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.

Came here in the afternoon for a caffeine pick me up and sweet treat. Service was very friendly…read more Not too much in the food/dessert area but it is mid afternoon. Very clean inside and ambience is great.

This is definitely my favorite coffee place right now the coffee is good every time and the…read morebaristas are always so sweet and friendly. I go here probably everyday and can't recommend it enough! :)

Drive through coffee! It was delicious , quick service! Staff is always great and greets you with…read morea smile! You can also go in and grab a coffee while you get your hair done! Highly recommend!

First time here! Met a friend for coffee this am. Got a latte and a pistachio muffin. Delish!!!…read more(Not sure why the pistachio muffin needs to be neon green, but it was very flavorful!) great atmosphere inside, people chatting, people working, etc. I was able to sit outside with my friend and enjoy the fresh air. Would love even more chairs outside not that it's getting nice out. Will DEF be back!!

my boyfriend and i have been regulars here for a little over a year now and even though we have a…read morething for finding and trying different coffee shops we keep coming back to this one. it's just that good! you won't find a better matcha for miles and miles and miles. the staff are always really friendly and personable, the store itself is bright and adorable with plenty of things to do to keep yourself busy, and the food is fantastic too. love the peanut butter power balls especially also looove that they're anti-food waste and have such high quality ingredients in everything they offer. easy five stars!!!!

I love a good bagel, but thought I could only get a good bagel when I visit my dad in NJ. Doughnut…read moreproved me wrong. The bagels here are almost as good as a true NY style bagel and honestly have become such a special staple. Service is fast and friendly, and prices are reasonable. This is a take out only spot, so prepare to eat your bagel at home or on the go.

So glad I found this place! My wife & I love bagels and we're always on the hunt for the best…read morebagels in the area. I think we have to stop our search because the bagels here are fresh & delicious! I need to also try their donuts since those look equally good. The staff is always super friendly and serve quickly. I'll absolutely be back!

Excellent biscuits & gravy, came for breakfast, our first time here. All food well prepared. We…read morewill be back for lunch and dinner soon.

Today was the worst. This could easily be one of my 5-star hidden gems. But I'm done. First time…read morehere I ordered a Skirt Steak Sandwich. It was superb. Came with fries and soup of the day. 2nd time here I ordered something else. Just plain average diner food. But ordered the steak again for my third time and was impressed once again. Kept coming back, if only for that one standout. Been here at least a dozen times, ordering the steak to go mostly (actually sat down with family twice). Sadly, subsequent steaks were not as consistent. Often, they are tough. Once, they forgot the jalapeños. But twice now, they've messed up my soup. I never tasted their minestrone, despite having ordered it twice (not counting a third time where it was eaten by a family member). Got cream of chicken rice both times. WTF is wrong with these people? Less than a mile from home, great service. They just don't know how to make steak or differentiate between soups (Hint: Minestrone is reddish-brown, cream of chicken rice is white). Really gave this place too many second chances based on my first 2 steak experiences (and a few other ones scattered in between the non-acceptables). Today, not only shoe-leather steak, but the wrong soup once again.

This review is coming from someone who typically does not like boba. I had head many good things…read moreabout the Aurora location, so when they opened one up in Bolingbrook I knew I had to at least give it a try. My dad and I came mid afternoon and they were quite busy. A few of their tables were occupied and many people were picking up orders to go. I ordered the brown sugar matcha and my dad opted for the lychee freeze with boba. Both drinks were delicious! The boba was the perfect texture. We will definitely be regulars!

We came before their closing time on a Wednesday night. It was pretty busy. They have a few tables…read moreavailable for seating. It appears to be a great place to hang out and chat with friends. I ordered the strawberry matcha with lava milk with passion fruit popping boba. I got the 50% sugar level. It was just right, not too overly sweet. I would come back again to try other drinks. The place was clean and cute. The staff was nice and friendly. She also gave us a punch card.

We had high hopes and were looking forward to some really good chai. Unfortunately this place was…read moredisappointing. We got a chicken kofte roll, 1 doodh pathi, and 1 samosa chaat. It took about 15 for the roll to come out and then another 10-15 minutes for the samosa chaat out and they literally forgot the doodh pathi until we asked about it at the end. The excuse was that they were making it from scratch? The roll was decent, really just tasted and felt like they got the ingredients from Patel Brothers and threw it together. Same with the somosa chaat, which didn't even have a samosa. It was just one deconstructed samosa crushed along the plate and covered in yogurt and some chutneys. There was more chickpeas than samosa. Both dishes were something I'd expect to put together at home last minute if a guest showed up unannounced and even then i'd be embarrassed to serve this stuff. We got the doodh pathi finally as we were heading out and we expected a soothing drink of tea leaves brewed in milk. Unfortunately all you taste is milk. Wouldn't recommend

Such a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot! Karak Café has a cozy vibe with lots of options for chai,…read morelassi, and coffee, plus a nice selection of snacks and small bites. Service was fairly quick, and there's decent seating inside, perfect for catching up with friends or relaxing solo with a drink. We tried the karak chai, which was super flavorful and refreshing, and the madras coffee -- which honestly stole the show! It tastes just like authentic filter coffee from India, rich and perfectly balanced. The bun with malai and honey was light, fluffy, and paired perfectly with our drinks -- a simple but absolutely delicious snack. Definitely recommend this spot if you love authentic chai or South Indian-style coffee -- a true hidden gem worth visiting!

How did I not know about this place? These folks have been here for twenty six years…read more Cool, comfortable, and lived in. The couple that run this place put their heart and soul in it. It's kind of my new iteration of Quinn's for those of You that remember.

Unfortunately, Brewed Awakening was not my favorite. The menu is a bit overwhelming with signage…read moreeverywhere in shop (and no menu online), so I wasn't aware when I was ordering a latte that adding a flavor would be a whole $1.25 more. They also put my iced latte in a hot latte cup because she said the espresso was hot... which is odd because yes, fresh espresso is always hot. And they didn't have skim milk or oat milk., which are my two go to's. My daughter wanted a scone though, which was the best part! Service seemed rushed (i.e. before I was even done putting my card back in my wallet, she was taking care of the next person by shouting over me), which made me feel frazzled. However, it is just a short walk to the park, which was perfect. Just not sure I would be rushing back anytime soon, which is sad because I love supporting local businesses when possible.