We've enjoyed our two visits at this new addition to downtown Park Ridge. Both times we've ordered…read morethe same thing and staff has been very kind and helpful. We both like light sweetened and strong tasting coffee. This is that place to fill that void! I personally order the Fredo and my husband gets the mocha. It's sweetened to our liking and water is given to us even when we wait for a to go order. Really great service! Also a huge difference from our first visit but still great both times. Inside is a little tight because this place seems to stay busy, rightfully so!

$$$ expensive. Food was a little salty. But overall good food the drinks weren't super unique…read moreeither. Got a panini and dirty chai latte. The goal was to work here but it's too noisy and crowded.

Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

What a fun themed coffee shop! From a motor shop to a coffee shop, there's fun for all. The parking…read morelot is a bit small so it becomes a hindrance when it's busy. But once you get inside it's so much fun. With a variety of drinks from coffee to teas and boba there's really something for any mood. They also have baked good from local bakeries. The staff is also super friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to drinks. All in all, a great experience and we can't wait to come back soon and try other drinks.

I was looking to meet up with an internet friend and wanted to find some place that was a midpoint…read morefor us both. I found this place on Google and I am so happy that I did! It's tucked away behind the railroad tracks in downtown Park Ridge on Main Street. It is the cutest little place and I could spend all day there! Even for being as busy as it was on a random Thursday morning in November, it wasn't loud. The staff is super nice and ready and willing to answer any questions you have! I didn't try the food but everything was smelling amazing so I definitely need to go back! My lavender vanilla latte however was magnificent. If you follow my reviews you know that's my go-to flavor almost anywhere that has it. They have a great range of coffee available and as you'll see they offer quite a few food options as well! They also carry a great selection of Dark Matter Coffee! There's a wall of board games, which you'll see in my pictures, so it would be a lot of fun for groups or even just a couple people! They have a cozy little seating area in the back but also plenty of tables and a couple cushy booths as well! If you're looking for a cute, almost hidden local coffee spot, definitely check them out! I 100% will be going back. PS the mural art is amazing! Make sure you look at all my pictures! ** I'd like to also highlight the accessibility of this little shop! They have a ramp and stairs that are both very easy to use. Also love the gender neutral bathrooms**

I order Cortado I always get espresso with the dark Chocolate I like I ask the girl can I have two…read moredark chocolate I can pay for it no problem she said no u can have only one sorry, they just lost regular customer now ill find another spot in this area while I'm on my break from work

If you love pastries that melt, flake, crackle, and crunch in all the right ways... 85°C Bakery…read moreCafé is your new best friend. Every pastry on my table was unreal: the almond croissant was buttery and crisp on the outside with the softest layers inside; the cheese bread had that glossy, chewy exterior and sweet creamy pockets; the chocolate bun was rich, moist, and cocoa-packed; and the pineapple bun had that signature sugary crust that breaks like a cookie. Paired it with a creamy iced matcha and a caramel coffee frappe that tasted like liquid dessert. Between the freshness, the textures, and the warm bakery aroma filling the entire place... this is top-tier bakery bliss.

I have been excited to try this place but at every visit so far, they have run out of items even…read morewhen getting there early. it's always disappointing when they are the only 85c in town and i drive out of the way to try the items they rave about on their social media... and they're "sold out". they open at 8 and they are sold out by 9? and ive been there on a saturday when its not even close to closing and they are sold out of almost all bakery items with only drinks available. i happened to get lucky and get a few items the other day and thought the breads were good but not worth the drive anymore. they don't have the breads they used to have with the mochi-like textures and it is too unpredictable what items they will have

A sip of history Haraz finally opened up in Niles, IL and honestly I could not be more excited…read more had the chance to check it out today and ordered the matcha latte that comes with oat milk and I added in honey and it was delicious and then also ordered a mocha latte as is and that was so yummy as well! The entire place is gorgeous inside and perfect for hanging out with the friends or just to have a place to sit and work:) The staff is incredible and so sweet I will definitely be coming here ALOT! Can't wait to try the food items soon! .. The multiple eats of Haraz! Here are the things I've found amazing since going to Haraz on the daily! * Brand New Dessert! Chocolate pistachio brownie with knafeh and pistachio ice cream! * Brand New Mango Matcha * Salted Caramel Latte * Pistachio Latte * Iced Adeni * Matcha with honey *Matcha and lemon honey cheesecake * Iced Mocha Latte *Istanbul Cheesecake *Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie, Dubai Chocolate, and Iced Adeni * Dubai Chocolate *Warm Matcha, Cheese Danish, Beef Pogacha *Iced Adeni *Pistachio Danish *Matcha with a view

I was craving cardamom coffee and we decided to stopped by Haraz to try it out. Very spacious and a…read morelot of parking spot. They even had a quiet room with door for coworking/studying. Went with their all spice mofawar, and a cleaner palate one Qishr since hubby wanted something tea-like. After ordering all that, we noticed there's a separate tea option that had a citrusy flavor so we got the sunlit tangerine also. The drinks were very strong in a whole mix of spice flavors, which I actually really liked, but it is a little too watery, not dense or creamy enough, and the coffee flavor lean a bit more too acidic/sour. It's not bad, but I think it's just not exactly to my liking. What I didn't realize was that a lot of the spices sunk to the bottom so when I remixed the thic layer of spices with oatmilk at home, it tasted pretty good with the right consistency. All of the drinks were pretty diluted in our opinion, and I think it's too much spice for my husband although I liked it. I also ordered some pastries, but the server packed the wrong one. If I didn't look closely enough I might've missed that. There was one last Dubai pistachio cookie which I asked for, but they gave me the Biscoff cookie instead which was a less expensive one. Anyway, they were fine switching it out after I pointed out, but no apologies or anything. While we weren't impressed with the drinks at first, the medovik mouse/honey layered cake was really good-- it was pretty dense where the buttery parts were, and it was pretty sweet so it balanced well with the acidic coffee. We didn't know the cookie had more fillings on the inside until we got home. The fillings had crunchy flakes which adds a really nice texture, and the filling is not too sweet. Really good. We liked the pastries a lot more than the coffee. Perhaps we just aren't used to the flavor and taste profile of the coffee. I'd be willing to try more here.

I'm so sad about this bakery closing does anyone know if there's another location- the owner was so…read morenice and the products were amazing .

Amazing mocha lattes and always great service! Would definitely recommend checking them out!read more

Such an awesome spot! I was lucky to visit during October and it definitely captured the fall…read morespirit. The staff who took our order was friendly and patient, encouraging us to take our time while deciding between all the fun Halloween themed menu items. They also offer a great selection of pastries. I ordered the Terrifier, a red velvet and vanilla latte . It was delicious and the red velvet flavor was the perfect touch. They also have a Fright Flight, which lets you sample all their specialty drinks. The decor really sets this place apart with plenty of cozy seating to hang out and enjoy your coffee.

Really cute café with all the cozy fall vibes! I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was actually…read morepretty crowded, so just something to keep in mind if you go on the weekend. I tried the "IT" drink (strawberry lemonade with strawberry popping boba) and "Cuddle Weather" (hot chocolate with hazelnut + caramel) both were fun and perfect for the fall theme. The Pesto Panini and Avocado Toast were solid too, nicely made and fresh. The staff was super nice and helpful even with how busy it was, and everything in there is decorated so cute definitely a great spot if you're into fall-themed drinks and cozy cafés.

These pastries/candies are so good. The green one has pistachios and the nougat was light and not…read moreoverly sweet. The crushed nut ones are nutty and flavorful, but not overly oily like what you'd expect with western peanut butter. And the red candies were chewy and lightly sweet and sour. The texture is just right, not too hard or soft, and leaves a clean after taste. I can't rave enough about this candy store. I loved everything I've tried so far. Loved how it is rich in variety and depth of labor, the texture is just right and not overly sweet or greasy. I ordered some pastry for a party and every guest loved them!

I didn't have a chance to take pictures of the goodies I got since I absolutely devoured them…read morestraight away. I had never really had turkish delights before but man are they truly delightful. I originally went in for the dubai chocolate which was good but the true star of the show are their delights. They have an endless amount of flavors and so far all the ones I've tried are fabulous. I'm tempted to go in and try a piece of each flavor. Alasoufi deserves all the hype; they're a great place for a sweet treat that doesn't leave you feeling bad about yourself.

Papagalino is an excellent bakery in Niles…read more I saw they have a dine in/restaurant and bar area as well with a patio, but I only tried their bakery section for take out so far. The bakery is excellent. I tried their Mocha Cappuccino cake - delicious and big portion! Maybe one of the best kinds of these cakes I've tried before. I love all the parrot decor inside the bakery as well. The employees I encountered were very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend the bakery section of Papagalino for their cakes, and I will be back to try the restaurant piece in the future.

We were in Chicago for a few days in November of 2025. Love Greek food. Found Papagalino place and…read moreenjoyed our souvlaki with salad, etc. The pastry was great too! In a day we were driving near Papagalino again and decided to have lunch since we are nearby. Unfortunately, souvlaki which were so fresh and flavorful just a day ago were not very fresh. Hard to take from a skewer. Too bad. You could do a better job!

Elia Cafe is hands down my favorite brunch spot. From the beautiful interior design to the…read morethoughtful, delicate details in every dish, everything about this place feels special. You can truly tell how much care goes into the entire experience. I couldn't recommend it more--definitely a must-visit

absolutely obsessed with this brunch spot! Whether you are dining with your family or meeting…read morefriends, perfect gathering spot for any occasion. The staff is attentive, friendly, and respectful. The food is creative and delicious!