shop with tables inside and out for you to sit and enjoy. I got an iced…read morechai, and my husband got one of their fun coffee drinks which I took a few sips of and it was delish! They sell some pastries, and looks like a great place to meet up with folks to chat or put your head down and get work done. Overall we had a great experience and the staff was super friendly when we arrived, and helped make recommendations on things to try while we bopped around town.

As I started getting serious with my pour over experiments, I needed a good grinder, and I ended up…read moreat Fresh Ground Roasting's website for the best prosumer grinder: Baratza Virtuoso+. FGR curates an excellent selection of coffee gear, coffee's and provides free shipping. I was especially impressed by Eric, his responsiveness to my questions, and his knowledge of brewing different methods of coffee. While Baratza was delayed in shipping my order, Eric kept me informed and expedited the order with a Baratza rep. He even took some time to explain brewing techniques and recommended a scale that saved me $$, even though they did not stock it themselves. On receiving the order, there was a minor defect in a silicon gasket, and Eric immediately ordered a free replacement with Baratza. Despite living in San Francisco, I will recommend FGR for their great selection of artisan coffees and brew gear, excellent customer service that goes beyond lip service. I trust them, and after my positive experience and will continue to shop and endorse. Thank you Eric.

I was curious to check out a shop that roasts the beans. I discovered that they are in the complex…read morenext to Playhouse 38. The owner and his assistant were extremely helpful. I use a Keurig coffee maker, and he ground the coffee for the ecobrewer I use to brew something other than k cups. I am looking forward to trying the dark Ethiopian roast I purchased.

Quaint coffee shop...different than the usual. The ambience is unexpected and not the same old,…read moresame old...I guess we needed a change and this was it. Try it. Amazing place to offer a smile for the day.

Wanted go get some coffee from somewhere new and stumbled across gather and let's just say i won't…read morebe back. Walked into what looked like a kinder care and the owner had a bad attitude and not friendly a with his kid complaining and whining out front. There was fruit flies inside the case where the pastries were sitting out and actual flies around the bakery. The coffee wasn't hot and only had 1 size and it was not tasty and overpriced.

everything was good just wished they had a drive thru and pistacho kataifi maybe some fruit etcread more

Saw coffee while driving down the road and randomly wandered into this Yemeni coffee shop! I…read morefelt instantly transported to some exotic land. Yemeni coffee contains spices of cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. I had mine with cream. It's too bad I'm so far from home or I'd definitely be back to try the pastries.