Their focaccia was amazing, and all the other baked goods looked equally tempting. A crucial tip…read morethey only accept cash. I wish I'd known beforehand, as I only had enough for the focaccia. Don't make the same mistake.

The best Italian pastry in the Chicagoland area!!! Cannolis stuffed fresh upon order. Everything is…read moredelicious and clearly homemade and made fresh everyday. Place is sparking clean and staff is friendly and welcoming. Cash only though! Amazing amazing and delicious crunchy and sweet !!!!

I don't understand why more people don't go here. They have very good coffee, the inside is…read moreattractive and comforting, and the Polish family that runs it are as friendly as can be. They also run an open mike every Thursday night. I can't find a good open mike in the suburbs. Apart from me, there was only one other musician that played, but I see potential here in a bohemian sense. They have special coffees with different flavors named after famous artists, in accordance with the theme of the place. My Van Gogh (with raspberry) was excellent and my wife was happy with her Renoir (with pineapple - that's right). My home-brewed coffee this morning pales in comparison. There aren't many places like Art Gallery Kafe anymore and it pains me to think that they'll soon be gone if, whenever anyone wants good coffee, they can't think past the nearest Starbucks.

This venue is perfect for live music surrounded by art. The visit over the weekend featured a new…read morevocalist and a jazz band originally from Poland. There was snacks and assorted drinks available for sale, including alcohol and hot teas. And we're little tables and chairs set around the performers. Making intimate and very pleasant.

No matter the weather I am at La Michoacana for elote and ice cream desserts! The ladies here are…read moreso friendly and make the most phenomenal and amazingly presented desserts. They never disappoint. One day I will try some food which I have seen and is almost too pretty to eat! There is something about their strawberry ice cream and yogurt that is addicting.

I used to love this place just until recently I went this month. And I got a not so pleasant smell…read morecoming from one of the workers the smell of weed this is so unsanitary and I had nothing else to do but buy the ice cream and leave I will not be coming back to this place the worker was a young lady with colored hair.

It's never too cold for ice cream in Illinois! This use to be Uncle Harry's and I was sad when it…read moreclosed, but Uncle Harry still technically helps out. Which means we still get all the delicious ice cream that was once Uncle Harry's. I've been with my spouse for over 15+ years and he is a die hard Baskin Robbins mint chocolate chip guy. We always had a pint in the freezer. Fast forward over a decade later and it has been swapped out for Flavor Frenzy's cappuccino chip. YUM-MEEEEE. Maybe because I was never a coffee drinker before, but now that I do indulge in a cup a day I am in love with the cappuccino chip. Not over powering with coffee flavor, just the right balance. I also love their strawberry and wish they would make a simple coconut ice cream (not coco-pina). It might be 30 degrees out but there's always room for ice cream!

Yeah, ice cream was delicious. The servings were large. Although when I first got there, the flavor…read moreI was after was already out, but never fair. I was able to find another one that was just as good.

A Thousand Tales is a great restaurant, and they also have a coffee and pastry shop in the same…read morebuilding. This time, we tried the coffee shop. The pastries are plentiful and beautiful. We had a very hard decisions to make deciding what to get. I don't know what it was called, but we got something that looked like a strawberry Napoleon. I couldn't have any because of an allergy, but my wife loved it. Their coffee bar is also impressive. My wife had a latte and I had a mint tea. They make an elaborate latte. I was a little disappointed that the tea, which was not inexpensive, was made with a tea bag and not tea leaves. But it was good, so no real problem there. There was a short line to order at the counter, but it moved quickly. The people behind the counter were pleasant and seem to enjoy talking with their customers. All in all, the Thousand Tales coffee shop rates up there with the best.

I came back from another state, and the first place I missed was Thousand Tales with their cozy and…read morestylish atmosphere. The pistachio crumble latte is still one of my favorites -- creamy, flavorful, and comforting. If you prefer stronger coffee, I'd definitely recommend adding an extra shot. The pogacha with beef and the burek were both delicious, rich, and full of flavor. I also tried the pistachio cheesecake, and it was absolutely delicious -- just as good as I remembered. I was a little disappointed with the Dubai chocolate cheesecake this time though. It didn't even look the same as before, and the pistachio paste tasted less natural than I remembered. The service was good, everyone was friendly, and I'll definitely come back again.

Nadiya's cupcakes is amazing! Nadiya herself is lovely. Communication from ordering to set up was…read moreamazing and five star service. She's definitely a master of her craft. The cupcakes and cake were delicious, moist, and full of flavor! None of that manufactured crap you find at others store! This is real flavor and love put into every bite! It's a true bakery! She has high quality products, it's worth the money! Nadiya set up everything and it was just beautiful! We will be back.

If you want a cake that matches your vision, do not order from this place. They never take…read moreaccountability when they mess up the cake.

Lots of flavors to choose from. Has a fresh waffle smell when you walk in. I got the toasted…read morecoconut ice cream with chocolate chips and one scoop, which was bigger than expected. Kilwins is pretty pricey so I don't usually come here but was in the mood for some. It's i. the downtown area which is nice to just walk around. The service was good too we got to try out some of the new ice cream flavors.

Only the most amazing ice cream, unique flavors, or spectacular quality will get five stars…read more So I give Kilwins only three. It's very good. Itd not spectacular. Five star ice cream is worth up to one hour each way drive. So stop in but I wouldn't travel more than a few miles out of the way. It's very expensive for the quality and portion size. There's nothing wrong. I'm just really picky with ice cream with an extremely high bar. Service was fast and very kind. Their candy offerings are fun and the kids will enjoy watching them make caramel and fudge. Kilwins is probably equal to cold stone. Entertainment value. Enjoy

Right off the bat, I am not surprised this coffee spot has such high reviews. When my friend and I…read moremet here, we were impressed not only by the drinks and gelato, but by the service, as well. Sweet N Brew has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a European-style cafe feel. When we visited, we were the only ones sitting inside for a while. Several pick-up orders were coming and going, but having the space mostly to ourselves made the experience feel calm and relaxing. I ordered an iced caramel latte, and the owner, who was also working the counter, asked how sweet I preferred my drinks. She even mentioned she could adjust the flavor if needed. The latte was absolutely perfect on the first try. It was creamy, smooth, and well-balanced without being overly sweet. I also ordered a scoop of coffee gelato in a cone, which paired beautifully with my drink and tasted rich and authentic. What really stood out was the owner herself. She made friendly conversation while taking my order, and it was clear how passionate she is about her business and the quality of what she serves. That personal touch made the visit even more memorable. I do wish this spot were closer to me since I live in Schaumburg, but it is absolutely worth the drive. I cannot wait to come back and would highly recommend Sweet N Brew to anyone looking for great coffee, delicious gelato, and genuinely warm service. It is truly a hidden gem, and I am so glad I found it.

I needed something quick, Yelp pointed to this great place. This find was NOT disappointing. I'm…read morehumble and amazed to meet Jason and his wife, who've made a welcomingly cozy, homely, safe feeling place to grab a bite. They made accommodations for me and also brewed an outstanding classic drip coffee. Hidden gem, this place and the people. Thank you to Jason for your service and for both of your help today. Crepes are fresh & excellent. It is refreshing to share smiles and great conversation. All in perfect time. Thx!

Good atmosphere and food! staff are friendly. I genuinely…read morelove this little shop, it's very cozy and well-decorated, and the food is made from scratch. When I think of a quality small local business this place is the model! I will say some of the pastries are of questionable quality, I wouldnt buy a croissant from here. The last one I had was undercooked and layers were fusing. But most stuff is reliably good! Breakfast and lunch food, cakes and cupcakes are all excellent. Doughnuts controversial at my house, but I think they're great. (def better than Dunkin and fair price) Cinnamon rolls, cookies, scones are all good. Drinks are decent enough but if you're a tea/coffee snob and just looking for a beverage you're probably better off going next door (Brewpoint), cos this place's main event is the food. It's also pretty quiet after the morning rush, so good place to snack and get some work done. Has only 3 power outlets by tables, but they're usually not in use anyway 9/10

Let me start by saying that we're a huge fans of small businesses and want to see them succeed…read more I've also worked in plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in my day. Definitely not trying to be a hater. My friend and I were on our way home from Chicago, looked up some bakeries along our route. We stopped here to get some goodies to take home to family, and to snack and have a coffee while we drove 6 hours. My friend ordered: white chocolate coconut latte, 2 donut holes, a strawberry, a salted caramel, and a pink velvet cupcake. I ordered: chocolate pretzel iced latte, a big chocolate chip cookie, tropical fruit (?) danish, coconut, pink velvet, and French silk cupcakes. I'd say between the two of us we probably spent $60+? Walking in the shop is adorable and colorful, an employee had a brightly colored tie dye shirt on and we said hello to them first, commented on how much we liked their shirt, and barely got a response back, let alone a greeting. The employee at the counter wasn't rude but definitely not overly eager to greet or offer up information. Questions were answered when we asked, that was it. When I received my iced latte I asked if they had any straws and just got a head shake in response. Totally fine with no straw, but my friend found a stir stick for me, which was honestly the main reason I wanted a straw so I could stir up what was clearly sitting on the bottom of the cup. Lattes were fine. We tried the chocolate chip cookie in the car and the texture was good, crispier on the edges and the middle was chewy enough. But it tasted very bland, so we didn't finish it. A little while later we decided to try the donut holes, they had good flavor but they were so dry and crumbly, presumably because they were sitting out in the open air, who knows for how long. Also didn't finish those. Even later we decided to try the salted caramel cupcake because I'd read on the case that they had Swiss meringue buttercream so I was really excited about that, and thought for sure this would be where they would excel. While the flavor of the cake was fine, I wouldn't say it tasted like salted caramel, there was some kind of cream in the middle that was good, again not salty or caramely. But that was the heaviest, most dense cupcake I've ever had, and not in a good way. The buttercream was good, and the caramel drizzle on top did taste salty. My husband was so excited that I was bringing home that tropical fruit danish and the coconut cupcake. We tried the coconut cupcake together and again, it had a lot of actual coconut in the batter, it was dense but also dry. We abandoned the cake and ate buttercream, which was good but not coconutty. So we moved onto the French silk cupcake. This cake had a great texture, light and soft, good flavor, some kind of chocolate mousse in the middle was good too. Again, good buttercream, but the top had a bunch of dry, flavorless pie crust chunks all over it. I understand that it was supposed to mimic a French silk pie, but it was such a good cake without the crust chunks. My husband had his pastry today (next day) and though dry he said the middle was good, other than the pineapple in the middle he couldn't taste any other flavor. We tried the pink velvet after dinner tonight and again with the super heavy and dense cake texture, no real flavor, but the cream cheese frosting was yummy. I cannot say how the other cupcakes were, as my friend was so disappointed in the one we shared and the report we gave her about the ones we tried, that she hasn't eaten them. Ultimately the French silk one was the only item that was eaten completely. Keep making that buttercream, it was the best part of everything we bought. I sincerely hope your employees weren't having a hard day, I try to be understanding that you never know what someone is going through, but that's the only reason I can think of for them to be so completely disinterested in helping or talking to paying/tipping/polite customers.

Amazing Polish pastries! We got a selection of different items and each one of them was amazingread more

Walked in for Tłusty Czartek and it took about 10 mins in and out to grab a variety of pączki. The…read morepączki variety were worth the price and they were bigger than usual and made really well. My favorite was was one with the edible floral pieces on top. I recommended.