Don't know what it is but I've been really into banana flavoring this year so it was fantastic news…read moreto find this locally owned coffee spot a short drive from an appointment in Bolingbrook this past weekend that has a banana bread latte on their seasonal menu. I ordered at the drive-thru window. Staff were friendly and service was quick. I agree with others that $9 is on the pricey side for a 16oz drink. The banana bread flavoring tasted good but it could have used more banana. Still, it was really creamy with a nice ratio of sweetness. I'd be interested to try other options the next time I'm around.

Such a cute spot- a little unassuming as it's inside of a hair salon…read more Greeted quickly, barista (and owner) made recommendations and were kind and helpful. The coffee was just okay in my opinion, I had a latte and it honestly had no flavor but my friend really enjoyed the flavor of her pumpkin latte! Different strokes for different folks, happy I tried it though!

Driving through the area after a solemn occasion and needed a pick me up to get me back to the Chi…read more The cafe was kinda quiet until a rush hit. Being that Ramadan had recently started, I assumed this was post iftar, the evening break in the fast and peeps were coming for drinks and desserts. The drink menu is on a display but it doesn't mention what flavors are associated in some of their custom drinks. I was split between a Habibi, coconut or Biscoff flavored lattes. A conversation with the barista pushed me towards the aforementioned and they said they could lighten the sweetness. I don't remember the details of exactly what gives its "Middle Eastern flair", the flavors worked and kept me awake for the drive. Judging from the many orders being called out, I picked the most popular. If you dig chill spaces to work & or meet new peeps, seek out details on their IG page. They host lively events to discover their new menu items and or trivia nights engaging popular topics Ie Star Wars, Marvel, and more.

I've been to the Villa Park location and I liked the extended selection of food and drinks. We…read moredecided to come to this location. It's clean inside and not too busy. I was overly disappointed with the lack of food and drink options compared to the other location. We ordered karak chai, lemon breeze passion refresher, and biscoff cheesecake. The lemon breeze passion refresher was good. The cheesecake wasn't too sweet. Service was friendly. The experience overall was kind of meh to me. I've been to many Middle Eastern cafes so this location was like one and done for me.

This is our second visit to this cute and quaint little tea house in Downers Grove. My daughter,…read moreher friend and her friend's mom and I do an annual tea day. We were a party of four, one who is gluten-free and one who is vegetarian. They had no problem accommodating our dietary restrictions and the food was absolutely delicious. We all had different teas, and again they were all very flavorful. The Christmas decor was just so perfect. They have several items for sale, such as jams and so forth. They also had a few Christmas tea pots for sale. One was so cute I could not resist and bought my daughter an extra Christmas gift. The owner/chef came out to talk to us for just a few minutes. She explained that this was their 24th year! Amazing. She also stated that she travels and often the recipes she makes for the tea house are inspired by these trips. I believe the menu is changed every month. Our server, Gilbert was great. Very helpful and also described each delicious food item on our plate. Be sure to get reservations if you plan to visit. Absolutely love this place! Can't say enough great things about it.

Great service. Took the time to explain the choices. Then would explain each dish that came out…read more Can choose from fixed menu or à la cart.

Would give zero stars if I could. I asked if the Thai tea was very sweet and the cashier didn't…read moreseem to understand the question.. I asked again and just said to make it 50% sweet. Walked out with the drink and tried it, it was so disgustingly sweet it made me gag. I was just gonna leave but my husband insisted on going back in and getting it remade. He comes out with a new drink and it's just as sweet!!! If the sweetness couldn't be adjusted why didn't they just say that at the time of ordering?? I would have just ordered something else or gone somewhere else. Absolutely terrible experience and wish I had gone elsewhere for my boba fix.

The taro tea tasted more like coconut milk tea and was wayyyy too sweet and artificial tasting for…read moremy liking. You can't adjust the sweetness on these teas either. The boba itself doesn't have a horrible texture, but I don't think I'd recommend the teas in general. I've heard the frozen yogurt here is much better though.

3 stars from me. The coffee is so so. I had a specialty drink called the north pole. The…read morecream/frosting on top tasted like cake. Other than that the base coffee was not impressive. It's a small place, so it gets loud easily. There's no public bathroom so be warned!

A solid ok from me. There is a decent amount of seating at both tables and comfy couches. However,…read more as it is a small spot, noise does travel. There was a loud couple in a tiny area. Pricing is high. My black cold brew was $6. Coffee was only ok. Pricing lost a star from me. There were no public bathrooms. That lost a star for me. I get that they are located near the train station, but we all know what happens after one drinks a cup of coffee. They have a bunch of specialty coffees that appear to change with the seasons. If you like trying new syrups and flavors, check them out for those.

Quick and easy online ordering experience. Able to pick up multiple tasty treats to take back to…read morehotel to enjoy during a recent business trip. Would recommend and may revisit in future.

I really like this location. It's more spacious than the Naperville one and has more pastry…read morevariety. It has more of a Starbucks/Panera Bread feel, where you can order items then hangout with friends there. People also come to study or do homework. Service wasn't the most welcoming, I would have liked it if they smiled or maybe showed more enthusiasm. Prices were fair. I've had a few of their cakes before and they were never too sweet. Flavors were equally balanced. This time we decided to order a bunch of items for snacks/meals. We ordered spinach feta Danish, pizza baguette, strawberry croissant, croque monsieur, strawberry soft (it has like strawberry cream between two soft breads), mango cream doughnut, curry croquette, and milk cream bread. It's about a 4.5 for me. I'll be returning. -spinach feta Danish 5 -pizza baguette 5 -strawberry soft 5 -croque monsieur 4 - it was okay. It was a little too bland for me. -strawberry croissant 5 -mango cream doughnut 5 - I liked that it has a lot of mango cream inside. -curry croquette 5 -milk cream bread 5

Great spot to have a coffee (and the delicious coffee cake) and a chat. Two weeks in a row I met…read moresomeone for coffee (10:15 am this week which was nice because easy to get a table). Clean, efficient, and well done. I don't frequent coffee places, but this one has a local feel to it! Well done by the staff

It had been awhile since I had been in, so decided to stop in for some coffee. This location has a…read moredecent amount of chairs, but people spread out and it can be cramped. Service was ok. I felt their dark roast was only ok. For a mocha and a black coffee it was about $10.

We visited Folklore in Lemont yesterday and had the absolute best time. Even though the café was…read morepretty crowded, we were still able to get a cozy table against the wall, which made the whole experience even nicer. I ordered their special Baboo Chai which has blueberry and cinnamon roll flavors, and it was unbelievable. Sweet, warm, and totally unique. My brother got a hot chocolate and an apple fritter, and he couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. We drove a little over an hour to get there, and it was truly so worth the trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming the entire time. You can tell they really care about their customers. Even with the rush, they kept the line moving quickly and stayed warm and kind with everyone who came through the door. The whole energy of the place just felt comforting and happy. I definitely recommend visiting Folklore if you get the chance. It is one of those spots that makes you want to come back again and again for both the amazing drinks and the wonderful service.

Folklore Coffee is a small independently owned coffee shop in downtown Lemont. It's adorable,…read moretucked away just past Barrel and Vine. The vibe is modern and Bigfoot which is fantastic. The shop is quite small though and only has a handful of seats which can fill up on the weekends. No table service, order at the counter which is not a big deal. The counter person was pleasant and helpful. They'll call your name when your beverage is ready. The muffins were pretty tasty, but the coffee and machta drinks were both just okay. Bonus points for the kids coloring pages.

I really want to love Tierra, but it's been a miss for me multiple times now. The holiday drinks…read morewere okay, nothing overwhelming. I tried the eggnog (not the buzzed version). It's a tiny place. It gets cramped quickly. I feel like they need an awning or heaters on the outside during the colder months. The drinks, as mentioned, are OK. The prices are really high for what you get.

I've come here on a couple of occasions to try cocktails. The inside where you order feels cramped…read more Drinks are pricey. They do have a good size patio when the weather is nice. I have not tried any of their coffees.

Met a family member there for mid morning coffee. She goes there a lot and really likes the place…read more Not overly crowded, nicely decorated, variety of people, some doing computer work, typical type coffeehouse stuff. Had the Mofowar. Tasty, seem like it had a little bit of chocolate on the bottom. I liked it. She had a cappuccino, that that's her usual she enjoyed it very much. We split a piece of Dubai chocolate cake on a recommendation of our barista. It was excellent!!! His service was phenomenal! Pleasant, but not over the top. Kind, yet chill. I didn't catch his name but basically he was a good dude ! This is a nice place to go have a coffee and a little snack with friends. Recommended!

This place has plenty of seating once you walk in and WiFi if you wanted to WFH. We got their…read morebanana matcha and adeni chai which was good. It was like banana cold foam on top of the matcha. The service was great. We also got their honeycomb (khaliat Alnahl) and which has cheese balls in between and it was good. Really liked how this place is very calming with no music playing. There's plenty of options on the menu including breakfast croissant or desserts.