This place is AWESOME! The coffee and smoothies are outstanding and the food is great! Super…read morefriendly service and our dog loved the patio. They also have really cool items for sale like t-shirts, cover posters, etc. So fun!

Coffee by day, Wine by night? Eastside Café is located in Downtown East Dundee. They have a large…read moreinside but also a great outdoor patio to enjoy. They have plenty of coffee flavors and options to kick start your morning but also sell bottles of wine and drinks for the evening. This visit, I got a Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee and my husband got a Hot Chai Latte. The Chai was on the sweeter side but had good flavor. My coffee was the perfect caffeine strength but it could have used a bit more syrup flavoring. Overall, the staff member who helped us was great and very kind! I'd love to come back and try one of their customer favorites.

Newly renovated and top tier!! The owner Kathleen did an amazing job renovating the new addition to…read moreher restaurant. The food is still amazing, the craft cocktails are spot on!! Don't miss out on this beautiful location and their seasonal new menu items. I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Came here for an early Mother's Day dinner. The ambiance was great, and the decor was very nice…read more Unfortunately, that's sort of where the nice parts ended. While our server was very nice, she was relatively absent. It took a long time for us to get something as simple as bread, and often, we had to ask multiple times for things. Beverages took forever, and although I ordered two of the same drink, they were completely different each time and lacked consistency. They were out of...steak, of all things, on an important weekend. We were going to order four ribeyes ($60 each), and instead ended up having to order items that were at least half the price--very much a missed business opportunity. This continued into the main course, as well. When we got our food, everything was cold. We were ready to go so we asked for the check, and then, it was taking so long for it to arrive that we ended up just finding the server and paid. We really wanted to like this place, but by the time we were done, we wished we had gone anywhere else. I believe it was a combination of being short staffed and just not being operationally prepared to run a restaurant this size with what seemed like a fairly usually nice spring day crowd. We won't be going back, but we really hope they get it together and others will give them a try--we need restaurants like these to be successful.

Friday night for cocktails and a light bite to eat. We love…read morethe old wood feels and intimate feels here. We sat at the bar, and received excellent service from our Bartender, Kevin. We ordered an old fashioned and the Chianti as drinks and the charcuterie meat and cheese board. We loved the charcuterie board. Fresh fruit, flavorful cheeses and meats with nuts. I would definitely order this again.

I'm shocked I have never heard of this place! Absolutely INCREDIBLE meal. Farm to table? Supporting…read morelocal? On the river? YES! YES! YES! The charcuterie board was to die for, maple bourbon goat cheese, was delicious with the salty meats. My filet was cooked to perfection and the garlicky seasonal veggies were out of this world. The Mac and cheese was slightly under seasoned, nothing a little salt n pepper can't fix. Was lovely chatting with the owner. Will absolutely be back!

This was my first time visiting Elder + Oat after a friend recommended it to me and I will…read moredefinitely be going back soon! I got one of their winter menu items, which was the Snow Day Cold Coffee. The maple cinnamon cold foam was delicious. For food, I got the ricotta chili crisp toast and the flavors of honey, chili and creamy ricotta paired with the crunchy toast was perfect. I also tried their vegan chocolate glazed old-fashioned donut. Great spot for meeting with friends or doing work. They have a huge collection of board games to play as well!

Came here on a rainy day. I've been to many areas of West Dundee, but not here. It's nice because…read morethere's a rear parking lot and rear entrance. It's a decent size coffee shop with a couch and many tables. I ordered their house coffee and a butter pecan scone thing. The coffee was okay. I like the scone flavor but it was pretty dry. If it warmer, moist, and maybe some sugar sprinkled on top, it would have been perfect.

Visted Woodfire after a business colleague recommend the restaurant…read more My wife and another couple made dinner reservations on 1/17/26, for 6 PM. We arrived promptly at 5:50 PM and were told by the hostess that our table would be ready shortly. I will say the restaurant was packed with families enjoying dinner. We were seated at approximately 6:20 PM when multiple tables opened up. While waiting for our table I noticed the various dishes being served to the tables in my viewing area. They smelled amazing and appeared to have very generous portions (leftovers). We were seated and our waitress Dalena M, quickly came to our table for our adult beverage selection. I ordered a Cozy Sweater beer, which was too light of a beer for my liking. Our friends ordered a red glass of wine and a lemon martini. For our appetizers we ordered Grilled Octopus, which was cooked to perfection. For our main entrees, I ordered a Fields of wheat chicken & bacon Ranch pizza & my wife ordered a Margherita pizza. Again, both pizzas were cooked to perfection. I was a bit jealous as I also have a woodfired pizza oven from Italy in my backyard, but unfortunately mine dough never tastes this delicious. For dessert my wife ordered Affogato (which is he go-to dessert) which was delicious. I ordered a coffee and strawberry cheesecake. The coffee was very good, and the cheesecake was very creamy and not dry. We are planning on returning with our adult children and their spouses.

Woodfire fits naturally into the heart of Dundee -- relaxed, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. The…read morepizza is the highlight, bringing a fun, flavorful approach that works well for both casual nights out and group dinners. The pasta and appetizers are solid across the board, and the drinks round out the experience nicely. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that may not try to overreach, but consistently delivers a good time and a satisfying meal.

This is one of my new favorite stops when I roll through town to visit my parents. The ladies are…read morealways slingin' smoothies with a smile! Highly recommend Maaz's milk and the Açaí blast. #MakeATrip&LeaveATip

I have mixed feelings. I used to enjoy a smoothie from OR but I agree with the reviews about the…read morepoor service times and staff being TOO "chill." Most visits take far too long, especially if there is more than one customer. The employees act as though they believe that the customers have unlimited time so they will chit chat or lallygag. This is a service based business so there needs to be a balance between "friendliness" and timeliness. I realize it's not a fast food joint but no one wants to wait 10-15 minutes for a smoothie or to simply pay for stocked items. This is the reason I don't shop here frequently anymore.

The food was great! Eric was a wonderful waiter and the atmosphere was excellent, I had the avocado…read moretoast and I have never had better! Will definitely go back. Thanks Eric!

I have been meaning to try this place for months. Grabbed a friend and stopped in one Saturday…read moremorning around 11:30. Busy but we got right in and seated. So cute inside! I got to see the tree but we sat in another room. Everything on the menu looked sooooo good. I settled on the Italiano and man, was I happy with that. The garlic bread made it really unique! Delicious. I also took a beignet to go. I wasn't going to try it in the car but was stuck waiting for a delivery and...I learned the hard way! Do not eat it in the car.

This is my new favorite place. The food was amazing! The only negative is it is way too close to my…read morehome which will make it hard to resist.

Montarra is the kind of restaurant that doesn't just serve a meal, it creates a moment. If you're…read morelooking for an elevated, upscale experience without heading into Chicago, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, or Naperville, this is the place. Period. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance with dim, intimate lighting and a clean, modern presentation. It feels polished without being stiff, refined but still welcoming. Most importantly, it delivers where it counts, on the plate. We started with the lamb lollipops, cooked precisely to temperature and finished with crushed pistachios, pomegranate, and a rich demi-glace. Each bite delivered depth, brightness, and texture. The Dungeness crab croquettes were equally impressive, crispy on the outside with a delicate, herbaceous interior. Rich, but never heavy. The French onion soup is an experience in itself, served in a hollowed onion. Bold, deeply savory, and incredibly comforting. Service elevated the night even further. Our server, Karra, asked if we'd sharing and had the kitchen split our entrées into individual portions, a thoughtful touch. The steak arrived perfectly cooked, and exactly as ordered. We finished with the English sticky toffee pudding, warm, gooey, and unapologetically decadent. Montarra doesn't chase trends. It executes upscale dining with precision, care, and genuine hospitality. That is exactly why it stands out, and why I'll keep coming back. Go experience it for yourself.

Breakfast here just felt good. The host was very nice, our waitress was very nice, even the lady…read moreswiping my credit card at checkout was nice. Probably a reason for that. However, I don't care what you say about old fashioned businesses getting run over by these new establishments and all the young kids. Breakfast needs energy. And this place had it. Low-Cal Scrambler (4/5) --- Light and good! Lots of fresh veggies and fruit in the dish! Good variety of fresh fruits! Overall a great meal, I actually couldn't finish it, it was too much for me. Southern Belle Scrambler (4/5) --- This combo consisted of two variables. 1 - A totally bomb skillet that included: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs, and some vegetables. 2 - Disappointing chocolate chip pancakes. The skillet was huge. I took half of my entire meal home. And although it's hard to mess up a skillet, the cheesiness really brought everything together well. The only reason I can't give me order 5 stars is because I'm a believer in the pancake. If I ask for chocolate chip pancakes, I want more than just a few couple morsels drizzled on top. A meal for 2 with a large amount of take home for a little under $30. I'd recommend coming here to anyone.

Worst Mother's day experience ever!! It took 20 minutes just to get greeted at the table. After an…read morehour and a half we still didn't receive the mimosas the mom's ordered or the food. Water is all we recived and only one refill in all that time! We left after 95 minutes, still no food and no drinks. By far the worst restaurant experience of my entire life. Completely unacceptable!! We will never return to Southern Belle's!!!

This is the NEXT LEVEL! Of all the places to get chicken, Sticky Fingers is the one. I almost…read moremissed them, because they are tucked away but when I saw that illuminated sign, I knew I was in the right spot. The customer service is top tier. The staff are upbeat and crack jokes with all the patrons. The music was on point... early 2000s RNB. The inside of this spot is super clean, with stool seating along the walls and 2 tables in the middle. To the right is a really cool selfie wall, with their logo and black/red roses. But the chicken... . Fresh Moist Tasty You get to choose three sauces from a board of endless possibilities. The "Original Chicago" and the "The Smoking Hot Honey" were my personal faves. I'm only in town for two days, but will be right back tomorrow evening. These boys are the real deal!

It was good but it's not a place I'd go out of my way for. The sauces were tasty and the wings were…read morelarge. The chicken tenders were basic. The online menu wasn't overly clear either. One version seemed to indicate I could get salt and vinegar on my wings but when i went to order, the option was sauces only. They also packed 4 cold sodas on top of a hot container of wings, so had this been delivered to us that would have made for some pretty soggy wings. For the price I'd prefer one of the multitude of other options in the area. But, they were good.