Located in the heart of East Dundee downtown area. Serving up small bites, sandwiches, breakfast…read morefoods and more, check out the menu. They make craft coffee drinks (something for everyone) including espresso martini's. They have a large selection of wine for purchase and lots of small boutique items that you'll want to checkout while sipping on your favorite drink. They have several seating areas inside to gather with your favorite pal's. Perfect place to grab your morning coffee, a bite to eat and sit outside on their patio as well. We enjoyed a glass of wine while I shopped around. Service was friendly and quick.

Unbelievably Hostile and Combative Service…read more My friend and I visited Eastside Café around 10:00 AM on a Saturday, and it was hands down the most memorable meetup we've ever had--for all the wrong reasons. Unless you want to be insulted, barked at, and made to wait over an hour for basic food, avoid this place at all costs. The Timeline of Events: * Line Wait: 20 minutes just to place our separate orders at the counter (3 couples were ahead of us). * The Orders: Two paninis (which menus state come with chips) and one small latte. * The Initial Wait: After 25 minutes of waiting (45 minutes total in the shop), we had zero food and no coffee. We politely checked in with the pleasant dark-haired employee, who admitted our order had been forgotten. * The Final Food Wait: It took another 10 minutes to get the coffee and one panini. It took an additional 25 minutes--and another follow-up--just to get the second panini. Total food wait time: over an hour. The Atrocious Service: The blonde employee with glasses and a bun was shockingly hostile. While we waited, she loudly called a table of four girls a "bunch of alcoholics" simply for ordering two mimosa flights. She then barked at them to "come pick up their dam drinks" because she wasn't "paid enough to walk them over." When they rose to leave, she yelled at them that she was "NOT cleaning up after them" and demanded they wipe down their own table. They left with their tail between their legs, like they did something wrong. When we naturally grew concerned about our second missing panini and asked about it, she said she's busy. We said we understand and only want to know how much longer. Then she snapped at us in front of the whole restaurant: "Clearly you DON'T understand or you wouldn't keep asking me about your dam panini." Mind you, we had only asked once. The Aftermath: We ended up asking for the food to-go just to escape the abuse. They completely forgot our chips, and we had to ask for a menu just to prove they were included, resulting in a 5-minute wait for what turned out to be chip crumbs. We ended up chatting and laughing out of exasperation with the mimosa group outside, who were actively warning prospective customers away. They went back in and took a picture of this person for receipts. The most shocking part? When I got home and looked at Yelp, the person responding to reviews as the business owner looks very similar to the blonde worker who abused us. If the owner is the one back-talking paying customers and treating everyone like an interruption to her phone time, this business is in serious trouble. I'm not posting the picture of the blond girl in question out of privacy. It's a running joke now between my friend and I that wherever we meet up again in the future, it won't be as bad at the Eastside cafe. Completely rude, combative, and unacceptable. Never again. And the food was just mediocre.

Hey Sugar... Oh that…read moredon't sound right coming from me. Anyhow, I recently needed a place to hangout as I had my car in the shop. I love local coffee joints so stroll by, took a look and gave it a go. Nice, little, quaint shop. Only a few seating spots, but that was fine with me since I got a spot. Of course yelp told me what to do. - Iced Shakerrado + mint - Good. Love me some mint in my coffee. - Chocolate Crossiant - I should be watching carbs, but I just had to... this was yum. Totally worth it.. mentally and emotionally. Physically I don't know. I am pretty sure I'll be coming here in the future since well, I still need regular oil changes and such... But until next time. Stay cute. Stay alive.

Quaint one-off neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Good menu of specialty drinks, but I've only…read moregotten the latte's. Very good. Ditto for the bakery stuff like croissants and biscotti's. Fast service from the counter. Right on Chicago Street, street parking can be scarce but there's a garage across the street.

Biggby rocks!! A friend and I came here for a coffee date early Saturday and throughout our time…read morethey had a constant flow of customers. This coffee shop is kept clean and can seat about 25 people. There is also a drive thru which makes it convenient for anyone in a rush or just wanting to grab and go. Staff members were very nice! Since it was my first time there it took me a little extra time to decide what to order. They remained patient and extremely helpful. Service was quick, my items were ready within 5 mins. I tried the dark hot chocolate with almond milk and also got a breakfast sandwich (everything bagel with egg and cheese). The hot chocolate was good - not overly sweet and at the perfect temperature where I didn't burn myself. The breakfast sandwich was also very good - it usually comes with sausage and cream cheese, however, I opted to leave those out. Everything was of great quality and I can see myself coming back in the future.

The restaurant was clean and it was laid out nice with lots of tables. They have a $3.99 Happy Hour…read morespecial for a 16oz hot or cold lattes. I had the hot sugar-free caramel latte. It was very good. My mom came with me and she had the Earl Grey iced tea and did not like it. They had three board games behind the counter that you can borrow and play. We brought our own Uno game with us. They don't have any egg bites or other protein snacks to eat along with your coffee so that was kind of disappointing. They do have egg sandwiches, but I'm trying to avoid extra carbs when I'm drinking a latte. We will definitely be back again to enjoy the $3.99 Happy Hour specials from 2PM to 6PM.

A fantastic new café in the heart of downtown East Dundee! We stopped in today for a quick bite and…read moresome coffee, and we were immediately impressed. The decor is beautifully done, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. My husband enjoyed the hearty and delicious club sandwich with potato chips, while I had an oat milk and brown sugar latte made with Julius Meinl Italian coffee beans. The latte was perfectly hot and full of rich, smooth flavor. On top of that, the service was absolutely impeccable--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We're thrilled to have this gem in town and will definitely be back!

My family and I always loved getting brunch at Maple and Hash, so we were ecstatic when they opened…read moreup this café. It's such a cute spot to hang, drink, and eat. I've gotten a variety of coffees there, and they hit every time. I recommend the iced vanilla latte, as well as the shaken espresso. It's also nice to get their giant waffle with bananas and Nutella. Try it out!

Drove from Chicago to Huntley to visit family and desperately needed coffee on the way. Did a quick…read moresearch for a non-chain spot and Calibre was very convenient. The 2 baristas working were very friendly, greeted me right away and made the drinks quickly. I got the biscoff iced latte, which is something I've had many times at other places. I really like that theirs isn't overly sweet, it doesn't have a ton of whip or cookie crumbles or syrup coating the sides which is what I prefer. The ube latte is sweeter but also not overly sweet like other places do. We ordered 16 oz but were given 20 oz cups, the barista said they were out of smaller cups. I think because of this they actually added more milk too, because the coffee taste was very light. I wish there was less milk or more espresso. Prices were high, $17 for 2 drinks is steep for the burbs. I'd come back, but I'd probably get an extra shot or ask for less milk.

Hands down my favorite coffee shop to go to when I'm back in town. Amazing matcha, great staff,…read moresuper inviting atmosphere. Love the vibes there truly. Couldn't recommend this spot enough. The matcha itself tastes incredible. I also recently tried the ube matcha, fire.

Wow!! Just moved into town and needed a good churro spot and found one. Churros were made fresh and…read morefriendly staff. We will be back!

We stopped here on our way from Chicago to Rockford. It was in the back but worth the walk. There…read morewere so many options. I had the guava churro and it was delicious. You are able to choose the churro and ice cream flavor you want on your sundae. I love the option of being able to customize. The staff was really nice and speedy. The space was clean, organized. I would recommend.

Came here for coffee and pastry with a friend and was very impressed! The pastries were not your…read morerun of the mill flavors/styles. They were delicious and had good flavor (often times they're just sugar bombs) and weren't dried out or stale. The worker was happy to answer all my questions and the food came out in decent time. There were a couple other groups of people sitting and talking so you could tell this is a comfortable spot to hang out. I recommended it to my family and am looking forward to coming again! (The only thing I would suggest for the location is to add some outlets in case someone wants to work on a laptop, as there were none.)

Absolutely amazing. The bake goods are excellent. Fresh croissants, cookies, cheesecakes, bread…read more Small but delicious menu. A joy to visit. So happy i visited.

Biggby Coffee in Carpentersville is a solid stop when you're craving something a little sweet and…read morefun. I tried the Iced Spotted Owl and really enjoyed it--definitely on the sweeter side, but as a hazelnut fan, it hit the spot. The lemon coffee cake bites were a great add-on. Not too heavy, just the right portion for a quick treat alongside a drink. Huge bonus for me: they have a drive-thru, which makes it super convenient when you're on the go. The service was also great: friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. And extra points for being dog-friendly! Their pup cup was huge and such a fun surprise. Always love seeing places go the extra mile for customers with pups.

This has become a morning favorite many work days. I love their cold brew, and the Snow Mint is one…read moreof my absolute favorite flavors. Service is always quick & friendly.

This was our second year in a row our daughter asked to have her birthday party at My Secret…read moreGarden. Rebecca is wonderful to work with, and she offers options to fit anyone's needs. My daughter and her friends enjoyed every minute of the party. And every inch of the decor is in theme. We always have a great time, whether as a guest or the guest of honor.

I brought my niece to this magical place after we had been apart since covid. She lives in NC…read more The hospitality was inherent and not taught The decor was a sensory pleasure. The joy in my nieces eyes shines in every photo. Thankyou so very much.

Country donuts are the best in town! I wish I live closer to go more often, they are deliciousread more

Unfortunately, my last few visits to the Elgin Country Donuts have been pretty disappointing,…read moreespecially compared with the consistently great experiences I've had at their Crystal Lake location. Freshness has been the biggest issue. On my most recent visit, my beloved apple fritter was so stale it was virtually inedible, and it's not the first time the donuts here have tasted like they'd been sitting around far too long. Fresh donuts should be the bare minimum at a donut shop. Service has been equally ho-hum; slow, indifferent, and not particularly welcoming. The atmosphere follows suit, with messy tables, sticky floors, and a dining area that has felt neglected on multiple visits. It's just not an inviting place to sit down with a coffee and donut. What makes it frustrating is knowing how good Country Donuts can be. The Crystal Lake location consistently delivers fresh donuts, good coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Elgin lately has felt like the polar opposite. I'd love to see this location turn things around, but after several disappointing visits, I can't chalk it up to an off day anymore.