I visited Pierce Tavern yesterday for the first time with a few girlfriends for lunch. It was a…read moregreat experience as soon as we stepped in the door. Very cool place! The food was outstanding and so many options. I only wish I got the bowl of chili instead of the cup. It was outstanding!! And let's not forget about our amazing waitress Jazmin. She was wonderful. I highly recommend going there if you never been!!!

I love this spot! The food, the ambiance, the staff is all amazing. We came on a Saturday and it…read morewas busy but we were sat within less than 15 minutes for 2 people. Great place to watch football games. Got the chicken nachos and they were so delicious, the chicken had a ton of flavor. Also had the buffalo shrimp with blue cheese crumbles--chef's kiss! And for the main course, split the wagyu meatball sub and truffle Parmesan fries. Probably the best meatball sub I've ever had! Crispy bread, tender meatballs, and perfect amount of sauce. Will definitely be back!

Food is amazing I have tried many dishes…read more(Vegan) There is a seasonal eggplant rice thing. YUM! I love: their mushroom panini sandwhich. I had Buddha bowl last week, healthy (only 2 falafel in it tho, but it's still good) Veg Chorizo tacos (or the wrap) 10/10 I also had the deserts which was like a cake or brownie. 10/10 I can continue the list but overall this place AMAZING. Also they have a rewards system so you come back, you get deals and $ off. Sadly, if you don't like avocados, might not be for you. (I have a friend... oof) also free fruit water, and they have I think avocado flavor coffee? And smoothies/lemonades. There is Naperville, and tinley locations and I like both, tinley has more seating (big family 4+) while Naperville is more casual 4 people chill. Service is friendly and chill. Even when it's late at night, like 9pm they treat you like a customer and not a "omg why you coming in late I'm mopping the floor..." kinda way. They really do treat guest well. my bad for coming in late sorry... I was hungry! Love this place!

I enjoyed my time here. I'm a person who loves avocados. Therefore, going to this restaurant was…read morevery enjoyable. Everyone was very polite. I was able to try avocado cheesecake and avocado brownie both was very delicious. They put them in bowls that look like they were made of avocado leaves. Neat. I had one of their sampler which included avocado deviled eggs, avocado egg rolls, avocado fries, and avocado tomato bruschetta. All I can say is it was very yummy. Along with their avocado colada I ended up being very full. I also ordered a avocado Buddha bowl and avocado strawberry banana smoothie. Which I ended up bringing home because I was just too full. I tried a few sips of their watermelon cucumber juice drink. It was delicious but not my favorite. Yet I've come to understand I'm just not a fan of watermelon juice yet I like watermelon. This place is located in downtown Naperville. I'll update once I try the other things that I brought home. Avocado banana strawberry smoothies. Yummmy The Buddha bowl was good. I loved the avocado dressing just needed more of it. Some pieces were A bit spicy to me. Yet, my daughter stated it was not even a bit spicy. I have a lower than low spice tolerance. Overall I enjoyed this avocado concept restaurant and I will return. Also I enjoyed how the place was decorated. It had abocado facts. And lovely avocado king mural on the wall. Having the free infused water tanks available while you wait (even for pick ups ). added to the warmth of the place.

Had a Mother's Day brunch here today. Menu peaked my desire for seafood. Had the octopus appetizer…read more Delicious. They know how to prepare it! Just enough for two. I had the tuna poke bowl. Im a big fan of tuna tar tare. The tuna was plentiful. The flavor had a hint of spicyness in the cream sauce. Cucumbers gave it a nice texture change. The servers were very timely considering it was a Saturday. Oh, loved pairing the tuna with a peach bellini. Busy location but there is a parking garage nearby.

I'm a pretty easy going person and try to be fair but this was a wild experience…read more First of all we walk in the check in for our reservations and have to fight to be acknowledged. The hostess looked right at me and decided not to speak with me. I almost left but didn't feel like trying to find a new spot to eat. Then we get seated at a small WOBBLY UNSTABLE table that we have to put a napkin under ourselves to stop from wobbling. We then get served the food meant for the table next to us! It sat on our table for at least 3-4 minutes while we attempted to wave a waiter down to let them know. Then they had the AUDACITY to give the plates that were in front of us for minutes to the couple next to us whom the dishes we meant for!? INSANE!! Not a sorry or any kind of compensation. That's a health code violation and they are lucky that couple next to us didn't put up a fight. Their meal should have been free or Just remake the dish for the poor folks?? You made a mistake, admit to it and make it right!! Besides the wild health code violation, the vibes are pretentious and elitist. Not worth your money. Plenty of better options in the area. Super disappointed! Getting too big for your britches Fox Tail. We loved this place years ago but they have lost their touch.

Sweetgreen is my Go-To for when I'm In the office and want to fuel my body with "better for me…read morefood" that also tastes good. I love that the Oakbrook location is conveniently located. It's also always clean when I come & the staff is super friendly. I wish I would have gotten the young lady's name who made my bowls today because she was amazing. I'm a creature of habit and the Harvest Bowl is what I'm getting 90% of the time. Today's bowl was super fresh (as always) and very tasty! I like to swap out the roasted chicken for the blackened chicken. That's another thing I love about SweetGreen is how seamless it is to customize your meal! The ONLY reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because ya girl HATES an onion. And my sweet potatoes today are giving a pinch of onion flavor. I'm assuming someone prepped the onion then prepped the sweet potatoes. Nevertheless, the bowl is still great and I'll def be back.

Sweetgreen's food is actually quite good! I was surprised. My wife got the mushroom/shroom salad…read moreand it was one of the best salads she has got in a restaurant! I got the steak mezze, and the flavoring was good, but i think the steak was old? I did order an hour after opening ors o, but the steak was a bit tough and chewy, just seemed old. Otherwise, I thought the flavors were quite good. the rosemary foccacia was delicious, and i recommend getting that with your meal. The price is a little higher than I'd like, but at the same time, they do seem to have better quality ingredients and also make everything they provide compostable, which I'm sure has some added cost as well, so that may justify the slightly elevated price. In terms of service, they should clean the tables more often throughout the day to keep the area inviting.

I went to cadence kitchen for happy hour and was so pleased with the beautiful patio and outdoor…read moreambiance in downtown downers grove. Definitely recommend considering going on a warm day to enjoy their lovely patio. We ordered several appetizers and mushroom arancini and buffalo shrimp were both tasty but small portion sizes. The drinks were good and lavender haze cocktail was well crafted. Overall would come back and try some of their dinner options.

Its the outdoor seating that sells this place. Food and drink are a bit pricey but a great place to…read moregood with friends.

I really enjoy this spot for lunch. It's casual, has easy parking, and the food is made fresh…read morein-house with plenty of relatively healthy options. Some of my favorites are the chorizo breakfast wrap, the roast beef panini, and their signature Italian wedding soup. My wife and I usually add a side trio to get some greens in as well, which is always a great complement to our meal. Service is straightforward. You order up at the counter, grab your number, and find a seat. Just a note that it can get busy on weekends and during peak lunch hours, so plan accordingly. In addition, they also have a full coffee bar if you're in the mood for an espresso or specialty drink. Solid lunch spot that we keep coming back to. I'm a fan. 'Til next time, cheers!

I have another favorite coffee shop in the area, so although blackberry has been on my radar, I…read morehaven't made the trip. After finally visiting, I'm not sure I would return. My latte was mediocre at best. It wasn't very flavorful, and it wasn't very coffee forward, so I wonder if they use less shots of espresso than is standard or less strong espresso. The thing that bothered me most though was that the barista swirled my drink in front of me, it splashed all over out of the top and sides of the lid, and instead of fixing it or apologizing (or even just acknowledging it!!!!), he proceeded to hand it to me and said "have a great day!" I walked over with my baby in tow and cleaned it up myself. It was SO odd to me. The space is bright, there are plenty of seats, and parking is easy. Such a shame that I didn't like the actual latte more! :/

Number one is service and pride of ownership. The owner was kind, accessible and hardworking. She…read moregraciously seated us and later stopped by to make sure we were satisfied (WE WERE GREATLY). She even spoke Polish to my husband! We had simple eggs with well done sausage for me and delicious corned beef hash for my husband. Two nicely toasted, large pieces of toast and a generous size orange juice completed our meal. We live quite a bit aways and this was our second, happy visit- we definitely will be back!

Bottom Line: Family run, good food, pleasant experience, overall decent value…read more First time here. This Greek family-run diner/restaurant is not much to look at from the outside. You could drive right by thinking it was a vacant building except for all the cars in the lot. The notion of vacant building is dispelled immediately upon entry. The place is busy, loud, vibrant with customers clearly enjoying the food and experience. The interior is decorated simply, with muted colors, is well lit, and clean. There are a lot of hard surfaces which makes the ambient noise level fairly high; however, it did not detract from the experience (but just be advised in case you feel this is bothersome). We were greeted warmly and though the place was packed, we were seated quickly. Despite the diner-like vibe, there is no counter, just tables and booths. Our server was prompt, very pleasant, and efficient. The coffee was hot and flavorful. The food: Large portions, well prepared, warm, savory, satisfying. The loaded Cheers omelette, with hash browns and pancakes, was more food than I could enjoy in one sitting so I have leftovers for tomorrow. Prices are in line with more reasonably priced independent eateries. A two-egg, hash browns, pancake combo is $14. This place will be an option in the future.

Fancy, trendy place to take your special someone or meet up with friends. I had a really good…read moresalmon dish. Our server was friendly and didn't hover too much. Even though it was busy on a Friday night, our table felt secluded and no one rushed us. It's hidden away in one of the enormous malls in the western suburbs of Chicago. Parking can be stressful on a weekend.

Is it a bakery? Is it a restaurant? Is it a coffee bar? Yes. Beatrix is all of them at once, and…read moresomehow none of them feel like an afterthought. We went last Saturday morning and it was standing room only with a line to the coffee bar, then we loved it enough to come back for breakfast the next day. That should tell you most of what you need to know. The lemon burst cookie is the reason to walk in the door and a reason to come back. Delectable, plenty of lemon, plenty of tart, and it goes down dangerously fast. We ordered it twice across two visits and would have gone for a third. The lavender honey latte was very good, just the right amount of lavender, not too sweet. The regular coffee was solid, and they let me do a half-and-half decaf without blinking. Sunday breakfast was straightforward, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, a Virgin Bloody Mary, and all of it was well executed. The menu is ample enough that you could come back several times and not repeat yourself. The decor is modern chic, the seating has a relaxed couch-and-lounge feel, and the music including Rolling Stones, Duran Duran, Van Halen, etc, was the kind of 80s pop-rock playlist that makes a Saturday morning feel like it has a soundtrack. Not too loud, just right. The restrooms were really nice and accessible. The crowd was a genuine mix, families with kids, older couples, and young "elite", the kind of clientele that parks Maseratis and Ferraris out front but doesn't need the prices to match, because they don't. The menu is moderate for Oak Brook, which is a pleasant surprise. Wait staff were excellent, friendly, accommodating, attentive. This works for a casual coffee run, a family breakfast, or a special occasion with reservations. If Beatrix were a TV character, it would be Lorelai Gilmore, fast, charming, effortlessly good at three things at once, we get it Lorelai, you're over caffeinated. 4.4 Stars The honest gripe: we felt a little rushed. Breakfast came and went in forty minutes, the waitress was ready to move us on in 30 minutes, but we pumped the brakes and asked for our second lemon burst cookie of the weekend, and it would've been nice to get the signal that we could linger. My sense is they're popular enough that turning tables is the priority, and I get it, Lorelai has a business to run, but it's the one thing that kept a great morning from being a perfect one. What would push it to five stars: let us sit with our coffee a little longer. We came back two days in a row, we clearly want to be here. Just let us stay.

What a great place! Been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally got the chance for my…read morebirthday a couple of weeks ago. We were a party of two. We split the deconstructed wedge and ordered a side of the cheesy yeast rolls. I had the beef Wellington and my sister had the Veal chop parmigiana. Both were excellent. For dessert we ordered the chocolate eclair cake. Portions were substantial and we did take food home. Server was excellent. Chef owner greeted us and assisted with service. We were there on a Tuesday and there were quite a few other tables during the time we were there. This is not a very large restaurant. It is comfortably cozy. You really do feel like you are in an old time supper club. Loved the fireplace. Would definitely eat here again.

This takes the concept of a Wisconsin supper club and modernizes it quite a bit. We came on a…read moreweeknight to celebrate our anniversary, and while our waiter was friendly, service was a bit slow throughout - I had to flag someone down for utensils after our order arrived. The staff were deep in conversation around the bar and not really paying attention or checking in on us for 5-10 minutes after our plates were dropped. All the food and cocktails were delicious, and the space itself was beautiful, but the price was a bit too high for the location and service.

Attended a Blue Zones class with my husband and we both thoroughly enjoyed the excellent,…read moreinformative presentation. We learned a lot of wonderful healthy-living habits that weren't "daunting" to implement into your lifestyle. And we also were able to enjoy a delicious prepared lunch during the presentation.

I attended the Blue Zone class today and it was such an incredible experience. Even though I've…read moreread most of the Blue Zone books, I learned many new tips on how to improve my health and diet. The salad they served (based on blue zone diet) was delicious and I can't wait to make it myself at home. On the way out, I discovered some great frozen and pantry items, as well. Would highly recommend taking a lunch and learn class. I'm looking forward to my next one!