This is one of my favorite little coffee shops. They're right by the lake so if it's warm enough to…read moresit outside, take that opportunity. Everyone is so friendly here and they're speedy with making your drinks. They do offer a few pastries, but there is no kitchen so don't get confused... you go for the coffee (or tea or hot chocolate). I almost always order a Samoas latte which is exactly what you think. And absolutely delicious! I have recently ventured to order the Caramel Turtle and I would also highly recommend it. I like to set up here with my laptop and knock out work, but this would also be a great spot to catch up with a friend. There's a variety of seating and great wifi, perfect for all occasions. And while you're here, look at the displayed art. Most of it is for sale and I have found some really cool artists and pieces because of this local spot.

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They shared their information on their drinks very…read moreexcitedly. Everything tasted amazing. I got the smores coffee but I preferred the pistachio coffee my friend got.

Stopped in to use a gift card. I wish they had more options for those with dietary restrictions,…read morebut I was grateful at least for the gluten free bread and a bag of chips. The avocado toast was piled high and fresh. The over easy egg on top was an excellent addition. It was even better once I added some spice and salt. The service was slow. There was a lot of difficultly inputting my order correctly and finding the items within the system. It took about 10 minutes to order and then 7 minutes to get our food and beverages.

Finally tried this place for a light breakfast option and we really enjoyed the location and…read moreatmosphere. The place was packed but it wasn't too noisy or distracting, it's obviously a very popular meeting place. We had a breakfast sandwich and avocado toast and both were delicious. I'll definitely be trying their other avocado toasts like the fig and goat cheese option next time. Coffee was also delicious and came out perfect.

Ok, so I know the hype around this place was crazy. I didn't even WANT to try it while the lines…read morewere still impossible. Things have finally calmed down here so it was a good chance to try it out. The line was pretty quick even though there were at least 3 cars in both lanes in front of me. The order system works like so. Someone walks up with a pad and takes your order, you pay right there. You pull up a bit farther and someone else brings your order. Easy enough. As for the drinks themselves, I think they're worth it! I had a large Sweet and Salty, a caramel and white chocolate breve. First off, the large was a good size. Not a medium disguised as a large like other spots. It was very tasty! Not as sweet as I would have expected but a great balance of flavor. If you want more sweet (or less) they have options for that. You can customize how strong your drink is, as well as what type of milk you want. You can also add cold foam and get your drink hot or cold. Good customization options here. Price was on point with similar places, maybe slightly more, but I felt like the value was there. I'll definitely be back to try some other drinks, I'm excited to try some frozen ones when the temperature turns.

Recently visited after a doctors appointment since I've heard nothing but great things. My first…read moreimpression was the crazy confusing parking lot, cars were going in and out all over the place. Then there were 2 lines that we waited in almost 20 min to order but there ended up being so menu anywhere to see drink options. Once we got to the front, because we were in the outer lane, all the cars of the inner lane got served first, and then we got our orders taken about 10 minutes later. After a while, I ordered the first thing I saw on the poster in front of me the cereal matcha drink. It was okay, a bit sweet for my liking but it really did taste like cereal milk. The drink was almost $10. I think because of how crazy the lines were at 11am on a Tuesday, and how confusing it was to order, I may come back if there is no line to try other drinks. But otherwise, I think I'll stick to my usual coffee shops and drinks.

This is a little Starbucks but everyone is friendly and get drinks right every time. Since the…read moreparking lot can be tight and impossible to bring my jetski trailer in easily I have to drop a star. Nothing bad just for anyone going to the chain o lakes it should be a easier loccation to get in and out off. Tip - if you have a trailer park in the home depot parking lot behind the Starbucks .

I have visited this location over the last 5 years and typically have a good experience. however,…read morerecently I have seen the quality go down. I started to order light cream in my iced coffee because with regular it was coming almost white. the cups have it listed at 1/4inch for light cream and 1/2inch for regular cream. i brought it up to barista taking order today and she stated they free pour. That is fine, but where is the boundary with that because it's up to interpretation or pour? are they not aiming for any sort of standard measurement? the one taking my order specially said to me today, "if this continues to be a problem, then maybe we are just not the right coffee house for you." this was not appropriate response when I was being calm and simply asking and providing feedback. Turns out, the girl taking the order is the one that always hands out terrible drinks that look like actual cups of milk with splash of coffee. A specific barista is the one to do this so it's a reflection of them and not the coffee house style. Lack of standards or the ability to take feedback at this location. It's crazy to consider that given the cost.

It's a very nice place. The food is good. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly…read more What more can you ask for in a restaurant

Whistle Stop is always good. Never had a bad experience…read more Gotta get there early or expect to wait a little bit. It is worth the wait. It seems to be the place to be for breakfast or lunch. At least on the weekends.

The Village Bakery in Fox Lake has been owed by some amazing past bakers. It currently was closed…read moreto all a traditional landmark in Fox Lake l8ve on with a new owner who have the passion for baking some delicious treats. Meet the new owners Katie and Matt. Their culinary dream of working together has finally come true for them. The decor has been updated and they are still finishing up the inside, but felt the area was so missing the amazing treats this location offers. Trust me after speaking to them many times they will have many of the bakery well known items come back to the shelves and be ready for purchase. Whats nu e is they are offering more options and ways to make sure you're able to get that sweet tooth taken care of and soon will ha e online ordering available. I tested the cinnamon roll (I'm so gett8ng more so delicious and ate have while warm and the other half the next day, it stil lwas so good) and a cherry filled donut for my sister. I also got the jalapeño and cheese bagel yum it had the right amount of goodness and spice that I like. So stop in and have an open mind, try something new that maybe in the pastry Bakery you may have never tried.

Cute little bakery in town with great upfront parking. We ate outside under the gazebo. We tried…read morethe Boston cream filled with Nutella and we also got six apple cider donuts. The apple cider donuts were nice and crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. The Nutella filling on the donut was plenty with a very creamy chocolate Dip on top. Cute little place great addition to downtown.

We ordered a cake for our son's graduation party. Boy did we hit a homerun!!! Everyone was so…read moreimpressed by this monster of a cake! Decadent, regal and just DELICIOUS! We ordered a half white and chocolate with butter creme frosting! It was so perfect for the occasion. If you want a show stopper cake make sure to go to The Riverside Bakery! Mad Respect! Thank You so much! The Wenrich Family!

Ordered some snowman cookies. they looked like they were tan not white. The details looked like a…read morechild decorated them. Cookies were ok but I think they could've been better. For the price, not happy

"Don't look at the menu, I don't have any of that fancy stuff, just coffee." Why have a menu?!…read more And why promote yourself as a coffee shop? Wasted drive.

Doors are locked by 10 no one is ever attending or there to open the door. Most workers there are…read morerude. They reserve seats for people who call ahead. Go to the round lake location for better service.

Cafezinho a must try! It is a small cafe that could easily accommodate your group of 6. Anything…read morebigger would be tight. The whole place sits about 20 people? But the food is amazing. The portions are small so make sure you order accordingly. I ordered 2 chicken empanadas and I was only going to order one so glad I didn't! The taste is beyond. I'm not familiar with Brazilian cuisine but these were delish! Our table also ordered Coxinha Chicken Catupiry. A must try. The staff was beyond friendly and very helpful with ordering.

When it comes to flavor, Cafezinho is not shy at all. We came by on a Saturday afternoon after…read morelunch and wanted to try their arepas and empanadas. If you come during peak time just know you may need to wait a bit as everything is made fresh to order. They were also sold out of a lot of things but we got to try their cheese balls, chicken arepa, arepa pepiada, and their Brazilian ribs arepa. The cheese balls came out piping hot, we got 4 with our order. They were little balls of fluffy cheese breads that have a similar texture to mochi. It was great! We shared or arepas so we could try more, and none of them disappoint. The chicken arepa was by far my favorite, it was creamy, cheesy, full and full of flavor. The ribs one was a tad dry for me. We did order extra sauces but we didn't get them, and we didn't want to ask as they were too busy. Busy maybe with the sauces it would've helped. The cafe itself is super cute and small inside but the have a whole back patio that's perfect for the nice weather for you to enjoy. Overall, a good experience. We may just go during off times to avoid our super long wait for our food.

This place is awesome. Literally cookies will be the last thing in your mind when you walk in here…read moreand see the menu. The smoothies are amazing and fresh along with their fresh juices. The best tamales and quesadillas. Amazing iced coffees. Anything and everything I've had from here has been amazing. Do yourself a favor and stop in.

Just like the name this place is not just cookies! Looking for some great juices, tortas, tamales,…read morepaninis, quesadillas? Come here! And these are just some of the items they make. Bonus their customer service is great too. The only time I'm ever disappointed here is when their delicious food starts running out at the end of the day. But it runs out because they make everything fresh for you as you order. I definitely recommend coming early in the day for some tasty food from Cookies!