I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

Felt terrible "disrupting" the neighborhood gentleman having their post-dinner espresso. Two…read moresandwiches served with Lay's potato chips a Sprite and a Pellegrino @$31 my St. Joe's relatives are spinning. We were nearby for a wake and wanted a quick bite and it was better than McD's. 4 bucketed Gelato flavors including Vanilla and Mint Chocolate Chip. Opted to pass. Moving on.

What a lovely hidden gem! The food and service are amazing and I love helping small businesses…read more Keep up the great work!

Lots of sweets and stuff though they seem to have a small food menu as well, which is nice to…read morecounteract the sweets. I stopped in to go and the chai was different from what I've tasted before; hard to explain. I did't like it at first but it grew on me. I wonder if it wasn't well mixed, perhaps, because it was a little stronger at the end. Having a drink to dine in might be nice though. They have a really nice tea. The parking lot though is a mess. This is located in a strip mall right off Lawrence and Oketo so it can quickly get congested, and it's a little tight. But a nice comfortable place to stop if you'd like a coffee or tea.

Really good breakfast burrito and amazing coffee. They roast the beans right on site. They also…read moremake their own syrups. In the summer they host a group that sells heirloom seeds. We love Perkolator!

I stopped by Perkolator Coffee in Portage Park for a scheduled work meeting at 9am. Surprisingly,…read moreit was already very crowded for a Wednesday morning, which made it a little difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The space itself is pretty small and the tables are also on the smaller side, so it's not the easiest spot if you're trying to have a meeting or spread out to work. I ordered a latte, which was really good nice and strong, exactly how I like it. I also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was decent but pretty average, and I did feel like it was a bit pricier compared to similar coffee spots. The staff was friendly, which always helps the overall experience. Parking can be a challenge though since you have to rely on street parking in the area. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood coffee shop and I would come back, but it's probably not my favorite spot if I'm planning to meet someone or need a little more space.

Shirin Cafe is a must-visit for authentic Kyrgyz cuisine! The shurpa was outstanding -- rich,…read morehearty broth packed with generous chunks of meat, just like it should be. You can tell it's made the traditional way. If you want a real taste of Kyrgyz culture in every bowl, this place delivers. Service was top notch. Atmosphere quiet and respectful. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

After a more mediocre dinner, I was craving some dessert, and that's what I typed into Yelp - since…read moreit was 11 pm already I wasn't expecting much. But I found this little gem and wished I would have had dinner here. It's a little authentic central Asian food spot. With very rare to find products like Soljanka Goulash or Pirojki. But I was here for dessert and they have a few items for that. I ended up with a flaky layer of (kind of) filo dough a cake that we often had in Germany and it was really good I will come back to Shirin for more when I am in Chicago and you should just try it out and find some new favorites:)

This place is a corner stone of the community, with the extremely friendly staff and well lit…read moreambience it's a spot to bring your friends and family without a doubt! Before you get here just know it's worth the trip and the wait in line (depending on if everyone simultaneously says "I want to get ice cream right now") with a wide variety of ice cream options you'll definitely find something you'd like! P.S this is the only place I know that sells Ube and Superman ice cream...

Owner is amazing: kind, generous and community- centric. A…read morePLETHORA of yummy and exotic flavors. Gelato and sherbet too. Best malted in 50 miles. Anything ice cream or frozen delighted- you can find it here. Young staffers aren't always the best. Sometimes when very busy, place looks dirty.

Quiet spot for made-to-order Italian dishes. The bar is open until 9 PM. Traditional Italian, cash…read moreonly neighborhood eatery.. Come on in!

Walked in for a coffee stayed for amazing conversation with Nina the owner. She has an absolutely…read moreamazing story. If you're lucky you will get to hear it. Ended up going in 2 more times. Once for dinner. Once for an espresso. The food is like it came from your nonnas kitchen. The place is a blast from the past. An inexplicable feeling of home. Like being home in the Bronx in the 80's.

What a pleasant surprise to find such a great family restaurant in Norridge ( a bit outside…read moreChicago)! We were looking for a gathering for an Easter dinner ( a the midpoint for some family coming from burbs) and I was blown away by everything . The food portions were massive and filling . Service was great ! They have huge banquet halls for large groups and it was busy that day!. Our menu was Easter focused but some of the same things are on the regular menu . I had a delicious ham steak. Not out here this often but would absolutely come back #familystyle #chicago

First time at The Blossom Cafe & what a delightful experience! Fantastic place for large family…read moregatherings. Love that they had Easter specials and everyone could order à la carte, even including from the regular menu. The freshly baked warm bread delivered to the table had super spreadable butter. Every entrée came with a soup or salad, I agree with the recommendation to upgrade to French onion soup. The leg of lamb special was super tender. They definitely know how to do their sides well, from the fresh made mashed potatoes, to the chunky, steamed vegetables. I had enough for a full meal in leftovers afterwards! Despite being busy during the holidays, service was very attentive, and we felt very well taken care of.

Was going to drive 30 mins out to my usual place but decided to look online for one closer to the…read morehouse. The reviews did not disappoint! The bowl was packed. The lady was nice too and did answer any questions we had prior to ordering. Location is well decorated, very lovely. It sucks that I never been to this place after living in area for 3 years. Will be coming back!

Delicious fresh fruit açaí bowls. This place hit the spot. Great smoothies too. I will definitely…read morebe back!

I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to this establishment. I came across New Paradise…read morethrough their Instagram page and based on their featured content, I decided to check them out. That decision was worth the visit. I had delicious coffee, pastry, and gelato. I received good, friendly service. I had a cream and fruits filled croissant, coffee, and a cup of gelato with coconut and pistachio flavors. They were all delicious and pretty good. The gentleman who served me gave me a generous portion of their homemade gelato which was creamy and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the variety of pastries and other sweet treats this fime establishment had to offer. I definitely recommend checking them out.

It was our first time visiting the New Paradise Bakery. It's a nice bakery and has a lot of…read moredelicious looking sweets. It also has a dining room where you can sit and relax and enjoy your treats. The girl behind the counter was helpful and kind, and she prepared our cannolis fresh. We got traditional and pistachio cannolis, a mini cream puff, and some butter cookies. Everything was very tasty. I'd love to go back in the future and try their savory menu.

Both stars are for the nice employee who did the best they could with a poorly run coffee shop…read more How do you not have whole milk when you are a coffee shop? Also tons of prepackaged food which is God knows how old. The reason small local coffee shops are worth 6 bucks or more is they have a fresh selection

I really like this place for coffee, but it ALWAYS upsets my stomach... so I am not sure what is in…read moreit that kills my stomach because no other place makes my stomach feel like this one does. The white chocolate cookie caramel is delicious, like to die for delicious, but again, it upsets my stomach. I wonder why huh? SO much crap inside lolol. The sizes here are SO much bigger than any other coffee place. The small is the size of a Starbucks grande, the medium is the size of a venti, and a large is almost the size of a big gulp from 7Eleven. The coffee is pretty expensive here, but when you compare the sizes as I did to Starbucks, then it's worth it. The workers are always so sweet and helpful here, and the place always seems clean. The baristas will give you great suggestions of drinks you may like if you are stuck deciding, and they also have many different treats here, as well.