Love this place! William is so personable and friendly--he's always been super sweet to us and our…read moregirls. Seriously just the best experience. They have ASHBY's ice cream! Ever since Christy sold Christy's Dairy Delights, we haven't found it anywhere else. This is the best ice cream. So creamy. Super rich in flavor. Michigan pot hole, coffee and a lemon raspberry sorbet were our favorites. The smoothies are so fresh and sweet without being too sweet with artificial sweeteners. We like tropical harmony (guava is such an unexpected but bright and refreshing fruit in it). Very cute inside too. Our kids have a blast oohing and aahing at the big teddies or the swings. Music might be a little loud and maybe wish it was a touch brighter inside, but we love this place.

This is a cute place in the burbs with cute decor inside - worthy of insta pics or for kids. A…read morevariety of cute activities - swings, games, etc. The owner is extremely attentive and accommodating. You can tell this cafe was his vision and he's passionate about what he's built and tries to stay trendy and unique. The menu has a lot of options for kids and adults - including coffee drinks, ice cream, and other types of drinks. We really enjoyed it here and hung out for 30 minutes even!

We were absolutely heartbroken when our favorite bingsoo cafe closed, so my friends and I were on a…read moreserious mission to find a worthy replacement. Then--by pure luck--we stumbled into Hangout Cafe after dinner next door, and WOW... this place saved us. They have an amazing selection of drinks--coffee, tea, bubble tea, bubble milk tea, and bubble milkshakes--but let's be real, I was there for the bingsoo. Choosing was tough because everything sounded incredible, but I went with the strawberry bingsoo, and it was next-level delicious. Light, refreshing, perfectly sweet... 10/10. The service was fantastic, the cafe was clean and cozy, and there's even a parking lot (major win). We left already planning our next visit. Safe to say, we've officially found our new go-to dessert spot. Cannot wait to come back--HIGHLY recommend!

Believe it or not I went here twice yesterday. I was intrigued by the Dalgona so had to try . It…read morewas good but a bit too sweet for me so I think I'll stick to my iced vanilla latte . I wish they didn't change the bingsoo ! It used to be so delicious with the cheesecake pieces on top . This place is great for a quick treat . Try not to go before close because it's super busy . I had another craving for my usual and he was nice enough to wait for it and it was definitely worth it . It always smells clean in here as well and I appreciate that . It's not super comfortable but good enough to sit for a bit .

We swung by here after eating at a nearby restaurant for a little dessert. This is a small place…read morewith just a few tables. They have a lot of VERY cool memorabilia on the walls, which is worth a look no matter what. The staff are super helpful, but the store can get very busy, so have a little patience. The best part of this place is the ice cream, of course. They have a ton of really unique and delicious flavor combinations. Not all are obvious (what is "Exhausted Parent"? But once you know that it's Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks, it makes total sense). So ask if you're not sure. Swing by here for a quick treat or a wonderful part of date night!

Large variety of very tasty ice cream in various size offerings…read more The service is very courteous and generally excellent. Everyone there clearly knows their ice cream products.

I'm happy to hear, they are still baking the wonderful treats. Just not at a store front. Maybe…read morePalatine farmers market would be great!

I had the best experience with Sweet C's. She took on a custom cookie order with not a lot of…read morenotice and totally knocked it out of the park!! The cookies were a huge hit! Can't wait to order again

We had a wonderful high tea experience at the Bakester. We made reservations ahead of time and…read morenotified them of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian) which they were able to easily accommodate. The cafe is really cute with lots of floral decorations. There's beautiful tea pots and lots of different teas to pick from. The food was delicious and ample, we couldn't get through all of it and left with a few boxes of treats. I enjoyed the sandwiches, scones and am eager to try some of the leftover dessert.

An amazing High Tea and experience in NW Suburbs. We went there on a Sunday for a family Bday. Make…read moresure you make reservations ahead of time as i don't think they do walk ins. We also asked for vegetarian options for the sandwiches which they honored and everything was so good. So good that you cannot try everything out in 1 go. We tried 3 different kind of teas. All were amazing. The decor in the restaurant was so cool. All flowery. There was Bridal shower going on there too. Definitely a place you should go. We tried Cucumber and cream cheese Turkey, havarti cheese, spinich and artichoke spread on croissant Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dill sauce with spinach Avocado sandwiches Scones Served with Cream and Berry Preserve French Macarons and cookies

Super cute! Love that a brunch/cafe replaced the sad ice cream shop that did Christy wrong by not…read moremaintaining Christy's level of quality. The owner is so intentional and sweet. Inside is nice and bright and airy. But it is packed. There seems to be a lot of tables and chairs and plants and furniture for the square footage. I don't know how it all fits. But it's still cute and definitely an aesthetic choice. There's also a kids nook, which is so, so nice for families with littles. Lots of things there for kids to occupy themselves with. Our kids had a blast. Food is so good! Loved everything we got. Well-balanced flavors. Crepes were light as air. Definitely pricier. But I think it's worth it for a special occasion. The coffee is good too, which makes everything even better. Because what good is a strong breakfast or brunch place if the coffee is weak? What we got: - salmon avocado toast - strawberry crepe - italian basil crepe

Great hang out spot. Very cozy and the coffee was very good. Vienna coffee - peach smoothie and…read moreveggie crape. The service was great as well.

I didn't know My Flavor It! Place was in downtown Palatine. It's on a side street and the entrance…read moreis confusing. So, I found it on Yelp and we drove over to check it out. Their location is small, and it was pretty crowded (good for them). They have a wide variety of ice cream treats and shaved ice. We went for the shaved ice. Their portions are large, so a small is pretty big. I had a Pina Colada shaved ice. They do a nice job of rounding the top over the cup, which keeps it from dripping, too. They were generous with the syrup - it blended nicely throughout the ice. It was very good. We sat outdoors - they have several tables outside on the sidewalk. It was fun to talk with people at the other tables and watching people walk by.

Downtown Palatine has a hidden gem of a drinks buffet for anyone who loves frozen drink. They have…read morea good milkshake and float menu and the ice menu is insane. The amount of flavors they have is only rivaled by the top bars of the 1800s and early 1900s. Step in the building and the whole place has early 1900s all over it which is great. It keeps the original hometown Palatine look and the staff inside even keep with the hometown styling and behavior. This place is like walking into a soda shop of the late 1800s early 1900s but with contactless payments and none of the horrors of then. The interior seating area was ample and the outside area is massive. Though this restaurant is completely wheelchair inaccessible so if you have such a need you'll be well served by their curbside dial in service that they offer for to go and disabled patrons. Docked one star due to total inaccessible layout.

I just want to give a shout out to Spunky Dunkers for making Paczki Day 2026 the best yet for my…read morefamily! As the person who has to order them, pick them up, and deliver them to the respective households, I really appreciated them having a dedicated "Paczki hotline" to pre-order, a very organized pick-up area, and heavily filled treats. Between my grandma and her best friend, my boyfriend, my daughter, my parents, and one of my very good friends and her two kidd-os, there were chocolate Bavarian, cookies and cream, strawberry cheese, cherry, blueberry, lemon cheese, and Elvis paczkis consumed. I don't love paczki so I didn't order one for myself, but did try samples of the cookies and cream, lemon cheese, and Elvis paczkis--if I were to order one next year, I would order the Elvis! It is peanut butter with peanut pieces, stuffed with banana. The banana filling was reminiscent of delicious banana pudding! The price was economical compared to the bakery located in the "downtown" area, the flavors were plentiful, and like I said, the acquisition process was so easy! And I got a fun Mardi Gras necklace to rock for the remainder of the day! 10/10, will order from them again!

Great fresh chocolate ice rings. But what happened to the…read moreFrench donuts? Especially on Father's Day. My Dad always loved Spunky Dunkers French donuts. Original, and chocolate frosted. Today I was surprised to see neither available. Not even an empty space for them. Bring French donuts back. Please. For my Dad's sake. If they cost extra, then charge extra. Don't just exclude it.