This place is within walking distance of our son's home in Oak Park. We love to spend time on Harrison, so we stopped in for lunch with a toddler and an infant and the server handled that with tremendous ease. She brought his meal out quickly and his PB&J was enormous. I don't think I've ever seen so much peanut butter and jelly on one sandwich! He was one happy guy! I had the southwestern grilled chicken wrap with fruit and thought it was great. Very filling and very fresh with good flavor. I would order it again. Hubby had the Buzz Egg Sandwich and thought it was very good - he wouldn't change a thing! The place was packed with families, young couples and plenty of others all just enjoying good food, good service and good company. They have an outdoor patio in the back; however, that was closed the day we were there, so I didn't get to check it out. I'm sure we will be back! read more

I live me a cute cafe with great vibes. The handsome young man behind the counter was friendly and patience with each of his customers. Someone had giving me a coupon deal for a tuna on pita with a side salad. I also ordered me a hot lavender latte. Come on in and get a buzz of a time. Nice inside sitting area in the back. A nice place to come and enjoy a cup of coffee, latte or grab a bite to eat. Mini outside Patio. Staff was friendly. Service is quick . The tuna salad was favorable and delicious. As well as the lavender latte. A good neighborhood Cafe to support. FYI. If you care about the Earth. Buzz Cafe is Green read more

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I like Buzz cafe but only for things that require me to get in and out. I say this because the cafe is run and operated by teenagers and super young adults. That in itself says enough - they aren't rude or disrespectful. However, their service speaks through their age and representation in the foods provided. tip: If you are going to place an order from the menu, I recommend order your food/ beverage and then returning in 10-15 minutes because it takes a while. Even for the simplest items. Tip: check your food before you leave. They often make many mistakes. They will fix it but again it's another wait. I went here for an egg sandwich and a slice of pie. The pie was provided quickly since it was in the window. The egg sandwich took 15 minutes to make. Literally nothing fancy at all - the sandwich was dry and a bit sloppily made in my opinion. For basic diner food, I didn't expect to pay over $15. For the pricing, I believe they need to improve the kitchen service and wait time. I'd return for something simple but that's it. read more

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I like coming in and do love your coffee and pastries, however on Easter morning, it was not a great experience. At 9:15 AM I stopped in and I just mentioned that it was Easter so I was glad Buzz Cafe was open. Some places were closed. The young girl behind the counter just scoffed at me and then paused and said " OKAYYYY". That was it. Rude. Not sure what she meant but in my opinion- awful customer service. She was not the person ringing me up, she was the one who grabbed the coffee for me. Might want to speak to her regarding her manners. Thanks. read more

The coffee was good, but the food turned out to be inedible. I ordered the vegetarian wrap which contained red peppers, mushrooms and eggs. The eggs were minimal and only on one side of the wrap which left the other half stuffed with red peppers and some mushrooms. It should have just been called a red pepper wrap. The server noticed I wasn't eating it and said she would say something to the kitchen, but never addressed it again, so half of the breakfast went in the trash. read more

I visited Buzz Cafe on a weekday afternoon. The cafe is located on a side street, off the arts district. The interior was indeed full of art, from the ones hanging on the walls to the colorful mix and match tables and chairs. When I went, it was neither busy nor desolate but it took a while to get seated and get service. The staff seemed nice. The menu listed breakfast and lunch offerings along with a variety of standard drinks. The descriptions looked good. I ended up ordering the daily special: Chance's Bowl - hash browns, Swiss [cheese], garlic grilled mushrooms, two eggs, sour cream. I also ordered a spiced hot chocolate (thinking it might be somewhat like Mexican hot chocolate with warming spices or maybe a house blend of spices). What happened in reality was lackluster (even that is a generous description). The daily special of hash browns contained a deli slice of cheese that did not taste like Swiss cheese. There was no salt or seasoning on the hash browns; and no salt on the table. There were no grilled mushrooms or any hint of garlic. Two eggs were present but unremarkable and unseasoned. A dollop of sour cream sat there in a paper cup, hoping to be the most exciting thing on the plate. And a few thin slices of fruit were supposed to make it look better or make me feel better. Maybe both. The "spiced" hot chocolate ($4) tasted like a powder mix with a sprinkle of cinnamon and some canned whipped cream. Was the daily special worth the unadvertised $14 price? Definitely no. I could've made this much better myself at home. Maybe I shouldn't have taken a chance on Chance and ordered from the regular menu or checked Yelp for tips. The cafe might be enjoyable if you're not picky about what food you'll actually get. The interior is artsy and fun. I may not purposely go back but maybe there's hope that it will be better on a different day. read more

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Haven't been there since it became part of Kribi. I should have suspected something when I walked in at 9 am and there were only 3 other people in there. seemed like a new waitress who didn't have everything under her belt. I ordered a decaf coffee, a Bacon Lettuce Tomato and Avocado with hashbrowns. Wasn't told they don't have brewed decaf and instead received a french pressed espresso/americano which to me always tastes like weak used bath water. But that's just me. No avocado on the sandwich. The bacon was pretty much raw. The hash browns were asked for well done and there was very little brown on them. read more

Buzz Cafe is a solid spot in the area and in some ways they excel, but I've had some uneven experiences (though I'm still coming back!). My first order at Buzz was great - my food was made well, was quite tasty and service was fantastic! Other orders have been somewhat hit or miss - all of the food is delicious and well made, it's more of either a misunderstanding of the menu or maybe I'm just not ordering properly. The sandwiches/wraps have always been good. Especially the southwestern one. However, once I ordered a salad with chicken and we got what seemed to be a tiny side salad with a side of chicken. Now, this could have been my error as I ordered by phone while in the car and I wasn't looking at the menu... the food was delicious, just super tiny portions. On another order, my salsa was just a super tiny container...I wouldn't call it a cup, it was enough for just a few drops. Again, this could be my error but it's enough to make me scrutinize the menu next time. Staff is always super friendly and I think they buy quality ingredients and cook them well - I'll just need to pay more attention I guess or ask more questions about portions when ordering. Cute spot as well and near cute shopping options. read more

We ordered breakfast for our medical students. Quiche, croissants, coffee were all spectacular. We have also served their sandwiches and lunches to rave reviews for retreats. read more

I'm not sure what happened with this place (I mean I sort of do; new owners took over and let it go fallow) but I mean "what happened" more in a rhetorical "how could anyone let it get this bad?" sense. I've lived nearby for about 3 years and been to Buzz maybe 15 times. It was never capital G Great, but certainly sufferable, and I liked the granola-y vibe that reminded of a rustic breakfast place in a college town. The last (and final) time I went, my wife and I stood by the "wait to be seated" sign a good 15 minutes. I should note I did a few years in the service industry. Hosted, waited tables, I know the drill. They were busy but by no means should have been in the weeds. Plenty of open tables, plenty of staff. We were getting the invisible treatment from everyone working. Eventually we were sat, but then a new wait begun for menus etc. At a certain point it was sunk cost for time, so we wanted to persevere, but finally up and left after 15 minutes. This is the type of place that feels like an inexperienced teenager would manage. Add in the fact the food is 5/10 at best, and that Publican is around the corner...no reason to ever go back. read more

Overall eccentric fun vibe, I wish the food mirrored this a bit more. Basically I'd say Buzz/Kribi is upper mid. It's good enough, but nothing to write home about or keep me coming back often. Prices are decent for Oak Park, so that's a plus. I've also had some great pastries from the front counter, but I'm not sure if those are made there or if they deal with another vendor for baked goods. I'm giving an extra star for service. The service I've found to be very friendly. The first time I went in, we talked with the (owner/server?) for 5 minutes, she was great. Everyone else has been great the past 5 times I've gone. Overall good breakfast spot that won't break the bank, and great young staff. read more

When it's good it's good BUT There is no consistency Kitchen staff does whatever they feel like, so order requests/dietary restrictions are completely ignored. read more

I live a few blocks away so we go at least once a week. Weekdays, weekends and at a variety of times. The coffee is great and food is delicious. 50% of the time they get your order wrong, so as long as you are not picky, you will have a pleasant experience. Customer service isn't great. I just generally feel I am inconveniencing them by being there. read more

I believe this is now a Kribi Coffee. Coffee is great, and the food items are also very good. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I've gone in to order coffee and then sat down at the tables and wait staff has come up to me and told me that the tables are for order/dining-in. Where are we supposed to sit, especially when it's cold out? There are only a handful of tables outside. Overall great coffee and food but confusing policies. read more

Thus morning; I had a taste for some pancakes. Thankfully; I made it just in time for breakfast. My server Alex was delightful. She's very personable. After reviewing the menu; I was also pondering the breakfast wrap. Therefore; she was patient and understanding. Buzz cafe is known to great food and want to order everything off the menu. Each time I'm greeted with warm smiles. The staffs are great. The owner loves her customers so much that she always off samples of dishes while waiting ( carry out only lol). The ambience is cool, live, full of energy. This is a great place for the family dates, mom dates , business lunches and just for chilling. The outdoor area is great. The place is located in the heart of oak park. The food is wonderful!!! The coffee is dynamite!! I recommend this place read more

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Great food, unique and fun atmosphere. My go-to favorite is the cheesy egg sandwich- delicious!

Buzz cafe is cute. Nice neighborhood breakfast spot. Their bacon is really good. The staff super nice. Few vegan options. They also have a coffee bar up front. Even if there is a wait, it's not to bad of a line read more

I like the outdoor seating in the summer months and that the Buzz hosts community talks and music sessions, like the Farmers Market folk music crew. It is a convenient location to meet up with someone who is coming out from the city. Free parking. Good food, plenty of healthy and vegetarian options. Nice bakery treats. Casual decor. The tables are close together, so not ideal for private conversation, but nice for a social outing. read more

I've been here a couple times when in Oak Park. When I got there this last time, it wasn't busy/full. I sat down at a table but was told to move to a smaller one since it was just me. Mind you, no one sat at the larger table during the whole time I was there. I was in a tiny table in the middle of the cafe. Anyways....I just ordered tea. I think they didn't want to deal with me because I only ordered tea. Staff was kind of dismissive. I do like the vibe in here and the tea was very good. I'd say just a more friendly and attentive staff would push me to a higher star rating. read more

Buzz Cafe - Some afternoon tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

We've been going to Buzz for the last 15 years. It's a cozy spot with great ambience. Recently we stopped ordering their food because quality and service went down and stuck to coffee and take-out pastries. Today I ordered a mocha and it was pretty horrible. The milk was lukewarm and it tasted like wet socks. I had to dump it. It's like the mocha wasn't done correctly. I'm hoping it's a new person learning the ropes and gets better or gets reassigned a different role. Hopefully Buzz invests in training its staff and works on delivering consistently on its service, food, and drinks. Otherwise if this is the norm, it's sad to say but we may have to part ways as there are better options. read more

Thought we were going to be able to find a nice little breakfast spot, for our Sunday wake and bake walk. Everything was decent except for the wait time for our food and then getting cold food. It was like they forgot about it then still tried to serve it us. The wait staff was polite at first when we requested our food be taken back since it was cold and they said sure thing. But after waiting another 25 minutes we decided to leave and just pay for the coffee that we consumed. Then some of the wait staff became annoyed and had snide remarks to say because we refused to pay for food didn't receive. Needless to say we won't be returning. Thankfully other workers with cooler more mature minds asked if we were being refunded and we explained we just wanted to pay for the coffee and they just let get the coffee for free. Kudos to them. 3/10 wouldn't recommend. read more

I visited Buzz mid day on a weekday. The pastry selection was good, and they have a full menu and wait service. Unfortunately, the chai was very watered down. The ambiance would have been okay, except there were about 5-6 staff plus someone who seemed like their boss, yelling to one another the entire time. All of the patrons were trying to quietly work, yet the employees were loudly talking to each other from across the cafe. They were loudly gossiping about other coworkers, and counting out tips/cash in the open where I was sitting. I wouldn't return due to their behavior. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood 10 years, stopping at Buzz. Seeing some irritating things but this last visit made me write this review. The coffee and hot choc has been mediocre the past 18 months - I had hoped with new ownership it would improve but no. Seriously, even a measly half-pump more chocolate would make this a decent cup. Right now it's flavorless. But the reason for this review: Buzz upcharges $2 for alternative milk per drink. Really?? This is bordering on discrimination for people who cannot drink cow milk. We will no longer come here due to this upcharge and the mediocrity we get in return. This is your neighbor talking, Buzz and Kribi, a family of 4 patrons!!! read more

This place looked adorable from the outside, with paintings all over the walls and friendly staff. Pre COVID I would have definitely come here to study. I tried their hazelnut latte and rice krispy treat. Their coffee was pretty bad. It tasted as if the milk had spoiled and it was hard to swallow. I did come later at night so maybe they were low on supplies or something? The rice krispy treat was great though! It was soft and moist but still had a nice chewy texture to it. The icing on top and the peppermint added such nice texture end flavor to the whole thing so it didn't get boring. I'd come back for the food but probably won't get coffee from there again. read more

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Great food. Amazing place will definitely come back. The service was great too. I have to try more things from the menu.

Just when I thought that Logan Square was the location in Chicago metropolitan area where the hipsters hang out and there are swanky cafes that others in the city envy, I discover Buzz Cafe. The coffee is always on point. And I have always enjoyed the food. The tofu scramble is my all-time favourite and I have yet to have it prepared better at any other restaurant, period. The burgers are also great; thankful that they do not squirt grease when you bite into them. I have not tried the desserts or been to the restaurant whenever there have been performances. Those are two things I will have to add to my list to do with respect to Buzz Cafe. I know I can't go wrong with their coffee or tofu scramble in the meantime. read more

Service was subpar: there's a middled aged woman who smells like cigarettes and ash who has an attitude. Ambiance was: tables are shaky and sticky, the place is dirty and the parties are old. This is less of a cafe feel and more if a low level restaurant. read more

They've captured the organic, arty neighborhood vibe spot on! Colorful chairs, lot of art on the wall, and the place has a warm, inviting feel. The food doesn't quite match the atmosphere, at least for breakfast. I've been having breakfasts here when I've been in town over the past 5-10 years and it's good, not great. Service is sometimes great, sometimes not so great. Still, it's one of my favorite places in Oak Park in its charming way, and I look forward to coming back many more times. read more

Tried the blt and bacon jam burger and they were amazing! Great bakery too! They require masks and I felt very safe.

Cute place to stop! Coffee was really good and there muffins are worth a try, delicious! read more

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I like the Buzz Cafe and I really like that it's a local business started by really nice people. The food is good. I typically go for breakfast and I usually get the Southwestern Breakfast burrito. It's very good as are their pastries. The one issue I have is the coffee. I'm not a fan. I really love coffee. I drink a lot, made at home and purchased. I have visited a lot of coffee shops. I want to like their coffee because I like everything else but no go for me. Someone else may enjoy the flavor so please don't let this deter you from visiting. They do also have a lot of events which you can find in the Buzz Cafe newsletter. read more

Pretty good espresso. The staff is great. The food is hit or miss. The guy running the place, Andrew, was a dick, so -2 stars. Maybe he's not a dick all the time, I don't know. read more

It's convenient for stoping by for coffee and a quick to go baked item. I got brunch here today and my food took an hour to get out and my French toast had an eggshell on it. I wouldn't be coming here for the food because of the service or quality of food but will continue stopping by for the drinks. read more

Might wanna give a pound of chicken salad when someone orders a lb to go. Especially @$15/lb. cmon. read more

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Very disrespectful behavior from the owner. I was embarrassed, shocked, and angered by the behavior of him towards a customer. I have been a tri weekly customer for years. I will not be back. We love having you as a part of our community and the service you provide. Unfortunately his behavior reflected poorly on himself, the establishment and our community. read more

Quirky. Quaint. Good food. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or staying for dinner, I don't doubt that you'll have a positive experience. I'll admit that the food isn't the best part but I've also never had BAD food from here. They have a multitude of healthy options (Gluten free, organic, etc) and the friendly service helps it not feel too pretentious. What's also cool is they sometimes hold small events like open mic nights or book readings. I feel like if you were to choose a place to represent the attitude of Oak Park, it would be Buzz Cafe (especially the arts district.) read more

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The coffee was good but my pastry was stale. Very stale. This is the second time it's been that way. For 5 bucks you'd think you'd get something fresh. Prices are a bit high as well. read more

Chipped plates. it's never acceptable and a owner/cook/server who doesn't notice this? I get this is a super casual little neighborhoody cafe and vibe. The food we had was decent. So its a shame about everything else +server we had was a bit too slow and there were only like 2 tables in the entire place at this time.. he was kinda rude to boot. Not really going to make an effort to come back. read more

Cute little coffee shop just a stones throw away from the Austin blue line stop (Lombard entrance). Stopped by just to grab a quick ice coffee before jumping on the blue line to head back downtown. My iced coffee was pretty watered down and mediocre at best, but I was definitely intrigued by the artsy rustic interior and some of food I had eyed going by. Probably a good spot to grab breakfast or lunch it seemed. But for now, you will remain a 3 star review for my average iced coffee. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

This small place is wonderful. I loved the art on the walls and Saturdays mornings they have a live ban. The food choices are very interesting. Unfortunately I just had the hot Mexican chocolate which was so good. The staff is very friendly. I can't wait to come back and eat more. read more

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