Top quality, full service, broad menu ... encapsulated within a warm and conducive atmosphere that…read moremakes for great social experiences for individuals, couples and groups. We recently celebrated a Bat Mitzvah reception with a great buffet, music, lighting, and most of all the welcoming nature of owners Serah and Kadir ... that made the event pure fun and filled with excitement. Bean Bar has taken the fundamentals of a Starbucks, and built a more complete restaurant / reception environment that defines dining comfort and social hosting.

I always love coming here; it's such a wonderful space for some alone time or to meet a friend…read more What makes this place special is all of the different types of seating ... little nooks and crannies where you can find a space to get cozy with a hot drink. When I arrived at Bean Bar on a rainy Saturday morning, there was a woman who had a tray of fresh flowers little glass vases. She was setting one on each table around the shop. I took a photo of the one at our table. My drink of choice was a hot cup of hibiscus tea. Will definitely be back!

Really great spot. Lots of selection, I could have gone back and had a completely different order…read moreand been really happy. Long line moved quick on a weekend morning, and we found a table too. Food was delicious. Service was great. Packed full of locals in a lively way, not overwhelming. Loved the middle eastern bend of a lot of their food. We would love to return.

I've been intrigued by Hometown Coffee for a while now. When in the area, my husband and I stopped…read moreby for a Latte and Chai. There were tons of outdoor tables for guests to enjoy their items while enjoying Downtown Glencoe. There was a good amount of street parking. The inside has a nautical and magnolia vibe to it. This visit, I got a Lavender Honey Iced Latte. I thought the flavors weren't quite pronounced enough but coffee flavor was nice. My husband got the Chai Latte which had good cinnamon notes to it. I enjoyed the Chai more than my coffee. While this time I did not order any food, their menu left a lot to be desired! I'd certainly like to come back to try a different drink and some of their food!

Im back!! 2nd time ordering but its for my daughters bday and everyone at the party loved it. I…read morehave 2 slices left and I'm leaving it for my kids . Guys you wont regret ordering because its so yummilicious (topper not included-i ordered it in amazon which is included in the set)

this review is so overdue but ive been ordering her cakes for the last 2 years for my birthday and…read morethey are genuinely what i look forward to. the cake is AMAZING, each layer is so moist, the buttercream on the outside is so sweet and good. the service is great, we got the cake made to order and picked it up. im probably ordering again this year

I recently found Blowfish on Yelp and had a chance to visit with my husband on a Saturday.  It has…read morealready grown from a hidden gem into a popular spot.  We made a 7:00 pm reservation and arrived on time.  The friendly hostess let us pick a table of our preference.  We settled into a spacious booth by a large window overlooking the front patio. Within minutes, the restaurant was completely packed, both indoors and outdoors.  There were guests waiting to be seated throughout the evening. If you visit on a busy night like this one, be prepared to allow longer time for the food to come to the table. I could see that some of the dishes were ready on the kitchen counter waiting to be delivered to the tables, but they seemed to be a bit short-handed, especially for the tables in the patio. Our server took our order at 7:10 pm, and it took 24 minutes for our food to come out at 7:36 pm. It was fine as we were not in a hurry. The décor of Blowfish is modern and comfortable.  Our server, Bu, was friendly, cheerful, efficient, and professional.  Both my husband and I ordered a Hot Green Tea ($2 x 2).  I ordered a Sakura Roll ($17), with crab mix, jalapeño, avocado, seared white tuna, white truffle oil, wasabi mayo, sweet soy sauce, and scallions.  It was beautifully presented and packed with flavors.  There were 9 pieces and I shared 1 with my husband who also liked it.  I ate some of the pieces whole and dissembled some of them, each of the ingredients was fresh and tasty, together they created complex flavors that didn't need any other sauces or wasabi.  It's a great choice that I'd happily order it again. My husband had a Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen ($18), with silky tonkotsu broth, pork chashu, kikurage, nitamago, scallions, corn, spinach, roasted seaweed, sesame, and black garlic oil.  The bowl of ramen looked attractive.  I asked him how it tasted; he said that it was one of the best bowls of ramen he's ever had!  Wow! That's high praise coming from him, I don't think I've ever heard him saying that before!  He said that there's a nice kick even though it was not noted on the menu.  I am intrigued and will definitely try it in our future visits. He also ordered 2 pieces of sashimi -- Hamachi/yellowtail ($8).  There seemed to be a misunderstanding, and two orders of sashimi were entered instead of one.  Since the sashimi portions were fairly small, he didn't bring it up to the server, he just happily ate them and paid the bill for 2 orders ($8 x 2).  The sashimi was fresh. We also ordered a Dragon Roll ($16) to go, that had shrimp tempura, BBQ eel, avocado, and cucumber.  It was also very good. Overall, we were delighted to discover Blowfish. Between the welcoming service, fresh, flavorful food, and comfortable atmosphere, it was an excellent dining experience. We'll definitely be back.

Our first time here. We chose to come because of the mostly positive reviews, and I would agree…read morewith much of what I've read. Quick to be seated, clean environment, friendly staff. The wait staff gave us time to just browse the menu without coming to us too quickly which really appreciated. We ordered the following: 1. Miso soup (I gave 4.5 stars) I really enjoyed it for the flavor. 2. Cucumber salad (4 stars) they give a large portion, marinated and thinly sliced cucumber with a sesame sprinkle on top. My partner said it would be a 5 if it was marinated for less time because it seemed a little floppy. Either too thinly sliced or marinated too long. He was looking for a crunch. 3. Tuna lobster sushi roll. (4 stars) I didn't expect it to be ground tuna on top, I was envisioning just a mix of lobster and tuna, this was pretty ground and then spicy as well. It was still good, I didn't expect the spice I guess because it was in the mayo? The wait staff explained it. I do think the menu should reflect spicy dishes with some sort of symbol to help. Fresh ingredients though. I'll definitely finish this. 4. Sunrise salmon poke bowl. (4 stars) my partner wanted to rate this 4.5 but a pretty significant fish bone went into his mouth and poked him. Otherwise, flavor was good, fresh fish, he loves the colors and said it's "beautiful." 5. Gyoza. (3 stars) This was kind of soggy or mid. The outside was flavorful, the beef inside was bland. Thanks for having us!

What a great coffee shop in Downtown Winnetka! The patio out front is rather large with some…read morecovered tables. The inside is also spacious, bright from natural light, had a simple design. Upon entering, one can walk right up to the ordering counter. They have a standard coffee and tea menu, specialty drinks, seasonal drinks, and some pastries for purchase. Their specialty/seasonal drinks aren't posted outside of the register so I recommend looking online as a preview if needed. I got the Funky Monkey as the barista said it was their most popular seasonal drink. I loved the subtle banana flavor and slightly sweet notes. The espresso is also house roasted and great quality. My husband tried their Chai Latte which was okay. We also shared an Old Fashioned donut which had great flavor. Coffee flavors definitely seem to be their sweet spot!

This is always a good choice. The americano is always reliably good, the service is great, and they…read morehave plenty of seating and I never feel rushed (even when I'm camped out grading final papers on a Sunday morning). I really only come here to do work, but it's great for that.

I tried the yellow curry chicken rice bowl and loved it! Fresh ingredients and oh so very tasty. I…read moreloved that they gave you a container with more curry sauce in it as I drenched my bowl in it. I'll definitely be back! Oh and the people working there were so nice!

Still fantastic. Friendly, fast, fresh and delicious. My go to spot for a quick dinner when I don't…read morehave time to cook.

Some people say the proof is in the pudding, but I find it more in the cake decoration…read more There's a reason this is the longest running bakery in this location, and now I'm old enough to know for sure. Treat yo self

I was in the area and decided to stop for a coffee. Three Tarts came up on Yelp so I went in…read more Located in a small strip mall filled with several cute shops and restaurants, I found easy parking. When I entered I was surprised at the amount of beautiful baked goods in addition to tasty lattes. The staff behind the counter greeted me warmly and were very helpful. I chose a lavender latte and a buttermilk shortcake. I went out to the small patio to enjoy my delicious beverage and snack. If I am in the area again, I will definitely stop in.

Always a great time here: delicious food and excellent service. My daughter and I went here on an…read moreearly Tuesday evening. We sat outside on the back patio and the weather was perfect for it! I love their strawberry cream cake. It's a perfect combination of textures and flavors. I highly recommend it! I also especially love the earthy, natural ambience of both the interior and exterior.

Big space inside and outside. Patio space is fenced, large, heating and fan. Patio allowed behaved…read moredogs. No espresso based drink. Service was good. For early morning brunch no reservation needed. Our server was very attentive and open to our feedback. Crab appetizer- 4.5- great taste and flavor can take some seasoning Calamari fritter-3 - lacks seasoning and bottom ones were little soggy. The pickled were great touch Fried chicken sandwich- 4.5 - good size, bun was good. Would like little.more aioli. Was on little dry side. Fries is good Burrito - 3 - way dry for my taste. Again lack of flavors. Baked potato was little cold

I absolutely love Pomeroy!  I know I have said it many times.  This past Mother's Day we went to…read morePomeroy again.  It has become our go-to restaurant for celebrations.  I always consider Mother's Day the ultimate test for any restaurant, and Pomeroy passes with flying colors year after year! As expected, the restaurant was packed, both inside and in the beautiful courtyard. Families filled the dining room, with children of all ages at about 90% of the tables. The team at Pomeroy has been so consistent and professional, that all of our dishes were delivered at a perfect and steady pace, and qualities remained high. Although we got a different server each time we went, they were all very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.  This time, Carlisle did such a wonderful job even though she was super busy, and she wished me a happy Mother's Day several times to make sure that my day was special.  I must mention that the friendly hostess greeted me with well wishes too, and said happy Mother's day again when we left. We had noticed that they had replaced the couch in front of the courtyard fireplace with more tables.  Who could blame them when they had so many patrons to seat.  However, the courtyard still looked gorgeous. Now on to the food and drinks.  I had a mocktail Bleu 75 ($13) that's my favorite, my husband had a glass of chardonnay ($17), our daughter had a Le Spritz Strawberry ($16).  We shared an order of Sea Scallops ($23) and a Warm Tomato Tarte ($19).  I had my go-to dish which was the Mediterranean Sea Bass ($38), I loved the seared skin that was crispy on the edges. Husband and Daughter each ordered a Spring Halibut ($92 for 2) from the Mother's Day menu.  We ordered 2 Strawberry Crème Brulee ($28 for 2), and I shared 1 with my husband.  I also had a cappuccino ($6). The check came up to $283.05 before tips (they add a 3% surcharge to each guest check, which may be removed upon request, we didn't).  As always, our dinner was very enjoyable and it's worth the money.  I had a very happy Mother's Day dinner, and it ended a wonderful weekend with high notes!  We will keep returning!

Still a very nice Bistro ambiance, but they lost a star on this visit. We made reservations while…read moreon our way to the Chicago Botanical Garden ... close by and very handy. When we got to Pomeroy for dinner, we were seated in the farthest back room, one that was open-air ... the staff never asked us, they just put us there. The room was nice as was the weather, but the open-air room had gnats all over the place. Now we realize that gnats or fruit flies oftentimes come with wine servings ... and the Pomeroy has a bunch of nice wines, but the gnats flying around your face all through dinner was not pleasant. We ordered drinks to start, and found it hit-or-miss. The Watermelon Margarita seemed tempting, so we tried one. It came with a big smear of Tajin powder on the rim, and was not appealing. Once again, we thought they should mention this kind of thing before it appears. They replaced the drink, but it kept us off on the wrong foot. All in all, they still put our good food. Our complaint was the seating, the gnats, and the Tajin powder ... all they had to do was ask for our preferences and these could have been avoided. But alas, they drop to four stars.

Towne & Oak has an assured sense of design that makes Hubbard Woods feel momentarily closer to…read moreLondon than the North Shore. High white ceilings, pale wood, and the indoor tree give the café an unusually polished presence, while excellent coffee keeps it grounded in daily life. Every visit I've made has found it buzzing, with the easy social energy of a true neighborhood gathering place. In some ways, it feels like the next-generation version of what Foodstuffs in Glencoe represented years ago: cosmopolitan taste translated convincingly to the North Shore. Its character becomes even more apparent in the way the space shifts naturally from café to event venue to community gathering place. Spin classes are a particularly clever touch, and the Home Alone decorations during the holidays are a wonderfully self-aware nod to Winnetka's place in popular culture. Something is appealing about a place this refined having enough confidence to be playful, especially when the humor is so specific to the town around it. If I lived nearby, this would be an easy regular meeting spot: elegant, useful, and unmistakably of its place.

Great service Quaint…read moreMenu is good I had the biscuits breakfast sandwich Kind of mid Should be a fried or scrambled egg Biscuit should be softer not rock hard Probably needs cheese or avocado but not both. Bacon is bacon Messy and unruly and not easy to eat. Pretty pricey for one egg and a slice of bacon.