This was our first visit to this Hometown Coffee & Juice Bar location after visiting several of…read moretheir other locations over the years. It's definitely smaller, but super cute and has a cozy atmosphere. Everyone seems happy to be there. I stopped in with my son after camp. He ordered a smoothie, I had a cappuccino, and we shared the turkey wrap. My son really enjoyed his smoothie, and my cappuccino was excellent. The turkey wrap was good, but nothing particularly memorable. Unfortunately, what happened afterward was disappointing. Both my son and I ended up with stomach aches after our visit. The common denominator is the wrap. I'm hoping this was just a one-time fluke because we've had positive experiences in the past, and I truly hope they continue using fresh, high-quality ingredients and that this was simply an off day.

Hometown Coffee in Winnetka is a fantastic neighborhood café with excellent coffee, fresh food, and…read morea bright, welcoming atmosphere. It's friendly, energetic, and a great gathering place that adds real character to the village.

What a great coffee shop in Downtown Winnetka! The patio out front is rather large with some…read morecovered tables. The inside is also spacious, bright from natural light, had a simple design. Upon entering, one can walk right up to the ordering counter. They have a standard coffee and tea menu, specialty drinks, seasonal drinks, and some pastries for purchase. Their specialty/seasonal drinks aren't posted outside of the register so I recommend looking online as a preview if needed. I got the Funky Monkey as the barista said it was their most popular seasonal drink. I loved the subtle banana flavor and slightly sweet notes. The espresso is also house roasted and great quality. My husband tried their Chai Latte which was okay. We also shared an Old Fashioned donut which had great flavor. Coffee flavors definitely seem to be their sweet spot!

This is always a good choice. The americano is always reliably good, the service is great, and they…read morehave plenty of seating and I never feel rushed (even when I'm camped out grading final papers on a Sunday morning). I really only come here to do work, but it's great for that.

Towne & Oak has an assured sense of design that makes Hubbard Woods feel momentarily closer to…read moreLondon than the North Shore. High white ceilings, pale wood, and the indoor tree give the café an unusually polished presence, while excellent coffee keeps it grounded in daily life. Every visit I've made has found it buzzing, with the easy social energy of a true neighborhood gathering place. In some ways, it feels like the next-generation version of what Foodstuffs in Glencoe represented years ago: cosmopolitan taste translated convincingly to the North Shore. Its character becomes even more apparent in the way the space shifts naturally from café to event venue to community gathering place. Spin classes are a particularly clever touch, and the Home Alone decorations during the holidays are a wonderfully self-aware nod to Winnetka's place in popular culture. Something is appealing about a place this refined having enough confidence to be playful, especially when the humor is so specific to the town around it. If I lived nearby, this would be an easy regular meeting spot: elegant, useful, and unmistakably of its place.

Great service Quaint…read moreMenu is good I had the biscuits breakfast sandwich Kind of mid Should be a fried or scrambled egg Biscuit should be softer not rock hard Probably needs cheese or avocado but not both. Bacon is bacon Messy and unruly and not easy to eat. Pretty pricey for one egg and a slice of bacon.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST…read more This is Paris quality right here in Winnetka!!!! Service is great, staff is helpful and the bread and pastries are on par with any spot, PERIOD!!!!!

The bread, awesome The pastries and cookies, awesome…read moreThe sandwiches, awesome when they have them (you should cut them in half) The service and employee attitude....I've never experienced anything more stereotypically Winnetka in my life. "Thank you" is customary when someone spends $40 on a loaf of bread and a couple pastries. But not here, here YOU'RE DOING THEM the favor, or at least that's how it seems. Some training to make the customer feel like they're not bothering the employees just by walking in is definitely in order!

Really great spot. Lots of selection, I could have gone back and had a completely different order…read moreand been really happy. Long line moved quick on a weekend morning, and we found a table too. Food was delicious. Service was great. Packed full of locals in a lively way, not overwhelming. Loved the middle eastern bend of a lot of their food. We would love to return.

I've been intrigued by Hometown Coffee for a while now. When in the area, my husband and I stopped…read moreby for a Latte and Chai. There were tons of outdoor tables for guests to enjoy their items while enjoying Downtown Glencoe. There was a good amount of street parking. The inside has a nautical and magnolia vibe to it. This visit, I got a Lavender Honey Iced Latte. I thought the flavors weren't quite pronounced enough but coffee flavor was nice. My husband got the Chai Latte which had good cinnamon notes to it. I enjoyed the Chai more than my coffee. While this time I did not order any food, their menu left a lot to be desired! I'd certainly like to come back to try a different drink and some of their food!

I see this cafe but haven't really stopped by yet and today I was starving after getting nails done…read morenext door (not my favorite place btw) but the food was delicious. The people who work here were so nice and patient as I was trying to decide on what to eat :) I ended up getting the totally turkey panini - it had spicy mayo, Swiss cheese (I asked for provolone instead) and spinach. Delicious. It hit the spot. It came with chips and a pickle! I will definitely come back and try the avocado toast as it has everything i love in it. Thanks again!

I've gone twice, once for coffee and once for lunch. They have both good coffee and sandwiches…read more Very friendly staff. Also some cool art and good ambiance.

Got a vanilla latte. It was good. The space is cute and has great seating, tables are a little…read morewobbly though so if you happen to be sitting and working with someone else it can get a little annoying. Employee are nice and get you your order quickly. Will return if I'm ever in the area again.

I hate to leave a bad review but this cafe was a big let down. I will start by saying it's clean,…read moreopen, and bright inside. They have a cute patio out back. They sell art from a local artist. I ordered the strawberry, pitaya, coconut matcha for myself and the salted cardamom latte for my husband. The drinks took a very long time to make and then they tasted so bland we ended up throwing them out after a few sips.

awesome delicious food but maybe a little pricey. The service was so good. The vibe was also nice.read more

Wow! From the minute I walked into this charming space, I knew this was going to be one of the most…read moredelicious classic diner breakfast/brunch experiences in the Chicagoland area. When I saw the innovative menu and tasted the fresh delicious food my instincts were confirmed. All the sweet friendly team working here to the mix and this place rules!! I'm still here eating but can't wait to come back and try more of their great stuff!! Cash only!

I absolutely love Pomeroy!  I know I have said it many times.  This past Mother's Day we went to…read morePomeroy again.  It has become our go-to restaurant for celebrations.  I always consider Mother's Day the ultimate test for any restaurant, and Pomeroy passes with flying colors year after year! As expected, the restaurant was packed, both inside and in the beautiful courtyard. Families filled the dining room, with children of all ages at about 90% of the tables. The team at Pomeroy has been so consistent and professional, that all of our dishes were delivered at a perfect and steady pace, and qualities remained high. Although we got a different server each time we went, they were all very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.  This time, Carlisle did such a wonderful job even though she was super busy, and she wished me a happy Mother's Day several times to make sure that my day was special.  I must mention that the friendly hostess greeted me with well wishes too, and said happy Mother's day again when we left. We had noticed that they had replaced the couch in front of the courtyard fireplace with more tables.  Who could blame them when they had so many patrons to seat.  However, the courtyard still looked gorgeous. Now on to the food and drinks.  I had a mocktail Bleu 75 ($13) that's my favorite, my husband had a glass of chardonnay ($17), our daughter had a Le Spritz Strawberry ($16).  We shared an order of Sea Scallops ($23) and a Warm Tomato Tarte ($19).  I had my go-to dish which was the Mediterranean Sea Bass ($38), I loved the seared skin that was crispy on the edges. Husband and Daughter each ordered a Spring Halibut ($92 for 2) from the Mother's Day menu.  We ordered 2 Strawberry Crème Brulee ($28 for 2), and I shared 1 with my husband.  I also had a cappuccino ($6). The check came up to $283.05 before tips (they add a 3% surcharge to each guest check, which may be removed upon request, we didn't).  As always, our dinner was very enjoyable and it's worth the money.  I had a very happy Mother's Day dinner, and it ended a wonderful weekend with high notes!  We will keep returning!

Still a very nice Bistro ambiance, but they lost a star on this visit. We made reservations while…read moreon our way to the Chicago Botanical Garden ... close by and very handy. When we got to Pomeroy for dinner, we were seated in the farthest back room, one that was open-air ... the staff never asked us, they just put us there. The room was nice as was the weather, but the open-air room had gnats all over the place. Now we realize that gnats or fruit flies oftentimes come with wine servings ... and the Pomeroy has a bunch of nice wines, but the gnats flying around your face all through dinner was not pleasant. We ordered drinks to start, and found it hit-or-miss. The Watermelon Margarita seemed tempting, so we tried one. It came with a big smear of Tajin powder on the rim, and was not appealing. Once again, we thought they should mention this kind of thing before it appears. They replaced the drink, but it kept us off on the wrong foot. All in all, they still put our good food. Our complaint was the seating, the gnats, and the Tajin powder ... all they had to do was ask for our preferences and these could have been avoided. But alas, they drop to four stars.