This place is a corner stone of the community, with the extremely friendly staff and well lit…read moreambience it's a spot to bring your friends and family without a doubt! Before you get here just know it's worth the trip and the wait in line (depending on if everyone simultaneously says "I want to get ice cream right now") with a wide variety of ice cream options you'll definitely find something you'd like! P.S this is the only place I know that sells Ube and Superman ice cream...

Owner is amazing: kind, generous and community- centric. A…read morePLETHORA of yummy and exotic flavors. Gelato and sherbet too. Best malted in 50 miles. Anything ice cream or frozen delighted- you can find it here. Young staffers aren't always the best. Sometimes when very busy, place looks dirty.

What a lovely hidden gem! The food and service are amazing and I love helping small businesses…read more Keep up the great work!

Lots of sweets and stuff though they seem to have a small food menu as well, which is nice to…read morecounteract the sweets. I stopped in to go and the chai was different from what I've tasted before; hard to explain. I did't like it at first but it grew on me. I wonder if it wasn't well mixed, perhaps, because it was a little stronger at the end. Having a drink to dine in might be nice though. They have a really nice tea. The parking lot though is a mess. This is located in a strip mall right off Lawrence and Oketo so it can quickly get congested, and it's a little tight. But a nice comfortable place to stop if you'd like a coffee or tea.

A Thousand Tales is a great restaurant, and they also have a coffee and pastry shop in the same…read morebuilding. This time, we tried the coffee shop. The pastries are plentiful and beautiful. We had a very hard decisions to make deciding what to get. I don't know what it was called, but we got something that looked like a strawberry Napoleon. I couldn't have any because of an allergy, but my wife loved it. Their coffee bar is also impressive. My wife had a latte and I had a mint tea. They make an elaborate latte. I was a little disappointed that the tea, which was not inexpensive, was made with a tea bag and not tea leaves. But it was good, so no real problem there. There was a short line to order at the counter, but it moved quickly. The people behind the counter were pleasant and seem to enjoy talking with their customers. All in all, the Thousand Tales coffee shop rates up there with the best.

I came back from another state, and the first place I missed was Thousand Tales with their cozy and…read morestylish atmosphere. The pistachio crumble latte is still one of my favorites -- creamy, flavorful, and comforting. If you prefer stronger coffee, I'd definitely recommend adding an extra shot. The pogacha with beef and the burek were both delicious, rich, and full of flavor. I also tried the pistachio cheesecake, and it was absolutely delicious -- just as good as I remembered. I was a little disappointed with the Dubai chocolate cheesecake this time though. It didn't even look the same as before, and the pistachio paste tasted less natural than I remembered. The service was good, everyone was friendly, and I'll definitely come back again.

I'm so glad we finally got to give Triple Scoop'd a try! Usually when we've been near here in the…read moresummer it's crawling with folks and there's no place to park. Yesterday was the first or second 70 degree day of 2026, so the weather was perfect and the seasonal re-opening of the DQ a mile away was to our advantage because the crowd was a bit quieter here and we were able to find a street spot. I think my daughter was overwhelmed when we walked in; there are lots of choices. She could barely contain herself, but I guess that's to be expected of a two year old. I got her a kiddie scoop of decadent chocolate, which she liked but may have been a bit too chocolatey for her. Or maybe she just wanted to taste a bit of mine and was done with the chocolate. I got a single scoop of the caramel ice cream. I'm not really sure if the sizes were different or if it was the size of the cup because they seemed the same. Both ice creams were so flavorful, really rich. It's a dangerous place to stop that's for sure. But next time I'm getting a scoop of each! As with almost all the South Park businesses, there's no dedicated parking. You'll look for street parking. South Park is across the street so I imagine some days at the wading pool with a stop for ice cream afterward are in our future. There's seating both in and outside; we sat outside and it was really pleasant. They have pre-portioned ice cream in a cooler inside as well as ice cream cakes, and a water dispenser as well. They have a little cart that I've seen at various functions around town as well, if you're out and about and happen upon them. You can also rent the cart for your own event! The staff were helpful, the store was neat and tidy. This is a wonderful small business in Park Ridge and we're so lucky to have them here!

Great space to take the kids out just get a scoop. Plenty of place to hang out and eat your ice…read morecream after you buy

It was a terrible experience. We had reservations for a 8-year-old birthday party. We got there and…read morethere was a sign saying closed for maintenance. Apparently it closed weeks ago and reservations are still being taken on OpenTable. It was a complete disaster. Having a full birthday party waiting to go in to find a place closed.

Really great atmosphere, great design of the space with cute photo spots. Menu was like Cheesecake…read moreFactory's. Lots to choose from - more alcoholic drink options than anything. But, the drinks and food were just okay and it was really pricey given what was served. Service was a bit slow and not super friendly. Cute to experience but I would not return.

This review is not based on food because I didn't eat here. I stopped here while waiting to do a…read moredrop off at O'Hare. The place has a really cozy vibe. I sat by the fireplace. I had a mimosa. The service for the drink was fast and friendly. The next time I have to go to O'hare I will try the food because the vibe was one of kindness.

Wanted to get tea and a pastry before heading to the airport. It's a cosy restaurant with outdoor…read morepatio and nice indoor seating. Service was quick , our server was very friendly and quick with our order. The only thing that bothered me was the free smoke zone outside . Will certainly be back to try the food next time.

The corn tasted old bought two and had throw them out and taste bland too. Barely any mayonnaise…read moremore cheese actually. Came before but this is my last time. The service was good.

Staff is so friendly! This is a great family oriented business, they have lots a patience & are…read morealways clean!

I've never had a bad experience here at Crumbl Cookies!…read more Since moving to the area a few months ago, this has been our go-to Crumbl Cookies spot. We get it probably once a month - yikes! Every time here, though, has been the opposite of yikes - the staff is friendly, the cookies are fresh, it's never busy, always clean, and there's ample parking outside. At my old Crumbl Cookies location in Schaumburg, it was always a tight squeeze and hustle-and-bustle situation inside the store and in the parking lot because it was so busy. This location is bigger with more parking, but it's never busy which I like. Let's be real, Crumbl Cookies are freaking good. There's 4 rotating flavors every single week and 2 constant flavors (chocolate chip & sugar). I always love the chocolate chip and will get it in replacement of one of the rotating cookies when I get a 4-pack. In my opinion the warm cookies are always better than the chilled, but some of the chilled ones are great, too. They also sometimes include a mystery cookie which yes, is a mystery when you get it. I love that they do that, I think it's a fun concept especially if you really don't know which other cookie to get or want to try something new. There's TONS of flavors in general at Crumbl, I can't even select my favorite one. When they have these flavors, I do really enjoy their cinnamon swirl cookie, s'mores, cinnamon fry bread, dulce de leche, Biscoff lava, chocolate cake, buckeye brownie, and basically any flavor that has cinnamon or caramel in it, or that's super chocolatey and gooey. You already know I'll be coming to this location again!

I order every week and this is how I got my crumble and I called to talk to manager and they said…read moreoh they will call you back and didn't. And then the help line did nothing.......

Massa in Elmwood Park is so good. The chicken vodka burrata sandwich is hands down one of the best…read moresandwiches you'll ever have. If you're craving something cheesy, perfectly moist, and insanely flavorful, this is it. The chicken is tender, the vodka sauce is rich, the burrata takes it over the top, and the bread is toasted to absolute perfection. On top of that, they have a huge gelato selection, which makes it impossible to leave without dessert. Their pizza and pastas are also delicious--everything tastes fresh, comforting, and made with care. A must-visit spot for Italian food lovers.

Massa Cafe Italiano is a busy joint in Elmwood Park. It looks like a good place to pop in for a…read moresnack or a treat, though you can certainly make a meal of it here with a wide range of Italian food selections. We stopped by last Saturday after dinner in a nearby restaurant, and somehow our group snagged a table for four despite the crowd. We came in only for dessert, and the gelato and sorbetto hit the spot. My lovely wife and I decided to try three different flavors in a medium cup. She was not that keen on the raspberry sorbetto, but we enjoyed the Chicago Pothole and mint chocolate gelato flavors more. Yes check out Chicago Pothole - it's chocolate gelato with lots of stuff mixed into every scoop.

Decided to drop in on a Friday afternoon after reading some cool reviews. Located in Elmwood Park,…read morethis cafe/ reading room/ miniature slot machine cafe offers local patrons a space to visit. When I entered there was no one there but the owner. I decided to order Bodega Combo #3 with an upgrade to a Horchata. I was told there were no Columbian empanadas (Bodega combo # 2) so that is what led me to order the other. I swear it took the owner 15 - 20 minutes to make both the empanadas and horchata. The empanadas were frozen, not fresh, and placed in an air fryer. The drink made had tons of ice and just as much cinnamon. Personally, there was no balance. I did not enjoy it. The empanada choices: are spinach & artichoke, chicken, and vegetarian. The best was the vegetarian, then the chicken followed by the spinach and artichoke. In my honest opinion, for an $11.50 meal, you would have been better off grabbing a $3 bag of tostinos pizza rolls and coke from the dollar tree and being more filled and satisfied. I was not impressed and I honestly believe that the space has so much more potential to draw in a larger crowd if the food choices were improved.

Cute, socially acceptable. Great food and service. Will still continue to patron Ashley's.read more