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.

Our family came for breakfast and wow! Very happy we did. Great food and good service. Good size…read moreportions and the vibe was very inviting. You must try this place very hidden in Waukegan. Todo muy sabroso!! So glad you are here in Waukegan!! The owner was very sweet. You gotta try this place you will not be disappointed Good job Liguez!!

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.

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.

I met a couple friends her last week and was told it had a different name, but now they are…read moreNicollette's Cafe. They are located next to Gianni's Cafe in downtown Palatine. Even though they are both cafes, they are very different. Gianni's is more of an Italian bistro. Nicollette's is a cute coffee shop with a nice cafe menu of pastries and breakfast foods and sandwiches. I believe they have some lunch items like paninis and salads, but I don't right recall as I was there on a Sunday morning. What I found interesting with this coffee shop versus others is that they open at 10am and not the normal 8am or 9am on a Sunday morning. When I arrived (about 15 minutes prior to them opening the shop), I found plenty of parking on the street. Behind the building there are more parking lots, so there is plenty of parking for the restuarants, bars, and shops in the immediate area. Upon entering the shop, there are little clusters of seating areas all over the cafe. The clusters have cushioned chairs, couches and comfy seating - not a hard seat in the place - which is perfect for meeting up with friends, grabbing an expertly made coffee drink and a delicious treat, sandwich, or salad. I ordered my go to: an iced oat milk mocha latte with an extra pump of mocha and some kind of pastry. On this occasion, I ordered a Nutella and banana crepe. When it arrived, the crepe was the size of the plate. It was sweet, but not too much, and had a nice blend of Nutella and banana, but it wasn't drowning in Nutella, which is often the folly and failure of other places that use this hazelnut spread. We had a lovely time and they don't shoo you out as more people arrive. The staff is friendly, the music is not too loud, and the ambience is conversational. It's a great location to meet up with friends and colleagues in Palatine. A place I will surely revisit.

Cute little cafe in downtown palatine! The staff were super friendly and there are a ton of options…read morefrom sweet treats to savory bites. The menu is extensive and reasonably priced. The seating area and tables are cozy and are perfect for an afternoon catch up with friends or a breakfast date. I got a Nutella iced latte. WOW. Absolutely delicious! Cant comment, yet, on the food but I know I'll be back!

Great food and service! Had the veggie omelet wheat toast and fruit. Lots of good coffee for a…read morerelaxing breakfast

I visited this place back in mid-July and just getting to my review now. I will say do not order…read morethe lattes - I ordered a hazelnut latte and it did not taste anything like it. With that said I would recommend the corned beef hash and eggs. It was plentiful, I had to take more than half of it home with me and was still delicious later for lunch. The service was a little slow. I came before the crowd and it still look a while for the server to take my order. I also did not like where I was seated because it was close to the entryway so everyone had to walk by my table and would bump into my seat. When I asked to change my seat the hostess said she had to follow a pre-determined seating order. Hmmm. The place was nothing fancy, but was clean and tidy. I don't know if I would go out of my way to eat here again.

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

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.

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!

The desserts are delicious and customer service is great. It came out in timely manner.read more

Good review loved it was good food very good very nice would recommend all the time instead of…read moreeverything else

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!

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)

The Creeps taste like METAL!! and the popsicles look and…read moretaste old. DO NOT RECOMMEND!