Tom&#x27;s Pastry

Delicious coffee and excellent service Best decaf brew…read morearound! My favorite staff on the North Shore!

I came here awhile back to meet my friends, who were headed up to an event in Highland Park. This…read morelocation is huge, and the staff is great....they didn't bother me when I said I was waiting for a friend and sat at a table for 20+ minutes without ordering. (It turns out, my friends went to the Winnetka location, so after texting back and forth, we realized the error so I left to go meet them and get a drink at the other location lol). I have had the coffee here as well previously, and it's always good, too. All the Tala locations are top notch. But I did appreciate that they didn't hassle me when I was awkwardly taking up space for almost a half hour haha.

Engine 37 latte w/ oat milk and an Old Fashioned

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Such a cool industrial vibe!!! Very Portlandesque

Harmony Coffee Bar

4.6(115 reviews)

2.2 mi

When in the area, we had to make a stop by one of our local faves. We stopped by because I was in…read moreneed of matcha and absolutely love their strawberry matcha. My husband came with and saw croffles and it was a no brainer. We waited a few minutes for the croffle to come out, and it was so good. My little even devoured the strawberries, it was the perfect snack and treat for all! Can't wait to come back soon, we saw they had other flavors, and some fun new drinks.

A very cozy cafe atmosphere! The menu is extensive with both coffee and tea choices - there's even…read morea section for kids. The first drink item I eyed was the strawberry matcha and when I asked the barista what her favorite was she also recommended the strawberry matcha so I went with that! Their service was super quick and I got my drink in a few minutes. Drinks: Strawberry matcha 4.5/5 Galaxy 4/5 (rated by my friend) There is a good amount of seating that includes tables and couches. We came in on a Monday afternoon and there was only one other person already in the cafe but throughout our stay there were people coming in and out to order drinks and food. Great place to work, study and hangout with wifi.

Decor is so cute

Crookie

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Mango Galaxy Tea Strawberry Matcha

Double Cup Coffee

4.5(26 reviews)

2.1 mi

Like this place a lot. Walked in and the staff, maybe the owner, talked with me about their coffee…read morebeans and what makes their coffee special. All I can say is the coffee there tastes great. They have a lot of great pastries, many of them are gluten free. Cheerful white washed place. It's a great place to sit and chill. Highly recommended!

My husband and I stopped here for an afternoon coffee and sat outside. My husband who is 6'3…read morethought the chairs outside were small and uncomfortable. I got a cappuccino and the coffee tasted bold with a sour finish. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and I love that dogs are allowed inside.

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The Chunky Scone

4.7(24 reviews)

3.7 mi

I went in as I was super excited to see a vegan bakery. It did not disappoint. The scones and…read moremuffins are big and have fresh fruit in them. It's hard to believe they are vegan because they don't have a weird texture or taste like some vegan products have. It's definitely come a long way and this bakery is keeping up! The owner is friendly and conversational. It's more of a grab and go place but definitely recommend for a nice little treat.

The scone part of the blueberry scone I had was actually good. However, it was a blueberry scone,…read morebut mostly in name only. It had like 4 blueberries on top and 1.5 inside, so I was mostly eating a very plain scone. Otherwise, it would've been great

Blueberry scone

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Ube cake, tres leches, cookie & cream cake & sprinkle cookie

That Little French Guy

4.4(331 reviews)

2.2 mi

Stopped by for a late lunch with my wife yesterday and we really enjoyed the place…read more An awesome little cafe for pastries or a light breakfast/lunch in downtown HP. I had a Caesar salad, my wife has the French onion soup and a grilled cheese and all items were solid. Also had the Chocolate chip cookies which were awesome. They have a ton of pastries that I look forward to trying down the line as well. Would definitely recommend.

I met a girlfriend here for a mid-priced lunch last week, and it is such a cute little French…read morebistro right in Highland Park. I ordered the croque madame with the fried egg on top, and it was delicious. You can absolutely tell they use real butter--the true French way! My waistline might not thank them, but my tastebuds certainly did. I even brought home an almond croissant for the Hubby and snacked on a cheese and chive scone the next day, and everything was just fantastic. The only little hiccup is that the service can get a bit hectic. The staff seemed a little confused trying to match up the order numbers to the tables, and we almost got run over on our way out by a waiter sprinting to the patio! But even with the fast-paced environment, the food is wonderful whether you eat in or grab takeout. Definitely worth a visit! A much better experience here than MY 1st time. I think it's because they enlarged the dining area with more table space. It's still hard to have a conversation due to the high ceilings which echo the sound.

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Astra Coffee Roasters

4.1(44 reviews)

3.8 mi

Tucked away in a cute row of eclectic shops just east of the Metra station is Astra. A good sized…read morespace with plenty of room to hang with your people. The service is fast and friendly, and the product quality is surprisingly good. We have been back several times for the chai latte. I will echo another comment I saw that the tables/floors/chairs looked like they need to be kept up with in regards to cleaning, I did note that while I was waiting for my order. Glad to have them in the neighborhood!

Beautiful cafe in Highland Park. I had the cafe miel that came with honey and cinnamon. It's a very…read morelarge space with plenty of seating. They are dog friendly. A dog came in with their human while we were waiting for our drinks, and I noticed dog hair on the floor where we were sitting.

Cafe Miel Latte

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Complimentary Cafe

5.0(1 review)

2.3 mi

So excited that one of my favorite coffee shops in Skokie is open closer to my neighborhood! The…read morehours aren't updated here but they are definitely open, at least on the weekdays. They're located inside the Metra Station which is the perfect little spot for commuters. I got my usual Cardamom Rose Latte which was just as great as the one in Skokie and a spinach and feta empanada. My husband enjoyed his iced americano and spicy chicken salad croissant. The barista was kind enough to toast both items and let us know that it would be a bit of a wait for it to warm up but it was totally worth it. Definitely worth popping in if you're going to take the train or even if you are just craving a really great latte!

From the owner: Community based coffee shop serving up…read moreDrinks.bites.compliments

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Bean Bar

4.5(96 reviews)

5.7 mi

Top quality, full service, broad menu ... encapsulated within a warm and conducive atmosphere that…read moremakes for great social experiences for individuals, couples and groups. We recently celebrated a Bat Mitzvah reception with a great buffet, music, lighting, and most of all the welcoming nature of owners Serah and Kadir ... that made the event pure fun and filled with excitement. Bean Bar has taken the fundamentals of a Starbucks, and built a more complete restaurant / reception environment that defines dining comfort and social hosting.

I always love coming here; it's such a wonderful space for some alone time or to meet a friend…read more What makes this place special is all of the different types of seating ... little nooks and crannies where you can find a space to get cozy with a hot drink. When I arrived at Bean Bar on a rainy Saturday morning, there was a woman who had a tray of fresh flowers little glass vases. She was setting one on each table around the shop. I took a photo of the one at our table. My drink of choice was a hot cup of hibiscus tea. Will definitely be back!

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Strawberry Matcha Latte & plain croissant

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Basu

4.6(243 reviews)

6.0 mi

I tried the yellow curry chicken rice bowl and loved it! Fresh ingredients and oh so very tasty. I…read moreloved that they gave you a container with more curry sauce in it as I drenched my bowl in it. I'll definitely be back! Oh and the people working there were so nice!

Still fantastic. Friendly, fast, fresh and delicious. My go to spot for a quick dinner when I don't…read morehave time to cook.

Dining area (1 occupied table not pictured).

Belly classic

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Sunnyside beef and veggiecado

Hometown Coffee & Juice

4.3(48 reviews)

3.0 mi

I loved my bagel sandwich salami and egg with cheese . I chose plain bagel. The homemade chips a…read moreyummy. You order at the counter but they bring your food to the table. We sat on the patio today because it was busy inside They have counter seating also. It is casual! They have Do--Rite donuts next time

We ordered tea and a jumbo pretzel which came with mustard, chocolate and cheese dips. All were…read moreserved quickly. Pretzel was amazing but maybe a tad too salty especially when paired with the dips. Place was packed on a Friday morning. Decor was minimalist but still gives off homey and rustic vibes.

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Adam H.

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11 years ago

I love this coffee shop not just because Tom's Pastry is great coffee but it's such a nice spot for people watching. I love that you can enjoy a cool breeze as you sit on the patio and just watch Silver Lake go by about their business. The staff is super friendly and attentive with your order and answered my coffee questions. I really like that the coffee shop is so clean you can eat off the floor and the staff look so dapper that it makes the service visually appealing as well. It's just such a well thought out spot with easy seating and (I found) parking pretty easy. read more

emm v.

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4 years ago

NO MORE DONUTS!! :-( Different answer every time you ask. read more

William A.

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13 years ago

The best tasting donuts,period.

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