Driving through the area after a solemn occasion and needed a pick me up to get me back to the Chi…read more The cafe was kinda quiet until a rush hit. Being that Ramadan had recently started, I assumed this was post iftar, the evening break in the fast and peeps were coming for drinks and desserts. The drink menu is on a display but it doesn't mention what flavors are associated in some of their custom drinks. I was split between a Habibi, coconut or Biscoff flavored lattes. A conversation with the barista pushed me towards the aforementioned and they said they could lighten the sweetness. I don't remember the details of exactly what gives its "Middle Eastern flair", the flavors worked and kept me awake for the drive. Judging from the many orders being called out, I picked the most popular. If you dig chill spaces to work & or meet new peeps, seek out details on their IG page. They host lively events to discover their new menu items and or trivia nights engaging popular topics Ie Star Wars, Marvel, and more.

I've been to the Villa Park location and I liked the extended selection of food and drinks. We…read moredecided to come to this location. It's clean inside and not too busy. I was overly disappointed with the lack of food and drink options compared to the other location. We ordered karak chai, lemon breeze passion refresher, and biscoff cheesecake. The lemon breeze passion refresher was good. The cheesecake wasn't too sweet. Service was friendly. The experience overall was kind of meh to me. I've been to many Middle Eastern cafes so this location was like one and done for me.

I was joking with my wife about all the reviews saying this would be the perfect place to get a…read moregift. I walked out of here thinking the same! Now that I got that out of the way, the owner is so so friendly. We had a Turkish coffee while deciding on which Turkish delights we would have. All of them were really good and I can't wait to go back for more. I thought the box would last us a week but it was barely half full by the time we made it home! It's such a pleasant experience and there is so much to learn if you haven't had any of these treats or the coffee (and how it's made) that it is worth the visit just for this, and the interaction with the owner, of course!

tasted like a fart. service was horrible and ambience was like hell…read more tasted like a fart. service was horrible and ambience was like hell. tasted like a fart. service was horrible and ambience was like hell.

Don't have much resistance on a camel shaped latte. Had a lady coffee time today. First time…read morevisiting this place which is very spacious for a coffee shop. They have done a great job to set up the lobby have three areas with super nice benches around the wall. Perfect for the group chatting. I tried the Qishr for the first time. Light than a regular coffee, more like tea body. With some ginger taste and very little sweetness. It took about 10 mins to make. I liked it a lot. Also got the bird's nest which I highly recommend. Creamer than the regular baklava and perfect portion for us. Certainly could be one of my regulars.

This place was beautiful on the inside. Not overly decorated but nicely decorated. A great place to…read moremeet friends, study, or get a nice beverage. The options were decent and included Turkish coffee, drip coffee, macha, lattes, and chai. The desserts looked really good and fresh. Although I didn't order food this time I would if I returned. The service.. the girls were friendly... The guy not so much. He just took the order without a smile or thank you and kept moving along. I ordered a pistachio matcha mostly because the pistachio was homemade and I love pistachios and flavors. The drink was made pretty quickly and was nice with a nutty balance. Open free parking lot with plenty of parking in the shopping area near IKEA. If I'm in the area I would return.

Such a cute spot- a little unassuming as it's inside of a hair salon…read more Greeted quickly, barista (and owner) made recommendations and were kind and helpful. The coffee was just okay in my opinion, I had a latte and it honestly had no flavor but my friend really enjoyed the flavor of her pumpkin latte! Different strokes for different folks, happy I tried it though!

Don't know what it is but I've been really into banana flavoring this year so it was fantastic news…read moreto find this locally owned coffee spot a short drive from an appointment in Bolingbrook this past weekend that has a banana bread latte on their seasonal menu. I ordered at the drive-thru window. Staff were friendly and service was quick. I agree with others that $9 is on the pricey side for a 16oz drink. The banana bread flavoring tasted good but it could have used more banana. Still, it was really creamy with a nice ratio of sweetness. I'd be interested to try other options the next time I'm around.

Ashbury Coffee is the kind of place that feels like it's been waiting just for you. This…read moreindependent, family-run spot is a hub for all kinds of people, ideas, and creative energy. I stumbled upon it while dodging traffic and instantly got hooked. The coffee? Some of the best I've ever had. The vibe? Eclectic, welcoming, and effortlessly cool--perfect for a solo morning, a deep conversation, or just soaking in good energy. I think they truly live up to their Facebook slogan--love happens here--because it was there that I fell in love with them. #HiddenGem #BestCoffeeEver

Looking for a lunch spot after hiking nearby, I came across this spot. Cute little spot with hippy…read moretype vibes. They have a decent size menu. Coffees, teas, and some canned alcohol beverages. Sandwiches and pastries are also available. Sandwiches are served with a side of chips. As I am unable to have bread currently due to dietary restrictions, they were able to make my sandwhich as a lettuce wrap. They are a little pricey and charged a service fee to pay by card. Only one person was working at the time of visit, so it took a while to get the sandwiches. I also had a black coffee. Very cozy and plenty of parking.

Oh, yeh. This place knows what's up! Awesome vibe in the center of the store offering EXCELLENT…read morecoffee. I ordered a small latte and was VERY pleased at the size of the cup: petite as a small should be! Which means that the large is not unrealistically gigantic like most other coffee spots. People behind the counter were friendly and conversational, which is a plus in times like these where everyone is slow and stupid and mean. Got the chai cake because it is so similar to the autumn spice cakes I remember growing up with on the east coast. Which reminds, the Midwest SUCKS, so this whole little happy coffee experience was very pleasing to me. Ideal. All their homemade take-away items looked pretty incredible, too. No complaints!

Came to have some pastries and coffee and get some nice groceries for Christmas, ended up waiting…read more15 minutes for no service. We got to the coffee counter with no line and waited 10 minutes before finally catching an employee's attention. We were told he needed to grab a barista even though there were 5 people behind the counter taking people's pastry orders. The barista didn't come for another 5 minutes so we gave up and went elsewhere.

I've been here a couple times now. It's a very laid back and friendly brewery. I'm not an IPA…read moreperson, but they do have several options. Their Peach Cobbler Sugar Bomb is pretty good. I also enjoyed their beer slushy. They have some pinball games, too.

This is a nice brewery tucked away just off of I-55. My wife and I stopped in here for a few beers…read moreafter dinner nearby - it was a Friday night and somewhat crowded but we had a whole table to ourselves. There were plenty of board games and other activities. The staff is very friendly and the beer was good. Will be back!

I ordered three drinks today but only received two. We were waiting on the last one--my matcha. The…read morebarista started preparing it but then paused halfway through to work on the garbage area next to him. My drink was just sitting there, unfinished. Then, instead of finishing it, he took his time and went to take out the trash in the back. Eventually, I had to ask another barista on the other side about my drink. I found the whole situation quite strange and unprofessional.

Parking lot and inside of this location are very cramped. They had 3 staff working, but it still…read moretook a little bit for drinks. I would return to get a drink to go, but not recommend this location if you want to sit and relax.

Loved the burgers and the staff were so nice!!! I also loved their ranch it was soo tasty!!! Btw…read morethe donuts are amazing

Super stylish and nicely designed large corner lot quick food restaurant. Elevated faster food…read moreexperience I'd say for sure. Really cool design inside and out! I like to see the employer hired high school / college kids. He was very helpful and knew his products. The signature sauce for The tenders- must try! That is yummy indeed. I thought the tenders could have been a little less well done- but the taste and flavor were very good! They do make their own donuts , and I thought the old fashion was good as well. Very cool place! Nice people and fantastic neighborhood. Right across from Hinsdale South High School. Further South of Indian Prairie Library. Clarendon Hills, west side and South side of 75th St. West of Il 83. There's also a Dairy Queen in the same plaza. Get in by 9pm

Cute and comfortable inside, and the smoothies are delicious. Big selection of pastries and food,…read moretoo. I don't know why anyone would go to Starbucks over this. Plenty of parking. I'll be back.

First time at Nectar this morning, I just moved into the area and honestly, I probably won't be…read moreback. Hear me out, from what I gather the food is pretty good here. I got the avocado toast, but too much feta on it I took most of it off. Other than that, it's good. I spent $31 total not realizing the avocado toast came with two slices instead of one, the price made just a little more sense. I also got the chocolate chia pudding with strawberries and bananas on top, that was good, hard to mess that up though. And finally I got a pistachio matcha latte. I will say yumm to that one. Now, when I go to a coffee shop to sit and enjoy, the ambiance matters so much to me, especially for when I go alone like I did today. The music they're playing? Hotel lobby music. It's fine, eh, not the worst but not enjoyable at all either. I'd suggest for them to get a better playlist asap. My recommendation is look up chill coffee house music on Spotify or something. It's not hard to make a place more enjoyable, you just have to put in a little more work. Music is so important to us, it sets the mood, enhances your energy levels, your domaine levels. Pay attention to this. This comes to my next point, the furniture? Tacky. It's that cheap furniture with the "gold" legs to make the place "look" fancy. The chairs are so thin and uncomfortable actually. It's funny when a place decorates a place "simply" and think it looks good when you can tell no real direction was implied. Did they ask themselves "how do I want my customers to feel when they sit in here?" Doubt it. Don't get me started on the tacky pink telephone booth that looks like Legally Blondes Wedding Planner threw up on it. It makes no sense for the space. The sugar caddies on the table are ugly. The white wall with the green letters spelling NECTAR needs color, needs paint. It's boring. Add some real life, love, and vibes to the place, and you'll have a solid joint. Ask yourselves the reason for opening a coffee shop in the first place. Was it just for the money, the profit? Makes sense. But did you actually have love for the idea of bringing people together? A love for quality conversations, and good energy, good food and drinks and for people to say things about your creation like "have you been to Nectar before?! Wow it's so good, it's my favorite coffee shop. It's beautiful in there and all of their food and drinks are amazing!" Because I promise you, although your food and drinks seems to be good from I'm reading, you're not people's favorite coffee shop. Do more, do better. With love, Alyssa.