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Luciana's Kitchen

4.6 (19 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Jamon Queso and Breakfast Empanada
Brynn P.

Absolutely love this place! The empanadas are delicious and there is such a variety of pastries and treats to choose from. All empanadas are made to order, so you know they are going to be absolutely fresh. The service is always impeccable and everyone is so nice. Highly recommend stopping by for breakfast or lunch!

Posho, Capresse, and Verdeo Empanadas
Maddie O.

We were in the neighborhood and needed a snack to hold us over till dinner, and the empanadas were SO good. Made to order with what seemed like super fresh ingredients, and they were hot and ready within minutes. YUM

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3 years ago

Omg! Just tried this gem of a place. Amazing food. Can't wait to go back & try EVERYTHING. Thank you Luciana!!

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3 years ago

Bad service, the empanadas were raw and cold, the cake was melted, the brownie smelled burnt, I don't recommend it

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3 years ago

Don't sleep on this place! Handmade empanadas are incredible. Light, fluffy and full of flavor. And the desserts are delicious!

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4 years ago

Excellent baked goods. A family-run business. Delicious empanadas. It is a pleasure to eat here.

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4 years ago

Great food, you can feel the love in every bite! Highly recommend their authentic and high-quality food!

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“I have also had the pastafrola, alfajo, Argentina cheesecake and the pepa cookies they are 100% the real deal like being in Buenos Aires.”

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Scoops and Cookies - Smores, chocolate chocolate, and chocolate chip cookies

Scoops and Cookies

4.7(75 reviews)
1.4 mi
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On those late days of spring -- when Chicago and the suburbs finally thaw out after months of…read morefrigid temperatures and biting precipitation -- residents emerge from their homes in search of one thing. Ice cream. After spending the day outside and then grilling out, we (obviously) needed ice cream to complete our Saturday. We popped into Scoops and Cookies because it's not far from our house and because Homer's Ice Cream is always an enticing offer. They have a *ton* of flavors. The screens above the counter showcase everything, while you can see some of the flavors in the case. We sampled a few before deciding on a scoop of cappuccino chip in a sugar cone (mine) and two scoops of butter pecan and cookie dough in a dish (his). We were helped by who we assumed to be the owner, who was friendly and also keeping things moving as groups (understandably) hemmed and hawed over their flavor choices. While we weren't here for cookies this time, they piqued our interest and we'll explore that more on our next visit. There are quite a few tables inside with lots of seating, and everything was clean. Did this just become our new favorite ice cream place? Maybe!

I almost forgot to review this spot! Mostly because I only got cookies and I think the concept of…read morewarm cookies and cold ice cream is the point here. That and their edible cookie dough, which looked really good... next time! I got a variety of cookies and I love how they're nice and warm. The standard chocolate chip and the chocolate and toffee were my favorites from this visits flavors. The double chocolate were really one note and a bit overdone. I'd put that chocolate chip up there against any I've had though, really a perfect cookie. The girl working the counter was friendly and the place was clean inside, no complaints there. I'll definitely be back for the full experience!

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Sweet Thing Bake Shop - Cake in a jar!

Sweet Thing Bake Shop

5.0(8 reviews)
0.4 mi

Oh. My. Goodness…read more In full disclosure, I won a recent giveaway from Sweet Thing Bake Shop for a 6 inch double-layer rainbow cookie cake. I wasn't asked for a review or anything in exchange for the cookie cake. My review would be the same if I had paid for this myself. I am, apparently, just the luckiest person on Instagram this week. The cake was delivered to our home on Tuesday morning. It was well-packaged in a sturdy box, plastic wrap, and a plastic collar to keep everything contained. Though it looks like I benefited from local delivery, I have no doubt that the cookie cake would have been fine through courier shipping like UPS. I bake quite a bit so it's always an extra special treat to have something made by someone else, especially something that's adorable *and* delicious. And this hit both marks. The cookie cake is colorful with rainbow sprinkles throughout the cookies and also used for decorating. I was slightly concerned that this would be too sweet. You know, that kind of cloying sweetness that makes your throat ache a little or your tongue feel fuzzy? There was no reason for concern. The balance of the cookie and buttercream is perfect and it's clear they've spent a lot of time perfecting that buttercream recipe to be a complement to the baked good rather than something trying to steal the show or mask inadequate baked goods. The texture of the cookie is perfection - soft enough to bite into, sturdy enough to not be mushy or sponge-like. When I initially won the giveaway, a few friends asked me for a review because they saw my entry and were intrigued. I've messaged all of them and encouraged them to either order for shipping or come visit and sit in my kitchen while we sample more goods. I'm already browsing the menu, dreaming of what I'll order for my own birthday in a few months so I don't have to bake for myself. Thanks, again, Sweet Thing Bake Shop! You made my week brighter and I'm eager to try more!

The cookie cake was so delicious. We enjoyed it so much. I preordered this cake for my boyfriend…read moreand I was very excited to find a cookie cake looked like a cake. It was very good I would definitely order again for any occasion

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Straw & Bubbles Tea Bar - Croffels

Straw & Bubbles Tea Bar

4.3(63 reviews)
5.7 mi

Let's start with prices. Prices are fair. The ones complaining that it's overly expensive,…read moreobviously don't know anything about the current economy. If you have common sense, you'll know that the price of everything has gone up - look at groceries and gas. Now, use that brain and look at the cost of eating out and buying boba teas. With that said, i ordered a strawberry matcha latte. It was very tasty, not too sweet. Remember people, if someone says everything is too sweet they probably didn't try out the whole menu. The croissants were delicious. I tried out mango and blueberry cream. They had just the right balance of flavor. Not sweet. Free street parking. They open later than some of the other boba places. Staff was nice, friendly, and attentive. Definitely not rude. I would disregard the 1-2 star reviews. They evidently don't know anything. If you work and can't afford a boba drink, then might as well stay home.

There were so many choices! It was a bit overwhelming, but I went with the lychee chamomile. I…read moretasted more chamomile than lychee though. They also had an instant ramen station and pastries for anyone who is looking for a quick bite and drink. The service was pretty quick and the person working there was very nice. They were helping a customer choose between items. It's a small space, but just enough for people to come in, eat, and be on their way.

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Carol's Cookies - Chocolate Chip

Carol's Cookies

4.3(116 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Like many things taste is subjective. So it really depends on your ideal cookie. Some like them…read morehard others like them soft. Some like them thin, others like big cookie monster type cookies. I thoroughly enjoy a good quality gourmet cookies and try not to compare them to others that I've had. I appreciate the cookies for their own signature. I tend to not like hard cookies, overly sugary tasting or where you can taste remnants of baking soda as if the batch wasn't properly mixed. I'll say this, the cookies taste better than they look. At first glance I thought it was a biscuit! *laughing emoji* But the bite tells you everything you need to know. What you'll find here is that these cookies are HUGE, quite dense, flavor is properly balanced (not to much and not to little), the cookies are firm to the touch, yet soft to the bite which offers the best of both worlds to the cookie lovers of firm cookies and/or soft cookies. It's a happy medium. You'll want to hold your cookie pretty close to your face perhaps with a napkin or plate to catch it, as parts of it crumble with almost every bite. I dare you to eat one that doesn't crumble! I dare ya! Received these as a gift and let's just say i'll be paving the way forward!

Not bad cookies! They sell them at Elgin Lou Malnattis and who knows where else? But I'll have to…read moremake a pilgrimage out here sometime

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Inside of the Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Moksha Indian Grill - Butter Chicken ($19)

Moksha Indian Grill

4.6(74 reviews)
1.8 mi

My husband and I finally had a chance to dine at Moksha Indian Grill for the first time on a…read moreThursday. The restaurant was not too busy, with about 5 to 6 booths occupied. We were promptly seated at a spacious booth that was perfect for 2. They basically inherited all the furniture from the previous Marcello's restaurant. The restaurant itself was spacious with tasteful décor, although it was a bit dark. Service was very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. I ordered a Mango Lassi ($4), which was creamy and sweet with a strong mango flavor, absolutely delicious. My husband had a beer ($5). For food, we first shared an order of Garlic Naan ($5). The 5 pieces were warm and delightful. Although they were not as fluffy and were thinner than other naan we've had, they had crispy, crunchy bases and were packed with garlicky flavor in every bite, seriously addictive! Just for the Mango Lassi and Garlic Naan, I would absolutely come back. We also ordered Butter Chicken ($19) and Goat Curry ($22) to share. Since their entrées do not include rice, we also got an order of Basmati Rice ($4). The Butter Chicken was creamy and buttery, although the sauce was a bit on the sweet side. The chicken pieces were all meat and not dry. The Goat Curry was spicy but flavorful, with tender meat attached to the bones, except for one chewy piece. The portions were good, and we even had some Butter Chicken left to take home. All in all, we had a good experience and would love to come back to try more dishes. I am rounding the experience from 4.5 to 5 stars.

Got some pretty okay Indian food in Northbrook at this place that was empty. It could have been a…read moresign to be honest. Moksha has a pretty good selection of classic items. But the high prices and tricks are bogus. The food is authentic and spicy at least. Coming in here it was only one other table with anyone. It's in an older looking strip mall. There's a few interesting looking stores but these were closed which explains a lot about it being slower. A lot on the menu. Plenty of things for meaty and plant based options. It's about $16 for an entree. These aren't even including naan or rice. Bullshit. Pay a few bucks more to get these. I got the Baingan Bhartha. This is the classic with eggplant, onions, and tomatoes. Had a spiciness to it. This certainly has to have a starch to eat it with and the fact is it costs even more than the already high prices. Has to be the best Indian restaurant in town because it's about the only one around here. It's closed Mondays. There's a lot for vegans and vegetarians.

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Moksha Indian Grill - Bar area

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Luciana's Kitchen - empanadas - Updated November 2026

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