I don't know why I don't come here enough! I stopped by for a snack because I was starving and…read morestill wanted breakfast food! First off the lady behind the counter greets you as soon as you walk through the door and it just makes you feel so special... she took all my lil money!! Yes customer service is top tier here! She talked me into getting the special which was like 15 bagels when I just came in for one!!! But I got the jalapeño and cheese bagel with vegetable cream cheese!! The BOMB!!! With a latte!! Delicious! Totally recommend this place! Once I finish these 10 more bagels in my freezer I will be back!!

I got the bacon, lettuce, and tomato bagel on an asiago bagel with mayo--it came out to about $10…read more The bagel was really good and had a lot of bacon, which I loved. The asiago flavor was pretty strong and started to mess with me a bit after, but overall it was tasty. I'd definitely come back to try another one of their bagels--they all looked super fresh and delicious!

Kevin , he's working there whenever I went there …read more he was very kind and fast server . Very happy!!

I've been coming here for a while and I'm sad to see such bad reviews, I think the crew here is…read morevery friendly! I know that a HUGE part of their business is catering and that can impact employees who are clearly extremely busy and possible overworked, but finding good workers is incredibly tough and I think these folks work extremely hard and I approach it from that perspective. I always feel very welcome and I always show plenty of patience which I honestly think this crew appreciates. If they make a mistake then I try to be understanding and polite, because it cant be easy to start work at 5am and make 5oo bagel sandwiches and boxes just to be knocked down because someone complained that you put too much cream cheese on their bagel. I'll just say, try to have a little patience and understanding and you'll get back what you put in. And EB, try your best to get more workers in, maybe do what Chipotle did and have a designated line for online/catering orders in the back, that seems to be your weak point.

Amazing bagels! Great variety and always fresh. Would definitely recommend you try them if you…read morehaven't already. You will not be disappointed!!!

Left Hand Bagels are FANTABULOUS!!! Best bagels I have ever had and now that they are made on the…read morespot at the Farmer's Markets makes them even more delicious - fresh and HOT out of the oven. These bagels are NOT to be missed - trust me - I know my bagels from the east coast and these delights need to be sold everywhere. I LOVE that you use all natural and fresh ingredients and you are a veteran making a difference. Chuck - you ROCK!!! Thank you for sharing your talents.

Super pleasant experience at Around Cafe. Friendly service, cozy (approachable, nothing fancy)…read moreinterior perfect for a small group chat or reading, and delicious drinks! Black sesame latte was great. Earl Grey drink was also very tasty. Thanks for a great spot! We'll be back.

I love how it's very conveniently located near the Arlington Heights Metra station…read more The family had made plans to make a day out of Chicago downtown and we opted to park and ride at Arlington Heights Metra station. It was a pretty chilly morning, so I was definitely in the mood for a cup of hot coffee. Around Cafe is one of many shops around the station, which makes it very convenient. I can see myself becoming a regular if I lived in the area and had to take the train into Chicago for work. It's a nice little mom-n-pop store that's set up nice and cozy. I had a cup of espresso matcha latte, which was exactly what it sounded like. Definitely hit the spot for me. The place probably had maybe 5 to 7 tables for seating and most of them were occupied despite it being pretty early. Lady baristas were all very nice and lively, which made the atmosphere nice also. This was my one and only visit, so I don't like to settle on a verdict yet, but if I'm in the area, I can see myself visiting in the future.

Delicious donuts and one of our go to stops when we want a morning treat! Best raised donuts and…read moreso many wonderful flavors Our favorite are the fruity pebbles, pink sprinkled, chocolate long johns and the ube donuts Good quick service and we've also used them for parties we've held. They were a hit! Highly recommend ;)

Dropping my friend off for a doctor appointment, and I found Donut Drop a great place to get a cup…read moreof coffee, a donut, and hang out working for an hour. Here are some thots: -Big selection of specialty donuts, eg. Apple pie, cherry pie, maple bacon, snicker doodle--hard to choose! -I ordered the apple fritter (see pic) and I'm so glad I did : ) Had a delicious cinnamon glaze on top, tender sweetbread, with apple pieces. I'm sure it wasn't healthy, but sure tasted good! -Service was excellent. -Nice ambiance for working, with background music and different kinds of seating--couches, stools, table, etc. Feels open yet private. -Prices are very reasonable. Small mocha for $4, specialty donuts $2. Highly recommended! P.S. Closes at noon on weekdays.

I just want to give a shout out to Spunky Dunkers for making Paczki Day 2026 the best yet for my…read morefamily! As the person who has to order them, pick them up, and deliver them to the respective households, I really appreciated them having a dedicated "Paczki hotline" to pre-order, a very organized pick-up area, and heavily filled treats. Between my grandma and her best friend, my boyfriend, my daughter, my parents, and one of my very good friends and her two kidd-os, there were chocolate Bavarian, cookies and cream, strawberry cheese, cherry, blueberry, lemon cheese, and Elvis paczkis consumed. I don't love paczki so I didn't order one for myself, but did try samples of the cookies and cream, lemon cheese, and Elvis paczkis--if I were to order one next year, I would order the Elvis! It is peanut butter with peanut pieces, stuffed with banana. The banana filling was reminiscent of delicious banana pudding! The price was economical compared to the bakery located in the "downtown" area, the flavors were plentiful, and like I said, the acquisition process was so easy! And I got a fun Mardi Gras necklace to rock for the remainder of the day! 10/10, will order from them again!

When I drove by this donut shop, I knew I had to stop. I'm sure glad I did! There was a line…read morecrammed into the tiny storefront, but it moved fast. It smelled like donut heaven. These donuts are so fresh and absolutely incredible.

Barista Tara is a rockstar!! I visited CoCo & Blu the other day and inquired about latte art. I was…read moretold that the amazing artist who'd once made my drink had moved out of state, but that everyone else there could make hearts and flowers. Enter Tara, who said she'd try her best to make something special. She delivered an adorable bear on my drink! She said she might be able to do better, but I loved her effort and enthusiasm. My friend and I headed outside to enjoy our drinks on the patio. Several minutes later, Tara came outside carrying another latte. She had PERFECTED the latte bear and gave it to us for free! She made my entire day. Thank you to Tara for the amazing art and for going above and beyond in your customer service!! I can't wait to go back for my next coffee and hope she's working when I do.

I came right when they opened to grab a latte and a breakfast sandwich. The food took about 5-10…read moreminutes to come out, and my latte was ready first. I tried the Lavender Blu, which was a unique flavor combination--interesting, but I would probably try a different coffee next time. The breakfast sandwich was really good and flavorful, and I was happy with the quality overall. The staff was friendly, and the interior had a really nice aesthetic. It is on the pricier side--I paid $24 for my order--but overall, it was a pleasant experience.

We saw the Scratchboard Kitchen on tiktok and wanted to see what all the hype was about. How did it…read moreturn out, let's find out: Ambiance The Sratchboard kitchen has a bright and welcoming decor. The lighten in the place was warm. And the music seemed similar to a club beat but not obnoxiously loud. Service The service was great. Our server gave us some recommendations and the staff seemed pretty nice. The food itself did not take too long to come out. Also, when there was a mistake with one of the orders, it was taken care of without any issues. Food Fried potatoes This was a recommended side. The potatoes themselves were crispy with a fluffy middle. It came with a spicy mayo type of dipping sauce which tasted good other than the fact that dipping the potatoes in it did not really get that much sauce on them. I would recommend this side dish. French onion grilled cheese The French onion grilled cheese is a very tasty dish. It has the sweetness of the caramelized onion and nice cheese pull. It is a rich dish so eating cause food fatigue. We got it with bacon. It was good but not really necessary. Crispy chicken sandwich This is the chicken sandwich seen on tiktok. The cutlet is thick and it was fried with a light coating. The chicken sandwich was juicy. I think mine might have needed a little more seasoning (my own preference). Overall The scratchboard kitchen is a nice place to go and have a bite to eat. It has a nice array of food and drink options. I would recommend at least trying the food and enjoying the ambiance and service.

In again for happy hour. Lisa is a great waitress and hottest. Burger is excellent, and chopped…read moresalad is very fresh and healthy. recent updates have been noticed. Very nice and modern!

This shop is now CLOSED! It's a shame, their matcha was pretty good. Something else opened in its…read moreplace.

Happy to be updating this from 3 stars to 4. The service has gotten much better and the staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. As far as the drinks the quality is great. I haven't found one that I truly enjoy just yet, however I will continue to try others. This is a cute small business spot for a coffee date or even huddle up with your work laptop and spend a few hours here. The decor is minimal but colorful and fun.

All the food choices and lattes are delicious. Great atmosphere and the service was outstanding !read more

A friend wanted to try "Turkish Coffee" so off we went in search of it nearby. We found it on the…read moremenu of Two Libras, which is a "Euro-ish" coffee stop in an alley in downtown Palatine. They have a large selection of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, pastries, and a variety of "French-ish" sandwiches. On another visit, I'll order food, but today was all about coffee, and since I lived in the French enclave in the US, New Orleans, for an extended time, without glancing at the menu, I automatically asked for a cafe au lait, but the counter man had no idea what I was talking about. So it was cappuccino time, even tho it was past the taboo hour for ordering in Italy. It was perfect. As was the Turkish coffee. Note tho, my friend ordered non cow milk in her Turkish and there was a 75 cent upcharge for that. I'll return and dive into some of the sandwiches soon, which all sound interesting. Gender neutral bathrooms were immaculate.