Been passing by this coffee shop a lot and finally had the chance to go. Apple Maps had the wrong…read morebusiness hours listed but the owner still opened up the door for us 20 mins after closing and even insisted on making us coffees to go. To top it all off the coffee was amazing! Definitely will be coming back!!

Cafe 44 is a cafe that in the Morton Grove 'hood, offering various cold and hot drinks and…read morepastries. We came here for a caffeine fix, ordering the following: +Turkish Coffee +Latte with almond milk +a Pistachio Latte +and, a Spanish Latte We also tried their mini bird's nests, a few filled with chocolate, and another few filled with pistachio - these were actually pretty tasty! Unfortunately, the coffee was not brewed well and was extremely weak; they looked aesthetically pleasing, though, with the latte art and/or the toppings. Staff were friendly; once you order, your items will be ready for you on the side counter. The space is bright, and they have a handful of seating inside - the place is popular, so you may have to wait a few for a table. Street parking is available off of Waukegan. +weak coffee +stick with the mini bird's nests +street parking available

My aunt had her birthday party here and reserved one of the side rooms for about 60 of us. They…read moreserved a wide variety of food including the popular pancit noodles, Kari Kari beef and 4 others. Then topped it off with halo halo for dessert. Everything was pretty good. Obviously not as good as my parents home cooked Filipino meals but good for a restaurant. Good place to have a party.

Fantastic food and decor that transports you all the way to the Philippines. They have all the…read moreclassic dishes as well as a cafe in front that has a wide selection of pastries and confections. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Filipino dishes and this place satisfies every time. Everything from the Beef nilaga to the garlic fried rice was exceptional. Despite living in chicago near the other Filipino restaurants close to Seafood City, my family makes an effort to go here when we get a craving. The only thing is the service can be a bit slow as they are understaffed, although they are actively looking to hire staff.

I love this place! It makes you feel like you're back home in Europe. The food is amazing, and the…read moredesserts are so delicious--it's impossible to choose because everything is so good! The workers are fantastic also!

Years ago we came here often. Decided to stop here for freddo after driving around. Unfortunately…read morewe were served a frappe and told it was a freddo. As someone who visits Greece often they are not the same. I do know they have good paninis and desserts prior to me being gluten free so that's what the 3 stars are for. I would not recommend this place for food if you are gluten free.

I had to update my review to 5 stars…read more After having tried every breakfast place in the area, this one is the best one I have been to. Whoever is cooking must not leave. The food and drinks actually feel like they are made by people who care. To the owners and staff, please keep taking pride in your work. Reward your workers accordingly (of course you have to make a profit, otherwise it's not worth it). And don't let the quality slide. Oh yeah, and please don't run out of the sourdough bread/toast again. ;-)

I was in the area and stopped by the place. It was quite busy for a Sunday brunch. I ordered the…read moreavocado toast and the matcha flight. Food was good. Loved the potatoes.

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.

Came here with hubby and our child on a weekday for brunch. There were a good number of open tables…read morebut some of them weren't cleaned and the first table we chose had a piece of the wall sticking out so we relocated. I had expected more pancake options on the menu since it is a pancake cafe but there are ~4 options available (aside from the standard buttermilk and gluten free ones). I had the California omelet (avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese) with hashbrowns and pancakes. I upgraded to the berry pancakes (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) for an upcharge. My child had the pancakes from the kid's menu which came with two small pancakes and a meat of her choice (she chose bacon). Food took some time to come out and we had to ask for water. My omelet was decent but the hashbrowns were overcooked and dry. The berry pancakes were just okay. There was fresh fruit on top but I didn't care for the berry drizzle on top of the pancakes as it tasted artificial. The kid's meal was very plain (I don't know what I expected) and I should have shared my meal with my child since she ended up eating all the berries off my pancakes anyway.

Great breakfast spot. I got biscuits and gravy with 3 eggs and hash browns. Food came out fast…read more Service on top of everything. Location was clean. Plenty of parking. I've been here a few times and it's always been on point.

Amazing. Everything fresh and delicious. Love the Vietnamese coffee. Been coming here on a regular…read morebasis. The online order was great too.

Cool newer place in Glencoe/Glenview area on the backside of the train station. Service was…read moreexcellent and the vibe of the place was great. Busy place for a Friday at 2pm. Lots of customers either working or socializing with their group of friends. Decor was nice and modern. Service and Ambiance Grade: A+ I ordered a cortado, Anytime Toast, and a Gigantic Pretzel. The Cortado was nice and strong. They did not skimp in any way and came in a double shot glass. (Cortados generally come in that size.) Grade: B+ The Anytime Toast comes on a whole grain toast with Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Egg (I requested fried), Giardinera, and a slice of green apple. Very tasty I must say! Wish my egg was over easy or medium. I was told that over hard is how it comes. Grade: A-/B+ The GIGANTIC Pretzel was exactly that! Biggest pretzel I've ever had. It normally comes either salted or cinnamon sugared, but I opted for just butter. You also have the option of choosing 3 out of 5 dips...beer cheese, yellow mustard, dijon mustard, chocolate, and/or sweet cream. I chose cheese, yellow mustard, and my favorite was the sweet cream! The sweet cream was just like frosting on a cinnamon roll. I don't think they could have done better with this item! Grade: A+ Overall, I'd love to see this place stick around. The "Glenview" area needs more places like this! Great spot with great vibes!

Love: the iced cinnamon honey oat milk latte. It's a special treat for myself whenever I stop in…read more Do Rite donuts! Like: enjoyed the tuna and avocado toast on my first visit in. Variety of pastries, coffee, smoothie, and tea options, and there's a board posted for estimated wait for food and drinks. Dislike: space is a bit narrow, and the noise level is way too energetic for me. Would be hard to have a conversation while dining in here. No great spot to wait for to go orders. Not a lot of parking spots in the lot. Before 11am, you can park at Grandpa's Place.

Vegans, it's time to celebrate! Eggspresso recently added three vegan items to their menu: crepes,…read morepancakes, and waffles! Today, I visited for the very first time to try one of their vegan options. I arrived around 7:15 on a Thursday morning, and it wasn't busy at all. My friend and I were able to choose a cozy booth by the window. (By the time we left at 9:00, quite a few booths were filled!) The service was great, and our food came out quickly! The vegan waffle was generously sized and made fresh in the kitchen. It had the perfect texture--a little crispy on the outside, yet warm and chewy on the inside. There was just a hint of sweetness, so I hardly needed any maple syrup. The decor is very cool--I absolutely love the color scheme! Even the restroom was charming. When I walked in, I noticed a sign on the wall that said, "Hello Beautiful." Although it's a small detail, I also appreciated that the trash bin was placed directly beneath the paper towel dispenser and right next to the door. It's those thoughtful little touches that make a difference. I can't wait to come back and try more of their vegan options!

Really nice place for brunch, conveniently located in the Glen. Parking garage easily accessible…read more We were seated right away, and service was prompt. Plenty of great brunch options, we'll definitely be back to try more!

My hubby and I were looking for a place with good drinks and decided to try this place. We parked…read moreand almost passed by the place because its like a small little bar with very little signage. It was before 6pm so we were able to find a seat. I think they have seats for only 25 people so prepare to stand when it gets busy. Our bartender was Edward and he was really nice. I ordered a Tiramisu Martini and then a Porn Star Martini. They were both good, but I preferred the Porn Star one. We also ordered a Smash Burger, which was actually from Holt's, connected to this bar. That burger was tasty - brioche bun & onions = yum. The chips it came with were crunchy. The Bacon popcorn was good but way too salty for me. Im glad we found this little bar and plan on coming back in the future.

We went out with Park Ridge friends last weekend and they took us to this charming bar. I read a…read morefew reviews that said that Pines Room has a small town vibe. I disagree--I am a Chicago boy and it has a big city hidden gem quality about it. In fact, they promote themselves as a speakeasy. Of course you can get any cocktail you want, but my husband and I both opted for a special strawberry cocktail made with Hendrick's gin. It was refreshing, not too sweet, and garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice. Perfect! Our friends both ordered old fashioned cocktails that looked equally as good. It was a Saturday night and this tiny bar was jam-packed. We had to stand, but it was okay because we had only stopped in for one drink before heading to another restaurant for dinner. The bartenders were friendly and efficient. Prices are not inexpensive, but average to what you'd find in a downtown Chicago restaurant. If you''re looking for a cool place to hang in Park Ridge with a craft cocktail and have a small bite (they have a limited food menu, too), Pines Room is the place.