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    Hugs & Mugs

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Gelato, Coffee & Tea
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ruth L.

    This place is a hidden gem. It is connected to Gigi U which I believe is a continual education & offers internship for those with down syndrome. It's a pretty cool place and will definitely warm your heart. We highly recommend this place.

    Go and support if you get the chance. "Hot Chocolate Supreme"
    Jonathan H.

    I've read that some folks don't like the fact that others are benefiting from the fact that there are profits being made off the hard work of people with Down Syndrome. Well from my eyes i witnessed guidance, support, encouragement and love to mention a few big ones but there was way more going on. It is also affiliated with Gigi's playhouses which also helps children with Downs develope and interact socially. I was fortunate enough to over hear a conversation in which they were providing constructive feedback for one of the individuals. It was scincre and genuine in my opinion and I felt that they conducted themselves professionally holding this individual accountable while encouraging them to reach their potential and strive for a little more. I was also impressed with all the love the staff (w/downs) had for everyone that walked through the doors. If I lived in and around a location i would frequent it personally. Keep up the great work. P.S. I love my mug. Hope to see you again soon. (Staff, Brian and David)

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    Very comfortable place for a bookclub gathering. Parking is easy and accessible. The mission of the cafe is laudable

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    7 years ago

    This is my new go to place! Great customer service, coffee was super fresh, full body great aroma and taste.

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    Love this place! The gelato and smoothies are delicious and the customer service was fabulous! I will definitely be back!

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    This is a wonderful space that allows individuals with down syndrome to work, serve and interact with people.

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    Vero Coffee Bar

    4.4
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    1.0 mi

    I'm a huge fan of Vero Coffee Bar because they have delicious gelato and inexpensive prices. Every…read moretime I see hazelnut gelato available here, I have to get it! This particular location has nailed it for attracting customers because it's placed right near the store entrance/exit and in the produce section. Oh, I wish I lived in a life where I can eat this every day without any health consequences. They rotate their flavors frequently, but I'm sad to learn that the Ferrero Rocher and chocolate hazelnut flavors are no longer available. The Mariano's West Loop location has the most selections, but this location has a decent variety. I love the little things added to enhance the appearance of the gelatos, such as half a real coconut placed on the coconut gelato and a couple of Andes mint chocolate bars sprinkled on the mint chocolate gelato. The size of the scoops are decent. However, I noticed that the gelato here is softer than the West Loop one. My favorite Vero location is still the West Loop one, but this is my second favorite. ***NOTE: When you purchase 10 gelatos with your Mariano's card, you get one free (including the large size)!***

    Ah, Vero Coffee Bar. You had me at "Fiat Cinquecento on your gelato cups."…read more I've only tried 3 flavors of their gelato so far, but all have been tasty. The mini cups are only $1, and it's a whole scoop of gelato! Can't beat that. I'm sure I'll try many others as time goes on, but so far I've tried the Disaronno Amaretto, Opera Italiana, and Chocolate ones. All are quite good. They also make shakes with their gelato, which I'm sure are awesome. What I really want to try is the spaghetti and meatballs, which is of course gelato put through an extruder to resemble spaghetti and meatballs. :9 I'm sure it visually beats a boring old sundae any day! Coffee drinks are decent; organic hot cocoa is nice. Prices are reasonable. Oh, and the breakfast panini are only $3 and are served all day. I tried the arugula one (sorry, can't remember what they call it on the menu) that also had tomato and fresh mozzarella on toasted ciabatta. It was nice. You can see my photo of it attached to the entry for this place on Yelp. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely decent, and good value for money.

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    Small Pistachio Gelato
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    Mini Amaretto Gelato
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    Chic Cafe

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    They are one of the best place to have food in north west suburbs. European concept of serving…read morefresh food. It's a family run business not these huge corporations. What mother and son work very hard to get the business what they deserve a success! The people around in the Lake Zurich community they create some issues because of their reserved parking spots in the busy downtown Lake Zürich you won't get your eyes off your epoxy flooring. They even remove my sandals just to get the feeling of shiny epoxy. And now I'm telling my wife I need epoxy in my garage.. Ambience I would say it's a bit loud just because of the high ceiling, but everyone is pretty quiet. I felt it was my kid who who was extremely excited to eat the dubai chocolate crêpes. Yes, this is the second time I'm coming in and all the times my order was chicken Panini and Dubai chocolate along with a coffee and gelato. All of these were 10 on 10. Next time, I'll try their cheese crepes to get a savory taste instead of sugar. I also wish they had veg, no meat, Panini with fresh mozzarella, some lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, avocado, peppers, and their Italian herbs maybe a suggestion for them to attract individuals like my wife who can eat everything else other than the meat she's OK with cheese all the milk products but no meat. She said that so many times that I actually had to put it in my review.

    Had the Guava crepe and the ham and cheese crepe. EXCELLENT!!…read moreEven we had to wait, the food made us forget about it!! Lots of food too! Brought some home for the next day!! Thumbs up!

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    Chai Biscuit Cafe is a nice place to relax, unwind and enjoy a great pot of chai, boba, coffee with…read morebiscuits, delectable cakes, samosas, chicken puffs, fries and many other nice drinks! We ordered the pot of Adeni chai and beef samosas. The chai came out piping hot and was made fresh. It was perfectly made with cardamom and the cups were a perfect size to just sit and enjoy. The samosas were delicious. The good thing is they are baked not fried and they are not a bit oily. They are generously filled and seasoned perfectly! They have a variety of seating areas depending on your group be it big, small, intimate. comfort or work with booths, chairs, tables, and lounge areas. They have relaxing music playing which provides a nice vibe. The service is friendly and very personable. We are making this are "go to" social tea spot!

    Came in later around 12 to unwelcoming and dismissive staff. As I tried to ask a question she…read moredidn't even respond to me. I ordered unknowingly what I was getting. As I tried it did not taste right. I went up there and kindly apologized but asked to order again. Once again she was very dismissive. After ordering the same thing my friend got I went back and realized they were two different colors. So I brought back of the drinks up to her and she practically ignored me. The guy there had apologized and truly was a good help. He did mention she was new, so I can understand the mistake. But my overall experience and customer service was disappointing to say the least.

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    Ube Tres Leches (Milk Cake) and Dubai chocolate
    Ube Tres Leches (Milk Cake) and Dubai chocolate
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    Sweet N Brew Cafe

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    (56 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    Right off the bat, I am not surprised this coffee spot has such high reviews. When my friend and I…read moremet here, we were impressed not only by the drinks and gelato, but by the service, as well. Sweet N Brew has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a European-style cafe feel. When we visited, we were the only ones sitting inside for a while. Several pick-up orders were coming and going, but having the space mostly to ourselves made the experience feel calm and relaxing. I ordered an iced caramel latte, and the owner, who was also working the counter, asked how sweet I preferred my drinks. She even mentioned she could adjust the flavor if needed. The latte was absolutely perfect on the first try. It was creamy, smooth, and well-balanced without being overly sweet. I also ordered a scoop of coffee gelato in a cone, which paired beautifully with my drink and tasted rich and authentic. What really stood out was the owner herself. She made friendly conversation while taking my order, and it was clear how passionate she is about her business and the quality of what she serves. That personal touch made the visit even more memorable. I do wish this spot were closer to me since I live in Schaumburg, but it is absolutely worth the drive. I cannot wait to come back and would highly recommend Sweet N Brew to anyone looking for great coffee, delicious gelato, and genuinely warm service. It is truly a hidden gem, and I am so glad I found it.

    It's a cozy spot with tons of gelato flavors and customizable crepes, sweet or savory. Their coffee…read moreis the best--my go-to is an espresso with a croissant. Perfect for a snack or a quick pick-me-up! They have indoor and outdoor seating and are usually open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, though hours can change.

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    Bar area
    Salted caramel Gelato
    Salted caramel Gelato
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    Brown Butter Café & Bakery

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    This charming little bakery is an absolute gem, especially if you are looking for high-quality…read moregluten-free treats. Their preorder system is incredibly smooth, though it does require a bit of planning since you need to order at least a day in advance, and they are closed on Mondays. I scheduled an order on a Friday for a Tuesday morning pickup. I picked up a dozen GF donuts and a half-dozen chocolate chip cookies, and both were fantastic. They offer a ton of different donut flavors, though the ordering system limits you to choosing three varieties per dozen. I went with the banana bread, chocolate with chocolate icing and the brown sugar with chocolate icing, and they did not disappoint. The cookies were just as impressive, hitting that perfect texture without any of the dryness you sometimes find in gluten-free baking. The shop itself is super cute and perfectly set up for a quick visit. All the preordered to-go items are neatly laid out on a cabinet for a seamless pickup. If you have some extra time, they also have drinks and food you can order at the counter, a shared parking lot that makes stopping by a breeze, and a nice outdoor seating area. I will definitely be back to mix and match some new flavors next time.

    Got the breakfast sandwich and a few pastries and everything was great! I didn't know they are a…read moregluten free bakery when I walked in but the flavors were great and I didn't feel like I was missing out. The sandwich was hot and fresh.

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    Turkey bacon club wrap
    Turkey bacon club wrap
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    3.9
    (296 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    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.

    Calibre Coffee in South Barrington was honestly a letdown. The place looks nice from the outside,…read morebut the experience didn't match the hype at all. The coffee tasted burnt and overly bitter, like it had been sitting too long, and for the price, that's unacceptable. Service was slow and felt disorganized--staff didn't seem very attentive, and it took way longer than it should have just to get a basic order. On top of that, the atmosphere was louder and less relaxing than expected, which defeats the whole point of going to a coffee shop to chill or get work done. Overall, overpriced, underwhelming coffee, and poor service. Definitely not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

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    Calibre Coffee
    Calibre Coffee
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