Super cute place. The food was great, the outdoor seating area was nice, and the service was good…read more Ordered the savoury waffles and the lentil soup. The savoury waffles were topped with avocado, cheese, sundried tomatoes and sriracha sauce. The waffles themselves were light and airy while the toppings were fresh. I had never had anything like it before, and will definitely order it again when I'm in the neighbourhood. It is not however substantial enough to be a meal in itself. The lentil soup was incredible. The spices melded together perfectly to create a rich, hearty flavour. It reminded me of dal makhani (Indian cuisine) more than Middle Eastern style lentil soup. Service was quick. The staff were not overly friendly, but were totally unpretentious. The cafe was cozy and the restroom was clean. Overall, I recommend a visit here if you are in the Oak Park area and want to pick up something quick and light.

The bold, fiery kick of the cayenne mocha perfectly pairs with the crispy waffle and tart berry…read morecompote for a flawless balance of sweet and heat.

Downtown Forest Park...Great service. Minority owned. Friendly inclusive staff. Inviting. Maybe…read morelike 5 tables of seating area but there is a down stairs lounge. Three door entries for accessibility. If this place was crowded it would be tighter. I always order drip coffee and today was no different except I had a wait a couple of minutes for light roast which was fine. The coffee is tasty but not the best that I've ever had. I didn't like that I had to move the medium sized bathroom garbage can to shut the door as they were using it as a stopper. But the bathroom is gender neutral and very clean. Quiet and clearly friendly environment. Street metered parking but not expensive. I worked return here because of the seating and historic window vibe. The one in downtown oak Park is kinda tucked away but the outside tables in nice weather is a vibe.

We had oat milk matcha teas; mine with strawberry syrup. They were yummy and the perfect…read moretemperature. We also had breakfast sandwiches which for an upcharge we had made vegan. English muffin with vegan sausage, vegan Gouda, and vegan egg. It was super hot in temperature; would definitely hold up for a ride. It was delicious. I will be back back for the sandwich for sure.

Love the way it is decorated. It is very sophisticated, great outdoor apace. Coffee was awesome.read more

First impression is amazing. What a beautiful spot, and we were welcomed warmly. The young woman…read morebehind the counter was pleasant and helpful. She wasn't sure if they were serving crepes so she went to check with the manager and/or owner, came back and started to take our order when the manager and/or owner walked out from the back, ignored us as she stepped between us and the young woman, told her that they weren't serving crepes (even though the sign said they were served between 8am and noon), scolded the young woman, and then walked away without acknowledging the customers (us) standing there trying to order what she just took away. It's clear that she hired front-of-cafe staff who knew how to respect customers, but it was quite insulting to be ignored like we didn't exist. It's understandable if something happened that made the menu inaccurate, but it's common courtesy to apologize and explain that to the potential customers hoping to order those items. That didn't happen and we won't be coming back.

Some days call for a treat. I decided to stop by Whirlwind after hearing they donate 100% of their…read moreprofits to charity. I was struck by how busy this coffee shop was mid morning, clearly no matter what time of morning it is, Whirlwind is the place to be. Many folks were catching up and working remotely in their bright and cozy cafe. Allow for about 10 -15 minutes between parking and waiting in line. Despite the rush service was great, and I was excited to try their seasonal blackberry drink, The Bear Hug. Unlike many lattes, you could taste the coffee, but there was plenty of blackberry flavor as well. I opted to go without the whipped cream that is also offered.

Excellent coffee shop! They donate 100% to charity, roast their own beans, and have super fun…read morespecialty drinks! It is really cute in here, love that you can see all the equipment in the back. Service was great, though they did forget my dad's drink and needed a reminder! I got a tiramisu cold brew which was delicious, like a lil dessert! My sister got a coconut milk elderberry drink with popping boba and loved it, my mom got a chai, my brother had a plain black cold brew, my dad had an iced black tea. We all loved what we ordered! It was a little busy here on a Sunday morning and I could see why! Glad we went!

Good coffee and treats plus family run. Nice not giving your money to a big corporation.read more

Wise Cup has just expanded and it looks beautiful! The owners have thoughtfully decorated and…read morecreated nice spaces for seating. Many of the customers sit there in their computers which created a fairly quiet setting. I've had their chai tea, lattes and teas. This time I just went for the peppermint tea. They also have homemade samosas and a few other pastries and bagels to choose from. It's nice to see a local business in Oak Park prospering especially when it seems to be so difficult to stay afloat. Check them out!

Such a cool concept. There is coffee. There is a bar. You…read morecan see music there. You can play pool there you can take lessons there.

Quaint bar/coffee/third space with live music that strongly works to live up to its name of being…read morea, well, friendly, coffee, lounge. Definitely cozy place to study, read, or just chit chat over your beverage of choice. Service can sometimes be on the slower side because it's usually only one person behind the coffee bar and some of the menu items require some work. But with that said, it doesn't ever feel like a long wait because you can just plop down and settle in as others are getting their items.

I wish I lived closer! I was in the area for an errand and wanted to stop for a quick small bite…read moreand a coffee. Their vanilla latte was DELICIOUS, I loved it. For a snack I tried the Colombian Chicken Empanada - it came with a side of sauce (similar to a chimichurri type) that was perfect for it. Definitely a hit for me for both food and coffee. The service was prompt, and the guy working the counter was nice. But where this place really shined for me was the ambiance and the seating. It is comfortable without trying too hard to be hipster. The seating choices show consideration for folks wanting to set up shop and stay for a while, whether it's to read or work, and they really do come through. The leather couch they have was so comfy, I wished I had more time to just sit and enjoy my drink with a good book. But even if you can't grab a spot on the couch, the chairs at the tables actually have cushioning, so if I was trying to sip and work, this is where I'd go. I really do wish I lived closer but on nice days when I'm interested in a drive, I plan to head back here!

Very nice modern coffee shop. Unique offering in this quiet community. Parking in the back, side…read moreor front. Read the signs. Sleek design, order at the counter. Nice service. $7 for Brown Sugar Latte. Soy( Almond & traditional milk options. Relaxed and comfortable coffee shop. Located on the North Side of Roosevelt Road, West of Harlem Avenue Across from Taco Bell; Living Well Supermarket, Planet Fitness and More

I was introduced to Philosophy Coffee at Berrylicious Breakfast Club in Lombard (excellent…read morebreakfast spot, check out my review) and loved the coffee. Smooth and flavorful. Not many breakfast spots coffee impresses me. This was a pleasant surprise. So much so that I looked them up online. Called about ordering and the person who answered was friendly and very helpful.

I am one of the owners of Golden Brunch Cafe in Arlington Heights and we are so glad we chose…read morePhilosophy Coffee! We started the process by going to their local headquarters and sampling the different styles. Sam and Kelly were very knowledgeable about all the products and made great recommendations. They provided us with a deluxe coffee bean grinder, a two-station coffee maker, and a two-station espresso machine. We have been open for almost a year now and we have never had any problems with their equipment or coffee products. They do have an emergency technician on call to stop by immediately if we ever have any issues. Lastly and most importantly, our customers absolutely love their coffee and it's one of the reasons why we've been able to be so successful in such a competitive market. Coffee is everything in our business and we made sure we picked the best around. It's always a pleasure dealing with Sam and Kelly from Philosophy Coffee. They often stop by our restaurant just to say hello and check on things. They don't just sell you a product and disappear, they are always proactive and really do things right away.