I LOVE places like this! Am adorable local bakery created in a house on the corner with a big porch…read moreand some delicious fresh-baked eats! This was our first time there so I ordered a lot to try- our favorite sweet treats were the blackberry custard brioche, the vanilla berry scone (that was actually not dry!) and the chocolate chip cookie. Our very favorite thing, though, was the turkey sandwich with the bacon jam- Ohh goodness, that was delightful! I loved the vibe, the girls that waited on us were super friendly, and we will be back!

The cutest little spot tucked inside a house in downtown Yorkville on Bridge Street is serving up…read moresome of the best scones I've had in the area. The inside is cozy but modern, with a huge menu and coffee drinks made with homemade syrups and toppings. This place was packed at 8:45 AM, but I was still able to grab everything I had my eye on. Today's lineup: the strawberry lime scone, white chocolate pistachio brioche, and a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. The brioche was easily one of the best sweets I've ever had, it was fluffy, not overly sweet, and perfectly balanced by the pistachio. If they have this, I'm ordering it every single time. Please check them out and support this small business. I already know it's going into my regular weekend rotation.

Amazing chocolate cake, and they created the perfect cake for my 12-year-old daughter's birthday…read more First time here, and we will definitely be back!

I reached out hoping to get a last minute cake for my daughter's fifth birthday party and when I…read morecontacted the bakery and Marlene emailed me back immediately and only had 6 days until the party. She worked with me to pick the perfect flavors for the cake and discuss designs and styles. I was able to email her over 7 pictures and she put my vision together perfectly with amazing customer service. The cake made the entire party feel complete. We had so many compliments and can't thank Marlene and the entire bakery enough for making our daughter's day!

I saw this bakery pop up on FB in a local page I follow. I was so surprised that I had not seen the…read morebakery before since I drove past it almost daily. Reading all the reviews on their page made me curious. One of my coworkers had already been and said that everything she had tried was good and they were so friendly. Well I decided to buy goodies for my coworkers. I stopped by on a Thursday morning around 6 am. I walked in to a little slice of heaven, lots of pastries to choose from. As i walked in a man was coming up with a tray full of bread. From what my coworker had said and from the reviews I read, I expected someone to smile and say good morning. I got neither. Kind of disappointed. I bought conchas, a croissant and a sugar cookie looking pastry. I can honestly say that I forgive the rude man with the mustache, those were the best conchas ever!!! I will be back to try all or the yummies.

Cake and Pan Dulce was fire! Service was helpful, people are nice…read more I'll be back to this gem.

We celebrated our son's first birthday here over the weekend and it was truly perfect from start to…read morefinish. The space is absolutely beautiful, with the most amazing view of the river. The food was incredible! I tried every single item on the buffet and loved all of it. And the staff... just wonderful. The ladies were so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made us and our guests feel so comfortable and cared for the entire time. We are so grateful for such a lovely experience and will absolutely be back. But next time we'll be back to enjoy a peaceful brunch without also hosting 25 people Highly, highly recommend!

How did I live in Chicagoland for so long and never know about this gem? Seems like I'm not the…read moreonly using the word gem to describe this place! I was back in town visiting for a wedding and my host recommended G&S for brunch. They are only open eight hours a week and the only time we could get one of their few tables was 9 am sharp. We arrived on time and were the second table seated in a dining room that only contained eight tables. Great music, with classic rock and country played at a moderate level. Servers were all super nice and engaging. I could tell this was a place where the regulars come often and the staff knows them well. I got my OJ and my friend got her coffee. Juice tasted pretty fresh, but I admit I wish it had a little pulp. Right away we headed up to the buffet line and it was so amazing. Herb and cheese frittata, thick cut bacon, thick sausage patties, cheesy hash browns, banana bread French toast, biscuits, sausage gravy, Caprese salad, cinnamon rolls, raspberry brownies, fruit salad, almond poppyseed scones, chocolate chip cookies... Everything I tried was excellent. The bacon and sausage were so full of flavor and as I mentioned they were thick, nothing wimpy about this breakfast meat. The French toast really had that nice banana and cinnamon flavor going. Cheeses added richness to the shredded hash brown potatoes. That cinnamon roll was so flaky. I even took some the buttercream frosting on top and spooned it on the French toast bake and that only made it even more amazing. I almost felt sorry for the fruit salad of blueberries, red grapes, and honeydew! 23 dollars was a pretty solid deal, especially since it was unlimited portions. I've had a few brunch buffets, but this absolutely ranks in the top 2 or 3 I have ever had.

The location was easy to get to. Cute, small shop, and we were instantly greeted as soon as we…read morewalked in. The staff were friendly, and there were so many options to choose from! I ordered half a dozen donuts, a cinnamon roll, and an apple fritter. The dough is soft and fluffy--so good! One of the best donuts I've had in a while. Highly recommend! So good that I forgot to take a photo of all the donuts!

My sister went here for the first time and asked an employee what's the top flavor and in his…read morewords, he said (well we don't have fried chicken flavor) racism never ends

Had a relative who had moved out of town & suddenly moved back to Illinois. This location was kind…read moreof halfway between me and my relative. And we often meet for coffee, so I perused some reviews. This place looked good, and we tried it out today. What I like about it is, it's a little eclectic, a little off the beaten path. You walk in and there's a little order counter and you can go left or right after you get your order, if you go left ... whoops you're into another business. If you go right there's seating, and a room and then partway into that room, You make a left and there's another seating room. It kinda reminds me of a donut place in Joliet. The OLD Donut den (years back, before they moved into their current space )with its little rooms and nooks and crannies. Village grind has great service, very friendly baristas. A decent array of varied coffees, lattes, and the like. I think their star is their excellent selection of all homemade... Pastries, desserts, and yummy things. Again, all homemade. Prices are surprisingly affordable. This from a guy who is a known cheap SOB. My relative had the cherry cobbler pastry looking thing. And was overjoyed with it. I had the eclair cake and it was extremely yummy, and made my tummy so happy. My relative said he was extremely happy with the choice of coffee shop, and that we would be definitely meeting there again soon. Parking is on the street, but they also have a lot on the side of the bldg. . In downtown Oswego, not far from the river. Recommend!

We have been coming here for over a decade. This spot has been a staple for us whenever we need a…read morepick me up. for a little over 6 months the coffee has been watered down, burnt, and overpriced. at this point the coffee shop next door is what they used to be. Even Starbucks is cheaper at this point.

Always love the food here. Service is good usually really quick. The restaurant could use cleaning…read moreand updating. Always, overpriced. Now when I go to order something in the past few months they are out of one or two ingredients. This is so frustrating. Will be going elsewhere. This restaurant will be going out of business soon. It's so sad.

Everything could improve. Dirty restaurant, out of large cups, and out of coffee, there was no one…read moremanning the order counter for a very long time. I was within view of 3 or 4 workers the entire time I waited. No greeting , and they surely saw me. When I did place my order with Jordyn I found her snippy. It was kind of an unreal , unbelievable terrible experience.

Overall dissatisfaction with everything. I walked in made a latte order and a regular coffee my…read morelatte was perfect. The coffee, that was meant to be extra hot- came out cold. I also ordered a pastry, that was fine. When I returned to tell the cashier the extra hot coffee was cold she walked to the kitchen and asked if she could give me a free hot coffee. Just wow. This was my first time here and my last. I took the coffee she fixed and my pastry and walked out. The overall ambience it's a nice coffee shop. But I am not sure who owns it they just need to do better overall with attentiveness to your clients.

This one stop shop for specialty coffee and wine bar is nestled into downtown Oswego. Parking was a…read morebut difficult as there is only a lot in the back of the building but the extra effort is very much worth it. Oak + Bean source their own coffee beans to create a wide variety of coffee types and flavors. Browsing the list, there were plenty of offerings that intrigued me to come back more than once. They also offer teas, snacks, baked goods, and other soft drinks. If those aren't enough, they double as an evening wine bar offering all wine types, mimosas, and some beers. I loved the murals all over inside and elevated design otherwise. They have monthly events to engage the community. Loved stopping by Oak + Bean and would certainly come back when passing through the area. Tip: Wine Happy Hour is M-F, 4-6pm!

Absolutely the best bagels around this entire area!!!!…read more Don't forget to order the yummy vegetable cream cheese!