Delicious coffee and excellent service Best decaf brew…read morearound! My favorite staff on the North Shore!

I came here awhile back to meet my friends, who were headed up to an event in Highland Park. This…read morelocation is huge, and the staff is great....they didn't bother me when I said I was waiting for a friend and sat at a table for 20+ minutes without ordering. (It turns out, my friends went to the Winnetka location, so after texting back and forth, we realized the error so I left to go meet them and get a drink at the other location lol). I have had the coffee here as well previously, and it's always good, too. All the Tala locations are top notch. But I did appreciate that they didn't hassle me when I was awkwardly taking up space for almost a half hour haha.

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

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.

Like this place a lot. Walked in and the staff, maybe the owner, talked with me about their coffee…read morebeans and what makes their coffee special. All I can say is the coffee there tastes great. They have a lot of great pastries, many of them are gluten free. Cheerful white washed place. It's a great place to sit and chill. Highly recommended!

My husband and I stopped here for an afternoon coffee and sat outside. My husband who is 6'3…read morethought the chairs outside were small and uncomfortable. I got a cappuccino and the coffee tasted bold with a sour finish. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and I love that dogs are allowed inside.

I went in as I was super excited to see a vegan bakery. It did not disappoint. The scones and…read moremuffins are big and have fresh fruit in them. It's hard to believe they are vegan because they don't have a weird texture or taste like some vegan products have. It's definitely come a long way and this bakery is keeping up! The owner is friendly and conversational. It's more of a grab and go place but definitely recommend for a nice little treat.

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

First of all never leave a bread shop without a loaf. I took a baguette to-go and we ordered lunch…read more I love the interior, it's super homie. This is a counter service spot and they will bring your orders to the table if you're dining in. It is kid friendly and the front is somewhat walker accessible not sure if a wheelchair could fit the front. There are three dining areas, by the bar, the library looking area and up two steps is a larger dining space with ample seating.

I met a girlfriend here for a mid-priced lunch last week, and it is such a cute little French…read morebistro right in Highland Park. I ordered the croque madame with the fried egg on top, and it was delicious. You can absolutely tell they use real butter--the true French way! My waistline might not thank them, but my tastebuds certainly did. I even brought home an almond croissant for the Hubby and snacked on a cheese and chive scone the next day, and everything was just fantastic. The only little hiccup is that the service can get a bit hectic. The staff seemed a little confused trying to match up the order numbers to the tables, and we almost got run over on our way out by a waiter sprinting to the patio! But even with the fast-paced environment, the food is wonderful whether you eat in or grab takeout. Definitely worth a visit! A much better experience here than MY 1st time. I think it's because they enlarged the dining area with more table space. It's still hard to have a conversation due to the high ceilings which echo the sound.

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!

Beautiful cafe in Highland Park. I had the cafe miel that came with honey and cinnamon. It's a very…read morelarge space with plenty of seating. They are dog friendly. A dog came in with their human while we were waiting for our drinks, and I noticed dog hair on the floor where we were sitting.

So excited that one of my favorite coffee shops in Skokie is open closer to my neighborhood! The…read morehours aren't updated here but they are definitely open, at least on the weekdays. They're located inside the Metra Station which is the perfect little spot for commuters. I got my usual Cardamom Rose Latte which was just as great as the one in Skokie and a spinach and feta empanada. My husband enjoyed his iced americano and spicy chicken salad croissant. The barista was kind enough to toast both items and let us know that it would be a bit of a wait for it to warm up but it was totally worth it. Definitely worth popping in if you're going to take the train or even if you are just craving a really great latte!

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Top quality, full service, broad menu ... encapsulated within a warm and conducive atmosphere that…read moremakes for great social experiences for individuals, couples and groups. We recently celebrated a Bat Mitzvah reception with a great buffet, music, lighting, and most of all the welcoming nature of owners Serah and Kadir ... that made the event pure fun and filled with excitement. Bean Bar has taken the fundamentals of a Starbucks, and built a more complete restaurant / reception environment that defines dining comfort and social hosting.

I always love coming here; it's such a wonderful space for some alone time or to meet a friend…read more What makes this place special is all of the different types of seating ... little nooks and crannies where you can find a space to get cozy with a hot drink. When I arrived at Bean Bar on a rainy Saturday morning, there was a woman who had a tray of fresh flowers little glass vases. She was setting one on each table around the shop. I took a photo of the one at our table. My drink of choice was a hot cup of hibiscus tea. Will definitely be back!

We found this little gem because of previous Yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed! The food…read morewas delicious, the staff were polite, and the restaurant was very clean. Service was quick and the portions were very generous. Our entire group highly recommends this amazing place!

Still fantastic. Friendly, fast, fresh and delicious. My go to spot for a quick dinner when I don't…read morehave time to cook.

Friendly folks, great pastries, definitely freshly baked, shop smells like heaven. Perfect place to…read moreget food for events, parties, brunch.

Nice guy, little hole in the wall type shop. Not much selection. Got a few Mexican breads. Not…read morevery compelling to go to or return to.