Such a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot! Karak Café has a cozy vibe with lots of options for chai,…read morelassi, and coffee, plus a nice selection of snacks and small bites. Service was fairly quick, and there's decent seating inside, perfect for catching up with friends or relaxing solo with a drink. We tried the karak chai, which was super flavorful and refreshing, and the madras coffee -- which honestly stole the show! It tastes just like authentic filter coffee from India, rich and perfectly balanced. The bun with malai and honey was light, fluffy, and paired perfectly with our drinks -- a simple but absolutely delicious snack. Definitely recommend this spot if you love authentic chai or South Indian-style coffee -- a true hidden gem worth visiting!

9/28/25 update: I…read morewanted to revisit this place since I had a very positive initial experience. This time I got the karak cheesesteak and grilled tandoori chicken sandwich. I also got a mango refresher. -karak cheesesteak 5 - it is so difficult trying to find a good place that makes cheesesteaks. The one by me skimps on the meat. However, here as in the picture, you can see they were very generous with the meat. The meat was very tender and flavorful. I like that they put their own spin on the sandwich with their spices. Not spicy. -grilled tandoori chicken sandwich 5 - I gobbled this up within minutes. The chicken was very succulent. The spices and the sauce made it very tasty. -mango refresher 5 - very refreshing drink. Good size cup.

Wonderful experience at Lola's. We went in on an impulse and didn't regret it. The environment was…read morewelcoming and clean, which you can't take for granted. The food was surprisingly affordable and super fresh. They have a good amount of options for a niche shop and can compete with any other shop with their prices for coffee and icecream. I have already gone back and it will become a regular place for me and my family.

I've honestly never been someone who would specifically go out for churros as a dessert, but Lola's…read moremay have changed that. The churros themselves are really well made -- crisp on the outside, soft inside, and not overly greasy. We tried the variety box and every flavor worked surprisingly well with the toppings rather than just tasting overly sweet. The s'mores churro sundae with toasted marshmallows was definitely the most over-the-top thing we ordered, in the best way. We also tried the pumpkin spice cold brew, which I loved, and the cookie butter latte was nicely balanced and not excessively sweet. The space has a fun, casual dessert-shop vibe that fits downtown Naperville really well, and the overall experience was relaxed and easy. Definitely a fun new addition to downtown Naperville -- and apparently I'm a churro person now.

This is such a nice cafe. The mocha latte was delicious and they had a great choice of milk and…read morealternative milk options, all unsweetened. We also tried a sample of their iced Irani chai and it was delicious. The staff was kind and the cafe is so well decorated. Looking forward to returning!

5 stars for what we tasted and what we see as the potential for this place! Quiet this morning with…read morethe soft opening, but we are hopeful the full launch will bring more neighbors! The service was kind and generous. A warm, inviting, comfortable, classy vibe for this coffee shop. Lots of tables and outlets, which is a plus for working. Also, delicious (not too sweet, which is a must for us!) and unique coffee drinks. We had the cardamom rose latte and honey blackseed latte - in actual mugs when you order for here (woohoo!). Love the "complimentary drink" area where you can pre-pay for a drink for a friend and leave the coffee cup sleeve with their name and a note, waiting for them when they arrive. Overall, a welcome addition to Warrenville! We can easily see the space being used for a business meeting space or event space. The menu for the Fusion Social side of the business looks delicious and intriguing. Can't wait to try it!

Sparrow Coffee is amazing -- great coffee, pastries and other items. Their avocado toast and even…read morePB&J are good. Their pastry selection is always so interesting. For example, during our visit, they had sweet basil rhubarb muffins -- you might think that this combo wouldn't work. Wrong -- the muffins were delicious! Staff are always pleasant, despite having to handle large crowds, especially on weekends. Pro tip: order ahead and the items will be waiting on a pickup shelf. The vibe is modern industrial and many tables have places to charge devices. We've only been here on the weekends, and as another reviewer pointed out, it would be challenging to work here from a laptop during this timing, due to the noise. We always look forward to visiting Sparrow Coffee.

Sparrow coffee is a necessary and great option in the downtown Naperville area. Even on a Wednesday…read moremid morning the place was consistently busy. They do have an online ordering system making it convenient and quick if in a rush. The space is large and I noticed a lot of people huddled up with laptops. There's also some outdoor seating as well. My order was ready at the estimated time given and I tried the honey lavender latte. It was a little too sweet for my liking so I may try something different next time. My husband got an iced mocha and I preferred his drink. The mocha tasted authentic and not too sweet. I loved how rich it was.

OMG OMG... Get the Ube filled brioche donut!…read more I've been to several Tous Les Jours and this location is hands down my favorite. It's fairly large with several indoor spots to sit and stay awhile. The staff members were so nice!! I recommend coming earlier in the day to try and take advantage of everything being stocked. I came in on a Friday around 430pm and although the options were slim, I was able to get a few delicious items. Back to the Ube donut. UGH!! FULLY filled that I spilled so much of it on myself when I took the first bite. Worth it haha. The Ube actually tastes like Ube. AH! I cannot rave enough about how good this was. It was creamy, sweet but not overly sweet and so frickin delicious. The dough of the donut itself was perrrrrrf too. I actually came back the following day and got another 2 Ube donuts haha. I also got a red bean donut, a slice of the strawberry cloud cake a slice of the chocolate cloud cake and the soufflé cheesecake. I normally like red bean but I think bc the Ube donut was so good, it was impossible to compete with. The strawberry (and chocolate) cloud cakes were fluffy and not overly sweet. I had them the day after I bought it and both were still moist.

My husband and I stopped in Sunday afternoon and bought a bunch of pastries and two large drinks;…read moreone was an iced ube latte and the other was an iced honey ginger. The Ube latte was almost 7 dollars and it was literally all milk with zero Ube flavor at all, it was the most disappointing Ube latte we've ever had. The iced ginger looked like the Korean ginger tea jars they sell at H-Mart, nothing fancy. The name of the bakery sounds fancy because it's in French and there are locations all over Illinois. They sell French and Korean infused pastries and cakes that are a bit pricier than most. I think they should at least have nice boxes to put the pastries in rather than wrapping it up in plastic and stuffing it in a plastic bag. There weren't many options and service was eh. The lady who rang us up wasn't very friendly and ignored my husband a few times.

First time at the Thrive Up-Lisle-Shakes & Teas!…read more Upon entry I was greeted by the owners and my order was taken immediately :) Nice white interior giving earthy vibes. I was in the mood for a açaí bowl and I was recommended the mango bowl with fresh fruits, granola and honey. The Açaí bowl tasted amazing and fresh - I felt amazing after eating it! I also purchased the Herbalife mild bbq chips which were nice. Definitely recommend this place to all fitness enthusiasts for post workout nutrition!

We decided to stop by this smoothie place for a quick snack and we were so pleased with our visit!…read moreThe decor inside is super bright and airy, the music is great, and the server is so helpful in deciding what flavors to get! We ended up getting a s'mores shake and a peanut butter blast shake. All of their shakes have a ton of protein, minimal sugar, and are made fresh in front of you! Both tasted absolutely delicious! There was no protein after taste, they were filling, and were so so yummy! They also have tons of refreshers, protein bowls, açaí bowls, as well as protein coffee and chai! What a great addition to the lisle area, we will definitely be stopping by to try more of their flavors! If you're in the area, be sure to stop by for a healthy drink or snack!

Nice, quiet little locally owned coffee shop, the workers are nice and friendly. And I absolutely…read morerecommend the cake I've had the OMG Chocolate Cake and I fell in love after the first bite, melts in your mouth, one of the best pieces of cake I've had hands down.

Very cute spot to stop in and grab a coffee in downtown Naperville! My boyfriend went to UofM and…read moreinsisted that it's an Ann Arbor staple and said that we had to check it out! He got an iced mocha and a tiramisu for us to share. The tiramisu was really good - the right amount of whipped cream and the lady fingers weren't too dry. He really enjoyed the mocha and finished it super quickly. Lots of seating in the cafe and the staff were super friendly. Overall, solid little spot and I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Mud and Char Downers Grove, Illinois…read more First time at this coffee shop, I like it a lot Tiny place in a small strip mall locale, lots of high top/counter seating but only 1 small couch Do NOT go here for a 1st date on a Saturday morning, you may not get a seat, it was standing room when I arrived I don't think you should go on coffee dates for the 1st date anyway I thought this was a busy, fun place, I'll be back. I had the toasted marshmallow latte I like supporting small business, and I hope you support my Life Coach business too Photo: Saturdays are for lattes . . . who am I kidding, I get coffee every day

First time here! Met a friend for coffee this am. Got a latte and a pistachio muffin. Delish!!!…read more(Not sure why the pistachio muffin needs to be neon green, but it was very flavorful!) great atmosphere inside, people chatting, people working, etc. I was able to sit outside with my friend and enjoy the fresh air. Would love even more chairs outside not that it's getting nice out. Will DEF be back!!

I was in the area visiting and I was excited to find this bakery specializing in Balkan delights!…read moreMy friend ordered a cake from here that is exclusive to Belgrade. She said the store no longer has a brick and mortar in Lisle, as they are moving to a location. The owner told her the current location does not attract the Eastern European clientele that they expected. Fortunately for us, they were willing to bake this cake AND deliver it the next day. I had been in that part of Europe recently and everyone kept telling me that I had to try this Moskva cake. Very few bakeries in the US make it, as it is exclusive to Serbia. I never got to try the cake until we found this Bakery! It was really good. HUGE. A very tall cake, not overly sweet, adorned with a lot of fruit and almonds and a whipped cream frosting. It was quite good.

2/27/25 update: I…read moreordered a pizza burek and hurmasica to go. Pizza burek was a great size, and you can easily break it into two meals for lunch. Tastes just like real pizza, it has cheese, mushrooms, looks like ham, and pizza sauce. Breading was flaky, careful because it is very hot. The hurmasica came from the display, it is a Bosnian dessert. It is not sweet, very moist, and you can definitely taste that syrupy flavor. I should have ordered more of those. I recommend people order their food and the Balkan desserts.

After watching a Netflix show on Mexican treats, I had an itch for Mexican baked goodies. I…read moreremembered El Dorado since I used to live nearby, although I had never tried it. Since I have some dietary restrictions, I called ahead to ask if they used lard or animal fat. The gentleman explained that they use vegetable oil and margarine. I decided to pop in and check it out. The gentleman was very friendly and further explained the ingredients to me. It's very small inside and no seating, so it's take & go. Aside from baked treats, they do also have drip coffee. The way it works is, you grab a tray and tongs and pick out what you like, then they box it up. I went with a chocolate concha and a rice pudding donut. Both items were delicious! The concha sweet bread was light and fluffy, which was a welcome surprise, as I expected it to be dense. It was only $1.09. The rice pudding donut also had an interesting texture (i.e. crisp exterior) and tasted great. It cost $2.05. Not a huge selection, but if you're looking for a sweet tooth fix and want to try out something different, give El Dorado a shot.

This is a good Mexican bakery. It is on the smaller side. There is a good size parking lot. When…read moreyou walk in, you'll see bakery goods on the right, desserts straight ahead, and Mexican bread by the counter. I ordered a dozen tamales. It's about $24. The price has gone up since some of the previous reviews that said it was $16 or $20. I also ordered one chocolate Mexican bread that was a dollar something. The food was good but I'm not a fan of overpricing. I might stop in again to look at the other bakery items. You would put the items on a tray and bring them to the register. I wished they had a wrapper that goes on the tray before putting the items on. You can't tell if the trays have been washed or not.