This place is excellent. I work remote and you really cannot ask for a better place to work…read moreremotely l. The coffee is incredible, all the more so the ambiance. There's a wide selection of pastries and each one is more tempting than the last. This cafe really feels like it can be something out of a daydream. There's no doubt I'll be coming back

Our new go to place for coffee, sweets, and lighter meal. Everyone is super friendly and nice, good…read moreespresso drinks and even Turkish coffee. Not to mention plenty of space, outside terrace, even meeting rooms. Good for both social and business gatherings. Very welcome addition to Northbrook downtown, our neighborhood. What is not to like? Highly recommended

I tried the apple butter toast and it was amazing. The staff were very friendly and promptly took…read moreorders and delivered items to the tables. The atmosphere was the both great for meeting up with friends or reading your favorite book and having a coffee.

Consistent service for this coffee place whether you are at this location here in Glencoe or in…read moreWinnetka. I always get the same drink when I go and it is consistent.

Consistently great coffee and service! Great baristas who know their espresso machine well.read more

Tucked away in a cute row of eclectic shops just east of the Metra station is Astra. A good sized…read morespace with plenty of room to hang with your people. The service is fast and friendly, and the product quality is surprisingly good. We have been back several times for the chai latte. I will echo another comment I saw that the tables/floors/chairs looked like they need to be kept up with in regards to cleaning, I did note that while I was waiting for my order. Glad to have them in the neighborhood!

I came across this bakery when I was walking to a nearby coffee shop. Lately I've been buying more…read morevegan items for my children to avoid dairy. I was surprised by how many options they had. There were pastries and cakes - all vegan. My children chose chocolate marshmallow brownies. The employees let me sample the scraps of the brownie and it was super tasty. It is much pricier than your typical pastry - the two brownies cost me $29 after tip. Libby's Corner (a vegan Jamaican catering company) was visiting and we ended jp purchasing a large Cajun plate with 5 items (also for $29).

The scone part of the blueberry scone I had was actually good. However, it was a blueberry scone,…read morebut mostly in name only. It had like 4 blueberries on top and 1.5 inside, so I was mostly eating a very plain scone. Otherwise, it would've been great

It was my first time at this cozy place, and I really like that atmosphere and the food. The…read moreservice was excellent, and the drinks are really cool. If you haven't been there yet, be sure to check it out.

I wanted to like this place. My salad was good. My dining companion's waffle was good but came…read moreout cold. The big problem is she got her meal 15 minutes before I did. They seem understaffed or under trained. The place was not crowded, but it looked like one guy was doing it all. He brought me out the wrong drink, too. I think he was just overwhelmed. I don't live in the Chicago area though I visit every few months. If I lived there, I might give it another chance in hopes that they got it together. For me, there are better places. It was expensive, too. It would have been nice for the server to offer me something for the bad experience, like a free coffee refill but nope all I got was Just an apology.

This is my first time visiting this cute coffee shop. They were very friendly. It wasn't very busy…read moreso it was nice and quiet. It was a great environment to work from or meet up with someone. They had an array of pastries ranging from vegan to sugar free. It looks like they also had sandwiches and chips. I ordered a white hot chocolate which is so yummy. I also got some of my favorite muffins from my Holcomb hollow which they sell. All in all I will surely be back.

This is a great addition to downtown HP! It's an airy, well lit, comfortable space, where you are…read morenot rushed and can sit and enjoy your coffee (or litany of pastries). My Wicked-themed coffee drink was delicious, served in an oversized mug, not overwhelming in vanilla flavor but more subtle. My friend liked her coffee as well, though I forgot what she ordered! There is a wonderful variety of food as well, including vegan and gluten free desserts. Everything here is very clean and well organized, like the table of garnishes (not sure what to call it - milk, stirrers, and such). The owner was very friendly and seemed glad to welcome everyone who dropped in.

Love the wings and sandwiches The bowls are good but not…read morehuge servings Will absolutely eat there again

When we went to Vietnam for a 5-day side trip back in March, 2025, we were fortunate to have tasted…read moresome very good Vietnamese food, including a Michelin-starred dinner and a Michelin Gourmand lunch. Some of my very memorable foods include every bowl of beef pho that was offered to us. The beef was tender and flavorful, the pho (rice noodles) was thin and smooth. Tonight, we were having takeout from one of our favorite eateries, Basu, again. Since the first bowl of beef pho that did not totally meet our expectations, we had been ordering chicken pho from them. Their grilled chicken has always been smooth and cooked nicely. Their sweet soy glazed chicken wings are finger-licking good. We like their ground pork egg rolls with crunchy skin as well. This time I wanted to give their beef pho another chance, and see how it would compare to those that I had in Vietnam, and hope that they have made some improvement over two and a half years. Well, it is still the same. The beef was not tender, although not too chewy, it was kind of rough. The pho was not as smooth as I would like it to be. The broth still tasted good and not too salty, though. The chicken pho and egg roll were still good. (We remove the side bag of raw bean sprouts, lime, and basil from the order, as we don't eat them). It is a still a solid 4-star. Next time I will switch back to chicken pho again. I am still glad that we have this Vietnamese eatery close by!

When in the area, we had to make a stop by one of our local faves. We stopped by because I was in…read moreneed of matcha and absolutely love their strawberry matcha. My husband came with and saw croffles and it was a no brainer. We waited a few minutes for the croffle to come out, and it was so good. My little even devoured the strawberries, it was the perfect snack and treat for all! Can't wait to come back soon, we saw they had other flavors, and some fun new drinks.

Cute, cozy space with great drinks!! It's quite a hidden gem and I would recommend to everyone, I…read moregot a delicious matcha.

I forgot to take a photo of my food, but I ordered the oyster mushroom adobo tacos without the…read morecojita cheese since I am vegan. They came with guacamole, pickled red onion, cilantro, and lime, and salsas roja & verde on the side. I was surprised at how flavorful and delicious they were! I only used the salsa verde because the salsa roja looked like it might have dairy in it. The line to place an order went at a decent pace, and the food took about 15 minutes to arrive at my table. The dining area was packed the entire time I was there. The is one employee who cleans tables to make sure new customers quickly have a place to sit and eat. The staff here are cordial but not really friendly. The biggest complaint I have is that I would think a garden-view restaurant at the Chicago Botanic Garden would have a lot more vegan options. They have various vegetarian ones, but not vegan.

Poorly run. I went there with 4 family members on a Saturday. We ordered and they gave us a buzzer…read more After waiting 40 minutes we went back to check on our food and they said "we've been calling your name!" Then why the heck were we given the buzzer if we should have waited to be called?!! They got parts of the order wrong and when we reiterated what we ordered the counter service just said "here's your receipt" and told me if I wanted what I ordered I had to go pay for it. I walked away. In the end they fulfilled the correct order but after that amount of mishandling and aggravation it wasn't even worth the wait. Eat before or after visiting the Garden, but don't bother getting a meal at this Cafe.

Stopped by for a late lunch with my wife yesterday and we really enjoyed the place…read more An awesome little cafe for pastries or a light breakfast/lunch in downtown HP. I had a Caesar salad, my wife has the French onion soup and a grilled cheese and all items were solid. Also had the Chocolate chip cookies which were awesome. They have a ton of pastries that I look forward to trying down the line as well. Would definitely recommend.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for The Little French Guy yet, because it's truly one of…read moremy favorite spots to visit whenever I'm in the area. They even expanded to allow for more seating -- and honestly, it makes perfect sense because the food is that good. Everything here is amazing. Literally everything. The pastries are perfection, the French toast is unforgettable, the salads are fresh and flavorful, and the quiches are some of the best I've ever had. You can't go wrong no matter what you order. They are quick and efficient. I love this place, and I love coming back every chance I get. A must‑visit.