Sadly, Brewed Awakening is no longer in business. I was very fond of it. The coffee was good. The…read moremuffins were great. The service was excellent, and so were the monthly poetry readings. But it's gone.

How did I not know about this place? These folks have been here for twenty six years…read more Cool, comfortable, and lived in. The couple that run this place put their heart and soul in it. It's kind of my new iteration of Quinn's for those of You that remember.

I've come here on a couple of occasions to try cocktails. The inside where you order feels cramped…read more Drinks are pricey. They do have a good size patio when the weather is nice. I have not tried any of their coffees.

I really want to love Tierra, but it's been a miss for me multiple times now. The holiday drinks…read morewere okay, nothing overwhelming. I tried the eggnog (not the buzzed version). It's a tiny place. It gets cramped quickly. I feel like they need an awning or heaters on the outside during the colder months. The drinks, as mentioned, are OK. The prices are really high for what you get.

Loved the Knife & Fork Grilled cheese sandwich- James and his team rocked It!…read moreTry the sushi too- Spicy Tuna Roll - excellent !

Oh, yeh. This place knows what's up! Awesome vibe in the center of the store offering EXCELLENT…read morecoffee. I ordered a small latte and was VERY pleased at the size of the cup: petite as a small should be! Which means that the large is not unrealistically gigantic like most other coffee spots. People behind the counter were friendly and conversational, which is a plus in times like these where everyone is slow and stupid and mean. Got the chai cake because it is so similar to the autumn spice cakes I remember growing up with on the east coast. Which reminds, the Midwest SUCKS, so this whole little happy coffee experience was very pleasing to me. Ideal. All their homemade take-away items looked pretty incredible, too. No complaints!

Well, they do open at 6 AM. The inside does not open until later so if you wanna place to sit, you…read morehave to come after 8:30. The cold brew was incredibly watered down and barely tasted like coffee. It feels like they have reused the grounds several times as the color and taste was very off.

Don't know what it is but I've been really into banana flavoring this year so it was fantastic news…read moreto find this locally owned coffee spot a short drive from an appointment in Bolingbrook this past weekend that has a banana bread latte on their seasonal menu. I ordered at the drive-thru window. Staff were friendly and service was quick. I agree with others that $9 is on the pricey side for a 16oz drink. The banana bread flavoring tasted good but it could have used more banana. Still, it was really creamy with a nice ratio of sweetness. I'd be interested to try other options the next time I'm around.

This place had been on my list to try for awhile. However, this place is a grab and go place and…read moredoes not offer any seating. Service was super friendly and they had my coffee poured even before I finished paying. They seemed to have regular customers that they greeted by name. I had a cold brew which is offered in two sizes. It was smooth and not bitter at all. Great spot, but tiny.

I was in Hinsdale with my daughter at My Sister Kate and thought we'd get a hot chocolate before…read moreleaving. This is a very tiny coffee shop and for those of you not terribly familiar with Hinsdale (myself amongst them) the place looks like it's in an alley but it's not; you're turning down the right street. There are a few parking spots down here so that makes it convenient. The shop has a good drink menu and also has donuts/muffins/sandwiches. I had a breakfast panini and I liked it. I wasn't sure what I'd think since I am always a bit on the fence about avocado, but wanted to try it without modifications. I liked the black beans on it more than I expected to. Overall it's an ok spot but the drinks are better than the food options. The owner has a great handle on her regulars; she was greeting folks as they came in and remembered the coffee order of a woman who hasn't been in for a while because she remarked on how surprised she was that she remembered her usual. There's no seating in the cafe, it's strictly a grab-and-go place. But they have an app of their own that you can use to order, and based upon what the owner was telling a customer, it generally works better than using the Toast app.

Coffee was great - got a regular ole black coffee…read more Got the bee sting sandwich. It was yummy and gigantic, but kinda also a greasy mess. Granted, it was a delicious greasy mess Service was a little off - previous customers wanted to-go, got for here - I had the reverse happen. Also, the sign says "bacon or sausage" - I didn't notice the cashier didn't ask, but another person said they just put bacon on it unless someone specifies.

I visited Aviator Coffee right as they are transitioning ownership as well as menu. I went inside…read moreto order myself and my coworker a coffee. Sadly, the online menu from their website is not valid. The new menu serves Fulla Beans coffee and pump syrups for added flavor. I got a Lavender Latte which was okay. The syrup sat at the bottom and was hard to stir in. My coworker got a Mocha with Orange Blossom Syrup added. She liked hers although it was sweet. What was odd was the drinks were ready in maybe 2 minutes. Concerning how fresh they were. My manager also ordered ahead an Americano and donuts for the team. There clearly was an issue with the online ordering system because she ordered 5-6 donuts but possibly only charged for one? Rather than calling or asking me to confirm upon arrival, the bag was taped shut and we only got one donut. Quite disappointing.

Visiting from Cali and needed some good Asian sweets and boba. So glad to find both in one shop…read more The boba wasn't overly sweet and tasted great. You can customize by adding more sugar or more ice. It's packaged in such a way where you can transport them easily without spillage. The cakes were all amazing. I got the mango and strawberry one and both were delish. The Japanese cheesecake was also very fluffy and airy. Service was efficient.

Love this place! This is the only place I know in Chicagoland using real taro in their drink! So if…read moreyou want the real deal, this is the place. Drinks are refreshing and not sweet as you can adjust sugar and ice level. The dessert is the best. I esp love the coconut pudding! The crepe cake is good but it's on the creamy side.

We ordered a sandwich and it was super expensive like $17 we split it. It tasted OK but for 17 I…read moreexpect perfect. And maybe a side It took about half an hour to make that sandwich This is like a Panera, but without the words, Panera. Or the free chips We will not return

Love it! While it's a casual spot, there is an elegant/upscale vibe to it. The service was great…read moreand I really enjoyed my food. I had the veggie breakfast sandwich, which was super yummy, especially with the tomato jam. I also tried the sweet potato and chicken salad and both were excellent. However, the star of the show was the blackberry scone. I was lucky to get the last one and it was to die for. I could have that every day. Can't wait to return!

I enjoyed trying the curry pastry and of course the hot dog wrapped croissant. I could have used…read moremore espresso in my latte, but overall a fun place with a wide variety of bakery items.

You won't stop me from trying any bakery. Especially pretty pastries. As always could have tried…read moremore but only want the carouses of one. Nice and clean. Modern inside. Reminds me of Paris Baguette. You clean a platter and tongs and plate up. I got three chocolate dipped Belgian waffles. Nice crystals of sugar. My family and I wanted more. Perfect amount not to feel guilty and just enough sweetness but not too much. Will get again.

Unfortunately my experience here was not the best. I'm surprised since the place was packed the…read moreentire time and I don't understand why. Service was awfully slow. Probably the slowest I've had at a coffee shop. It took over an hour for my latte to be ready. The pastries then took an additional 20 minutes after that. They also got my friend's pastry order wrong so she had to wait even longer. Additionally it was extremely hot inside the cafe. Most people were complaining about how toasty it was. I did feel the AC kick in maybe 5 mins prior to leaving. I tried a seasonal drink - Ube latte. I didn't taste the Ube at all, + I didn't taste any type of the espresso. It just tasted like milk. For the pastries I tried the guava pastry and a cheese empanada. Both were bland and underwhelming. CFS is pricey - the quality, service, and atmosphere did not live up to how expensive it is.

Came to CFS Coffee For The Soul and honestly the place just feels good when you walk in. Colombian…read morecoffee vibes, cool stuff on the walls, kinda makes you look around for a minute. Staff was really friendly too, didn't feel rushed or anything. I ordered the hot chocolate and... wow. First thing, the size. I've never seen a cup that big at a coffee shop. Pretty sure it healed my soul right away. Taste wise, super smooth. Nice and hot. Had light cinnamon notes that show up after a sip. Not overly sweet either, which I liked. Creamy texture, almost like melted chocolate but lighter. They even did latte art on top and served it in this artisan cup. Looked way too nice for something I was about to destroy in five minutes. Came for chocolate, left spiritually repaired. Honestly might come back next time my soul needs maintenance.