Walking into Apres Pastry felt like a warm hug. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt so…read moregenuinely cozy and welcomed the kind of place that immediately makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. The atmosphere is absolutely dreamy, and the floral shop is EVERYTHING. It adds such a beautiful, thoughtful touch and makes the whole space feel curated, calm, and special. You can tell so much love went into every detail. This is the kind of spot you leave feeling happier than when you arrived. Can't wait to come back truly such an experience.

So very happy that this place opened up. Can't talk enough about this cute place. Meet all the…read morerequirements of the cute, warm, friendly neighborhood coffee place. Everything is worth the penny. Fresh from the oven and coffee is delicious. God bless they have saved me drive to Barrington all the way for good coffee and bakery.

Highly recommend Stompin' Grounds Cafe. Their atmosphere is…read morerelaxed, service is top tier and super friendly. I haven't tried anything savory yet, but the desserts are delicious, matching the tea/coffee. The music is set to the perfect volume & there are multiple outlets if you're coming here with your laptop. 10/10 hidden gem spot

I hosted my monthly book club at Stompin' Grounds this month, and we all enjoyed the food,…read morebeverages and ambiance. We arrived at about 10am, and there weren't a lot of customers at this time, but by 10 after, the line was stretching to the door. There's plenty of seating both indoors, and outside, but the parking is confusing as most of it is labeled short-term parking, or establishment-specific. Pretty sure I parked in the wrong spot, but my car was fine for the 2 hours. I ordered the garden rocket sandwich with avocado and the salted hazelnut with half the pumps (I don't do sweet). Both were pretty good, and the coffee here is STRONG, so bonus for anyone who needs a morning caffeinated kick. My total was $17, which is kind of pricy for what it was, but also expected for a coffee shop in 2025. The staff was very friendly and incredibly patient, as I often become overwhelmed when ordering from a new place, but the barista was totally chill and kindly walked me through different offerings. Very cute place!

i am very pleased with there service! Very fast paced hard workers, delicious drinks! Highly…read moreRecommend!

this is literally the best place i've ever been to. anytime i have a bad day, feel stressed, or…read morewant a fun drink that i know is gonna be amazing every time, i go to 7 brew. i cannot recommend this amazing place enough. the drinks never miss and the workers are so so kind. they also play great music and it is such a positive environment!

All the food choices and lattes are delicious. Great atmosphere and the service was outstanding !read more

A friend wanted to try "Turkish Coffee" so off we went in search of it nearby. We found it on the…read moremenu of Two Libras, which is a "Euro-ish" coffee stop in an alley in downtown Palatine. They have a large selection of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, pastries, and a variety of "French-ish" sandwiches. On another visit, I'll order food, but today was all about coffee, and since I lived in the French enclave in the US, New Orleans, for an extended time, without glancing at the menu, I automatically asked for a cafe au lait, but the counter man had no idea what I was talking about. So it was cappuccino time, even tho it was past the taboo hour for ordering in Italy. It was perfect. As was the Turkish coffee. Note tho, my friend ordered non cow milk in her Turkish and there was a 75 cent upcharge for that. I'll return and dive into some of the sandwiches soon, which all sound interesting. Gender neutral bathrooms were immaculate.

I like this little coffee shop in Barrington. I lived in Ravenswood until last year and you could…read morefind a coffee shop every few blocks. Then moved to the northwest side and there's practically none--unless it's a Starbucks--so it's nice to see an independent shop in a cute little downtown. The chai wasn't bad, service was friendly, and the shop was cute and clean. There were lots of folks hanging out inside and at their nice outdoor space as well. They have several different types of seating, from big comfy chairs to tables big and small, and there are some counter-height seats by the window as well. The area is street parking only, but there's lots of it.

Dubai chocolate latte! This place rules, three hour public parking, cute vintage corner offering…read morelovely staff and a lot of space, and I enjoyed a couple hours here with good wifi and outlets near my table. I noticed many others plopped down for a study, work, and chat. The menu has all sorts, good coffee craft, espresso balanced right in my latte, and would definitely recommend for a date, second date, will need a third just to try all the best drinks!

I really love this coffee place. The ambiance is so cozy. I even loved their coffee flour. My best…read moreone is roasted lavender latte and honey lavender latte both cold and hot. It's a little little small coffee shop with cozy and comfortable seating. They typically have only two staff members one is the cashier another one is the barista but they are very quick. You will like the whole environment inside and outside the coffee shop. We also tried their blueberry muffin yesterday. It was also very fresh and yummy. I highly recommend this coffee shop.

Comfortable spot to get coffee and some quick bites if you're in the area. This spot feels a bit…read moremore casual with a good mix of tables and seats that don't make you feel too cramped. The decor is very appropriate for this type of shop, making you definitely feel like you're in a coffee house. Prices aren't too high, and there are specialty drinks available. Service was reasonably fast, and friendly with helpful suggestions. One thing I like about this spot is the number of bakery items they have available. These all seem to be made in house and are reasonably priced for the generous size offered. This makes it easier to spend more time here with friends as you can't get some items to hold off hunger before eating elsewhere nearby. I found the drinks here to be a bit milder in terms of flavor, but still enjoyable.

I have breakfast there every Friday with my CFO and while the food is good, the best reason for…read moregoing are Carol and Donna. Carol has more energy than people half her age and Donna is wonderful. Without them, it's just food. Rich C

Gross. I know some people really love this restaurant but I've never returned after visiting some…read moreyears back. The eggs tasted like powder. Terrible coffee. The waitress was in a serious hurry. It's very small and uninviting to me. Sad .. but true.

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.

Why does Long Grove always feel like some magical far away place when it's really much closer to me…read morethan most places I go? It's probably because of spots like this. When my yelp friends check-in places I always take a peek and add the interesting stuff to my massive and unorganized list of anything and everything I could ever want to try... this place popped up a few times, and I do love good pastries, so I had to make a trip. I say pastries but what really sold me was the pizza slice a buddy got, a savory excuse always helps. I got there before the dinner rush. I know that because it was calm when I got in line, though the line was full. When I left the place was crowded. There are actually 2 lines. One for savory and one for sweet. So like I said, I was here for that pizza slice... and I got it. I'm not sure if they make more throughout the day but there were just a few slices left that I could see. Score! But I do want to say that the more filling pasta dishes and such look AMAZING. I saw gorgonzola garlic bread and had to try that as well... and an arancini. Everything really looked so good, I wanted it all. It's a good thing I love bread because I ate a lot of it here! Great flavor and texture on the garlic bread, I love the little funk from the cheese. Arancini was fried up nicely and didn't retain excess oil. The slice is really good. It's a fair warning that it's about 90% bread, but I understand they make their own dough here and it shows. The crust is so crispy and airy, it's a nice experience. Next up, dessert. I grabbed a Nutella croissant and some gelato, both delicious! The gelato was rich and creamy. The croissant, which they fill to order with your choice of flavors, is another flex on how good their dough and bread baking skills are. Perfect texture, no notes. Would and will eat again. Amazing atmosphere that feels like a quick vacation, and outdoor tables perfect for the warm season. Friendly and inviting staff as well, they tried to sell me on the pear flavor gelato. Maybe next time. This is a not so hidden gem of a spot and a must try for bread lovers! I'll be back soon for pasta and more!

took my wife here for Mother's Day. She grew up in Italy so we were excited. Of course with…read moreAmerican Italian we never expect it to taste authentic, but it was adjacent to the real thing. Most every dish was very dry or doughy. The cannoli's were fried too hard almost like egg rolls. We didn't realize till we got home that our daughter's dessert was missing after verifying three times with the staff what we ordered. If you're looking for Italian food skip this place. *** Almost forgot. Get rid of the young kids that are servers. They have no idea what they're doing. They seem very confused. Food was not brought out in a timely manner and Luke warm when we received it. Also re organize how you check out it can be very confusing with the impatient and hot headed customers that Dine there.