Smoothies are expensive but they've got a date and an avocado smoothie? (two separate items, to be…read moreclear-- not the same smoothie). Sign me up! It's just enough to ease the nostalgia for 2000's era Jamba Juice. The location here is also really convenient, right by Planet Fitness for your workout + smoothie fix. Will be back!

The couple that works there knows nothing about customer service. Went in today and the woman, who…read moreis always there, took my order after I waited for a couple mins. I was the only one in there. After she took my order, she went back to doing something. The man, who is also always there, was just eating something on the side. Again, I am the only one in there. He finally decides to start making my smoothie. He finished my smoothie and instead of giving it to me right away, he starts making an online order. I asked him if I could have my smoothie and he told me, 'To hang on a second!' He finally gave me my smoothie with a face like I was a problem. Not the first time where I have experienced slow and disrespectful service.

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.

Great açaí bowls. The Lolo's bowel was a great one to first try having bananas strawberries and…read moregranola on top off the açaí soft serve. The soft serve is not too sweet. I wish they would advertise a build your own option more. But overall I would recommend!

The bowl I had was great! I especially loved the honey on top! The girls in front were really nice…read moreand the bowl came out pretty quick! I would definitely recommend!

We went to this place to get an açai bowl . We were greeted instantly by the owner and provided us…read morethe menu. We ordered two açai bowls and they were very delicious and cost-effective. We will definitely return thank you

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.

The açaí bowl was delicious! I tried it because this location promoted a coupon for $5 bowls…read more(regularly $10.99) on social media. It included cold acai, granola, banana, strawberries and blueberries with a drizzle of honey on top. It was $5 well spent. Service was friendly although a little slow. The person who made my bowl was great. However, an employee next to him was holding and talking on a portable phone while wearing latex gloves, and touching serving utensils at the same time, making their hygiene practices seem questionable.

These are the cinnamon pretzels bites and they were very delicious. There is a very kind server…read morehere named Zachary and he is super nice and is very good at making the food fast and delicious. The food here was delicious and highly recommend this place.

My friend and I enjoyed our drinks from Kung Fu Tea. The boba was perfect. The drinks were cold and…read moredeliciously flavored. Sometimes it's hard to make a decision because the drinks all sound delicious!

Came here to grab some boba because it's one of those days…read more... I ordered a strawberry milk tea with boba and aloe jelly. I wanted chia seeds but they were out so boo!! I just wanted something yummy. My bf ordered an Oreo slush. There was basically no one here which made it really nice. No wait and just calm and relaxing. This place is clean and neat. Nothing bad to say here. I'm glad they gave this location as it's close to my home. I've never had a bad experience here. With all that, all I want to say is: keep it up kung fu tea! You give me a good boba fix when I need it! #bobaforthewin!

I have been excited about the addition of Bean Bar to our neighborhood in downtown Northbrook for a…read morewhile.  We finally had a chance to visit together before we went to the Art in the Park the Saturday of the Mother's Day weekend!  It totally justified all the hype! Given it was a Saturday, there was an annual art fair in the Village Green close by, and the Mother's Day weekend, we expected it to be very busy, and it was justifiable so.  There was a rather long line placing orders at the cashier, but it moved quickly.  There were many laminated menus for us to read while waiting in line.  The cashier was friendly, patient, and helpful in answering questions.  Our daughter ordered an Avocado Toast and a Berry Zen Refresher.  My husband and I found that a good idea, and each of us also ordered an Avocado Toast, although I had hoped that I got different types of dishes to photograph, lol.  Husband had a Cappuccino, and I had a large Iced Pistachio Latte (oat milk).  This simple brunch came up to $77.34 with tip, and it's worth it. All 3 Avocado Toasts were perfectly made.  All the ingredients were very fresh, although there wasn't a lot of seasoning, the taste of each ingredient worked well together to achieve a delicious dish.  I especially liked the over easy egg and the crispy edges of the warm toast.  My Iced Pistachio Latte was very good without being too sweet. Although the food and drinks were the star, the ambiance was so pleasing and relaxed that totally elevated the entire experience.  The dining room with high ceiling and chandeliers was spacious and beautiful.  There were many different types of seating for patrons -- big comfy couches, regular tables, high-tops, small booths, conference rooms with long table and chairs, small private rooms... not to mention about the large sheltered patio with many tables and seats!  As I have mentioned, we went at a busy time, there were not a lot of tables left for dining purposes, we opted for a high-top.  Even though the venue was almost filled to capacity, it still felt very airy and comfortable.  I could just chill there happily for half a day with my latte! However, there were small hiccups that fortunately did not ruin our first experience there.  My husband's and daughter's drink came out almost instantly after we sat down, but I had to chase down a staff (there's no servers except for the staff who delivered the dishes or cleaned tables) to tell him that my drink was missing.  I told him that it's supposed to be cold but with no ice.  He immediately got me a Pistachio Latte but with ice.  The cashier lady had specified no ice on when she placed the order for me, I talked to her about this and she offered to make me a new one, but I had already had a sip and didn't want to put the drink to waste, so I just kept it.  I later scooped out all the ice so that it did not dilute my drink, and it was good.  I must mention that the food came out in just 5 minutes even though the place was busy. Our high-top table wobbled when we used our knives and forks to cut the toasts, not a very big deal, but the restaurant could easily have that fixed as I am pointing it out now, It's one of the high-tops under the BB sign. This brunch kicked off a very happy Mother's Day weekend.  I was in a very good mood going to the art fair from Bean Bar.  We will definitely return to try the many other items on their menu.

The ambience is incredible here! What an eclectic, artsy vibe. I feel like I'm in Chicago when I'm…read moreat the Bean Bar. I love the brick walls, high ceilings, and the wide variety of seating areas - both indoor and out. Staff here is wonderful, very friendly with top-notch service. I ordered the avocado toast with no egg to make it vegan, and a latte with oat milk. The latte was perfect, but I didn't love the avocado toast. Bean Bar is the perfect place for both personal and work gatherings... or to just hang out by yourself.