Top quality, full service, broad menu ... encapsulated within a warm and conducive atmosphere that…read moremakes for great social experiences for individuals, couples and groups. We recently celebrated a Bat Mitzvah reception with a great buffet, music, lighting, and most of all the welcoming nature of owners Serah and Kadir ... that made the event pure fun and filled with excitement. Bean Bar has taken the fundamentals of a Starbucks, and built a more complete restaurant / reception environment that defines dining comfort and social hosting.

I always love coming here; it's such a wonderful space for some alone time or to meet a friend…read more What makes this place special is all of the different types of seating ... little nooks and crannies where you can find a space to get cozy with a hot drink. When I arrived at Bean Bar on a rainy Saturday morning, there was a woman who had a tray of fresh flowers little glass vases. She was setting one on each table around the shop. I took a photo of the one at our table. My drink of choice was a hot cup of hibiscus tea. Will definitely be back!

This was my second time here! I got the iced banana cream latte w/ oat milk for the second time! I…read moream usually not one to get sweet drinks but I am obsessed with this drink. It's sweet, but not too sweet. The large iced latte is also great, it has 3 shots of espresso which makes the ratios perfect. My boyfriend and I also got the Bacon egg and cheese, sausage egg and cheese, and the Korean chicken cheesesteak sandwich! Also super yummy. Cant wait to check out the other new location in Park Ridge! The vibe and aesthetic are also so cute in here! Love the simple design! It is located inside the train station, so while it was busy both times I went I received my food and drinks super fast! I am super picky with where I spend my money on coffee/matcha, but this is one of the few places in the area worth it!!

The drinks here are really a delicious suck I got the ube…read morelatte which is really thick so if you like your drinks more watery or thinner this might not be for you. It does have condensed milk in it. But the flavor of the new base is so rich so delicious it's not over sweet I definitely would come back if I was ever in Chicago again. My friend also got a drink I want to say she got the banana flavor I could be wrong but more than once she looked at me and said I chose the right coffee shop

Dip and Sip is a bit hidden, tucked in a corner. I made it in right before they closed. Their menu…read morehad a variety of donuts to choose from. Being the first time there, I wasn't sure how it worked. Could I order only what's in the display or were there some in the back? The man working there was super nice and helpful. He advised me that I can choose from the menu and he will make it in the back. I went with the Mexican hot chocolate donut. The first bite was into a crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. The combo of glaze and cream was slightly sweeter than I'd like, but perfectly complimented my black cold brew coffee. I definitely want to come back and try the strawberry fields signature donut.

This is my favorite local donut spot right now! I love all of the fun flavors and they are…read morebeautifully decorated. My favorites are the Boston creme and the apple cider. They also have a "donut bar" where you can pick your own flavor and toppings. There are a few tables in there and it's decorated really cute. It is pricey but it's worth it!

Even though Tous Les Jours is a chain, the quality of the baked goods and drinks is fantastic!…read moreThere are so many delicious pastries to choose from, and everything looked fresh and beautifully made. The customer service was also great and everyone was friendly and welcoming. I got the strawberry matcha, and it was honestly so good. It wasn't overly sweet, and I could taste both the strawberry and matcha without either flavor overpowering the other. I also tried the milk bread with custard inside, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the custard filling was the perfect addition. The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, too. Definitely a great spot to grab a pastry and a drink, and I'll be coming back to try more!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience here was disappointing…read more My family and I stopped by on Saturday shortly before closing. As employees were already putting away the bread, I politely asked if I could grab a piece before everything was picked up. I was told that the bread was being moved to the front and that someone would assist me there. While I waited, two other groups entered after me. They heard the same information and ended up being helped before I was, despite the employees knowing that I had been waiting first. I politely asked twice for assistance and was told to continue waiting while the other groups were served. What made the situation more frustrating was that the customers ahead of me were taking a long time deciding what they wanted. I had already put on a plastic glove and was prepared to select my own bread, but I was told that wasn't necessary because an employee would help me. While waiting, I witnessed one of the teenagers from a group point directly at the bread, and another teenager pushed their hand into it. This happened in front of the employees, and no one addressed the situation or reminded them not to touch the food. As someone who was trying to follow proper sanitation practices, I found this very concerning. Not only did this happened once but 2,3 times infront of them. Yet nothing was addressed. After being ignored, waiting while others were served ahead of me, and seeing unsanitary behavior go unaddressed, I decided to leave without making a purchase. I was disappointed by both the customer service and the lack of attention to food handling standards.

I've only had their espresso drinks, so I can't comment on their food…read more The decor is modern but cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of space to sit and chat or work on a computer, and it isn't too noisy or distracting. When you enter, there is a little table next to the door where you can pre-pay for a coffee for a friend and leave them a hand written message. It's really cute! Their coffee drinks are excellent, and the staff is wonderful. Just the right level of friendliness for me, they're approachable and helpful but aren't overly familiar or pushy.

I just recently discovered this place. I work in Lincolnwood. It has a great ambiance to talk with…read morefriends, co-workers, or just chill by yourself and sip on coffee. More than enough seating and outlets to do work. My go-to drink is the iced café latte with whole milk. The coffee quality is far superior to Starbucks. Also, I love the gauva empanada with cream cheese! Also its good to know you are supporting a local business. Happy to know 5% of their proceeds go to charity. Overall highly recommend!

the food was delicious. i got the bubble waffle and the watermelon juice. the tables and overall…read moreaesthetic is so cute here. they also give games to play as well. the service was a little slow but we came during a rush. the watermelon juice tasted exactly like a watermelon on a summer day but it wasnt red like i expected. still very delicious

Great cafe for Vietnamese coffee and matcha selections! We were there to pick up coffee but noticed…read morea variety of options of pastries and sandwiches. This place has nice hangout feel with plenty of seating and maybe get done work done if you are looking for a place other than the commercial spots. The staff were friendly and a bit overwhelmed as they had just opened earlier in the year when we visited. It is definitely a popular place as families were there and had few games for children to enjoy.

I've only stopped in once and am very impressed by Hometown Coffee! The location is great, right at…read morethe train station and across from the Glenview Public Library (a 1st Class library I might add) and the service and value are wonderful. I like black coffee and I paid what all the other places charge, but I had the option of dining inside or outside, and got to watch the wonderment of Glenview unfold on the gorgeous first day of Autumn! One colleague got the avocado toast and I was very tempted to steal a bite but that would be a major faux pas. Another got a chocolate cake donut that was the size of a small monkey's head!! This place rocks!! I will gladly return here!

Not surprised at how busy this Hometown location was for a Monday morning! I visited for a coffee…read moreto-go and was happy they had their Pumpkin Spice Latte available. The coffee itself wasn't too hot and had a really nice flavor. The caffeine boost was subtle which was nice as well. There were minimal open tables to sit at midmorning as there were many families enjoying breakfast, friends catching up, or people working remote. Parking was a bit tough as this is across from the train station. There is a small lot but it fills up quickly. Pro Tip: They have wait times posted next to the ordering counter so you know how long to expect to wait.

I would give Matari 4.5 out of 5 stars, so I'm rounding to 5 based on service and ambiance! I heard…read moreabout their fruit mousse cakes online, so we knew we had to stop by to check it out. The cafe is immaculate and service was very friendly. The person who took our order was patient as he explained the different pastries in the case. I wish they had signs explaining what each pastry was so I could have decided while waiting in line. We ended up sharing an iced pistachio latte (delicious and 10/10!), the pistachio cheesecake (10/10!), and the strawberry mousse cake (7/10 - a subtle sweetness, great texture, but needed more cake or crust inside as it was mostly whipped cream and the shell). The mousse cake was $12.00, which felt steep considering it was mostly whipped cream, even though it was obviously beautiful. We would definitely come back for the coffee and to try more menu items! Check this place out!

First time here and it was good! Not many coffee places I know of with outside seating so we came…read morejust for that. Baklava cheesecake was great except the bottom and outside which were not so good. Cheesecake itself was crumbly but tasted like real cream cheese and all the right ingredients. Turkish coffee was great and I got a ginger cardamom coffee that was yummy as well. A bit on the expensive side.

Update: I typed the original review while on my cellphone. There were typos that I did not catch…read more When it comes to donuts in the suburbs, Dunkin Donut is it. After looking for a donut shop other than Dunkin Donuts, Joe Donut popped up in my Google search. I ordered a chocolate glazed red velvet, which was surprisingly good. I also ordered an Oreo crumbled glazed donut. Because it was large and there was glaze and Oreo crumble, I ate it in two settings. I don't know if the Glenview location is a bakery or a bake shop, possibly getting donuts in daily from a bakery location. The donuts were fresh but there seemingly was a limited supply when I went. And I went around 8:45 AM. It may have been that the commuter crowd had bought most of what was available. The location is at a train stop. Nevertheless, if I'm near Glenview and have a taste for donuts, I'II stop by Joe Donut again.

I liked this spot a lot! Such a small coffee and donut spot with the perfect set up to get…read moresomething delicious to eat and drink before the train ride. Service was fairly quick overall given that only one person was working the counter and making the drinks when I visited. However, I got my iced latte and a donut rather quickly! Prices are pretty decent, would definitely go back!

Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

Service isn't the best, but the coffee seems okay, maybe a little better than average…read more Nice concept, but they should put bike people can touch even if they're from the scrapyard. That would automatically make it cooler here.