Now you know I love a good downtown Hallmark look and this place is that!!!! It's right off of…read moreWilson street in Batavia and they have another location in downtown Naperville. My best friend kept telling me to try it and I did....on accident, but now I'm hooked!!!!! While Christmas shopping, my man and i decided to stop here for a quick late lunch! Whew! My husband and I both ordered the sloppy Joe grilled cheese and we were left in awe!! From the soft crunchy butter Texas toast, to the flavorful sloppy Joe with American cheese. The food sandwich melts in your mouth. Try their ramen chicken noodle soup too! The flavor will impact you greatly on a cold Chicago evening. As always, let me know what you guys think!!!

My 4yo is a bit of a grilled cheese connoisseur, however she never finishes the sandwich and…read morecertainly doesn't eat the crust. However not only did she finish the kids meal, she asked for more and then finished a whole other sandwich including the crust! Highly recommended and oh yeah my spicy smoky cheesy bacon was delicious as well.

Favorite Potbelly's around! As regulars, we have rewards and…read moreget amazing deals. Staff are always friendly and the sandwiches are deliciously well-made, even through drive-through!

Potbelly's chocolate oreo malt used to be the best but this oreo cookie shake is the second best…read morehere. The place is spacious and the staffs are quick to make the order. They also have good vegetarian options.

This was our first time there. So cute inside. Lots of people coming and going. We ate inside but…read morethere is a drive through and many people were taking out. The service was great and they explained the difference between the chicken salads and sides. Everything was fresh and had a great taste. The tortilla soup was so good and there are plenty of sides to choose from. We will definitely be back.

I love the food here! First time at this location, but highly recommend asking for samples if you…read morehaven't been before, usually you can try a couple if you don't know what to order. The service was good, and I like the aesthetic of their restaurant. Random but- they have the best crackers. And I love that they give you a piece of lettuce, towards the end you can make yourself a nice chicken salad wrap!

First discovered their food at the Geneva market where their empanadas became a weekly treat I…read morelooked forward to. This time I brought my uncle who was visiting from out of town. I had the Majadito which is a beef/steak rice with eggs, plantains, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. A relatively simple dish when described, but the combination of flavors was delightful. And a big portion I ended up bringing some home to have for breakfast the next day. My uncle had the asada en olla, a roasted beef stew with rice that had my uncle pausing repeatedly to comment how delicious it was. And he is less of a foodie than I am, so for him to comment like that was a big compliment. We shared some steak and chicken empanadas. A bite of empanada with some of their house made hot sauce is a bite of heaven. Service was so sweet and kind, attentive but in a respectful way. This is truly a family run spot and I felt like I was a guest in their home being given a home cooked meal made with love. The restaurant is clean and cozy. The bathrooms included. And there is plentiful street parking in front and the surrounding areas. A gem in the suburbs that shouldn't be hidden. While I always look for them at the markets, I will definitely be back to this place.

We had previously tried the empanadas from Alice's Corner last summer at the Aurora farmer's…read moremarket. We loved them so much that we decided to visit the restaurant. We shared the lomo saltado, which was perfect. It features juicy beef with crisp veggies in a salty savory sauce that pairs perfectly with the fries and rice. We also had one of each empanada. The crust on all of them was light and flaky. The stand out flavors were the cheese and chicken, but you can't go wrong with any of them. We also had the guava lemonade, which was very refreshing. Alice's Corner is a gem in downtown Aurora, and we hope to be back soon!

Great breakfast! The potato pancakes are amazing. The crepes are also really good. Would recommend…read moreand will go back again!

Finally came back for breakfast today and I'm just as impressed as I was with the lunch. The…read moreportion sizes are INSANE at this place and they offer premium sides like biscuits and gravy, crepes, pancakes, etc. I had the chicken chilaquiles - the chicken was a little tough but everything else made up for it, I'd definitely get it again. I also opted for their "must try" pumpkin pancakes. These were also good but tasted more nutmeggy to me than pumpkin, but I still enjoyed them. The other two people in my party had the Popeye Omelet with raspberry crepes and meat lovers omelette with biscuits and gravy. Both were very happy with their selections. This is probably going to be my new breakfast spot, it's worth the 20 minute drive.

Wonderful bagels! I can't believe that I haven't written a review. I thought that I did…read more This place is like a NY deli but next to the FOX RIVER and super nice staff. They close by 1pm so you have to get out there early. I'm sad that I live so far away. My son who lives in Batavia is the one who told me about Jake's bagels. Delicious bagels with lots of varieties of cream cheese. I love the everything bagel and the salsa cream cheese, the onion cream cheese. There is seating inside as well. If you sit outside you can sit and look at the Fox River. Such a cute place.

I always try and hit a local bagel place when I am in a new town.... Jake's did not disappoint.!!…read more Perfect service. Cool vibe. Fireplace and river views..... Oh, and the bagels were awesome! See photos. Good skin, good density, great taste. I always get my bagels double toasted with butter. Complete bonus: homemade rice crispy treats!! The prices were extremely reasonable...... like I wish they would raise their prices.... Will stop again when I am visiting the area....

Fortunato is a rare gem in the suburbs. For this Valentine's Day, I almost made a reservation in…read moreChicago, but I didn't want to take that ride again so I looked for something closer and Fortunato stood out with it's garish lit up red sign. I had to check this place out. We pooled up and the exterior with the sign is almost whimsical, with curves meeting odd angles and this sign screaming their name. Then upon entering you walk into this curated fine dining atmosphere that is instantly attractive and a little muted when compared to the outside. I found it the perfect balance in design. If you're going to be that bold with the building, the food better match and match it did. We always sit at the bar when it's just the two of us. We find the bartender is normally the most amazing of all the servers. We got Taylor, and that man blew us away. With his perfect drinks and menu knowledge paired with his nice and humble attitude. It was the perfect example of why the bar should always be your destination for all restaurants. I started with 4 Miyagi and 4 Blue Point Oysters. I may be wrong if the other 4 were Blue Point because the Miyagi stole the show for me. All the oysters were presented with cards to make it easy to tell the two apart and were shucked perfectly with only one little piece of shell in one oyster. The brine was retained and the flavor and mouth feel were fresh. My partner went with the Lobster Maki which includes a little show of them torching the butter/marrow mixture out of a bone onto the roll. It was exquisite. Dinner was a hard choice with all their amazing offerings. We went with the Tilefish and the Trout. The Trout was poached in Wagyu Tallow and was served Medium Rare. The tallow added a richness to each bite that paired well with the delicate trout. It was served with a cabbage wedge that will be burned into my memory as the best cabbage I've ever had. The Tilefish was the real star. We've never even heard of Tilefish before, and we will never forget it after. It was a more dense fish that had flavors of a firm whitefish mixed with lobster or crab. They took this amazing fish and they wrapped it in proscuitto de parma and cooked it to perfection. It was served on a the lightest mashed fennel potatoes and a light green salad with a sweet orange dressing. This had to be one of the best things I've ever experienced. Because of our exceptional experience and our 4pm reservation, we decided to get the Bolognaise and Ravioli to go to eat for dinner later that night. We made the right decision, each pasta was so delicious and hit every note we were hoping for. We also stopped in the cute deli in the back before we left and had to get the Two Cannolis to go also. They were the best Cannolis of my life and I need more now. I can't stop thinking about them. The drinks, oh my lord, the drinks! A curated menu that are plays on classic cocktails. You must try the Mediteraean, which is their play on a Gin & Tonic. The gin they use is not the pine tree flavor most cheap gins will give you. Instead you get this nuanced flavor that brings me back to the shores of Spain. It was that good that it teleported me to another place and time. I'm not going to list all of the ones we got in fear to sound like a lush but they were all worthy of their price tag. Finally the price. In today's day and age, Fortunato is keeping it fair and right. You can spend more at a chain sandwich shop then some of their meals cost and flavor wise, there is no comparison. I praise their owner for charging very fairly for everything. They have some very expensive meals, but the expensive meals use expensive ingredients. You have no right complaining about any of the pricing here. They, once, are perfect. As you can tell, I am over the moon with this place. I will be going back time and time again. I have found a Chicago Style restaurant in the heart of the suburbs. This is a destination restaurant. You must go. I will be bringing everyone I know back here. I can not wait to experience more of this amazing menu. Kudos all around!

Their food is fantastic my waitress Stephanie top notch. I would ask for her.. This place is really…read morecool. I love it. We'll be back. See you soon Steph.

Delicious food, welcoming environment, and lovely owners who take the time to get to know their…read morecustomers and greet them by name. Some of my favorites on the menu are the garlic knots, quinoa salad, tomato focaccia, iced chai, mostess cupcakes, and the many seasonal/special menu items. Highly recommend!

I really wanted to love New Moon Vegan Bakery, but unfortunately, it left me feeling a little…read moreunderwhelmed. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which was definitely a plus. I tried the tomato and peach focaccia as well as a blueberry scone. Both were good, but neither was particularly memorable. I was expecting something a little more special or unique, especially for the price. Speaking of price, $24 for two slices of focaccia and a blueberry scone felt pretty steep. What made it harder to justify was that the baked goods were served on a very cheap paper plate, which didn't exactly add to the overall experience. I also found the dine-in area disappointing. It was quite dark, somewhat dingy, and could have been cleaner. For a bakery where you're encouraged to sit and enjoy your food, the atmosphere really could use some attention. Overall, the staff were nice and the food was good, but at these prices, I expected more from both the baked goods and the overall experience. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything that would have me rushing back.