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The Wild Roaster

4.4 (92 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Hidden gem at the Lake Cook Metra Station
Akanksha V.

I saw this coffee shop listed on "Too Good To Go" & Kaye packed my bag to the top with croissants and fresh baked goods. I always feel so special when I visit, everyone is so kind and listens to me yapping about random things. I don't take the train at this stop, but it's easy to spot once you're in the plaza. I highly recommend if looking for fresh baked goods, fresh coffee & spot to chat with your friends or read a book.

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Kristen D.

I did not expect this coffee shop to be located within the metra station, but alas, it was! What a gem travelers have at their fingertips! I was greeted by two kindly women behind the counter when I walked in. The shop has two entrances. One that is off of the parking lot and the other, which comes in from the metro station. There are tables you can enjoy your coffee or pastries at. I found the remainder of the space to be cluttered and a tad overwhelming. I ordered an iced coffee and took it to go. It was smooth and flavorful. Grateful for a quality cup of coffee from an unsuspecting location!

Aesha E.

Wild Roaster is located within the Deerfield Metra station. I saw that before visiting and almost skipped it, because the other coffee shops I've seen in Metra stations are really impossible to get to unless you're planning to take the train. But surprisingly, this coffee shop has a couple of dedicated parking spots for the coffee shop that aren't Metra parking. They have excellent drinks. They are kind of lean on the specials--at least when I stopped in. I picked up a chai latte, which is my usual; however, in addition to a "regular" chai, they have a Breve chai which was amazing. It's made with half and half instead of whatever other milk they might use. I don't know if they use a different chai blend, or if the taste can be put down to the half and half alone, but it was so good, one of the best chais I've had. I wonder how this isn't something other coffee shops have caught on to.

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Erik Z.

This is a neat little coffee/bakery shop at the Lake Cook Metra train station. It smells very nice and fresh inside. I've had many bakery items from the store and they are all delicious. The coffee is very good All the employees have been super nice over the years. I've been visiting this place ever since it opened. That only we're stopping in. Whether it's coffee, or an awesome snack that's homemade.

Kesha B.

Located in the Deerfield metra train station, it is off the beaten path. This hidden gem offers everything that a local coffee shop with quality products should offer. The Wild Roaster is small but packs a mean punch with its variety of brews and bite options. Inside the coffee shop there were roasters among appliances that showcase that they do roast and bake in house. We were quickly greeted by the two workers that helped make suggestions for what they had on the menu. We came by on a Saturday morning for some coffee and a light bite before enjoying our day. I got a chai latte with their egg, bacon, arugula, and apricot breakfast sandwich on a croissant. The chai latte was great, it was a bit watered/milked down than what I'm used to but it wasn't lacking in any way. The breakfast sandwich blew me away though. The flakiness but also crispiness from the croissant biting into all of the flavors from the different components was delightful. Looking forward to visiting when I'm in the area again.

Iced Samoa Macchiato
Milani L.

Was on the search for another coffee spot to try in the area and settled on this hidden gem in the area. It was definitely worth it and everytime I visit I'm going to try and come back. Parking is most deinitely not an issue. The coffee shop is small and shares a building with a Metra Station and a Jimmy John's, so it may be a little hard to find. But the lot is huge since the train station is there and there is also a Home Depot next to it. There's not much seating inside but that's okay! If you genuinely want to sit and talk they do have some chairs or you can sit in the train station. The shop was cozy and clean. Service was great. The Baristas were super friendly. I wasn't sure if one of them was the owner. But overall staff was super duper nice! They were very kind, gave their suggestions on the drinks on the menu and did a great job with the drinks! We got the Iced Samoa Machiatto and Iced Caramel Machiatto and both were really good. They weren't overwhelmingly sweet and they definitely matched tastes to the name. Also pricing wise I think it was worth it considering the cup was really big! I definitely suggest that you should give this place a try. Its convenient, yummy and refreshing. I'm all for supporting small businesses and this one deserves the support!

Iced Chai latte and chocolate croissant

A lovely local coffee shop! I stopped by today and picked up an iced chai latte and a chocolate croissant. The iced chai was strong and was so refreshing on a warm day. The croissant was so fresh and tasted delicious. I am not a coffee drinker so I love that they offer some tea options. I met the owner Kaye who is so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back! I can't wait to try the breakfast sandwiches.

Vanilla matcha
Luke W.

Railroad house coffee shop, makes for a fun train spotting and relaxed vibe. Plenty of parking, staff pointed out their matcha so I did vanilla but wasn't made from scratch leaving it a one dimensional profile overall. Typically great matcha also needs crafted mixes to balance the bitter and sweet. Good blend and fit well with the overall slightly eclectic mood, my friend and I did have trouble containing both our work laptop spread on one table. Not the space for groups or families to hang around, we did like all the extra goodies and desserts but didn't get hungry enough to sample.

Coconut Macaron (it's coconut and caramel) latte
Tiffany T.

Ohmygosh! I love this little gem. I was greeted by the sweetest most cheerful barista that made me a fantastic drink. Their coffee is roasted right there, in house by "Rosie" their roaster. Coffee purists look no further. This coffee is fresh and flavorful. Even in my sugar filled drink, I could taste the strong fresh coffee.

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Just had an amazing veggie breakfast sandwich here with wonderful service. Great place to stop by the Lake Cook metra. Thanks!

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Mediocre coffee , menu flashes so fast you have to wait for it a couple times to read it! No wifi?

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Go out of your way to try the espresso. It is a tasty blend of beans, roasted onsite. Nice croissants as well.

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3.9(174 reviews)
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We went here on a whim before shopping at Woodman's. Walking right in, it smelled delicious. We…read morewere seated right away. Our server was friendly and welcoming. The booth was comfortable. We ordered a Coke and Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee). The frappe was mediocre. It wasn't strong with the coffee being muted. Most frappe I've had at Greek restaurants are normally strong and coffee first. Hubs ordered the Hangry Man burger. He said it was ok, a burger. Nothing extra wow, but good. The waffle fries were the true winner and absolutely delicious! I ordered the make your own omelette with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, corned beef hash, and Monterey Jack cheese. It was light, fluffy, and full of ingredients. The pancakes had a nice chew, fluffy, and had a hint of sweetness to it. Overall, it was a good meal. Nothing extra wow, except for our friendly server, and the food is good! It's a little one the pricey side, but so is everything these days. Definitely try Brunch Factory.

Came here on a Saturday around 10 am for brunch. We were immediately seated and the staff were all…read morefriendly. The menu had lots of options from Mexican brunch items to French toast to skillets and much more. I got the brunch factory pie which was filled with bacon and really hefty. Also tried the morning fuel juice that woke me right up with the turmeric and carrots. The banana foster french toast was super sweet. We ended up having to take some of it home because we couldn't finish it from how sweet the caramel was. There were only 2 stalls for the bathroom and with how large the restaurant is, it resulted in a line with a little bit of a wait. For your birthday they send you $5 to spend so definitely sign up for their rewards program when you pay at their tablet. Lots of parking around the restaurant. Overall a decent brunch place but the food is just ok.

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Brunch Factory - A bar and slots room off to the side of the entrance and main dining room.

A bar and slots room off to the side of the entrance and main dining room.

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Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch - Wheeling

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4.1(106 reviews)
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It was my first time visiting this spot and can say I was pleasantly surprised. Most breakfast…read moreplaces tend to jam in seats everywhere to make the most of their space and then it's a noisy, packed mess. Eggsperience is a big open and airy room in an antique white and light blue coloration making you feel at ease and welcome like a nice Spring day. We were seated at a table for four, but an additional person joined us and we figured we'd make room for five at our table. The staff insisted we move to a five-person round table despite them being busy. It was a nice sized table and gave plenty of room for five to six people, Our server was a lovely girl who was always coming by. The menu is huge and since we were all talking and having a good conversation, I never really was able to focus, so I ordered a traditional two eggs any style with meat and toast or pancakes. I got my eggs scrambled and dry, with bacon crispy and added diced potatoes (the ones that are just potatoes and nor peppers and diced onions), a toasted English muffin, and asked for a Diet Coke. She asked if I wanted Diet Pepsi or Pepsi Zero. PEPSI ZERO?!!! No one ever has Pepsi Zero. I said absolutely yes to the Pepsi Zero. So she brought me two mason jar mugs because she wasn't sure which was the Diet and which was the Zero. Apparently a staff member attached the two drinks to the wrong fountain heads and she wanted to know which I wanted. I was able to pick the Zero out fairly easily. How cool, Pepsi Zero. Anyway, we all got our food nd mine was made perfectly the way I ordered it. The eggs were made dry (not cooking with butter or oil), the potatoes were just roasted potatoes, the bacon was crispy, the English muffin was toasted (so my whipped butter filled in all the nooks and crannies - as they should do as advertised on TV), and the drink was Pepsi Zero! And our server was quick to replenish drinks. Plus, the cost does not break the bank. Many breakfast places tend to overprice their breakfast items. I wish I came here sooner. I't's easily one of my favorite breakfast places (easily in the Top 3). It was not just a pleasant experience. It was an Eggsperience (sorry, had to do the cheap pun!) :)

Eggsperience in Wheeling, IL on Dundee Road…read more We were pleasantly surprised by the modern, elegant dining area with high ceilings, and there's plenty of parking for customers. One tip: the parking is a bit tricky to find. You will need to turn into the lot and take a hard left around the building, so don't worry if you miss it on the first try! We ordered several different entrées, including some of their breakfast specialties. The food was decent, though it didn't quite stand out for us compared to other breakfast spots in the area. That said, the servers and staff were all very courteous and attentive, which made for a pleasant visit overall. If you're in the area, it's worth a try to see if it suits your taste. It just wasn't a personal favorite of mine. It seems there are fan favorite that come back over and over again.

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