I always pass by this place and its always busy so i needed to check it out. It's a a dessert place…read morewith crepes, boba, and cakes. I love their Crepe always freshly made, same as their drinks. Theres also a variety of selection for their cakes. Its also a nice place to just hang out. Definitely coming back to try more stuff! Happy eating!

We came to this place since we've never been here before. It's definitely very family friendly…read morecompared to the other dessert places we've been to. Parking is ample. Seating is okay, it can be limited when it gets busy. Evidently, people like to bring their kids at 9 pm on a Saturday night. We ordered crustachio, purple rain, and mango moonlight. I just realized that they forgot to add pistachio gelato on top like in the picture. The gelato would have been a nice add on, to make the rest of the dessert less rich. I asked for 50% sugar for the purple rain and it was fine. I didn't want anything overly sweet. Service was friendly. Prices were fair for these type of desserts.

The food and service are both wonderful. The honey bread is to die for. Very worth the trip!read more

I've been coming here since they open and recently now that it's warmed up again for spring came…read moreback again and every time I come by, I feel like I keep ordering something different off the menu to drink because the menu is constantly evolving and expanding, which is fantastic. I love that the owner is always here and she is so friendly and so kind. If you're coming here because you think you wanna get fast service, this is not the place because your drinks and your food will be made from scratch by hand with care. Everything is very thoughtfully put together and truly reflects the menu from the kiosk when you put your order in. But I love about this kiosk. Also is that they do not ask you for tip in fact there was also no tip jar. You must stop by here if you haven't already just for the absolute cuteness of the place and the kindness of the owner and how good everything here tastes!!!!

Straw & Bubbles Tea Bar is for sure my daughter's go to when she has a taste for boba/bubble tea or…read moreramen. She has been there with friends as well as myself multiple times. (I wish they had a loyalty program or punch card of sorts for her because of her affinity to the store!) Last night, she had a taste for bubble tea so we took her after dinner and we had some pleasant surprises in our drink choices! My boyfriend got the Cookies and Cream milkshake with oat milk ('cause dairy) and it was thick, delicious, and had a strong ratio of milk to cookie in it. Last time my parents took my daughter, I tried a Coconut Purple Berry tea and added tapioca. It is tea, coconut milk, and like, chunks of guava--delicious. I can tell you my daughter's go to is a Taro Milkshake which is milk and taro blended--very delicious! The presentation is appealing--it looks like white clouds in a purple sky. Other drinks I have tried include their galaxy lemon tea, a sort of ocean lemonade (?), etc. My daughter also lives for their croffles--I know she has had matcha, tiramisu, plain, etc. Last night's choice was matcha and there was not a crumb left in the box. Ordering is easy on the kiosk, and the staff is quiet, but friendly. I have been there with different sized groups at different times of day, and the food, drinks, and service are always consistent. Sometimes it's packed, sometimes it's not. Driving back home, I wanted to yell at all the youths in that green siren logoed coffee shop to drink something better across the parking lot, but I did not. I hope Straw & Bubbles continues to find Mount Prospect to be a good home!

Straw and Bubbles is a nice gem in Downtown MP. The Taro…read moreMilk tea here was really good, and they have a nice cozy sitting area where you can even make your own ramen! They have ALOT to choose from with bowls on the spot so you can enjoy there. You order through the Kiosk so it makes it easy to look at all the sweats and drinks they have. We also got a plain croffle that went perfect with our drinks but will be back to try other treats they have!

The shop had some updates with new signage, lighting and paint which gives it a clean, fresh look…read more There is a good variety of ice cream flavors to choose from and a variety of ways to enjoy them from shakes to sundaes and more. They also have some non-dairy options. The portions are a good size and you feel like you get your money's worth. They also have pints to go. The service was quick and efficient. The shop can be really busy at times, but they seem to have a good operation to keep the line moving. There is some seating indoors and outdoors around the shop and in the garden area. It is a great neighborhood shop!

They have an amazing selection of unique flavors of ice cream it almost makes it impossible to pick…read morea flavor quickly. It's a great place to visit during the summer months. Grab your favorite flavors and enjoy them in the cute garden outside of the business.

We had a wonderful high tea experience at the Bakester. We made reservations ahead of time and…read morenotified them of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian) which they were able to easily accommodate. The cafe is really cute with lots of floral decorations. There's beautiful tea pots and lots of different teas to pick from. The food was delicious and ample, we couldn't get through all of it and left with a few boxes of treats. I enjoyed the sandwiches, scones and am eager to try some of the leftover dessert.

An amazing High Tea and experience in NW Suburbs. We went there on a Sunday for a family Bday. Make…read moresure you make reservations ahead of time as i don't think they do walk ins. We also asked for vegetarian options for the sandwiches which they honored and everything was so good. So good that you cannot try everything out in 1 go. We tried 3 different kind of teas. All were amazing. The decor in the restaurant was so cool. All flowery. There was Bridal shower going on there too. Definitely a place you should go. We tried Cucumber and cream cheese Turkey, havarti cheese, spinich and artichoke spread on croissant Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dill sauce with spinach Avocado sandwiches Scones Served with Cream and Berry Preserve French Macarons and cookies

Large variety of very tasty ice cream in various size offerings…read more The service is very courteous and generally excellent. Everyone there clearly knows their ice cream products.

We swung by here after eating at a nearby restaurant for a little dessert. This is a small place…read morewith just a few tables. They have a lot of VERY cool memorabilia on the walls, which is worth a look no matter what. The staff are super helpful, but the store can get very busy, so have a little patience. The best part of this place is the ice cream, of course. They have a ton of really unique and delicious flavor combinations. Not all are obvious (what is "Exhausted Parent"? But once you know that it's Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks, it makes total sense). So ask if you're not sure. Swing by here for a quick treat or a wonderful part of date night!

Ever since coming back to Illinois to visit family, I have made a stop to Releaf to order my…read moreVietnamese coffee. It the best spot for Vietnamese coffee in Illinois! No other place has come close to Releaf. It is a perfect mixture with chicory coffee and sweet condensed milk. Every order I have received had the been created consistently the same from day 1. I have been going here for years and I enjoy every cup of Vietnamese I order from Releaf. The service is amazing and the staff members have been very nice and had my order correct every time. It is a small coffee / dessert spot in Mitsuwa and always busy. When there is a line in front, follow the crowd. You know there is something good in there. The wait is always worth it! Yesterday, my brother and I ordered 2 Vietnamese coffees. My brother and I loved our Vietnamese coffees and tasted excellent. The sweet level was perfect. I enjoy mixing the chicory coffee and condensed milk before drinking it. When I get that light brown color during mixing I know that is the right time to drink the coffee. Today, I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee and it tasted excellent. Thank you Releaf!

Delicious soft serve match and sesame swirl for $6 (a little pricey when you think of soft serve -…read morebut it's definitely worth it). They served it up so quickly that I blinked and our cones were ready. It has a nice 'not too sweet' taste and so refreshing for sure. I haven't tried any of their other items, but I think I definitely will try some more of their desserts in the future.

So delicious! Walked past and they were handing out free samples of their crepes. I tried the…read morechocolate & milk kind. When I needed a snack later on I returned there for a quick bite. Crepe bites were delicious and oh so toasty. $9 for the small container. They had other options like waffles and ice cream. Service was quick. I would definitely return.

I got the Mix Datli, and while I was most interested in the biscoff & pistachio sauces, the white…read morechocolate was the best! It was more of a cookies & cream type thing and was delightful. The portion was perfect as a snack for yourself or to share with friends.

When I go to Mitsuwa, nine times out of ten I also stop by Pastry House Hippo, the cute Japanese…read morebakery located inside the grocery store. This has been my routine for decades, yet I just realized that I had never actually left a rating for it. What makes this bakery especially appealing is its soft, airy, and smooth bread and buns, which are handmade using ingredients sourced directly from Japan. My personal favorite is the red bean bun. While my sister loves their sandwiches and milk bread, which has an incredibly soft, fluffy, and moist texture. All of their bread and buns are made fresh daily. Many years ago, they even allowed their staff to take home any unsold sandwiches and bread at the end of the day! With increasing competition from newer Korean and Taiwanese bakeries, I hope Pastry House Hippo continues to stay competitive. As a self-serve bakery, it would be nice if the buns were individually wrapped, something many other bakeries already do, to help prevent contamination from careless customers. My most recent visit was on the second day of the new year, and I was happy to see the shop bustling with customers. I hope this little bakery continues to thrive for many years to come.

Super disappointed. Picked up the chocolate flourless cake aka Gateau Chocolat Classic. It was…read moresuper dry and burnt at the bottom. In addition to that, it leaves a very weird after taste in the mouth- like artificial sugar was used. For $6.99 (with tax)- it was a waste of money. The place is pretty much self serve- you grab a tray and tongs and they bag everything when you get rung up. Cakes are behind the counter and you order when you get to the register. My interaction was very minimal- the cashier rung me up and I paid.

We came because we saw it in passing and checked out their menu online. Lots of interesting teas we…read morehadn't had anywhere else, so we stopped on on our way home. We were wowed with the decor and soft lighting in addition to the great drink options. Drinks were ready very quickly and they were beautiful. In addition, there were board games to borrow next to the pastry case. Instead of grabbing a drink and going, we settled in and enjoyed the ambiance. We'll be back!

Slightly hidden in a plaza, you'll find this little tea shop sort of nestled in. Really beautiful…read morewhen you walk in. They have it decorated with a faux cherry blossom tree and other faux greenery. They almost try to transport you onto an outside patio, even in these brutal winters. Service is not with a smile, but they offer a decent menu, so you just have to look forward to a good drink haha. We shared two drinks. Mine was the coconut coffee that could be lightly sweetened. I wanted a Vietnamese coffee since that's why we went but they couldn't make any modifications. They said it was premade and either way the coffee turned out good imo. Hubs got a brown sugar tea no boba and liked it overall. Might be back but perfectly fine!