This is a nice place to get a fresh meal. We dropped in for lunch. The interior is sprinkled with…read morethe work of local artists which you can buy. There are books to read (and you can drop some off too), games to play, and good food. We arrived and took a minute to take in the extensive menu. I had their Courthouse Blues, which is Roast Beef with Cheddar with some blue cheese on it - hot, and my wife had their breakfast bagel with sausage, egg and cheese. Once you order, you find a place to sit and they bring the food out to you. Fountain drinks and regular coffee get refills as long as you are there (if you leave no refills, which surprised me that they had to post a sign saying that, since it's pretty much the rule). Service was prompt and pleasant, the food was very good, and it's such a nice location with parking available in a lot to the west. What's not to love?

I tried Cessaroni's two days. Didn't like it cause the coffee was not good. Came to Shawn's today…read moreand had a ham egg n cheese croissant with coffee. Sandwich was delicious. Coffee muck better than the other place. I'll be stopping in again for more. I would've taken a picture, but I already ate it. Thanks Shawn.

Best pancakes ever!! With no powdered sugar . The flavor is incredibly delicious best around.read more

Restaurant was nice and food was good. We were in town for a camp for our daughter…read more The service was mid, our server wasn't very attentive. I was incredibly disgusted with finding a dark hair wrapped in the silverware. When I mentioned this to our service she shrugged it off like it didn't matter. We'll, it did too me! The food wasn't bad. Didn't much care for the omelet covered in cheese. I wasn't impressed. The soup was good!

This charming little bakery is an absolute gem, especially if you are looking for high-quality…read moregluten-free treats. Their preorder system is incredibly smooth, though it does require a bit of planning since you need to order at least a day in advance, and they are closed on Mondays. I scheduled an order on a Friday for a Tuesday morning pickup. I picked up a dozen GF donuts and a half-dozen chocolate chip cookies, and both were fantastic. They offer a ton of different donut flavors, though the ordering system limits you to choosing three varieties per dozen. I went with the banana bread, chocolate with chocolate icing and the brown sugar with chocolate icing, and they did not disappoint. The cookies were just as impressive, hitting that perfect texture without any of the dryness you sometimes find in gluten-free baking. The shop itself is super cute and perfectly set up for a quick visit. All the preordered to-go items are neatly laid out on a cabinet for a seamless pickup. If you have some extra time, they also have drinks and food you can order at the counter, a shared parking lot that makes stopping by a breeze, and a nice outdoor seating area. I will definitely be back to mix and match some new flavors next time.

Got the breakfast sandwich and a few pastries and everything was great! I didn't know they are a…read moregluten free bakery when I walked in but the flavors were great and I didn't feel like I was missing out. The sandwich was hot and fresh.

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

This is the cutest little historic book shop café. So lucky to live so close to this place! Their…read moremenu is small but they have really tasty bakery items. They also have a cute outside patio. I got the chocolate chip banana scone and it was soft and delicious. The exterior is also adorable and feels like you stepped inside of Glimore Girls coming here during the fall.

This is the coziest breakfast spot I've been to in a while. The atmosphere really made me feel like…read moreI was in South America. The employees are extremely kind and food came out in timely manner. I highly recommend the breakfast sandwich and lemonade! Both were super good. I definitely want to come back to try their arepas and other desserts. It is such a hidden gem!

This is a wonderful hidden gem in the Round Lake area.! All of the traditional Brazilian dishes are…read moremade from scratch and so delicious! They have a good variety of savory and sweet offerings and the coffee drinks are great! The interior is cozy and they recently added a cute patio seating area in the back. The staff is very friendly and helpful! The only drawback is it takes a while for them to prepare your order if there are more than a couple customers at once. Still overall, I would highly recommend!

Letty Mae's Tea Room is such a special place. The moment you walk in, it feels warm, cozy, and…read morewelcoming--like visiting grandma's house, but with a beautiful vintage style. There's so much to look at everywhere you turn, it's easy to lose track of time just taking it all in. I loved all the little details, like the spools of thread on the light fixtures and the bed headboard used as a railing. The mix of antiques, vintage cloth, and bright, colorful decor makes the whole space feel fun, classic, and full of charm. The food was amazing. The pastries were so soft and delicious--they really do melt in your mouth. The main entrées were just as good--full of flavor and perfectly portioned, leaving you satisfied without feeling too full. The tea was served so nicely and made the whole experience feel extra special. The service was just as great. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and quick. They knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and were happy to help with any special requests. Overall, it's a beautiful and relaxing place to enjoy good food and tea. Definitely a five-star experience!

I've never been here, but I'm looking forward to going but the people that I know that have been…read morehere said it was very nice and the food was good and it was really pretty inside so with that being said, the people that I know are very trustworthy I would give it a rating if I can

The food and the service was great. Very reasonable prices. I had a very good hamburger;…read more delicious French fries. My friend had a great, huge omelet.

We have gone here a couple times for breakfast when we camp at Shabbona. Food is good and waiters…read moreare nice. I would suggest to the business that blasting Fox and Friends in the morning while your clientele is eating might not be best practice. There might be regulars who like being told what to believe first thing in the morning, but anyone traveling through might think twice about stopping a second time if they don't like politics while eating breakfast. If you are paying for cable, put on Sportscenter and let the patrons watch Cubs and Sox highlights. Just two cents from someone who grew up in a restaurant family.

I love this place, the ambiance for one is just so calming to me, the smell of coffee and the clean…read moretables and rooms make me keep coming back! As for the service and food it's amazing. I'm always greeted with a smile and my coffee and food come out in a timely manner. I love their iced carmel macchiatos and all of their paninis are so good! I definitely recommend this place!

I've really debated leaving a negative review because I've been coming here for over 10 years. But…read morethere need to be changes because over the many visits I've made, the following problems have been consistent: -they don't take your name when you order, nor do they label the drinks, then get mad when you take the wrong latte from the counter -the staff are the epitome of "gen Z stare" - they genuinely seem annoyed to be speaking to you -the prices have gone way up, the quality has not -there are simply better options for coffee nearby (maple leaf and corocco are both objectively better and with better service