I was kind of surprised to see this place listed separately on Yelp as it is actually the cafe…read moreinside of Lifetime Fitness -- but hey, I'm not going to complain. My husband and I don't really plan on eating here because we just come to use the machines, take a few classes, and sit in the hot tub (which is pretty amazing); however, we decided to give it a shot just to say we've eaten there. Life Cafe's philosophy is to provide clean, healthy food to the people using the facilities. That means no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial ingredients, organic and gluten-free options, and so forth. To my surprise, they actually do a good job of sticking with this philosophy and creating a yummy menu. They also make a variety of smoothies with fruits, juices, yogurt, and milk (almond milk available for $.50 more). Whey protein is added to nearly all smoothies but you can request VeganMax protein instead, which is Lifetime's vegan protein supplement. SWEET. (I hate whey.) My husband ordered the savory roast beef sandwich and I had a wild-caught grilled salmon salad with a smoothie. The food is made fresh behind the counter so there is a slight wait. However, you're able to sit at the table and hang out until they bring the food to you (you're given a number sign when you order). My husband's sandwich seemed kind of small; yet, my salad was huge. They were both REALLY GOOD -- much better than we had expected from a place inside a fitness center. My strawberry/banana/orange juice smoothie was good although I could taste the protein powder with every sip. I got used to it. I wish they had more veggie smoothies. The cafe has a good amount of tables, large windows, and shelves of products for sale. I pretty much ignore the walls of products, but the snack bars are cool. So what's the catch? Why the four stars? The food is EXPENSIVE! Kyle's sandwich and my salad were nearly $9 each. I realize that the quality is amazing (and heck, Lifetime's membership isn't cheap) but I just can't afford to pour more money into this place. I'm still glad we tried it!

I always find this place to be a happy little retreat for lifetime members. I can't put my finger…read moreon why it's always nice visiting. Maybe it's all that serotonin straight from working out, the friendly employees, or the nice natural light that'll flood right into this cafe. I enjoy just sitting here. Smoothies are awesome. I have never had one I did not like! They frequently update their menu so look out for new items arriving every now and then! Totally recommend stopping in!

Shibam Coffee in Glendale Heights is an absolute hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreplace felt incredibly warm, welcoming, and homey. The decor is beautiful and thoughtfully done--it honestly makes you want to just sit back and relax for a while. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. We ordered a dragon fruit refresher, a mocha coffee, a lemon fruit pastry, and the Dubai chocolate cheesecake--and everything was amazing. The drinks were fresh and flavorful, and the desserts were on another level. The Dubai chocolate cheesecake especially was rich, unique, and seriously one of the best desserts I've had. Overall, this place checks every box: great vibes, great service, and incredible food and drinks. Definitely coming back again soon. Highly recommend!

I came in today excited to try Shibam. I initially tried it first at a convention 3 years ago in…read moreChicago. I loved the Adeni chai and told them then that they should come to Chicago. I ordered the adeni chai, Abrar's Chocolate PB smoothie and Chicken puff. First, the adeni chai. The chai was good for the most part but lacked a bit more spice. It was a bit bland. Overall, I think if they added a bit more spice it would add that touch that makes them stand out amongst the thousands of adeni chai in this city. It was missing something compared to when I tried it originally. The staff was nice and answered all questions. The ambiance was very aesthetic and welcoming. The Abrars smoothie was good, I asked what elements went into the smoothie and loved that they used fresh ingredients like real banana, pb, dates and whey protein with less additives. Keep that up. The chicken puff was not good at all. First, it was $6.99, which I did not mind paying but the quality of the product was below average. They heated it up but it seemed old and the chicken inside was like a paste. It seemed like it had been sitting for a while and it was just a big glob of mush altogether. I wish it was more dry, and lacks flavor. This needs to be better. At this point, I don't know if I would ever try any other food here.

I got one of those "too good to go" vouchers for this cafe. It was a mystery bag for $4.99. I had…read morenever been to this place so I was excited to check it out. I had a small window to pick up the product (between 3pm and 4pm), so I was guessing I would get what didn't sell that day. I was pleasantly surprised what I received. I got a mini cream puff, eclair, cannoli, spinach croissant, and a few other products. All were very good. In addition, the young lady let me taste some gelato. They have around 12 different flavors. I tried the mint one. Outstanding. I will buy that one next time I visit. The place is fairly small and I can't speak for the selection at the beginning of the day, but what she packed was a great sample of what they offer.

Dolce V has a little bit of everything to offer! Gelato, coffee, baked goods, alcohol beverages,…read morewines for purchase and even sub sandwiches! I stopped by when passing through the area for a coffee and to check out dt Bloomingdales new addition. I loved that this was located in an older house and had seating both inside and on the front patio. The gentleman working was filling a sub order before helping me. There was minimal signage posted so I got to ask about what they had to offer. I decided on an iced lavender latte and two donuts to go (biscoff & cannoli). Everything was ready in minutes which was great! My coffee was strong but had minimal lavender flavoring. The donuts were the real win! $2 for each, great flavor filling, and super soft! While the coffee wasn't my favorite in the area, I'd definitely come back to try other baked goods and the sub sandwiches!

I mean as soon as you walk in people are smiling. Awesome young kind staff, where u feel special…read moreordering a protein shake or a resfresher??? The taste is so good and nothing can rlly beat their shakes, while also having great protein, great after a workout. Cute small place and strongly recommend it. Nice place inside and it's fun to go ehery

ordered a chocolate banana shake and it's was really good. pretty crunchy because of the ice but…read moreother than that enjoyable. was debating between the teas and shakes and the lady working there recommended a shake after a workout if i haven't eaten anything yet. overall clean inside the shake was $9 thoooo

favorite spot to just work and have a great cup of coffee or tea…read more service is good and pretty quick. ambiance is not bad - can get noisy from time to time

For anyone interested in why we don't get cup sleeves or stoppers with hot drinks or at all…read more... Store manager who was very nice and explained that it is a newer policy Starbucks has is to not offer the cup sleeves for hot coffee, only certain drinks (wet) nor will they give a stopper unless upon request. They don't agree but follow what the millionaire CEO says. But that tip is in my face as soon as I get to that window. That CEO is taking normality and common sense away with those standard items like they all do, and these companies are still thriving because we are letting them do it to us. No more tips Starbucks. I pay for my expensive drink which covers all the bs I guess. When that CEO changes so will I.

This Bloomingdale bakery is known for their Dossants upon many other items. They had a wide variety…read moreof items from cakes, cannolis, italian cookies, pastries, and pizza. Their hours of operation are a bit limited so I recommend checking they are open before driving over. We tried their Cannoli & Nutella Dossant. Both had soft "donut" outsides and creamy filling. I loved the flavor and taste of both and they weren't overly sweet in my opinion. The donut to filling ratio was also perfect. I would definitely come back to try other items and indulge when they have their daily specials discounts.

Here's an update, as the years have gone by the quality has gone down, and the bakery is selling…read morestale cakes and pastries. I ordered a cake and was given a cake that was a few days old. Today I went in and all the pastries I bought were stale, at $4 to $6 a pop that's high robbery. I used to love coming to this bakery, not anymore. The customer service was awful, and the ladies behind the counter are rude beyond measure.

Firstly- the hours on yelp and on their door state they open at 11on Sunday but they didn't open…read moreuntil noon. The coconut milk tea was actually amazing, the macarons were TERRIBLE. should have known because they came in packages but they were rock hard. Don't sell old macarons

I got the honey lemon great tea. 25% of sweetness and less ice. This beverage satisfied me.read more

friendly clerks, but machines have been really tight lately.read more

This location use to be a great location and place to gamble, the new management Jonathan is…read morehorrible and too many changes the other girls Michelle and Morgan where really customer oriented and helpful. Now the place keeps 6 snacks roughly in their tray and other gambling facility's have snacks in abundance so we can enjoy them without asking the workers. This location is not as clean as it use to be and the environment isn't as welcoming. The new girl in the day was very rude and had no customer service skills I ended up leaving after a few minutes. Deffinatly would think twice about coming to this location