Kuppie's is a cute little family owned bakery with convenient parking and excellent service…read more The downside is that they offer zero vegan items (to be expected and zero points off for that). We went for my husband, and he did not find their food to be palatable in taste of flavor. He also said the items that he selected were on the "dry" side.

I can't believe that I never have done a review for my most beloved Bakery - obviously Kuppies…read more This is a small family owned business. I used to live in VP - now out of state -- but when I come into town, I often stop to get bakery to take while visiting my family. The selection, quality, and prices can not be beat. I buy strudels, coffee cakes, donuts, pecan rolls - which are my favorites, cookies and sweet rolls and made to order Italian cannoli - which they fill before you pick them up. I so very much miss my home bakery, and I am longing for a pecan roll. Hopefully, I will get some in May when I visit.

All donuts start off plain. You choose a glaze, a topping and a drizzle. They say they are cake…read moredonuts but they are very light for a cake donut. Many different combinations are available. I got a sriracha donut. Unusual but very tasty. Workers were very nice and helpful with me. It was my first time and they guided me well. Think of it as the Starbucks of donuts. You can create YOUR OWN donut. They participate in the "Too Good To Go" app. I always like that.

House cold brew is a biiiit sweet but VERY tasty…read more Donuts are fresh and oh my goodness are they good. Super sweet young ladies at the counter. The salted caramel in particular REALLY jumps out. Stop by here. You simply won't regret it.

Let me start by saying that we're a huge fans of small businesses and want to see them succeed…read more I've also worked in plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in my day. Definitely not trying to be a hater. My friend and I were on our way home from Chicago, looked up some bakeries along our route. We stopped here to get some goodies to take home to family, and to snack and have a coffee while we drove 6 hours. My friend ordered: white chocolate coconut latte, 2 donut holes, a strawberry, a salted caramel, and a pink velvet cupcake. I ordered: chocolate pretzel iced latte, a big chocolate chip cookie, tropical fruit (?) danish, coconut, pink velvet, and French silk cupcakes. I'd say between the two of us we probably spent $60+? Walking in the shop is adorable and colorful, an employee had a brightly colored tie dye shirt on and we said hello to them first, commented on how much we liked their shirt, and barely got a response back, let alone a greeting. The employee at the counter wasn't rude but definitely not overly eager to greet or offer up information. Questions were answered when we asked, that was it. When I received my iced latte I asked if they had any straws and just got a head shake in response. Totally fine with no straw, but my friend found a stir stick for me, which was honestly the main reason I wanted a straw so I could stir up what was clearly sitting on the bottom of the cup. Lattes were fine. We tried the chocolate chip cookie in the car and the texture was good, crispier on the edges and the middle was chewy enough. But it tasted very bland, so we didn't finish it. A little while later we decided to try the donut holes, they had good flavor but they were so dry and crumbly, presumably because they were sitting out in the open air, who knows for how long. Also didn't finish those. Even later we decided to try the salted caramel cupcake because I'd read on the case that they had Swiss meringue buttercream so I was really excited about that, and thought for sure this would be where they would excel. While the flavor of the cake was fine, I wouldn't say it tasted like salted caramel, there was some kind of cream in the middle that was good, again not salty or caramely. But that was the heaviest, most dense cupcake I've ever had, and not in a good way. The buttercream was good, and the caramel drizzle on top did taste salty. My husband was so excited that I was bringing home that tropical fruit danish and the coconut cupcake. We tried the coconut cupcake together and again, it had a lot of actual coconut in the batter, it was dense but also dry. We abandoned the cake and ate buttercream, which was good but not coconutty. So we moved onto the French silk cupcake. This cake had a great texture, light and soft, good flavor, some kind of chocolate mousse in the middle was good too. Again, good buttercream, but the top had a bunch of dry, flavorless pie crust chunks all over it. I understand that it was supposed to mimic a French silk pie, but it was such a good cake without the crust chunks. My husband had his pastry today (next day) and though dry he said the middle was good, other than the pineapple in the middle he couldn't taste any other flavor. We tried the pink velvet after dinner tonight and again with the super heavy and dense cake texture, no real flavor, but the cream cheese frosting was yummy. I cannot say how the other cupcakes were, as my friend was so disappointed in the one we shared and the report we gave her about the ones we tried, that she hasn't eaten them. Ultimately the French silk one was the only item that was eaten completely. Keep making that buttercream, it was the best part of everything we bought. I sincerely hope your employees weren't having a hard day, I try to be understanding that you never know what someone is going through, but that's the only reason I can think of for them to be so completely disinterested in helping or talking to paying/tipping/polite customers.

Needed a pick me up and knew Courageous Bakery is what I needed. I've been getting The Lorraine…read moresince high school and it never disappoints. I'd go so far as to say it's the best breakfast sandwich in Elmhurst. I would order it without the greens since I personally don't like how soggy they get on the sandwich. Tried the dirty chai for the first time and dare I say it may be better than a certain local coffee shop's. I do think $22 for a sandwich and coffee is a bit expensive, but I'm always very satisfied with my meal. It does come with a large side of home fries, but I usually end up not eating them, so I'd love to see more side options to choose from. Also had cupcakes catered a few months back including some gluten free options and they were all a big hit. Definitely on the expensive side, but they were good quality and absolutely devoured. The environment is always welcoming and open plus the staff are very kind.

I've been following this business on Instagram for a few months so I decided to stop by and try…read moretheir cupcakes. It's a very cute and cozy spot. The display case is very inviting. I had a hard time deciding on what to get because everything looked amazing. Ultimately I decided on 4 cupcakes- buttery pecan, s'mores, red velvet cheesecake and strawberry cheesecake. All of them were delicious! Very moist and flavorful. The red velvet cheesecake and strawberry cheesecake gave you cupcake with a hint of cheesecake flavor. My favorite was the buttery pecan. It reminded me of buttery pancakes with a little syrup. Great environment with very friendly staff. I will definitely return to try more items.

So glad we found this desert shop. Welcoming with beautiful decorations. As soon as we walked in…read morethe owner greeted us with a smile and showed us all their selections. We chose the chocolate cupcake and a chocolate donut. They were so good and fresh. We will definitely be back again in the near future. Thanks again!

Dunk Donuts is a neighborhood staple. They have been around for years and have some of the best…read moredonuts! I always receive good customer service when I visit. They have donuts, apple fritters, strudel, cookies, turnovers and even muffins. I always get a few donuts and muffins when I stop by. Everything is made fresh, on-site daily. Its best to go early while there is more of a selection because by the late afternoon, many items are gone. It is definitely a great spot to check out.

Such a friendly place!! The older woman (owner maybe) was…read moreso nice to the kids and so happy to talk to them. The donuts and Apple fritter were exceptional. The adults had breakfast sandwiches to balance the donuts and they were simple, but well made. Not much room to sit inside, but we were the only ones there, so we were able to sit at the counter.

Super good food 5 stars recommended!!! ***** very nice…read morepeople and the food is incredible! My favorite will always be the veg head and the OMG French toast !

Pleasantly surprised when visiting Joe Donuts! The Itasca location is within the Ricky Rockets Fuel…read moreCenter. They have their own dedicated entrance, seating areas inside & outside, and a nice ordering counter. They have a wide variety of donut flavors but they seemed to be selling fast since it's the weekend. I highly recommend coming early to have your choice of donuts as I'm not sure how often they restock. When visiting, I tried their Boston Cream donut, Gimme My Regular breakfast sandwich, and Caramel High-Rise Coffee. The donut had a really good flavor of chocolate icing and custard filling. I got my coffee iced and it was the perfect sweet coffee treat. The breakfast sandwich was by far the favorite. The portion was huge and is easy to share or have leftovers. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would certain come back!

Best donut ever! Worth the trip! Worth the cost! Treat yourself occasionally, life is short…read more "...everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil - this is God's gift to man." - Ecclesiastes 3:13

Stan's Donuts was a lovely stop. Walked in and it smelled amazing right away. So much to look at…read moretoo, all the pastries lined up, full menu on display. Took me a minute to decide. The vibe really stands out too. Dark tones mixed with pinks and those bronze accents, it all just works. Not your typical donut spot. It has its own thing going on. Staff was great, really friendly and patient. I ended up getting the hot chocolate. And yeah... this one stood out. You can tell it's made with milk, not water, which already makes a big difference. It was thick, creamy, and had that smooth chocolate flavor. Slightly sweet and rich, you could really taste the chocolate coming through. With each sip, it had that warm, cozy feel... Like melted chocolate in a cup.

Stan's offer 2 different GF options and their kiosk counter also has them as well. They had the…read morechocolate glazed available. They do indicate their GF donuts are made in the same kitchen as the regular donuts. The GF donuts were delicious and I didn't get sick afterward.

This is my first time going with Stan's Donuts and I was curious about what was featured here. I'm…read morenot a coffee person but they do have great Refreshers here on sale. Great variety of donuts as well some vegan options as well for those who are particular. I did find it odd that you can't order your donuts and drinks in one area you have to order your Donuts in one area and then walk to another area for your drinks. Thankfully there was a short line.

Great mini donuts. Fresh, nice variety, def recommend to try when you see the truck parked by…read morecircle. My sons fav donut place

We visited the Chicago Donut Coming any to try their seasonally appropriate mini Apple cider donuts…read moreafter a day of enjoying the fall colors and hiking in a nearby forest preserve. They were delicious! The mini donuts are superior to regular donuts due to their greater ratio of surface area to volume. These are served hot and fresh, the outside are crispy and lightly sprinkled with sugar and spices. Internally they are rich, warm cake. These donuts were perfectly executed, and the portion of 8 donuts per order was perfect for sharing with another person. I highly recommend you try their apple cider donuts, and I plan on trying whatever they offer next.

I've been frequenting Brewpoint-Founders cafe for several years now, and I can confidently say it's…read moremy favorite coffee shop. The ambience is unmatched--cozy, welcoming, and full of charm. My husband and I used to live nearby, and some of our favorite memories are walking over on weekends with our pup, grabbing coffee, and sitting out front just enjoying the moment. I recently visited the Elmhurst Craft location for an event and had one of those experiences that just sticks with you. I was chatting with a barista about how much I love (and deeply miss!) the Equinox. She mentioned she was newer and hadn't tried it, but saw it in the recipe book and agreed it sounded amazing--which, for the record, it absolutely is (or was ). A little while later, she came running up to me asking if I was the one talking about the Equinox. When I said yes, she surprised me with an Equinox sticker she had dug up. Such a small, simple gesture--but it genuinely meant so much and made my entire night. To the Brewpoint leadership team: that moment alone earned my loyalty for life. Customer service like that is rare, and it deserves to be recognized. I didn't catch her name, but I was there Thursday, March 19 between 6-8 PM at the Craft location--she was running the sample table and sharing the carrot cake latte (which, by the way, was incredible). Please pass along a huge thank you and some well-deserved recognition--she truly made an impact. And one last thing... BRING BACK THE EQUINOX!! Pretty please

This was my first time to the Brewpoint Founders Cafe and was completely impressed! From their…read moreother location, I like that this one truly aligned as a coffee shop. They still had the same coffee menu, seasonal drinks, and baked good offering; but, felt a lot more like a neighborhood destination. I ended up ordering coffee for my work team and all were impressed by the flavors! I got a Black Americano, Hot Borealis Latte, and the Whipped Carrot Cake Latte for myself. The Carrot Cake Latte may be a new all time favorite of mine! It wasn't too sweet but just leaned into the flavor profile enough. My coworker who had the Hot Borealis said it may have been her favorite latte she's tried. I also got the Herbed Goat Cheese Croissant which is familiar yet unique with the pop of savoriness. Overall, this was a great experience as a stop in when passing through the area. Brewpoint continues to have great flavors that leaves a lasting impression. Staff is friendly and pricing is fair.