This is the Te Amo inside Hawthorne Mall. Finally, a boba tea shop that has really good quality…read moretapioca pearls. For example, the Kungfu Tea in Libertyville, their tapioca pearls are so inconsistent. Sometimes I go and they're mushy and other times, they're so hard like rubber bullets; they're never made correctly and perfectly every time. That's where Te Amo comes in the picture. Their tapioca pearls are consistently good. They also have really good flavor combinations and the drinks are made with care. Along with the boba tea, they also sell mochi donuts and basque cheesecake!

Always passed by here finally decided to try it. I ordered a hot ube dalgona with oatmilk, 25%…read moresugar (lowest it allows). It was still a bit too sweet, I would've picked 10% if it had that option. The foam is a bit sour and bitter, kinda shocking. But not until you get to the actual drink part, it's actually not bad. The light bitterness throughout was really good. Both ube and dalgona flavors come out. But I might try to go with more simple/purer flavors, one at a time. I find mixed flavors a bit too much, since not all mixed flavors go well together. Might just go with dalgona by itself next time or ube creme brulee alone. Also, I think the drink I had would've been better cold, as the ice would cut the sweetness to half if I waited long enough. I would've ordered a cold one but cold would've exacerbated my cough, so hot it is. Also wanted to add that the boba were done well, not under or overcooked. The tapioca itself had a nice toasted sugar flavor. As for service, it's mostly a self-service kiosk. Ordering is pretty easy and straightforward, and they have Apple Pay. Interestingly the ordering system is through Chowbus, they text you your order number.

Cookies were fresh and delicious. I'm not sure what the average cost is for a cookie, so I can't…read morereally comment on the price - with the exception that they were really good and worth the cost.

Received as a gift and the different flavors all taste the same. Then leave a strange aftertaste…read more Extremely disappointing

I just eat the most delicious key lime cookie at The Sweet Goat. Farmers Market Gurneeread more

From the owner: Every G.O.A.T customer brings value to our business. At the Sweet G.O.A.T your entire dessert…read moreexperience will always be The Greatest of All Time!

Last week my wife bought me a peanut butter cookie at the Northbrook farmers market. Today we went…read moreto the Buffalo Grove farmers market together and bought 3 different flavors of cookie. Not one was bad! The best cookies I have ever had and the price was right!

From the owner: Everything is made to order in small batches, with lots of love!read more

This shop is such a treasure! The staff are always friendly, and the cannolis are so good!…read more Today, we purchased several three packs of mini cannoli, including chocolate peanut butter, traditional, chocolate orange, and lemon. These are not grocery store cannolis--these are made with real ingredients--pistachios, peanuts, lemon and orange peels. We also had to grab a piece of cannoli cake. The shop is small, but in the cutest midcentury style building, and in the warmer weather, picnic tables are available outside. Don't be surprised if the staff offer you a fork with your purchases, so you can enjoy the treats right away! The owners also conduct classes, which we really want to attend in the future. They also offer catering. So happy to support this small business!

Wow! I'm a milkshake connoisseur, and lemme tell you, this cannoli shake was TO DIE FOR! I've…read morenever tasted a shake so unique. The place is adorable, too. You can't sit and enjoy your treats but that's what's extra cute about it; it's just a little hut on the side of the main drag in Mundelein. But it stands out! If I recall, there might be picnic tables outside? Could be wrong. My focus was on THE SHAKE! And I was so lucky to have Tony himself make it for me!!! I've been wanting to stop in for about a year now, so today's treat was extra special. Great service. It's run by happy people who love what they do, you can tell. And I guess Tony perfected his grandmother's recipe. I applaud the effort! I'm not a Midwest girl and dislike nearly everything about this rotten part of the country, but places like this with quality service, food, ambiance, and location make me feel like I can breathe. Go! And when you go "wow," remember that I told you so!

Everything is baked fresh to order…read more The apple slices are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Everything I have eaten there is A+.

The pastry here is good but there were some cakes that had a fishy taste. I like the tart with…read morefruits and the chocolates but may skip out on the cake next time. The prices are reasonable and service is friendly. It's a unique bakery that has something to offer for everyone!

Greg's is the kind of summer tradition you plan your whole day around. We make the drive out once…read moreevery year, and it's always worth it. The place is a true gem -- the kind of spot everyone knows about, which explains the always long lines. But honestly, the wait just builds the anticipation. I'm a die‑hard fan of the Turtle sundae, but you really can't go wrong with any flavor here. Everything is rich, creamy, and made with the kind of care you can taste. Our ritual is simple: pop the trunk, sit back, and enjoy our custard like it's the highlight of the season... because it is. If you're looking for that classic, nostalgic, summer‑night treat, Greg's is absolutely the place to be.

I have reviewed this fine establishment before a multiple times and all along my review remains the…read moresame. Greg's is a family-owned, family-friendly local institution. The locals love it and during warm weather days, it's busy especially during and after dinner hours. Their frozen custard is creamy and flavorful. They have a wonderful variety of rotating flavors and on Fridays, they alternate between Butter Pecan and Pistachio flavors. They have a nice menu variety and the pricing is very reasonable. They also have frozen pints in which you can also usually find the Flavor of the Day from the previous day. The service is friendly and good. The shop is a classic, old school looking with a walk-up window to order and pick up your order style establishment. Check it out. They are worth a visit and more.

On those late days of spring -- when Chicago and the suburbs finally thaw out after months of…read morefrigid temperatures and biting precipitation -- residents emerge from their homes in search of one thing. Ice cream. After spending the day outside and then grilling out, we (obviously) needed ice cream to complete our Saturday. We popped into Scoops and Cookies because it's not far from our house and because Homer's Ice Cream is always an enticing offer. They have a *ton* of flavors. The screens above the counter showcase everything, while you can see some of the flavors in the case. We sampled a few before deciding on a scoop of cappuccino chip in a sugar cone (mine) and two scoops of butter pecan and cookie dough in a dish (his). We were helped by who we assumed to be the owner, who was friendly and also keeping things moving as groups (understandably) hemmed and hawed over their flavor choices. While we weren't here for cookies this time, they piqued our interest and we'll explore that more on our next visit. There are quite a few tables inside with lots of seating, and everything was clean. Did this just become our new favorite ice cream place? Maybe!

I'm so glad I took a wrong turn and happened to find this place! The cookies were served warm and…read morefresh and were exactly what I was looking for this cold evening. The chocolate chip cookie was my favorite out of the three with the chocolate/chocolate being a close second! The staff were really friendly too, the cashier let me try a 'burnt' cookie on the house which tbh was pretty good too! I wished there was a salted chocolate chip cookie on the menu though Definitely adding this place to my guides and will try to stop by every time I'm in town

The cookie cake was so delicious. We enjoyed it so much. I preordered this cake for my boyfriend…read moreand I was very excited to find a cookie cake looked like a cake. It was very good I would definitely order again for any occasion

Excellent customer service and wonderful treats! Placed an online shipping order with them the…read morewrong way and they were more than accommodating in helping me cancel the wrong order and place an acceptable order all within the time restraints I had put myself in. The order arrived in plenty of time in beautiful packaging all thanks to the care of this wonderful bakery. Highly recommend.

Found this gem while visiting my parents in the northwest suburbs. I was looking for a donut and…read moredidn't expect to find one so tasty. The chocolate (fudge) frosting on the donuts is delicious. Both cake and yeast donuts are great choices. The Bavarian cream is a welcome treat and there is a rotating donut flavor of the week. It's actually a chocolate shop and the chocolate didn't disappoint. There is a wide variety and both the fillings and chocolates themselves are creamy and flavorful. I've gone back multiple times. The service is also very friendly. While you pay a bit of a premium, it's worth it for the quality.

I've learned of this place from my realtor, of all people. When she brought a box of donuts from…read moreMorkes, we knew the place had to have solid mission and pride for their products. My wife and I had always wanted to visit them ever since then and we finally did after about 10 months. The place was small and charming with lots of neeat chocolate creations, as one would expect. We sampled a couple different chocolate pieces and as far as I can tell, they were good. I say that only because I'm not a huge chocolate person, and I don't have a huge gauge on what's good vs great. Since our main purpose of the visit was for donuts, we went ahead and orderes half dozen "premium" donuts. Turns out, the box that was gifted to us was a custom mix of their premium selections, which are fancier donut creations that require a bit more finesse and efforts for them to create. Apparently, you need to order ahead if you want to have a good mix of a dozen, which we didn't know. So we ended up picking from the available ones. They were still a good variety. I don't actively seek out donuts, but if I craved one, I'd definitely seek out Morkes.