From the moment I walked in, I knew this place was special. The atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting--perfect for a girls' brunch, a coffee date, or a slow morning to yourself. The lattes were exceptional; I tried both the hot and iced caramel and loved every sip. The food was equally impressive. The Dubai Chocolate Crêpe with pistachios was light and delicate while still feeling incredibly indulgent. The avocado toast with pickled onions was packed with flavor, and adding a balsamic drizzle made it absolutely unforgettable. After spending three weeks in Chicago and visiting more coffee shops than I can count, this was easily my favorite. In fact, it was the only café that impressed me enough to come back a second time--and I'd gladly return again.

Checked out this cafe in Park Ridge at breakfast. Di Marko All Day Coffee Lounge is one of the busy…read moreplaces to go to around here. It especially gets busy on weekends. A lot of the classic breakfast items. There's also some things at lunch. Busy place with not a whole lot of room inside. It's got quite a few tables but they were mostly occupied. The only one available was a small one close to the counter so we sat there. A place where customers order at the counter. On the wall is a big menu. It's about $4 for brewed coffee. There's a few non dairy milk options such as oat. As for the food it's pretty much the usual things in a cafe. It's about $9 to get the Avocado Toast. Among a few of the vegan and vegetarian options. This came with greens and tomatoes. Pretty thick pieces of bread. These were hard to cut but it was great texture with the toppings and stuff. Among the other menu items are berry bowls. There's also sandwiches like paninis. For sure it's great at breakfast or any time actually. It's a popular place apparently so it's bad for big groups. This is conveniently located across the street from the Metra station.

Cozy cafe with the perfect ambiance for work or solo hang out time. Big fan of the decor and…read moreoverall vibe. The fall flights are delicious and perfect for sharing with a friend. Definitely worth a visit to support local, women-owned spaces like this!

Everything about this place is absolutely LOVELY!! The people are so friendly. The food is…read moreincredible and the coffee creations are so good!

Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

Service isn't the best, but the coffee seems okay, maybe a little better than average…read more Nice concept, but they should put bike people can touch even if they're from the scrapyard. That would automatically make it cooler here.

This was my second time here! I got the iced banana cream latte w/ oat milk for the second time! I…read moream usually not one to get sweet drinks but I am obsessed with this drink. It's sweet, but not too sweet. The large iced latte is also great, it has 3 shots of espresso which makes the ratios perfect. My boyfriend and I also got the Bacon egg and cheese, sausage egg and cheese, and the Korean chicken cheesesteak sandwich! Also super yummy. Cant wait to check out the other new location in Park Ridge! The vibe and aesthetic are also so cute in here! Love the simple design! It is located inside the train station, so while it was busy both times I went I received my food and drinks super fast! I am super picky with where I spend my money on coffee/matcha, but this is one of the few places in the area worth it!!

The drinks here are really a delicious suck I got the ube…read morelatte which is really thick so if you like your drinks more watery or thinner this might not be for you. It does have condensed milk in it. But the flavor of the new base is so rich so delicious it's not over sweet I definitely would come back if I was ever in Chicago again. My friend also got a drink I want to say she got the banana flavor I could be wrong but more than once she looked at me and said I chose the right coffee shop

Nice large area with traditional bake goods. I tried the spinach and cheese pockets which were…read morefreshly made. Criapy and delicious and would come back for more.

I'm so sad about this bakery closing does anyone know if there's another location- the owner was so…read morenice and the products were amazing .

I just recently discovered this place. I work in Lincolnwood. It has a great ambiance to talk with…read morefriends, co-workers, or just chill by yourself and sip on coffee. More than enough seating and outlets to do work. My go-to drink is the iced café latte with whole milk. The coffee quality is far superior to Starbucks. Also, I love the gauva empanada with cream cheese! Also its good to know you are supporting a local business. Happy to know 5% of their proceeds go to charity. Overall highly recommend!

Such a warm and cozy cafe. Grab something to go or stay awhile, this place is IT. They have…read morecoffees, teas, and specialty lattes. I went with an iced peppermint tea and it was very refreshing. I also tried the guava and cream cheese pastry and my goodness this was insanely delicious. The pastry dough is crispy, flakey and fluffy. The guava jam and cream cheese was sweet and not overly sweet. I stopped in on a weekend morning and throughout my time here there was a constant flow of customers coming and going. Staff members were able to keep up with the influx of weekend customers. Within 5 minutes of placing my order my items were ready to be picked up at the front counter.

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.

Simple, fresh delicious. This is where you go to eat, relax and hold hands with your loved one. The…read morefood is great, restaurant is relaxing and you don't feel rushed . you forget you are in the bustle of city life. Merci this chop is wonderful!!

I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

I was excited to check out Caffe Pronto, as we had lunch in the area, and wanted to have a caffeine…read morefix before heading home. The menu offers various espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and desserts; they also have various packaged snacks and such you could purchase around the counter. We ordered the Latte with almond milk and a Mocha - both were just not drinkable at all - it had an unpleasant bitter and grainy taste to it, and we just couldn't see the hype on this place. Service was friendly, and there were some seating inside as well as some tables in front of the cafe; unfortunately, we just couldn't dine in either option since it just reeked of cigarettes. No dice. Parking available in the lot, but can be tight when full. +avoid the coffees +unpleasant cigarette odors, in- and outside +parking lot available

stopped in (finally) to pick up a few treats to entertain guests coming for coffee. Great…read moreassortment to choose from.. difficult even, but we were able to fill a box to everyone's enjoyment. I really liked the assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and more available and will certainly be back again.. and again. A suggestion: While I was intrigued by the sandwich board I had no way to know what the sandwich would look like. Bread? pandora? Ciabatta? 6", 8", 10", 12"... or bread loaf slices? So my suggestion is they get some photos taken or make a few sandwiches wrapped and ready to grab n go. Make one of each and see what sells. I'd use sandwiches as a way to bring in customers who will then purchase a pastry or cookie.. or come back when they need something sweet. sorry, no photos... pastries were gone too fast and they were delicious.

I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to this establishment. I came across New Paradise…read morethrough their Instagram page and based on their featured content, I decided to check them out. That decision was worth the visit. I had delicious coffee, pastry, and gelato. I received good, friendly service. I had a cream and fruits filled croissant, coffee, and a cup of gelato with coconut and pistachio flavors. They were all delicious and pretty good. The gentleman who served me gave me a generous portion of their homemade gelato which was creamy and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the variety of pastries and other sweet treats this fime establishment had to offer. I definitely recommend checking them out.

Cute coffee shop with unique drinks and longer hours than most cafes. I have popped in here a…read morecouple times when we've made it out this way for shopping. Staff was fast and friendly and prices are not too high!

Love their Red Bull based drinks! Tried one of those as well as their Spanish latte. Definitely…read morecoming back to try other drinks. I love how they have a seasonal drink option as well.