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Café Zupas

3.5 (146 reviews)
ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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The Korean BBQ Brisket
Tanya Y.

Café Zupas is in a tricky location because there is an unreal amount of dining options within a mile radius. But as someone who loves carbs and salad equally, I knew that this is the place for me where it can all come together. I really appreciated the abundant signage that describes the ordering process so I could avoid holding up the line. Sandwiches and salads are first, then soups and desserts with the next person, and drinks with the cashier. It's a smooth process. I went on the last day of their Korean BBQ sammy, which was delicious by the way. The sandwiches are cold unless you ask for them grilled. I opted to pick two and went with the Southwest Potato & Green Chile soup and had it topped with tortilla strips and bacon. An odd combo, but it definitely works together and left me plenty full. For good measure I also got the salted caramel crème brûlée which didn't shine as brightly as the sammy and soup because texture wise seemed closer to flan and taste wise was a touch too subtle, but the caramel on top was divine! The subtle taste of the custard may have just been caused by the caramel overpowering the flavor so I'd give another flavor a go, but honestly, if they started offering just the caramel in a shot glass, I would order it. I really like the interior of CZ too. It's super clean and modern. They had a wonderful drink station with a great selection that had more than soda. And the complimentary items like a bread roll and a chocolate covered strawberry was a nice and welcome touch (I will be placing an order for strawberries next time!). This is a great spot for a filling yet light meal!

Steak Cobb protein bowl
Kim V.

First time I ever visited a Cafe Zupas. I believe the manager there waited on me. It's a great concept. Everything is freshly made and the salad dressings are made fresh every morning. While they have the typical fountain drinks available they also have a variety of great fruit infused waters with raw honey. I can't recommend those enough! I had the steak carb protein bowl and it was great. You also received a piece of bread which was outstanding! When you order a combination meal you also get a fabulous chocolate dipped strawberry. My only negative feedback is that I prefer Romaine and iceberg lettuce only in my salads. And that isn't an option there. Even so I would go back again.Highly recommend!

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the fresh and flavorful food, especially the sandwiches and salads, and appreciate the friendly and helpful staff. The space is clean and welcoming.

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8 months ago

Maddie at the drive thru window was super kind and made sure our order was perfect! Food was delicious too

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2 years ago

This place is great and not expensive! The service is fast, quick and easy. Food is wonderful.

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2 years ago

The food is delicious and our order is always correct! This is one of our go to restaurants hands down. Best value for a sandwich and salad!

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Took 10 min to stand at the counter and watch the staff make take out orders. Had to walk away.

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3 years ago

Like the fresh ingredients and options. Great soups, sandwiches, and salads. Fast service.

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This shop has been around for 12 years and I came across it just recently. I was in the area…read morelooking for grabbing lunch and Dario's showed up on my search. Out of curiosity, I decided to check it out. Located across from the railroad tracks and near the Metra station, Dario's is a local institution that serves up tasty sandwiches and more. I liked their sandwiches options on the menu. The variety was good. I ordered their Fiesta Panini that's made with pulled pork, habañero aioli, muenster cheese, red peppers, red onions, and avocado. I wanted something to drink and I saw that they have homemade lemonade with cool, different flavors. I got me a small Guava Lemonade. My panini was freshly prepared. It had a good flavor w/ a nice kick of heat from the habañero aioli (but not spicy in the typical habañero flavor sense). The pulled pork was delicious in taste and texture along with the toppings of muenster cheese, the habañero aioli, red peppers, red onions, and avocado. I should've eaten only one half of the sandwich but I couldn't resist having more, so I finished it. The panini was darn delicious. I liked the restaurant's cozy dining area with outside light coming in. They have a nice patio area as well which would be perfect to sit at on a nice weather day. The staff were friendly and helpful. I liked Dario's a lot and will be going for more. Check them out.

The good about Dario's is the food. I was surprised and thought the sandwich and salad I had was…read morereally good! Haven't had a panini like that in a minute. However, my issue is that I went in with one other person and we ordered two paninis and two cans of sprite (one of each for each of us), with one salad bowl to share. It was $55 dollars after tax. Maybe it's me but it seems like a lot. The service isn't really a question here. It's not bad. They call your name, you grab your food, and bus your own table when you're done. Pretty standard. However, If they did that for you, the price wouldn't bother me as much because thats a proper service. To talk a bit about the restaurant itself, it's small with more space to eat outside than inside, but thats just lovely right now in the summer. The place looks clean too. They had complimentary coffee which was nice. The staff are reasonably young. Probably late high school or freshmen in college but that doesn't mean they can't do a good job. Overall, I don't know if I'd recommend this place to everyone. Im conflicted. I like big portions and quality foods of course, and this was great in flavor, just pricey. To reference the surrounding area, I can go here, or to Emits across the street which is consider the finest dining in downtown Palatine past the Argentinean Bendita and Bella Pizza, and spend around the same amount of money. Still the best panini I've had in a while though.

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Dario's - Fiesta panini w/ pulled pork, habañero aioli, muenster cheese, red peppers, red onions, and avocado. So good.

Fiesta panini w/ pulled pork, habañero aioli, muenster cheese, red peppers, red onions, and avocado. So good.

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Ancho & Agave

Ancho & Agave

3.3(145 reviews)
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I'm a big fan of this concept with comfortable seating in a spacious restaurant, plenty of parking,…read moregreat presentation, friendly service, and attractive decor. Compared to similar restaurants in this space, I prefer to go here with friends for its generally quieter atmosphere and overall vibe. Maybe the biggest complaint here is that the food preparation can be a bit inconsistent between dishes, and between different meat types. That is, that the output can range from delicious to somewhat average (and sometimes overcooked), depending on what you order. For example the birria was super flavorful and served with very crisp tacos and a delicious consomme, but the cilantro-lime rice and refried beans felt like an afterthought. The smoked pork belly quesadillas had a great flavor and just about the right amount of fattiness that was short of perfection due to the pork being overcooked. The tres leches cake also had a great creaminess and flavor to it, but parts of the cake weren't really soaked in the milk at all, which created an inconsistent experience - depending on where I took the bite. On everything I tried though, the presentation was excellent and there were enough great things about each dish to overcome some of the shortfalls. Overall though, I feel with improved execution on ensuring that all elements of the dishes are equally good in terms of texture and flavor -- there's a lot to love about Ancho & Agave. But even in its current state, it's still an enjoyable spot to take a group of friends for tasty food in an impressive looking spot.

We had the absolute RUDEST experience with someone checking us in for a lunch reservation. We had a…read more12:30 reservation- walked in around 12:32. When we told our name for our reservation we were told it was going to be about 10 more minutes- even though the restaurant was half full. I was super confused because the entire bar was open and there were at least 10-12 open tables. The person checking us in goes "what you've never had that happen before?" - referring to having to wait for a table - SO incredibly off-putting and condescending. I told her she was being rude and she got defensive and giving us all these excuses- that the kitchen was backed up, etc. We immediately walked out. We were fine with the waiting but the way this employee handled things was insane. The way this should have been handled, and how it's handled in hundreds of other restaurants we've been to is: offer to sit us at the bar or ask if we want to get seated and then tell us there's a back up. or even say "I'm so sorry" Like at least show SOME hospitality. I emailed the location to say all of the above, and they did offer to send us something in the mail, but I will not be accepting. There are so many businesses in this area, go somewhere else that appreciates you as a customer.

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