Tucked away cafe inside a strip mall with a Korean bbq, subway, Thai place, and more. The drinks…read morehere are so good! I got the gold crush which uses one of my favorite Korean cereals and tastes like a cereal milk shake. The bubble waffle is crispy and they sprinkle it with a little powder sugar. Service is fast and friendly and the cafe is very well kept and clean. I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu!

A neat little Korean cafe. Tried their Dalgona latte with oat milk and low sugar but it was still…read moretoo sweet, especially at the end when the dalgona were starting to melt. Honey citron tea was okay, just like what you'd expect from the Costco jar. The bubble waffle was actually pretty good. We got plain one, so no extra flavors other than the sprinkled powdered sugar. It was toasted well. The lady owner I'm guessing was a bit scary, but it might just be the ajumma vibe lol. The younger workers were all super nice.

There was a group of friends who met at the Blu Fig Cafe none of whom ever went to this restaurant…read more I highly recommend you check this cozy coffee and lunch shop. The ambiance is beautiful, service and food is outstanding. We tried a variety of their sandwiches and coffees. Seating is limited inside, but if you catch a beautiful day, there is seating outside on their patio. Enjoy the experience!

If it seems quiet around the rest of Long Grove at lunchtime, perhaps it's because a lot of people…read moreare at Blu Fig Cafe. I can't blame them, I found it to be an enjoyable spot for a meal in a relaxing atmosphere. Seating is comfortable inside, and in nice weather, its equally so outside. They have quite the large and varied selection of drink options. For lunch, I ordered one of their specials of the day, smoked salmon with cucumber and dill on a warmed croissant. The amount of salmon was unexpectedly generous. Typically you will pick up your drinks at the counter, but they'll bring your meal to you. The music was just right, with artists you might expect, such as Norah Jones. If you're in the area, it's definitely a spot to consider for food and drink.

The Bakester has been consistently amazing. Their scones are my go-to, but everything is great.read more

We had a wonderful high tea experience at the Bakester. We made reservations ahead of time and…read morenotified them of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian) which they were able to easily accommodate. The cafe is really cute with lots of floral decorations. There's beautiful tea pots and lots of different teas to pick from. The food was delicious and ample, we couldn't get through all of it and left with a few boxes of treats. I enjoyed the sandwiches, scones and am eager to try some of the leftover dessert.

Best breakfast Mimosa on the Plant Earth! Your choice of CAVA Champagne directly from Spain with…read moreyour choice of many juices (pineapple cranberry and orange was my personal order) Our server/bartender was Angie was so sweet and friendly! The food and service and old-school atmosphere were simply sublime! We shall definitely return

Such a nice cozy brunch spot! Very busy but they handle the table turnovers well so the wait isn't…read moretoo long. The service was really nice and friendly and they were on top of their game. The food came out fast enough and it's all a big portion. Everything tasted good but not great unfortunately, and my table found ourselves adding salt and pepper a lot throughout the meal. I got the veggie skillet and it just tasted like unseasoned hashbrowns with barely boiled vegetables on top and then eggs on top of that. Didn't really get the skillet part so i would recommend ordering something else. The pancakes were really good without being overly sweet too. We got customized sides and didn't even get upcharged for them! And the server did a good job of splitting the bills without too much trouble. Affordable food that does the job so overall can't complain!

Have been coming here with my parents. Good food, great service and reasonable prices. Will…read moredefinitely come again.

Unfortunately, the lack of flexibility made this a disappointing experience. I asked to substitute…read morepancakes for the French toast in a breakfast combo, but they refused to make the change, even though pancakes were the less expensive option and similar substitutions seemed to be available elsewhere on the menu. It felt unnecessarily rigid and really took away from the experience. I also ordered a mocha that wasn't even filled to the top, and it tasted watered down and frankly pretty gross. I would definitely skip the café drinks here. The interior also feels dated, with a lot of decorations including Christmas ornaments still hanging in September. The booths were not very comfortable. Overall, the experience left enough of a negative impression that I won't be returning.

Ordered Taro creme and dubai chocolate bar. I like both. The Taro crème didn't give me bloaties…read more The chocolate bar also melted in my pocket which I think it a good sign as there are no hardeners, maybe. Anyway I prefer these kind of chocolates more than factory manufactured ones. The place is also huge and there is parking. The floor was very sticky though lol.

Chai Biscuit Cafe is a nice place to relax, unwind and enjoy a great pot of chai, boba, coffee with…read morebiscuits, delectable cakes, samosas, chicken puffs, fries and many other nice drinks! We ordered the pot of Adeni chai and beef samosas. The chai came out piping hot and was made fresh. It was perfectly made with cardamom and the cups were a perfect size to just sit and enjoy. The samosas were delicious. The good thing is they are baked not fried and they are not a bit oily. They are generously filled and seasoned perfectly! They have a variety of seating areas depending on your group be it big, small, intimate. comfort or work with booths, chairs, tables, and lounge areas. They have relaxing music playing which provides a nice vibe. The service is friendly and very personable. We are making this are "go to" social tea spot!

It's a perfect best place , Inside or outside depending on the weather. a great cup of coffee…read more,sandwiches , pastry Music, and a piano if you're Liberace or Elton John playing. so friendly You might feel you are in Paris you will know when you arrive. it's a Great place to meet new friends .

Came here for the first time on a Saturday. Was fortunate enough to walk into town and walk in…read morehere. On a Saturday morning at not even 9 AM. Expect a line as there was a long line when we arrive. Unfortunately there's only one person at the cashier register and I think there's only one register and there's only that one person who's taking the orders. While I understand that this is a small run shop I will say that standing in line and waiting on a Saturday morning really is discouraging. The food however, a super delicious and came out very timely. So absolutely no complaints for me and they also have a water station set up so you can help yourself to water which is fantastic. After sitting around for about an hour to an hour and a half this place got super packed with families's children and strollers which made it even harder to move around. The ambience is fantastic so definitely worth it for your social media. I would come back here again, however I'm not really someone to order alcohol here at this time but for breakfast I think it's great.

I'd like to give this place a better review, but having visited a number of area coffee shops and…read morecafes, I can't in good conscious rate them as well. There is a free parking lot with plenty of parking and I found a spot right away on an early Sunday morning. It's very bright and feels more like a retail store atmosphere than a cafe. There were only three tables and a counter running along the back wall. It was easy for two of us to just sit at a table for a while, but as more people came in, we felt guilty taking a table as we just sipped coffee and chatted. They definitely have some kinks to work out and they've only been open for a few months, and they need to train their staff better as they clearly don't understand how to serve with any type speed. They don't do traditional here. You can't just get coffee and a Danish or other typical bakery item. You can't even get toast with butter despite them offering many toast options with toppings. Here's a tip: offer toast with butter or a spread. You'll get a lot more sales with some items that are not super filling. I opted for a hot mocha coffee with an extra pump of chocolate and a crepe. Again, you can't just get plain crepes. They are homemade and should be offered plain, but I digress. I got the Hangover crepe. According to their website, this is the description of The Hangover Crepe: "Start your day right with our delicious breakfast items like bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese, served till 11 AM. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing acai bowl or pair your breakfast with a cappuccino or a chai tea latte. Don't forget to try our matcha latte for a unique twist at our coffee shop in Buffalo Grove!" Look, I just do marketing for a living, so don't sell me on what you have before and after 11am. Just tell me what you get with this specific crepe. And that's bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheese. The scrambled eggs are some of the best fluffy and dry eggs you can get anywhere. They were perfect. The hash browns were in patty form and were perfect for this dish. They serve it as a handheld, but it definitely needs a knife and fork, which you collect at the counter. You have to ask for salt and pepper or a sauce if you want. The savoryness of the items mixed with the sweetness of the crepe was a great combo. It was very tasty. But it took them quite a while to make the crepe. I was mostly finished with by hot mocha which I could have topped off for an additional fee. My compatriot wanted plain toast with butter. Mind you they have six (6) different toast offerings with all sorts of toppings. You can get your toast item made with sourdough, multigrain, white, or gluten-free. However, you can't get plain toast. And just as a side Q&A: when you order toast anywhere else, how many pieces do you typically receive? If you answered two (2) pieces/slices, you'd be correct. Irene's gave him one slice. They first toasted it and burned it badly. They make toast items. How do you screw up toast if you routinely make toast? Then they finally brought out the one slice and asked if he wanted butter. He did, so they took the toast to the kitchen and put two dabs of butter on his toast. But then they didn't give him a knife to spread it, so he used the crust of the bread to spread it on the slice. Like I stated, kinks need to be worked out. While we were there, the owner's family came in and took up two of the tables. Now all three tables were taken. And older couple came in and had to side at the counter height stools along the wall. The food was tasty, the drinks were good. Both are pricey for what they are. And they are seriously lacking seating. It would be nice to see them last in Buffalo Grove, but they need to fix the seating issue (maybe smaller rectangular tables instead of round ones?), and get things out of the kitchen faster, and drinks made more quickly to have more staying power. Oh, and have your family not come all together and take up all your tables.

This is a clean, healthy option for breakfast and coffee! For food options, they have crepes,…read moresandwiches, smoothies, and acai bowls. There are a couple tables if you want to linger, but it's a small space overall. The servers are friendly and accommodating. I had the vegetable crepe and dragon fruit acai bowl, and both were delicious. The crepe itself is really light. The prices are on the higher end for the portion sizes.