What a nice surprise to find a Taiwanese drink place in Harwood Heights!! Tea Talk has recently…read moreopened and serves a variety of smoothies, milk teas, slushies, refreshers and signature drinks with a good selection of seasonal fresh fruits and boba and jelly toppings. My favorite is a custom pineapple mango smoothie with lychee jelly. Comfortable counter, table, or couch seating available in this small storefront space to simply hang out with free wifi, but I noticed most patrons took their drinks to go. Overall, great execution and introduction to these Asian style drinks to the neighborhood.

Ordered 3 drinks- all of them were amazing!! Mango passion fruit smooth, guava fruit tea and the…read morenew coconut coffee --wow amazing!

Café with Turkish Sweets and Drinks…read more This café has plenty of seating and offers a variety of Turkish desserts, candies, coffee, and specialty drinks. I ordered the Ube Matcha Latte and a small knafeh to go. The service was excellent--the staff patiently answered all of my questions and made me feel welcome. Ube Matcha Latte (3.5/5 ) - I ordered it without ice, so I didn't get the beautiful color gradient I was hoping to see, but it still tasted great. I especially liked that it wasn't overly sweet. Knafeh (4/5 ) - This was my first time trying knafeh. I think it would taste even better if you eat it in the café, where it's served on a hot metal plate that keeps the cheese warm and melted. It has a unique texture--a chewy layer of melted cheese on the bottom, topped with grainy pancake like layer, then finished with crushed pistachios and sweet syrup. It was a fun and delicious dessert to try.

This caught me completely by surprise…read more My friend and I just wrapped up having dinner and were looking for a place we could enjoy a desert that was something other than the usual boring ice cream or cake. I looked up Google for ideas and came across the TAJ Coffee House which was only a few minutes away from where we dined. The photos looked impressive, but I had absolutely no idea what was to come. We walked in and were immediately greeted by Shams and Louai. Their warmth and great personalities made my friend and I feel instantly welcomed and valued. To the right of the shop, our eyes were drawn to a wall of gorgeous, colorful Turkish candies which were a mind-blowing experience to behold. This, plus an elegant, large, comfortable sitting area with sumptuous gray cushioned chairs, lovely chandeliers and beautiful decor set TAJ far and above any coffee house we have ever seen --- and we've seen many! When we walked to the counter, Shams and Louai were so helpful and accommodating as we asked questions about all the astonishingly beautiful pastries, cakes and candies in the glass cases before us. Everything in front of us was unbelievably appetizing to the eye and nearly all were items we had never seen before. My friend and I settled on a variety of "Turkish Delights" and "Turkish Sweets" to get out feet wet, and we loved each and every selection we ordered. We ate a pistachio baklava which was the finest we ever had. I also tried a cake which had a dark reddish glaze and was similar to tres leches but far superior. We also sampled a variety of candies and nougats that were transcendent. One candy, in particular, was rolled in dried, chopped rose petals and was my absolute favorite. I had to order a few more to take home. For drinks, we tried their lotus milkshake which was magnificent. The types of drinks TAJ offers is extraordinary. They range from various hot and cold coffees (including Turkish) to iced shaken espressos, matcha drinks, Turkish teas, Dubai chocolate drinks, frappe, smoothies, juices and glorious mojito-style concoctions. As mentioned earlier, my friend and I had no idea what to expect from this but came out of TAJ stunned by the spectacular offerings within. The flavors we encountered were unlike anything we ever experienced before, and we will definitely make the TAJ Coffee House a regular place to savor over and over again. Once more, special recognition must be given to both Shams and Louai. They are ideal ambassadors for TAJ Coffee House and need to be recognized for it. They provided wonderful customer service and were kind, professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. Perfection!

Had no idea that they had such a wide variety of great stuff…read moreLook at the picture and know that it cost 10.00 Really good stuff

Are you nuts for nuts?! Well, check the Nuts Castle out!…read more This place has various types of nut bars, candy in bulk, chocolates, Turkish delights, and other specialty food items that you can bring to get-togethers and parties where people will drool over! We passed this place the other night, and we knew we had to take another trip out to explore this place further! I knew I had to get some of the variously imported Turkish Delights and the bulk of the roasted & seasoned nuts for my parents, especially my dad, as he love some good nuts and nut snacks! I recommend in getting their trays that come in different sizes to get an assortment - that's what we did: +Noga with Pistachio Hazelnut & Almond +Coconut with Orange Hazelnut +Pomegranate & Pistachio Covered with Dried Cranberries +Sliced Pistachio Orange with Hazelnut +Milk Chocolate Moons +Pistachio Chocolate Moons We also had a mix of the Mix Mayasi Peanuts (savory and crispy!) and the Spicy Peanuts (super spicy and great for spice fiends!). The store itself is extremely organized and laid out strategically, with plenty of room to move around. The staff here are welcoming, offers samples, and very informative; they are super helpful and in no way do they rush you! They are more than happy to provide any suggestions or recommendations. There's also plenty of (tight) parking, right in front, in the small strip plaza it's located in. Great small business to support! +bulk of nuts and candies! +imported Turkish Delights! +friendly staff! +small parking lot in shared pl

I've driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop in... and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe inside is absolutely adorable with the cutest decor (I loved all the zodiac animal neon signs ), and they have a huge selection of drinks, so there's something for everyone. The owner was incredibly kind and patient. They took the time to walk me through all the different flavors and asked questions to help me figure out exactly what I'd like instead of just rushing me through my order. That kind of customer service is so appreciated! I ended up getting a smoothie with tapioca, and finding out they use Village Creamery ice cream made me so happy because it's one of my favorites! It was so creamy, refreshing, and exactly what I was craving. It definitely hit the spot. Cute atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious drinks. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Super cool spot and friendly owner!! The decor in here is cute. The owner told me to find my zodiac…read moresign. I got my son and I two jasmine milk teas with butterfly pea tea and brown sugar boba. It was perfectly sweetened and the boba was the best texture ever. Finally, a spot that knows how to make their tapioca the right texture and consistency. I love that nice chew on my boba! Bring your family and kids here it's a really cool spot and very very kid and family friendly.

Just found my new favorite bubble tea spot in the neighborhood! I usually get bubble tea when I'm…read morein China town or uptown neighborhood but was surprised when I found this place without having to take a drive. Ordered pickup online and my first order was ready in just a few minutes. I had the mango smoothie with Lychee popping boba. Smoothie was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the teas.

The drinks are really good. It was my first time being in that place. The lady was nice and variety…read moreof selections on tea. The dragon fruit was really good and like to stop in there next time.

So wanted boba tea so decided to go here since it was right across from our hotel. This place is…read morelocated on the second floor from the mall. It is in a stand located in the middle. We ordered our drinks and it came out within fifteen minutes. It is your typical boba tea type taste.

For boba at the mall, UniUni was pleasantly delightful. The roasted oolong milk tea was packed with…read morethe tea flavor that I like to have in my boba. The flavors of the fruit teas were also great too. The boba were good as well.. but an additional $1 for all toppings including boba definitely drove the price toward the higher end of drinks. Not bad for the flavor and the price but not an "always buy" for us.

Love the diffeeent flavors of the week! Everyone is very…read more friendly at this location.

I've been an Insomnia Cookie fan for years and had never had Crumbl so I decided to give them a…read moretry. The Niles location has two kiosks for placing your order but only one was working, so there was a line. They have two sizes of cookies and you see exactly what is available versus what is sold out, among the flavors which change every week. We ordered two of the larger sized standard chocolate chip, and several of the smaller ones which is a better portion size for me because they are rich. The smaller ones were a softer, gummier texture like cake, which I was not expecting. I loved the pumpkin and my daughter loved the pink velvet which is like red velvet, I just didn't like the texture so much. It was $9.99 for three. The larger cookies are $4.99 each and they are a good size to share if you don't want too much. They have packs if you need larger orders but it can be expensive. I would get them every once in a while but not a regular thing.

I had been wanting to try this place since it opened ;especially since they are down the street…read morefrom where I live. I went around 12:30 on a Thursday afternoon. It was pretty empty, only one other couple was there. This place is so visually appealing. The pink hearts and overall aesthetic is so cute and great for a photo op. I tried the brown sugar latte at 75% sweetness and my toddler had the strawberry Ice Cream Pop. They were both very delicious, and not too sweet. I do plan to return and try other things but definitely as a little treat, because they are a bit pricey, to go to on a regular. My large latte was 7.70 and 9.49 after taxes. I took off one star, because the worker had absolutely no interaction with us at all! If you like to be serviced and enjoy talking with staff; this might not be the place for you.

Te'Amo just opened this past weekend in Logan Sq (11/15/25) and I happened to pass by. The staff…read morewere very friendly, and the cafe's ambiance was so warm and cute! I got a matcha latte with rose syrup at 25% sweetness and boba - perfectly made and not too sweet. Will definitely come again! The popup vendors were also really well picked and matched the store's vibes.