TLDR - The Black Forest Coffee drink is great!…read more Full Review First to note: I'm a big coffee person and love drinking my coffee black in the morning. I will almost always pick black coffee over lattes, cappuccinos, and other classic combinations that would potentially mask the flavor notes of good quality coffee. The exceptions are specialty coffee drinks that have some unique combination of ingredients (aside from just different syrup flavors). But even then, I admit I'm a bit wary of having tried many cafes where these specialty drinks end up being too sweet. I've passed by Cherry & Coffee Cafe many times in Hawthorn mall in the past without giving it a second thought because of the very thing I mentioned above - likening it to cafes with overly sweet drinks. On this particular day, which happened to be Father's Day, I was in the area and looking for something caffeinated in the afternoon. I happened to glance at Cherry & Coffee Cafe's menu on google and saw something called "Black Forest Coffee", which was described as being made with chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries. This sounded intriguing enough that I ventured over to give it a shot. It somehow didn't click in my mind that this wasn't black coffee (I had interpreted/misread the description as having notes of chocolate and cherry). It finally hit me when I was ordering my drink and the barista asked me which milk I wanted (it's also quite possible I got confused because "coffee" was in the name instead of "latte"). I decided to go ahead with my order anyway since I had already made the trip over. Long story short, I was VERY surprised that the Black Forest Coffee drink was both not too sweet and quite good! My wife is especially picky with sugar levels (think Kung Fu Tea's milk tea with 0% sugar because she thinks the boba already adds enough sugar) and even she enjoyed it. So thanks to this happy accident, I think I will be back in the future to try their other offerings! Full description of Black Forest Coffee (found on my receipt): Espresso, chocolate sauce, maraschino cherries juice, shaved chocolate, maraschino cherries, milk or alternative milk

I tried coffee and crepes with banana and strawberries, Nutella and were delicious, just the right…read moreamount of sweetness without an overwhelming amount of sugar. My daughter ordered a savory salmon crepe, and it was also very tasty. I will be recommending this cafe because I really liked it.

While visiting Chicago for my daughter's Navy boot camp graduation, I stumbled across this adorable…read morelittle brunch spot--and honestly, it turned out to be one of the happiest surprises of the trip. The service was absolutely top-notch--warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. They've only been open for 9 months, and I'm honestly shocked we were the only ones there for a while. This place should have a line out the door. The food quality is phenomenal. I ordered the steak skillet and it was incredible--super flavorful, piping hot (like seriously hot), and perfectly executed. The pancakes were light, thin, and fluffy, topped with fresh, juicy blueberries. My mom got the Denver skillet and she's still raving about it while eating it. I also had a caramel cappuccino that came with the cutest little cookie on top--absolutely delicious. Overall experience: a solid 10/10. Food: easily 9.5/10. I never thought I'd be this excited about breakfast food, but here I am, still thinking about it. If you're in Chicago, do yourself a favor and seek this place out--you won't be disappointed. P.s. price is very reasonable. You get a lot for your money.

Went back a second time this week! Had to bring back the family. Once again everything was…read moredelicious, fresh and homemade. I highly recommend the chilaquiles although they are every spicy. The home made quesadillas are my favorite, specially the chicharrón and asada. The smoothies and milkshakes are delicious and made with fresh fruit. We had the banana peanut butter spinach and the Tropical smoothie both supper yummy! The hot chocolate was a whole masterpiece by itself and for only $4.99! Definitely worth a trip!

It's difficult to find a farm steak sandwich but they serve it here. I stopped in specifically to…read morehave this with hash browns as I've been eating this breakfast meal for some 40 years but it's only served in the Waukegan area and only a few restaurants offer it. This one was fantastic and better than a few other locations. I'll be back!

Service is always friendly and quick. The ambiance feels retro but good. The food is delicious. The…read morepotato pancakes are my favorite. It's a local a gem.

This place is an undiscovered, still private meeting spot for casual or special get-togethers that…read morehas one of the largest, most unusually wonderful menu selections of anywhere I've been in the last few years! Their attention to good, old-fashioned customer service is exceptional, giving customers plenty of time to decide on what they want or change it on the fly. And there are always plentiful smiles. Their offerings are listed on a long illuminated menu with pictures and prices so that everything can be easily seen and their counter is adorned with cloches filled with fresh versions of what their bakery had just freshly produced that morning. All orders are delivered to your table with culinarial creative special plate decorations and treatments that are always creative and unique. They have couches, chairs, little group sections and just about every configuration of sitting with other people that can be imagined. I love this place! There's an upright piano with music on the music rack so there's probably live music offered. The prices might seem a little high but they're no more than I've been regularly spending at Starbucks for the last fifteen years. Worth more than a try! Let me know what you think!

Yikes. If i could give 0 stars, i would…read more I ordered an iced latte, paid $8.52, and they gave me pre-pulled espresso that came out of a jug. Added it to a full cup of ice, and then topped it with oat milk. The espresso was obviously watered down and it tasted watered down. I paid nearly $9 for watered espresso and 2 oz of milk. I told the worker and she shrugged her shoulders and said this is what they do here. She was kind but very unhelpful. She did eventually make me a new matter with fresh pulled espresso but it's insane that that isn't the standard. It's robbery. $9 for a pre-made latte is insane. I would not recommend coming. 0/10.

This was a mixed experience. We'd been to Mr. Breakfast several times before always walking away…read morefeeling good about our experience. This time was different. It was rather crowded when we first arrived, but we were seated right away. We had no silverware setups and assumed they would bring them before our meals. There were four of us - each ordered something different. Two of us had skillets, one an omelet, and I ordered a club sandwich. While the food was very good, nothing was right on the order. Pancakes were delivered as sides rather than biscuits, a diet code with ice was delivered instead of a regular coke with no ice, the club sandwich came as a wrap, my regular fries came our as sweet potato fries, no silverware was delivered and we had to get up to get it ourselves, and there was more. We did receive apologizes and, for the most part, the mistakes were corrected. This could all have been solved if our waiter wrote down the order rather than thinking he could recall everything. I'm still giving them four stars even though the service was not up to expectations. The food quality is still very good, and when the mistakes were corrected, we were very happy with our meals. The portion sizes are large, and the food is quite good. So, I'll chalk this up as a series of mishaps and I don't expect we'll have the same experience next time.

Mr. Breakfast had me at "biscuits house". There's nothing better than a weekend splurge for…read morebiscuits and gravy & Mr. Breakfast's did not disappoint. I was venturing to this area for an errand and saw their amazing yelp review score and figured I'd stop in to try. Their biscuits and gravy comes with one large biscuit, a very savory sausage gravy sauce, and a side of housemade hashbrowns. Adding two eggs is only $1 more and they also had premium versions with fried chicken or country fried steak. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the meals and thought the pricing was very reasonable. Their menu had a wide variety of items so that there's something for everyone!

OK, we have downgraded it by a star and haven't visited recently because there was a server we…read morereally don't like (and I think they don't like us either), and there's no way to avoid them (don't know when they work and whether we would get assigned to them when we arrive. I won't get into the details but this staff kind of gives us attitude and questions our choices and also gets our orders wrong even tho we always order the same things. They just don't seem like they want to be there, and it is just a bit off putting. Having said that, we do occasionally still stop by. We have ventured out to try stuff that's NOT waffles. The kids liked the small quesadillas i think-- not greasy and nice plain flavors, easy to please the kids. My oldest really liked the tuna melt and it was good, and generous portions. Easy to split with the other kids. The ironman in comparison is so tiny and not worth the price-- which is really just paying for the "health" aspect of it. I get it. Overall, the foods are still really good, we just don't really like having to gamble with who our server is that day!

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs: I get the corned beef well done, with scrambled hard eggs. The tater tots…read moreare a solid side. Everything's been consistently good, and the portion size is generous. 8.5/10 Eggs Benedict: Pretty classic, nothing unexpected, but done really well. The sauce ties it all together nicely. 8.5/10 Cinnamon Roll Pancake: Really good. I've tried the s'mores before, but this one is better, more flavor and just hits right. 9/10 Service: Always great. Orders come out right every time. This is my go-to breakfast spot. 10/10

This is one of my to go to places for a quick lunch or coffee with a friend. I'm probably there at…read moreleast once a week. I like the ambiance and their menu. I usually get their Brie & Prosciutto Croissant which is delicious! Lately I've discovered another favorite.. Strawberry Belgian Waffle. It is SO GOOD! Their waffle mixture is just so delicious I really can't get enough of it :) I typically go with a cappuccino or a regular coffee. Today's coffee didn't taste very fresh though. My friend got an omelette, which she enjoyed. The service...that is the one thing that still needs improvement. I've already shared my feedback with the manager a few weeks back regarding one certain employee who is unfortunately very unfriendly and straight up rude. The manager knew exactly who I'm referring to and was supposed to "address it", however when I was there last week the girl was still there and her attitude/behavior seemed unchanged. Other girls working there are very nice and friendly though! Easy street parking! I will be back!

5 stars for the food but took off 1 star for service and 1 star for the smell. My daughter and I…read morecome here almost weekly and our clothes and hair reek so badly afterwards. Being that it's winter I have to wash our jackets immediately after to rid the smell. I haven't seen many reviews that mention it though, do others not notice it? I am embarrassed to go to other stores or activities afterwards. Sometimes when we go inside the cafe the air is thick and cloudy. Unfortunately this is my daughter's favorite spot, and I can't deny that the food, drinks, and chocolates are great which are mentioned in detail in everyone else's reviews. Service is hit or miss depending on who's working but can generally expect it to be cold. However, all the people who work there work extremely hard in a tight space to take orders and cook. Perhaps they aren't trying to be rude but are just busy. I do want to recommend the tomato and basil soup. It's so good and comes with a delicious cheese toast. It's the best when the cheese is melted off the bread and crispy! You can get an extra cheese toast for $2.

If you love desserts, you need to check this place out. The crepes are packed with fresh fruit and…read morecreamy goodness. The portions are great for the price, and the quality is top-notch. The staff made the experience even better with their great service. I'll definitely be bringing friends next time!

Golden Feather Quality green tea and honey. If this was a…read moreconversation, the tea is swiftly talking to me while the honey is singing from a distance. Wild & Tough Wild for sure! Quality tea that brings in floral and citrus notes with a decent slash of sweetness that's surprisingly not over powering.

If ever there was a classic old school diner, this is the place. It's not really old but the décor…read moreis so '50s, you can just imagine greasers pulling up in their hotrods and swaggering inside. The best seats in the house are at the counter, where you can banter with the staff and watch the action on the grill. The owner and his staff are super-friendly and accommodating. On this visit, we were with a large group seated in the smaller dining room next to the gaming room. The restaurant was full and the kitchen got backed up; a few in our group did not receive their food until after others had finished their meals. You get a ton of food; most lunches include a bowl of soup, fries and slaw. On a previous visit, I ordered a chicken Philly sandwich that was messy to eat but okay. This time, I began with beef barley soup that tasted like it came out of a red and white can, but the LA wrap was a winner and the accompanying fries were perfect. My Missus gave the Meatloaf Special 5 stars.

Made a new friend at the recent Kansas Concert, a Music Biz Veteran. Nice guy, total Mensch. We…read moreagreed to have lunch and compare war stories. He suggested Teddy's here and I'm glad he did. The Gyros was recommended, and it was a good tip! Maybe the best I've had outside of Greektown here in Chicago. They touted their home-made soups, and the BeefBarley proved they weren't lying. Great Coffee as well. It's a homey atmosphere, most friendly. Tisha was a great server and the owner, Anna was very gracious. Alas, it's quite a cruise from Stately Breakwind Manor, so I don't know how much of a regular I'll become at Teddy's but it sure ain't because of the cooking which was grand! The onliest bugaboo-the parking lot is kind of small, and the place was packed. Had to circle for awhile and wait for someone to leave. Worth the wait, though!

Yup this place is amazing! They make crapes and I love…read morecrapes. They a million different kinds of goodies. For example, they have all flavor paletas, smoothies, ice scream and crazy stuff too like cueritos with hot sauce. Definitely recommend!

They be charging extra if you pay with your card or Apple Pay. (the own business should be paying…read morethe fee not us as costumers)