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Café Zupas

3.5 (146 reviews)
ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
Open • 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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Like the fresh ingredients and options. Great soups, sandwiches, and salads. Fast service.

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CAVA

4.3(24 reviews)
0.1 mi

My son took me to Cava for the first time tonight. Here are my thoughts:…read more -Place was packed on a Friday night at 9pm. Very nice vibe. Place looks new. -My son described it as "a healthier, and better tasting Chipotle." -You get to pick your base--we did the mixed greens and rice--you can also choose grains. I prefer Chipotle rice over Cava's rice. -Then you get to choose your meat, we went with the honey chicken. Very good. Plenty of meat. -Finally, I added tzatziki, hummus, cucumbers, olives, and a few other exotic items. -All I can say is--all the ingredients were high quality, and tasted great! I will be going back again soon! -Cost was about $13 a person, $2 or $3 more than Chipotle, but worth every penny : ) Highly recommended!

My son was raving about Cava as he tried it in Dallas, TX area. My wife and I love falafels so we…read morecouldn't wait until this was opened. We went after a couple months it opened. The way you order is similar to Chipotle. The line was a decent line, maybe about 6-7 people were ahead of us but the line went pretty quick. You can order bowls or pita. I decided to go with the build you own. You pick your topping (steak, chicken, lamb, falafel) were the choices. I selected falafel. Next, toppings, dips, and finally dressing. And as my side, I went with the classic pita chips. The falafel I felt was not fresh out of the oven or fryer. I was good but I prefer a nice crisp but this wasn't the case. The tzatziki was good but nothing special. I was disappointed with the pita, just the way it is prepared, I prefer some of the "bubbles" on the pita to be crispy or well toasted but it was not. Overall, there was nothing truly special with the sandwich. Now, let's talk about the Original Pita Chips. They were so good and crispy. It was my favorite thing. If I go again, I'd go with a bowl and a side of chips, then dip. The atmosphere was good, crowded but was able to get seating. They had an outdoor area as well. Overall, I'll go here only if the wife wants to go but if I had my choice, I'd go to another place for a falafel sandwich. Also, you only get 4 pieces of falafel.

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The Hungry Mule - New Orleans chicken sandwich

The Hungry Mule

4.2(362 reviews)
3.6 mi
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The food was delicious. The service was outstanding…read more A great place to eat in Lake Zurich.

The first time we went here we both had burgers: I had a classic burger and my wife had their…read moreturkey burger. She swears by their turkey burger that it's one of the best around. The only problem is that they don't always have it, and that's a shame as I think if word got around d about how awesome it is, they would get more orders. It's hit and miss when they have it, so if you're craving a hood turkey burger, call ahead to make sure they have it. As for me, their burgers are not to be missed. They are plenty juicy and flavorful. The fries (at least the first time I had them) were both crispy outside and fluffy potato inside. Today, however, they were soft and limp. I ordered the cheese for dipping and it was watery and flavorless. Such a bummer. I also had their buffalo chicken ranch sandwich. It was lifeless. The chicken was rubbery, and the bacon tasteless. It was a waste of bacon (and I don't say that lightly). My wife had the chicken parm sandwich and again, the chicken was rubbery. Maybe we should have stuck with burgers? Alas, she could not ad they didn't have the turkey burgers. I say stick with their burgers and maybe ask for the fries well done.

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The Hungry Mule - Nice clean indoor seating. Outdoor seating and a full. Size bar area is also available

Nice clean indoor seating. Outdoor seating and a full. Size bar area is also available

The Hungry Mule - My leftover - half sandwich and rice.  Lunch for tomorrow !

My leftover - half sandwich and rice. Lunch for tomorrow !

The Hungry Mule - Menu..... Nix variety but wow are they expensive

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Menu..... Nix variety but wow are they expensive

Ancho & Agave

Ancho & Agave

3.3(145 reviews)
0.3 mi
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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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