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    Empower- Carol Stream

    5.0 (29 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Caramel Latte
    Tia J.

    LOVE THIS yummy Health focused cafe! Great for after a workout shake - recipes yummy and sweet but also healthy, filling (protein) and sugar conscious - which is hard to find nowadays. Alot of "healthy looking" options out there but they are loaded with sugar and not nutritionally filled.... these recipes are! Owners are super sweet and caring Can't wait to visit again

    PB CHOCOBANANA Shake
    Tina G.

    Such an adorable place- the ambiance is clean, modern and festive with holiday decorations. Stopped in for a post workout shake and the owner Stephanie greeted me warmly at the register. She told me their best sellers and recommendations and I went with the PB chocobanana shake which is DELICIOUS. If you're looking for a cute place to get a healthy beverage or snack, stop in Empower, you won't regret it!

    Lisa R.

    I saw an ad on Facebook so decided to drop in since I was driving by and wasn't sure what to expect. I was warmly greeted entering and the owner asked if it was my first time there and offered to walk me through the menu explaining the various things they have and what the top sellers were and asked if I had any questions. She was so incredibly nice, genuine, friendly and helpful......I was so impressed! I tried the churro protein smoothie with a little granola in top and it was really good! Great way to get in your protein and tastes like a treat! I will definitely go back and try some other items on the menu - and take the kids along since they saw me come home with this and want to go now too

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    Nicole K.

    Nice and clean, super friendly staff (wish I caught her name) very helpful for my first time in. And patient haha. Got 2. Happy they are dairy free and had protein as I came from the gym. Decor was amazing. Love the rustic wood counters and ring light and backdrops. Shakes were good and flavorful

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    Anthony T.

    This place is awesome! Shakes, teas, açaí bowls...all delicious. They have cool tv menus! Highly recommend.

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    Madison B.

    Tried Empower for the first time today and wasn't disappointed. The store is aesthetically pleasing and very clean, not to mention they have a wide variety of drinks/snacks. I tried the Monkey Bowl and it was phenomenal. This shop is also family owned and deserves support for all the time they've put into their business!

    Acai with peanut butter
    Sonia L.

    I realize I'm last on the acai bowl bandwagon but I'm on it. I never understood why having a smoothie in a bowl is different from slurping it up with a straw but now I get it. Empower doesn't disappoint. There are so many healthy and colorful smoothie choices and 5 different customizable bowls.The best part is meeting the kind owners who took a chance during the pandemic and opened this adorable place. If you want to support small business, this would be a nice one! I appreciated the personal attention and conversation...afterall its the service and people that make a place next level. All ingredients are fresh and bright. All of my fruits were sweet and looked hand selected! Lovely space that's modern and photo worthy. Plenty of parking by Jewel.Go get your healthy on and pretend like the sun is out during the cruel chicago winters with one of these smoothies, teas or bowls in your hand...its basically self care

    Fruity pebbles shake & s'mores shake
    Martha V.

    Wow! I found my new favorite spot! Not only are they in a convenient location, but the shakes & açaí bowls are amazing! Really happy I tried them out, I'll be a regular for sure! I sent a few friends there to try it out and they love it too! Wonderful service as well. Please support your local businesses!

    Tropic Mango Smoothie Bowl
    Tina D.

    Came in to this place about a week ago. My coworkers have tried it and said it was pretty good! When I came inside, I was greeted by a kind man who helped me with my order. I asked him what he recommended between the acai smoothie bowl and the tropical mango smoothie bowl. He said that acai bowl is more tart whereas the tropical mango bowl was more on the sweeter side! I then asked him what were the toppings and he told me almonds, fried coconut, strawberries, blueberries, granola, and honey drizzled on. He asked me if I was ok with those toppings too! I decided to get the tropical mango bowl and the kind man gave me a 20% coupon to come back but sadly I could not make it back again due to my schedule. He got right to making my order and while I was waiting, I was admiring the environment. The place was nice and I felt comfortable being in it. The music was nice and happy(: Once my order was finished, he walked up to me and handed me my bowl! The smoothie bowl was $10 and I can't compare to any other bowls I've had because... the tropical mango bowl was my first! I understand why everyone loves smoothie bowls. I've been missing out! He was right, the mango was sweet and the toppings complimented the flavor very nicely. I definitely will be coming back again to try different things on the menu!!

    Cafe Latte

    I found this place while scrolling through instagram and I sent it to all my friends because we love smoothie places like this especially if they're owned by a small local business because who doesnt love to support the locals?! So my friend and I finally came after a workout and this place is super cute! The owners were very nice and helpful and did a great job on making my friend and I feel very welcomed to their establishment. my friend and i got their cafe latte smoothie and it was so good! not too sweet and felt very light where i didnt feel bloated which i enjoyed a lot. i definitely will be coming in a lot more often.

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    Friendly staff & delicious bowls! It was my first time coming here and I would definitely come back

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    People are nice, the place is aesthetic, and the açaí bowls are really good! Will definitely go again! 10/10

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    My first time here and shake and immunity shot was yummy. Owners were very friendly! Cute place. Check this place out!

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    Great for after a workout shake - recipes yummy and sweet but also healthy, filling (protein) and sugar conscious - which is hard to find nowadays.

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    I was kind of surprised to see this place listed separately on Yelp as it is actually the cafe…read moreinside of Lifetime Fitness -- but hey, I'm not going to complain. My husband and I don't really plan on eating here because we just come to use the machines, take a few classes, and sit in the hot tub (which is pretty amazing); however, we decided to give it a shot just to say we've eaten there. Life Cafe's philosophy is to provide clean, healthy food to the people using the facilities. That means no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial ingredients, organic and gluten-free options, and so forth. To my surprise, they actually do a good job of sticking with this philosophy and creating a yummy menu. They also make a variety of smoothies with fruits, juices, yogurt, and milk (almond milk available for $.50 more). Whey protein is added to nearly all smoothies but you can request VeganMax protein instead, which is Lifetime's vegan protein supplement. SWEET. (I hate whey.) My husband ordered the savory roast beef sandwich and I had a wild-caught grilled salmon salad with a smoothie. The food is made fresh behind the counter so there is a slight wait. However, you're able to sit at the table and hang out until they bring the food to you (you're given a number sign when you order). My husband's sandwich seemed kind of small; yet, my salad was huge. They were both REALLY GOOD -- much better than we had expected from a place inside a fitness center. My strawberry/banana/orange juice smoothie was good although I could taste the protein powder with every sip. I got used to it. I wish they had more veggie smoothies. The cafe has a good amount of tables, large windows, and shelves of products for sale. I pretty much ignore the walls of products, but the snack bars are cool. So what's the catch? Why the four stars? The food is EXPENSIVE! Kyle's sandwich and my salad were nearly $9 each. I realize that the quality is amazing (and heck, Lifetime's membership isn't cheap) but I just can't afford to pour more money into this place. I'm still glad we tried it!

    I always find this place to be a happy little retreat for lifetime members. I can't put my finger…read moreon why it's always nice visiting. Maybe it's all that serotonin straight from working out, the friendly employees, or the nice natural light that'll flood right into this cafe. I enjoy just sitting here. Smoothies are awesome. I have never had one I did not like! They frequently update their menu so look out for new items arriving every now and then! Totally recommend stopping in!

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    Shibam Coffee in Glendale Heights is an absolute hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreplace felt incredibly warm, welcoming, and homey. The decor is beautiful and thoughtfully done--it honestly makes you want to just sit back and relax for a while. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. We ordered a dragon fruit refresher, a mocha coffee, a lemon fruit pastry, and the Dubai chocolate cheesecake--and everything was amazing. The drinks were fresh and flavorful, and the desserts were on another level. The Dubai chocolate cheesecake especially was rich, unique, and seriously one of the best desserts I've had. Overall, this place checks every box: great vibes, great service, and incredible food and drinks. Definitely coming back again soon. Highly recommend!

    Visited Shibam on two separate occasions, October 3rd and the 13th, 2025. Both times myself and my…read morespouse on the 3rd and colleague on the 13th had a wonderful experience. I fell in love with Turkish coffee in Dubai several years ago when I was there on business. Unfortunately, there were few if any coffee houses in the Western Suburbs that served real Turkish coffee, until NOW! Shibam, brought back pleasant memories of my time in the UAE. From the moment we walked into the coffee house, it was spotless, and beautifully decorated similar to ones in Dubai. On both occasions I ordered the small pot Turkish coffee with a savory beef croissant and our absolute favorite Honeycomb bread. Needless to say, Shibam is now my go to coffee house, forget Starbucks!

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    Dolce V has a little bit of everything to offer! Gelato, coffee, baked goods, alcohol beverages,…read morewines for purchase and even sub sandwiches! I stopped by when passing through the area for a coffee and to check out dt Bloomingdales new addition. I loved that this was located in an older house and had seating both inside and on the front patio. The gentleman working was filling a sub order before helping me. There was minimal signage posted so I got to ask about what they had to offer. I decided on an iced lavender latte and two donuts to go (biscoff & cannoli). Everything was ready in minutes which was great! My coffee was strong but had minimal lavender flavoring. The donuts were the real win! $2 for each, great flavor filling, and super soft! While the coffee wasn't my favorite in the area, I'd definitely come back to try other baked goods and the sub sandwiches!

    LOVE ME A SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS!!! Dolce V is such a quaint addition to the Old Bloomingdale area…read moreand I absolutely adore em. The building itself appears to be a house and it gave me the sense of 'Welcome home, kick your feet up and relax.' There is an outdoor front patio and 2 small tables inside but it seems that for the most part people grab and go or sit at the patio. I was so happy to see that this place was crowded at 8:30am. This is a family owned business and it was great to see them doing well. Service was on the slower side, but again, it was busy and this spot is fairly new. I tried a cappuccino and a pistachio brioche donut. The cappuccino was the perfect temperate of hot but not overly hot. Quality wise I also enjoyed the flavors and texture of this cappuccino. That pistachio brioche donut?!?! The 1 I had must have been freshly baked bc goodness it was delicious and warm. HEAVEN IN MY MOUTH, full of flavor, light/delicate and just oh so goooood. I will say that I wish the filling was more generous but overall this was a very good donut.

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