I drive past this place a lot and there's always a decent line in the drive thru so I was curious…read moreto see what all the fuss was about. Today I took the initiative to actually give this place a try, instead of continuously passing it by. Moka is a cute and small coffee shop that has a pretty broad menu. I was actually surprised at all the menu options. My experience is strictly pertaining to the drive thru. Unlike a traditional drive thru an employee will come outside and take your order face to face. I always like when establishments do this because it makes the experience more personable- and I feel more comfortable asking about menu items. Today I got a medium iced caramel macchiato and the chorizo breakfast burrito. Both were really really good. The burrito comes with a side of hot sauce, and I feel the portion is super filling. My iced caramel macchiato was very tasty, not watered down, and I liked how I could actually taste the caramel. As far as prices go I paid $13.38, it's similar to what I would pay at Starbucks. It can get a bit pricey. Luckily for me- after doing a bit of research I found that Moka does have an app and a rewards program. I just think they should advertise it a little bit more. But other than that I truly enjoyed my first experience here. I'm glad I have another coffee shop to diversify where I get my coffee. Starbucks now officially has a little competition lol!

Oh I was so excited when I saw this place in North Aurora. Coffee trailers like these are littered…read moreall over the Pacific Northwest, but rarely (never?) have I seen one around here. They can be super convenient, in my case because I don't have to struggle with a toddler and hot beverage at the same time. If I was not risk averse I'd consider it a business opportunity! It seems popular, as there was a steady stream of cars in line, probably at least five when I arrived. One of the employees came out to take our order whilst we were waiting in line a la Portillo's. It did mean that the drink I ordered was ready more quickly, but I wasn't able to study the menu as long. They don't have their full menu on the board, which is annoying. All the drinks are listed (with the exception of any specials they may have, which they may or may not have) and the menu board says to ask about the food they carry but the food isn't listed. There's a digital sandwich board that cycles through some of their items and specials, but you can't always catch everything as the images cycle through. The hot chocolate I ordered was really good. I also ordered a couple of sausage muffins and they were delicious. I haven't tasted something quite like it and I wish I knew where to get them for my own kitchen! They have sausage, cheese, egg (I think) and a bit of maple flavor to them. They don't say this on the description but I think they may be baked in a little bit of pancake mix because there seemed to be a dough that encased all the ingredients. I'm going to have to look for a recipe because I've made egg muffins before too but this is a good way to make sure that they retain their shape well and probably also reheat better. If I'm in the area I'll definitely come back to Moka.

Funky and hip vibe. Great atmosphere overall - cool design, lots of varied seating (tables and…read morechairs to couches and loveseats), jazz playing, and upbeat staff. Breakfast sandwiches and vegan options available. I just got a soy latte and it was delicious. They use 3 shots so no fear that you'll get a weak coffee! Easy free parking in front. I only wish they didn't up charge for plant milk ($1 extra).

Great Chicago coffee shop. The vibe is right and the coffee options are a plenty…read more I typically get a cold brew, and a bean and cheese breakfast taco. They used to have great empanadas too but the tacos are soooo good. And they have great salsa to go along with them. They sell some beverages like Topo Chico, apple juices, and Jarritos. I have only had one weird interaction here with a staff member, I asked for a pump of mocha syrup in my cold brew and they basically said it was a dumb idea because it wouldn't mix. I have had that in several cold brews at several different well established coffee shops in Chicago and it's delicious when you need a sugar boost. The barista did it but he also shared it didn't make sense. It was uncomfortable. But I didn't let that mar my experience. I still have continued to order my beverage with that barista. Also they have a great mural in the back.

I haven't had BBP&B since their shop on Damen and it was mouth watering then! Today I finally got…read moreto stop into their Logan Square location after 4 yrs and the biscuits were just as mouth watering as before! (I got the egg, savory chicken sausage, white cheddar cheese, and jam AM biscuit) woahhh too good. Then to top it off the banana cream pie was the cherry on top. The crust was so crunchy and the banana filling was perfectly sweetened. I'll be back!

Came here on a Saturday morning around 9:30am. There was a line when we got here that was out the…read moredoor. It is really small inside and no space for a line so the line was relatively short and took about 7 minutes to get through. We ordered (there were three of us), got a seat inside which seemed unlikely while we were waiting in line but people come and go here which helps with turnover for tables. They also have a few picnic tables outside. They deliver the food to your table but there is no table service, you must order at the counter. They also do not have sparkling water, or didn't that day, and no coffee refills, and if they do they do not tell you. This place is famous for pies and biscuits and a southern / southwestern theme. I got the bacon biscuit, with egg, and a slice of key lime pie. The biscuit was so starchy, thick, and honestly very delicious. It was hard to chew at times because of the gummy nature of it but again delicious and full of textures. The egg was almost sous vide or poached. It was too overdone for my liking, my yolk was hard. It also came with caramelized bacon. Overall very filling, dense. My partner got the biscuits and gravy, the gravy was sweet, thinner than I had seen but it was good. It was a little floury like it needed to be cooked a little more but it was overall good. My child ordered a rainbow cookie that we never actually got, but it was so busy we didn't care / couldn't stand up from our seats without someone trying to take them. He also got a side of bacon, a biscuit, and a glass of milk. He was happy with his food. The pie, incredible, perfectly tart. You must get the key lime. I wanted to buy a whole pie when I finished my meal but again the line.. Great place for a quick breakfast!

Stopped by C3 Coffee for a quick visit and was genuinely impressed. The space was extremely clean,…read morethe staff was very kind, and everything felt well thought out from start to finish. I ordered a cortado, which was excellent, and it came with a complimentary sparkling watersuch a unique and refreshing touch. I honestly wish more coffee shops did that. I also grabbed the chicken pesto panini, it was absolutely delicious and way more filling than I expected. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Overall, a great experience all around. High-quality drinks, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

This review is long overdue but well worth mentioning that it's one of my favorite coffee shops!…read more I worked in the heart of Skompton for several months & C3 was my morning grace. Colin and Dolly are two of my favorite baristas of all time! My go-to drink is usually anything seasonal when it comes to their coffee and their iced drinks you can add different flavors of Red Bull. YUM. Really enjoy their photo wall art of all their different customers throughout the years. Overall just a really family friendly place to go if you're in the area getting some shopping done! Support locally!

a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. great people, yummy food, fun vibes. everything is…read morevegetarian and much can be made vegan and/or gluten free. good pricing and service!

Everything about this place is absolutely LOVELY!! The people are so friendly. The food is…read moreincredible and the coffee creations are so good!

we got really lucky and was able to get a reservation same day. this place had a really nice vibe…read moreto it, it was really loud but love the open kitchen concept. the servers attention was a 10/10 it felt like a really good team. our water cups never got below half full and they clear plates and replace silverware like a high end restaurant. we started off with the salmon poke which we were skeptical of because of the price but omg we were blown away by the flavors. didn't think chili crunch and strawberry and salmon went together but it all tasted so good like a harmony in your mouth. the quality of salmon was good too. the goat empanadas were really tasty too, was a good dish nothing to stand out about them. it didn't really taste like goat which is good to me. and the pork shank was a huge portion. we were worried with the first two dishes we didn't order enough for two people but it was such a big portion it was the perfect amount of food for two people. we loved the different sides and sauces that came with it. the meat by itself was good but when you combine it with the greens pickled onion the sauce the pita it was soooo good. everything just worked really well together. we left the plate with no crumbs. really good meal. no complaints :)

Background on me- I've worked in the food industry at low and high levels, eaten in many countries…read more Started from the bottom type of person- anyway I don't leave reviews. My experience went exactly like this. Imagine going to a movie, one of the better movies you've ever seen. You paid a premium to see this film ahead of time. 30 min in they begin to fast forward, skip scenes, turn the lights on and begin clean up. What I mean is on my engagement night, after a long long day I took my foodie wife to be out for a $300 "experience" which is really just sitting in front of the dessert station next to the expo area. So the food was ok- for all the knowledge ZERO cuts of quality meat. A little goat on a stick and a little tuna poke- the rest veggies which whatever is fine I'm just saying. I spent another $75 on drinks. OpenTable allowed me to book this at 1030pm the restaurant closes at 11pm I was upset and management would not come over and say hi or comp a drink. What restaurant would you be able to call and book a 6 course dinner experience 30min before close? Because it's an app you can hide behind the fact I should be looking at when you close to not book it? Managers profited $300 off me can't comp a drink on our engagement? I had a lovely time, the food wasn't bad, some interesting, service was ok, chefs stoners waiting to get off work. I get it. It's probably worth it but do not hit the last time or they act like you are keeping them late- which we did. I'd never book an experience 30min before close if I put it together. A cheap way for an app and restaurant to squeeze hard earned money out of peoples pockets is what I saw. Cheers

Today's visit reminded what a real coffee shop looks like. Not only great coffee and pastries to…read moredie for but a friendly caring staff. They were faced with internal challenges but still created a calm friendly social environment

I love this place! Along with the standards, Metropolis offered unique seasonal concoctions! Great…read morespace for catching up with someone or to work in your laptop within a chill vibe. Love the branded posters, artwork, and Metropolis packaged goods and merchandise to bring the experience with you. Staff is nice and friendly. The next time you're in Edgewater, give this place a try:)

Oh yea, I can totally see why this spot is popular amongst Hyde Park folks! Friendly and helpful…read moreowners when I asked for recs. There's even a community board towards the bathroom, which gives this spot a community-based vibe. It's a quick, casual spot with several tables open for grabs when people leave. I got a traditional everything bagel w cream cheese to start the day, which had the RIGHT amt of cream cheese. Sometimes places give wayy too much, ruining the exp. I also ordered their popular Sumac Chicken sandwich on their Dutch Crunch bread, which was really good!! The bread had a slight sweetness to it that was satisfying and the flavors altogether were soo yummy. I waited ~12 min for my order, since they were rightfully packed. No outside food/drinks allowed if you're grabbing a table to eat. There's WiFi and a restroom in the back. Lots of neighborhood regulars. Bonus points that their food is halal for those w dietary restrictions. Great neighborhood spot!!

Stopped on a whim looking for a good local sandwich shop. The highlight was that bread was very…read moretasty and fresh. The Caesar salad was also flavorful. It had homemade croutons and sides of bread. Got a slice of the carrot cake and it was very moist. Not too sweet with cream cheese frosting. Raisins included, if that matters to you. We got the garlic chicken on French baguette. It was a creamy base and not something I would buy again. Glad we added cheese because there wasn't much to it. the other sandwich we bought was avocado turkey on Dutch crunch. It unfortunately had enough mayo to drown the restaurant. The amount of meat left much to be desired. We asked for chips which they had but only for online orders that came in. ??? Doesn't make sense to me. For 2 Sammie's, a salad and cake it was $45, just for a gauge of prices. The cashier was on the phone the entire time and couldn't hear what we said because of that. Kinda acted inconvenienced we were talking while he was on the phone. The restaurant is pretty chill and seemed like a workspace for people with art on the walls for sale. The art also had a thick layer of dust, and overall the dining room could use a good deep clean. The bathroom cleanliness was decent. This probably won't be another place I would seek out in the future.

I kicked myself since last night but wanted to take out my mom for Mother's Day lunch…read more We got there and it was crowded, but went to the front desk to get a table (parking lot was full, but had allot of space, btw) - surprisingly, they said give us 5-10 minutes, and yes it won't take long. WOW! To make a long story short, we got seated, our drinks, and orders taken, and after 15 minutes, our food was hot and piping and fresh. And it was tasty - my steak quesadillas and my mom got a house Cobb salad. Both were tasty and looked great. Our server Miriam was awesome with our orders, she came by to check on us and not too many times, and was there to help us with leftovers and leaving stuff. She struck a nice balance of not being there vs being here too often, so that's Ace's in my book. Since it was Mother's Day, it's crowded and a bit loud but not too loud where it was too obnoxious, except for a few people who had no manners at all on dress, but that's another topic I won't go to, for now. Tables, plates and silverware were clean, and one can still get around, even with one table behind us with a handicapped person, it didn't crowd up much at all - it was all very reasonably spacious. Definitely will come back here, though I do miss that older lady who was our server the last time before today, who was very nice - had a bit of an attitude to her personality but not too much to make it tasteless, some sass makes for an interesting day. (Hope you are doing well, ma'am!)

I continue to go to Elly's once every month or two. My mother is in an assisted living facility…read morenear this location. She loves going there, so we do every so often. They have an extensive menu. I can't remember a time where I was not satisfied with a meal there. Service is also always excellent. The food is consistently good. I do recommend Elly's if you haven't been to one of their locations before. Note that they are only open for breakfast and lunch.

Pretty solid. Friendly staff and big portions at a reasonable price. We tried:…read more- Banana Pancakes - Southwestern Skillet - Western Omelette I'd probably order the skillet again but surprisingly the potatoes were the star of the show. A lot of flavor packed into them. The only odd thing is you pay at the front on the way out even though they take your order through a tablet at the table.

One of my favorite spots to grab a quick diner breakfast! The portions are HUGE and the pancakes…read moreare so good. I usually get pancakes or the scramble and I ALWAYS have leftovers. The ambiance is nice, typical diner with so many options to choose from. The service time is hit or miss because this place can get so busy. The servers are usually pretty quick to take your order though and quick to be sat depending on how many people are there.