I visited Whirlwind Coffee Company in Oak Park for the very first time today. We stopped by on our…read moreway to the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio. What stood up for me the most was the beautiful outdoor seating area. I ordered an iced coffee with oat milk and it was delicious. I highly recommend this place as there is lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Service was quick too!! I highly recommend it!!!

The coffee and ambiance are excellent, and it's a great place to relax or catch up with friends…read more However, I was disappointed that there wasn't a baby changing table in the restroom. For a business that's welcoming to families, having a changing station would make a big difference. I hope they consider adding one in the future.

Super cute place. The food was great, the outdoor seating area was nice, and the service was good…read more Ordered the savoury waffles and the lentil soup. The savoury waffles were topped with avocado, cheese, sundried tomatoes and sriracha sauce. The waffles themselves were light and airy while the toppings were fresh. I had never had anything like it before, and will definitely order it again when I'm in the neighbourhood. It is not however substantial enough to be a meal in itself. The lentil soup was incredible. The spices melded together perfectly to create a rich, hearty flavour. It reminded me of dal makhani (Indian cuisine) more than Middle Eastern style lentil soup. Service was quick. The staff were not overly friendly, but were totally unpretentious. The cafe was cozy and the restroom was clean. Overall, I recommend a visit here if you are in the Oak Park area and want to pick up something quick and light.

The food is delicious, reasonably priced, service is amazing, and the space is adorable!read more

Lots of seating options (indoors & outdoors). I got an iced penguin and it was great! Can't wait to…read morego back and try other drinks. Food/pastry options are limited and didn't seem that appetizing. They have a small section of goodies they sell. Our barista was very patient while we asked questions and ordered. A great place to sit at to read or get some work done. I also really appreciate that this shop is open later than most other coffee shops in the area.

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!

Great boba tea and specialty drinks are offered at the Wolf in the heart of Oak Park. You can…read moreorder either on their kiosk or at the counter. It was pretty empty during the late afternoon partially because of the road closure and construction on Oak Park Avenue. The place is very clean, modern and comfortable to just hang out. I ordered the Mango slush which is essentially a smoothie with lychee boba. I forgot to adjust the sugar level, but it wasn't overly sweet. You can taste the fresh ingredients that are used in their drinks. It was the perfect drink on a warm day. The staff was friendly and helpful. They also offer a limited number of food items, but you are at the Wolf for their specialty boba drinks. Highly recommended for something refreshing and tasty.

Fun lil' place for specialty coffees and teas. I would have gotten a banh mi if it was lunch time,…read morethey looked so tasty! You order at a kiosk. I got a matcha coffee. It was well-priced considering other spots in the area. However I don't think I'd get it again. It was a little watery for my liking. I did however appreciate that there were customizations (more or less foam, more or less sugar, etc.)

5 star for uniqueness in their own category! Wonderful little local bar/ coffee bar/ live music…read morelocal venue! How lucky was I to be able to See the local Blue Grass Band Practice.?! How authentic. It's fantastic to see it and keep music alive.! Cool decor and wonderful character in this place and all around it. Located in a great neighborhood with a lot to offer the community. Great people, as they represented at this establishment. Friendly service. Nice restaurants nearby. Great parks and many shopping places. Good community spot. To come relax and enjoy some great talent, peaceful. $6 for a large size cold brew. Ty

Quaint bar/coffee/third space with live music that strongly works to live up to its name of being…read morea, well, friendly, coffee, lounge. Definitely cozy place to study, read, or just chit chat over your beverage of choice. Service can sometimes be on the slower side because it's usually only one person behind the coffee bar and some of the menu items require some work. But with that said, it doesn't ever feel like a long wait because you can just plop down and settle in as others are getting their items.

Stopped in for a quick cup of coffee. House blend was a nice bold brew. As a black coffee drinker…read moreit was nice and strong. I also got an everything bagel with the elote cream cheese. The bagel was perfectly toasted. The elote cream cheese you need a little bit more than they give but less than 2 containers. The spread has a kick too it and corn in it... Delicious. A few tables, couch area, and bar stools. Filtered water option for free. Paid street or lot parking. Beautiful art inside and has a nice chill vibe. I also saw that they do yoga on the roof with feea and sign up... I would check them out again but I wish they had a little more outside seating on the first level. Maybe next time I'll try the roof but my knees weren't working today.

Fantastic addition to the neighborhood!! Great strong coffee roasted on premises, quick friendly…read moreservice. Thanks U3 for providing locks behind the counter so cyclists can secure their bikes and relax upstairs!!

Just no. I say this mainly because some (not all) of the frontend staff is rude and has attitude,…read moreand they just look unhappy. No service with a smile here. I've read numerous reviews raving about how delicious the empanadas are here. They're just ok. They fill the belly. They're nothing to write home about. I truly feel as if the empanadas have been "watered down" to suit the local clientele. Empanadas, truly awesome, delicious empanadas, are savory and seasoned beautifully. Then again, I'm not from Brazil. Maybe this is how empanadas taste in Brazil. If so, bravo, but I'm not paying $4.75 for one. But, the food in a nutshell: the guava and cheese have more cheese than guava. The chicken in the chicken empanada was chewy, but the taste was good. The cheese bread I can get from Trader Joe's - tastes the same and I don't have to wait 20 minutes.

Cute little spot in Oak Park to stop in for some light bites or a full meal. I ordered 3 empanadas:…read more2 chicken and 1 guava & cheese along with an iced chai latte. I spent about $22 with each empanada being $5.25. Service was very kind and quick as well. I can't say that I'd go out of my way to return because they are pretty costly, but I really enjoyed the chicken empanadas and i wish they offered a dipping sauce as well!

I have been looking for the perfect key lime pie for like ten years and I think I've found it. The…read morewhipped cream and key lime filling were SUPER light and melts in your mouth. The crust was delicious in consistency, texture, taste, EVERYTHING. I will be getting this pie for every holiday and birthday!!

Spilt Milk is a cute little neighborhood bakery that serves homemade pies and baked goods. You…read moreknow their food is homemade when you peer through the windows of the adjacent storefront where you can see them actually preparing and baking their scrumptious desserts. As much as the displayed baked goods look very tasty, I had their quiche of the day which was ham and guyere for lunch. It took about 12 minutes for the quiche, but I have to admit it was one of the better quiches that I have had. The quiche was filled with sliced ham which is different than most places that would use ham bits. The quiche was extra fluffy, almost omelet-like, with guyere cheese and was absolutely delicious. The crust was definitely homemade from the adjacent storefront and absolutely perfect. The only disappointment was that the quiche did not come with any side, be it a small salad or even one of their cookies. Split Milk is a wonderful neighborhood find. I will definitely come back to try some of their mouthwatering baked desserts.

This place is amazing. All of the staff is so kind. Me and my band mates come in every Sunday and…read morethey are a ray of sunshine. The food is unbelievably fresh due to REAL ingredients. I wish there was another location closer to the city!

Stopped in Fairgrounds coffee early on weekday and was happy to see it was open. I was greeted by a…read morecheery, rustic and airy cafe. I was impressed by their unique seasonal offerings and extensive syrup and food menu. I ordered the Peach Cobbler Latte (with a bit less sweetened syrup) and a Sunrise Sandwich without arugula. My baristas were extra friendly and easy to chat with. The latte was really yummy, not super peach forward, and still really sweet, but I still downed it in a couple of minutes. A great summer treat. The sandwich was good, they used a quality bun and I liked the jam. I do wish the bacon was cooked a bit more, but that's most breakfast sandwiches. The prices are also a bit high, but overall it was a nice experience.

WOW everything we tried was amazing with cool, unpretentious service. The inside is small but very…read moreclean and the line moves quickly. We had about 10 different items and all are recommended though my fav was simply the biscuit with jelly and butter. It IS a bit pricey, but well worth it. Don't second guess it, just go.

Was visiting Oak Park and this bakery looked super cute and exactly like what I wanted for…read morebreakfast. There was a line but it went quickly. I got the espresso cardamom bun because of how delicious it looked! I also got the olive oil cake because it seemed highly recommended based off reviews. The bun was super soft and definitely tasted fresh, but personally I didn't really like the flavor and wish I got something else. I liked the olive oil cake and the texture was perfectly moist with a crispy crust. The coffee was also delicious. I ordered a lavender mocha iced, and it came with a creamy foam on top. I would definitely want to get their cookies if I'm ever in the area again because it seemed like almost everyone there was ordering one.