I always have a great time visiting Smoothie King in Oak Park. The place is consistently clean, and…read morethe staff offers excellent customer service. I really enjoy ordering the PB Swizzle. They are quick to prepare and serve the orders.

Killer bowl just ok smoothies the sizes are huge which depends on your opinion…read more Definitely not inviting to eat in store but that's not the vibe anyway

Highly recommend! Besides the yummy all natural (local and organic) juices and smoothies, just got…read morea membership at Club Pilates across the street so it is great for an after workout drink or smoothie. One of the owners was outside offering samples so I briefly met him and his wife - they seem really nice!! So far, I've tried the grape hydrate (yum!) and the golden girl (a carrot forward) drink - don't normally like carrot juices, but the blend is well done tastes pretty good which is high praise from me! I tried the soul kick which is very refreshing. The collagen acai bowl was excellent (I added a little extra almond butter and coconut flakes), and the smoothie special (it's cherry something) was very tasty. I'm a fan and will become a regular here. Can't wait to try more on their menu!

Friendly effective service! I went greeting the weekday on a Tuesday, 10-22-25 ordered the…read morechocolate hazelnut bowl. I love it because I normally have to drive to Oak Brook and get one from Jamba Juice but now I'll be coming back here.

Came for breakfast while we were visiting out of town. Came around 12:30 on Saturday with my friend…read moreand only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Lots of options on the menu, including vegetarian and gluten free options. I went for the chilaquiles and my friend got the corn cake, both were gluten free. My dish was delicious, my friend enjoyed the corn cake, but the ham was just okay she said. Service was fine, very friendly but it took awhile for them to come to us, and also for me to get coffee refills.

Full disclosure, this review is from a visit in September 2025 but Yelp just prompted me to write a…read morereview so here you go. I really, really wanted to love this place but it's simply unfit to fill the shoes of what was once Cozy Corner (RIP). The pros: friendly staff, cute interior (maybe too cute - booths, tables, and chairs are on the small side), clean bathrooms. The cons: dirty/dusty window sills, dead flies. The food... honestly, I could have made a better omelet at home, and I'm no chef. Flavorless and a little soggy. My son's oatmeal was actually pretty good, but the "fresh fruit" side was lacking in both freshness and fruit. Service was a bit slow, but the place was pretty packed so understandable. The nail in the coffin was the giant rat we tripped over as we exited onto Marion. Early afternoon, sidewalk full of people, and a massive rat shoots out from the area between their windows. Someone made a comment about "city living" but city or country, if a rat is on your property then you need to up your restaurant hygiene. Given the reviews mentioning ants and flies inside the restaurant, it tracks that rats and/or mice may also be an issue, which is concerning. I love bugs and animals, but NOT where food is prepared and eaten... Breakfast House has a lot of potential, so hopefully the owners can address some of the more serious but fixable issues... like adequate cleaning/sanitization and humane pest control....

Excited to see a dim sum restaurant opened in downtown Oak Park. Unfortunately, their dim sum is…read morenot very good. Honestly, you will be better off going to an Asian market like H-Mart and buying frozen dim sum and making it at home . . . or maybe that is exactly what they actually serve here. The dim sum here is very small in size and lack flavor. Sui mais are usually pork and shrimp wrapped dumplings. These were small and filled with mushy shrimp. The bean curd roll had no flavor and was smaller than a cannoli. What they serve is outrageous and an insult to anyone who has had "real" dim sum. The sticky rice actually had some flavor with minimal savory filling and was the only thing passable on the menu. If you are desperate in having dim sum, I guess Sweet Dim Sum would fit the bill. Definitely, lower your expectations though on the quality and quantity of their dim sum. Sorry, but if I ever go back, it would be just to order their signature drinks. They couldn't mess that up, could they?

I think they're trying, but the dishes very much lack quality. Is it fair to rate this place…read moreagainst Chinatown? No, but Chinatown isn't that far of a drive, so it is disappointing that this Oak Park alternative wouldn't qualify as decent. When we walked in, there was a case of Mille crepe cakes, which looked homemade but didn't look very appetizing as they looked like pancakes stacked on and filled with whipped cream. We opted to try bubble teas and some savory dim sum. The cost of the soup dumplings was so astronomical that I could not justify purchasing four dumplings for $13.50. Also considering you can get a giant bag from Costco for that same price and it probably tastes better. The shrimp and chives cakes were honestly the best and they were just okay. The rice crepes were so bad. You can tell they were previously frozen and put into the microwave because it was falling apart. The shrimp was colorless. The veggie one we got was inedible; we sent it back. They wanted to make it right and gave us complementary mochi donuts. It was a nice gesture that we appreciated. We still ended up going to Katy's across the street because we did not feel like we had a sufficient dinner. There are no sauces here. If you ask, they'll give you the tiniest amount of sauce. There are also no chopsticks. Unless things really turn around, I'm inclined to save my money here and make the short trip to Chinatown.

I recently had the opportunity to try many of the items on FARE's new Spring menu. This is good…read morefood! Most of the offerings taste like they were made just hours ago (because, according to a friendly manager I spoke with, they are) so flavors are still distinct and fresh tasting, not all slurred together from sitting too long. The Basil Turkey Meatballs are excellent: mild, tasty, and very tender, they have a familiar "home-made" quality that I really liked. The Smoky Chicken is also very good. Freshness of the side dishes really stood out to me. Most were more like home-prepared than "fast food," the Spring Pasta Salad being a good example: it's light and very flavorful, not bogged down by sauce or oil. All pasta salad should be this way. Other sides I had were all very enjoyable. The Chickpeas & Feta are bright, citrusy, spring-like and fresh. The Beets & Citrus are light, simple, and extremely tasty; beet fans will admire the preparation. Sweet & Sour Cucumbers are a-bit-but-not-too sweet, crunchy and addicting. Roasted Carrots have a deep earthy flavor, lightly sweet and also somewhat addicting. If you like spicy food and want a rationale to eat (more) broccoli, the Fly by Jing Broccoli Crunch is your ticket! It has a very nice kick of heat, with a notable sesame flavor, and the broccoli itself has just the right amount of crunch. Finally, the desserts were also very good. The Chocolate Chip cookie is soft and tender, and actually kind of... juicy! It's neat and different. The Seedy Cookie is yummy, with enough seeds and grains to (almost) convince yourself you're not actually eating a dessert. The Tahini Brownie is one of my favorites: FARE's Tahini Brownie reminds me of a light and very fudgy version of halvah. It took me a bite or two at first to get past that they are not "typical" brownies, and are excellent on their own terms. (And they are the best gluten-free brownies I've had.) Finally, FARE's Toasted Almond Bread is moist and delicate. I liked it even more after a day in my fridge, which seemed to make it even more moist. In summary, there's a lot of variety here, and everything I tried was very good to excellent. Flavors are distinct, fresh, and fun. You can tell how much care goes into these dishes. Highly recommended!

My husband and I recently bought a house in Berwyn, which means we've been on a mission to…read moreestablish our new go-to takeout spots. This is a responsibility I take very seriously. FARE has quickly secured a spot on that list. The first time I ordered the Smoky Chicken Plate, I was at the house by myself waiting for the furnace to be replaced. What started as a simple "let's get the furnace serviced and cleaned" appointment quickly turned into the HVAC technician politely suggesting that continuing to run the furnace would not be a good idea. At that point I looked around at the mountain of moving boxes currently filling the house and decided I didn't need to start collecting them from the trees and neighboring yards too. When the food arrived, I took one look at it and thought, "Damn, this looks good!!!" and immediately texted my husband about it. I followed that with another message explaining that it wasn't just looks, it actually tasted great too. The chicken was indeed smoky, the harissa potatoes were sweet, and I especially liked the Green Goddess slaw and mac & cheese. We've ordered three times now. The last order was missing the spicy red pepper sauce, which is actually a great on a few things on the plate. The mini cornbread muffin is as described in the screenshot and still somehow disappears faster than seems scientifically possible. Needless to say, when my husband tried it later, he also liked it. In hindsight, at least I wouldn't have had to take the empties out in phases.

Been looking for some fresh, healthy smoothies and found a new treasure!…read more The owner DeShawn (sp?) was super friendly and helpful. He let us sample some delicious honey chicken (might not be the right name) oh, and some insanely delicious caramel cake In a cup that my daughter rated 11 out of 10. Daughter and hubby loved their smoothies; I had an awesome salmon salad that would have cost $30+ at most sit-down restaurants. Looking forward to return visits since it's near my kiddo's orthodontist. Wish they were closer to DT OP, but we will be back. Hidden Gem!!

I follow the owner on IG and the sandwiches look so tasty!!! I've been dying to check them out for…read morea few months. Due to Covid and his hours/days fluctuating I hadn't been able to get by here. But I finally made it! I came in early when he 1st opened so there wasn't a line or a wait. I ordered 2 sandwiches a corn beef and then an Italian turkey sandwich, made like an Italian beef sandwich. I was starving & devoured the Italian sandwich in the car. It was pretty good. I also ordered 2 deserts a red velvet cheesecake cup with a Caramel Louisiana cake crunch cup. They were just ok. So the loss of the star was for the price. $40 for 2 sandwiches and 2 deserts is pricey. And they weren't large sandwiches. That would deter me from patronizing them frequently. The owner was very pleasant while I was there and I can appreciate that!!!

My first time coming here to Fantasia Cafe. I saw this on one of my social media pages and wanted…read moreto come and check this place out. They have a variety of options in coffee, specialty latte, frappes, and pastries. I was disappointed that the lavender latte is only served in the spring. I ordered the 16 oz Cookie Butter Latte for $7.00. Quite expensive. It wasn't bad, I just wish the flavor of the latte was more flavorful and more syrup was added. The young lady behind the counter was friendly and patient with me. I was undecided on what to order when I walked inside. I love the little cute flower station by the wall. Build your beauty. You can purchase flower arrangements for a reasonable price and for your self love day.

This is a cute cafe. When you enter, you have a few different areas to sit at either table style or…read morecomfortable chairs. They have coffee, tea, smoothies and some baked goods. I tried a latte. I was impressed that there were 3 sugar free syrup options. The prices were decent. It was $5 for an iced latte. The staff were very friendly. I enjoyed my coffee and will plan to come again. I didn't try the baked goods but the cookies looked delicious. There were also several different types of baked goods.

Wise Cup has just expanded and it looks beautiful! The owners have thoughtfully decorated and…read morecreated nice spaces for seating. Many of the customers sit there in their computers which created a fairly quiet setting. I've had their chai tea, lattes and teas. This time I just went for the peppermint tea. They also have homemade samosas and a few other pastries and bagels to choose from. It's nice to see a local business in Oak Park prospering especially when it seems to be so difficult to stay afloat. Check them out!

Adorable coffee/tea shop in Oak Park. Had the most delicious matcha on a staff recommendation…read more Staff was super friendly and helpful