I met a couple friends her last week and was told it had a different name, but now they are…read moreNicollette's Cafe. They are located next to Gianni's Cafe in downtown Palatine. Even though they are both cafes, they are very different. Gianni's is more of an Italian bistro. Nicollette's is a cute coffee shop with a nice cafe menu of pastries and breakfast foods and sandwiches. I believe they have some lunch items like paninis and salads, but I don't right recall as I was there on a Sunday morning. What I found interesting with this coffee shop versus others is that they open at 10am and not the normal 8am or 9am on a Sunday morning. When I arrived (about 15 minutes prior to them opening the shop), I found plenty of parking on the street. Behind the building there are more parking lots, so there is plenty of parking for the restuarants, bars, and shops in the immediate area. Upon entering the shop, there are little clusters of seating areas all over the cafe. The clusters have cushioned chairs, couches and comfy seating - not a hard seat in the place - which is perfect for meeting up with friends, grabbing an expertly made coffee drink and a delicious treat, sandwich, or salad. I ordered my go to: an iced oat milk mocha latte with an extra pump of mocha and some kind of pastry. On this occasion, I ordered a Nutella and banana crepe. When it arrived, the crepe was the size of the plate. It was sweet, but not too much, and had a nice blend of Nutella and banana, but it wasn't drowning in Nutella, which is often the folly and failure of other places that use this hazelnut spread. We had a lovely time and they don't shoo you out as more people arrive. The staff is friendly, the music is not too loud, and the ambience is conversational. It's a great location to meet up with friends and colleagues in Palatine. A place I will surely revisit.

Cute little cafe in downtown palatine! The staff were super friendly and there are a ton of options…read morefrom sweet treats to savory bites. The menu is extensive and reasonably priced. The seating area and tables are cozy and are perfect for an afternoon catch up with friends or a breakfast date. I got a Nutella iced latte. WOW. Absolutely delicious! Cant comment, yet, on the food but I know I'll be back!

Im a bit of a croissant snab. Always looking for a great chocolate croissant. They're was very…read moregood. Was it the best ever? No that honor belongs to to a place that is just to far to drive to so this is my #1 in the west Glenview area.

Such a fun and unique bakery experience!…read more Paris Baguette is a really cool Korean bakery franchise, and it's such a fun concept. When you walk in, you grab a tray and a pair of tongs, and you just go case by case picking out whatever catches your eye. Before you know it, you have a tray piled high with all kinds of unique treats! They have everything from cakes and pastries to breads, and a lot of savory options like pastries with hot dogs, plus sandwiches and salads to go. If I'm being totally honest, the pastries themselves are a bit light and airy for my taste, and they do leave a little bit of an aftertaste. But the sheer variety of sweet and savory delights makes it worth the trip. It's just a great, fun place to meet up with friends for coffee, grab some lunch, or pick up a box of treats to bring home to the Hubby! I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

I'd like to give this place a better review, but having visited a number of area coffee shops and…read morecafes, I can't in good conscious rate them as well. There is a free parking lot with plenty of parking and I found a spot right away on an early Sunday morning. It's very bright and feels more like a retail store atmosphere than a cafe. There were only three tables and a counter running along the back wall. It was easy for two of us to just sit at a table for a while, but as more people came in, we felt guilty taking a table as we just sipped coffee and chatted. They definitely have some kinks to work out and they've only been open for a few months, and they need to train their staff better as they clearly don't understand how to serve with any type speed. They don't do traditional here. You can't just get coffee and a Danish or other typical bakery item. You can't even get toast with butter despite them offering many toast options with toppings. Here's a tip: offer toast with butter or a spread. You'll get a lot more sales with some items that are not super filling. I opted for a hot mocha coffee with an extra pump of chocolate and a crepe. Again, you can't just get plain crepes. They are homemade and should be offered plain, but I digress. I got the Hangover crepe. According to their website, this is the description of The Hangover Crepe: "Start your day right with our delicious breakfast items like bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese, served till 11 AM. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing acai bowl or pair your breakfast with a cappuccino or a chai tea latte. Don't forget to try our matcha latte for a unique twist at our coffee shop in Buffalo Grove!" Look, I just do marketing for a living, so don't sell me on what you have before and after 11am. Just tell me what you get with this specific crepe. And that's bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheese. The scrambled eggs are some of the best fluffy and dry eggs you can get anywhere. They were perfect. The hash browns were in patty form and were perfect for this dish. They serve it as a handheld, but it definitely needs a knife and fork, which you collect at the counter. You have to ask for salt and pepper or a sauce if you want. The savoryness of the items mixed with the sweetness of the crepe was a great combo. It was very tasty. But it took them quite a while to make the crepe. I was mostly finished with by hot mocha which I could have topped off for an additional fee. My compatriot wanted plain toast with butter. Mind you they have six (6) different toast offerings with all sorts of toppings. You can get your toast item made with sourdough, multigrain, white, or gluten-free. However, you can't get plain toast. And just as a side Q&A: when you order toast anywhere else, how many pieces do you typically receive? If you answered two (2) pieces/slices, you'd be correct. Irene's gave him one slice. They first toasted it and burned it badly. They make toast items. How do you screw up toast if you routinely make toast? Then they finally brought out the one slice and asked if he wanted butter. He did, so they took the toast to the kitchen and put two dabs of butter on his toast. But then they didn't give him a knife to spread it, so he used the crust of the bread to spread it on the slice. Like I stated, kinks need to be worked out. While we were there, the owner's family came in and took up two of the tables. Now all three tables were taken. And older couple came in and had to side at the counter height stools along the wall. The food was tasty, the drinks were good. Both are pricey for what they are. And they are seriously lacking seating. It would be nice to see them last in Buffalo Grove, but they need to fix the seating issue (maybe smaller rectangular tables instead of round ones?), and get things out of the kitchen faster, and drinks made more quickly to have more staying power. Oh, and have your family not come all together and take up all your tables.

This is a clean, healthy option for breakfast and coffee! For food options, they have crepes,…read moresandwiches, smoothies, and acai bowls. There are a couple tables if you want to linger, but it's a small space overall. The servers are friendly and accommodating. I had the vegetable crepe and dragon fruit acai bowl, and both were delicious. The crepe itself is really light. The prices are on the higher end for the portion sizes.

Small spot to enjoy some frozen treats. While this spot will get on the job done in terms of…read moreproviding a satisfying frozen snack, the lack of signage can make it difficult to figure out what you're going to order and how much you're paying for it. The setup also makes it challenging to choose the flavors that you want as it is not labeled well. With that said though, all the ingredients to create a satisfying sweet treat are there. The ice cream scoops are quite generous in size and the service is friendly. Just a few small changes I feel would make this location feel more friendly to bring a group and provide a more enjoyable ordering and dining experience.

My husband and I went to Yeli's Sweet Michocana to get some dessert. When you walked in, it felt…read moreempty. There were no wall decorations or signs or menus or prices posted. It was hard to tell what was offered and how much it cost. The server was very nice, but the service was slow. We ordered the banana split, which comes with three scoops of ice cream. We got scoops of abeulita chocolate, raspberry cheesecake, and pistachio. The flavors were not super flavorful, and the plastic container did not do a good job of holding the banana split. There are better ice cream options out there.

I needed a place of respite between being in Chicago proper and heading to the Citadel Theatre for…read morea show and Blue Cafe was the perfect, cozy fit. The lady running the shop was so sweet! She helped us place our order because we couldn't find the croissant on the kiosk, served us our drinks and snacks, and was unbothered by the fact we hung out for about an hour, doing puzzles, writing Yelp reviews, and reading a book. My matcha was delicious, my daughter loved her caramel latte, and my boyfriend tried the chai latte. He likes his on the sweeter side so he wasn't quite sure, but I enjoyed it! The croissant was fairly priced and served nicely on a real plate. The music was instrumental and not too loud so I could concentrate. The bathrooms were unisex, spacious, and immaculately clean. I would definitely plan my route to and from the area to include a stop here and I hope the shop finds lots of success!

Terrific service, best neighborhood café for all your desires and cravings…read moreDefinitely recommended

I have never purchased a Nothing Bundt cake before. When I received a buy one, get one free coupon…read moreI thought I would go to the location that was nearby. When I walked in, it's definitely a cute store. Very clean, bright and had a great display case with different sized Bundt cakes. The different cakes were arranged nicely in the case. The woman who was the cashier and I don't remember her name, she had short hair and glasses was very helpful. She showed me the different flavors and about the newly released s'more flavor. I brought the cakes home and took a bite of each and couldn't believe how moist and dense the cakes were. And how delicious the frosting was. I am a baker, so I'm particular about buying baked goods. These were definitely a winner. I purchased a carrot cake, which was quite good. I don't believe it had any nuts in it. And the red velvet cake was great and also had some chocolate chips in the cake. Highly recommend!

This location always has the friendliest service. Stopped in to use a BOGO coupon for the new…read mores'mores pop up flavor. It was divine! S'mores can be a hard flavor to nail, but the marshmallow and chocolate combo in the cake paired perfectly with the graham crunch. Highly recommended while it's still in stock!

RUN, don't walk to Days Treats!! You can't miss the bakery the building is a fun and bubbly shade…read moreof pink. I think I had the best sweet bite of my life here. We got the chocolate brigadero and it was a strawberry covered in caramel & chocolate and I just can't think of anything better. This Brazilian bakery also makes delicious cheese bread and other sweet & savory treats! It is absolutely worth checking out if you haven't been. Everyone is so friendly there and I really appreciate how unique it is!

It's not everyday you run into a Brazilian bakery. I was excited…read more Couldn't possibly try everything on one visit, so I picked out a few to try. Pao de queijo was decent. Bigger than the frozen ones you can get from grocery stores. I would love to try them when they fresh out of oven. When I got home to try, they weren't hot any longer, and were fine but not great. Catupiry cheese pastel was definitely the standout. Of course it helped that they fry them to order. Nice, puffy pastry with melted Brazilian cheese inside was amazing. They also give you a small container of veggie slaw to pair with, which gave the necessary palate cleansing afterwards. I personally thought the strawberry cake was delicious with just the right amount of moisture to the cake, but was a bit too soggy for my wife's liking. Chocolate covered strawberry coxinha was different. Rather than the chocolate being fully hard, it had a layer of soft chewy (presumably) ganache, which made it interesting. I'm personally not a big chocolate person, so I'm not the best judge on it. I thought it was fine. At least the strawberry wasn't sour like some I'd run into before from others. Like I said, my bar is low. LOL Lady patissiers behind the counter were all speaking Portuguese and were all lovely. Sweet to explain everything I had questions on and never forgetting to smile or make recommendations. The building is tiny and adorable. There are maybe a set of 5 tiny two-seater tables inside, but definitely would be tight. I think the space was set up for Insta spots more than anything. I've seen some G reviews that say their coffees were expensive, but I personally think it varies item by item. I'll definitely come back to try some other offerings before making a final decision, but for now, I'd say give it a try if you're intrigued. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

6 Pack Donuts: Freshly made to order, served piping hot, and very soft. The flavor was good, though…read morenothing especially unique. Still, they're definitely worth trying if you're in the area! 8/10 Service: Friendly and welcoming! The owner was very kind and even gave us two extra donuts, which was a nice surprise. 10/10

Stopped by Mini Donut Factory and absolutely loved it! The mini donuts were definitely the…read morehighlight for me. They were served hot, fresh, and made right in front of us, which made them even better. There are so many different flavors and topping combinations to choose from, so there's truly something for everyone. My favorites were the Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and the classic chocolate sprinkles. Honestly, every flavor we tried was delicious. We also got the Donut Dubai Cup, Strawberry Chocolate Cup, and an iced coffee, and everything was great. The staff was friendly, the donuts were fresh, and the whole experience was fun from start to finish. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat in the area!