Delicious coffee and excellent service Best decaf brew…read morearound! My favorite staff on the North Shore!

I came here awhile back to meet my friends, who were headed up to an event in Highland Park. This…read morelocation is huge, and the staff is great....they didn't bother me when I said I was waiting for a friend and sat at a table for 20+ minutes without ordering. (It turns out, my friends went to the Winnetka location, so after texting back and forth, we realized the error so I left to go meet them and get a drink at the other location lol). I have had the coffee here as well previously, and it's always good, too. All the Tala locations are top notch. But I did appreciate that they didn't hassle me when I was awkwardly taking up space for almost a half hour haha.

First of all never leave a bread shop without a loaf. I took a baguette to-go and we ordered lunch…read more I love the interior, it's super homie. This is a counter service spot and they will bring your orders to the table if you're dining in. It is kid friendly and the front is somewhat walker accessible not sure if a wheelchair could fit the front. There are three dining areas, by the bar, the library looking area and up two steps is a larger dining space with ample seating.

I met a girlfriend here for a mid-priced lunch last week, and it is such a cute little French…read morebistro right in Highland Park. I ordered the croque madame with the fried egg on top, and it was delicious. You can absolutely tell they use real butter--the true French way! My waistline might not thank them, but my tastebuds certainly did. I even brought home an almond croissant for the Hubby and snacked on a cheese and chive scone the next day, and everything was just fantastic. The only little hiccup is that the service can get a bit hectic. The staff seemed a little confused trying to match up the order numbers to the tables, and we almost got run over on our way out by a waiter sprinting to the patio! But even with the fast-paced environment, the food is wonderful whether you eat in or grab takeout. Definitely worth a visit! A much better experience here than MY 1st time. I think it's because they enlarged the dining area with more table space. It's still hard to have a conversation due to the high ceilings which echo the sound.

Tucked away in a cute row of eclectic shops just east of the Metra station is Astra. A good sized…read morespace with plenty of room to hang with your people. The service is fast and friendly, and the product quality is surprisingly good. We have been back several times for the chai latte. I will echo another comment I saw that the tables/floors/chairs looked like they need to be kept up with in regards to cleaning, I did note that while I was waiting for my order. Glad to have them in the neighborhood!

Beautiful cafe in Highland Park. I had the cafe miel that came with honey and cinnamon. It's a very…read morelarge space with plenty of seating. They are dog friendly. A dog came in with their human while we were waiting for our drinks, and I noticed dog hair on the floor where we were sitting.

Like this place a lot. Walked in and the staff, maybe the owner, talked with me about their coffee…read morebeans and what makes their coffee special. All I can say is the coffee there tastes great. They have a lot of great pastries, many of them are gluten free. Cheerful white washed place. It's a great place to sit and chill. Highly recommended!

My husband and I stopped here for an afternoon coffee and sat outside. My husband who is 6'3…read morethought the chairs outside were small and uncomfortable. I got a cappuccino and the coffee tasted bold with a sour finish. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and I love that dogs are allowed inside.

Cute, cozy space with great drinks!! It's quite a hidden gem and I would recommend to everyone, I…read moregot a delicious matcha.

When in the area, we had to make a stop by one of our local faves. We stopped by because I was in…read moreneed of matcha and absolutely love their strawberry matcha. My husband came with and saw croffles and it was a no brainer. We waited a few minutes for the croffle to come out, and it was so good. My little even devoured the strawberries, it was the perfect snack and treat for all! Can't wait to come back soon, we saw they had other flavors, and some fun new drinks.

Top quality, full service, broad menu ... encapsulated within a warm and conducive atmosphere that…read moremakes for great social experiences for individuals, couples and groups. We recently celebrated a Bat Mitzvah reception with a great buffet, music, lighting, and most of all the welcoming nature of owners Serah and Kadir ... that made the event pure fun and filled with excitement. Bean Bar has taken the fundamentals of a Starbucks, and built a more complete restaurant / reception environment that defines dining comfort and social hosting.

I always love coming here; it's such a wonderful space for some alone time or to meet a friend…read more What makes this place special is all of the different types of seating ... little nooks and crannies where you can find a space to get cozy with a hot drink. When I arrived at Bean Bar on a rainy Saturday morning, there was a woman who had a tray of fresh flowers little glass vases. She was setting one on each table around the shop. I took a photo of the one at our table. My drink of choice was a hot cup of hibiscus tea. Will definitely be back!

Truly an amazing experience!!! #1 place for breakfast. All…read moreorganic, real ingredients. Food was cooked by and served by the owner from Belarus. So kind and huge smile The baked omelette was fresh and healthy and like eating a yummy cloud of eggs. The Syrniki was like dessert - totally healthy and yummy at the same time. Epic experience. I'd give it 1000 stars if I could.

My husband and I stopped into Fluffy Bunny so that he could get some coffee. I decided to get a…read morepiece of cake for dessert after I had lunch at another restaurant. The coffee and cake were average tasting and were not all memorable. The worst thing was the price. Everything was so expensive. The coffee was $5.50 and the cake was $8.90. For the price, the product has to be better than it was. I ended up regretting skipping dessert at the restaurant I just came from. I will not be going back to Fluffy Bunny.

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!

Great tea from the finest purveyors. The owner is absolutely beautiful. And you may see the Owner's…read morehusband kicking around sometime. He's a very cool dude. A legend really. I'm not a vegetarian but I do enjoy their tomato soup a whole bunch. Cool knickknacks.. Fun gifts. Local. Are you curious about what I drink? Either way I'm going to tell you! Iced Earl Grey with a spot of milk.

Madame Zuzu's is cute and quirky. From the decor to the assortment of merchandise for sale (vinyl,…read moreplastic cats with moving parts, loose leaf tea and more) there's lots to take in here. The shop includes a stage for live musicians, and a group was setting up while I was there. Now, the drinks. This is a teahouse and each person in my party ordered a coffee beverages. They weren't awful, but they weren't great, either. My cafe mocha was mostly coffee with just a hint of mocha. Next time I'll try tea as a better litmus test! The service was friendly, though a tad slow. But that gave us some extra time to peruse the shop, so it worked out fine.

I loved my bagel sandwich salami and egg with cheese . I chose plain bagel. The homemade chips a…read moreyummy. You order at the counter but they bring your food to the table. We sat on the patio today because it was busy inside They have counter seating also. It is casual! They have Do--Rite donuts next time

We ordered tea and a jumbo pretzel which came with mustard, chocolate and cheese dips. All were…read moreserved quickly. Pretzel was amazing but maybe a tad too salty especially when paired with the dips. Place was packed on a Friday morning. Decor was minimalist but still gives off homey and rustic vibes.