I went back this morning and I have to say the eggs in purgatory and matcha with ube foam in the…read moresecond floor were delish. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was tomato basil flavorful matched perfectly with the sour dough bread. The ube matcha iced hit the spot too since I had been walking for a bit. It was not super sweet and the ube foam complements it well. The service was okay, they were busy. I had to wait for a while. I noticed they would leave partial orders on counter until the rest is out. I would recommend they provide food and drinks as they come out instead of food cooling and iced drinks diluting. My drink was sitting and I asked if I could take it. My eggs in purgatory took a bit. I didn't mind waiting. The ambiance there's a lot of seating and so long as people keep moving which most are seats get emptied. I sat in a community table.

A quick trip to Chicago isn't complete without a visit to the 5 story massive Starbucks reserve…read moreroastery right in the middle of downtown. I've been mourning the loss of Seattles reserve roastery, and was ecstatic to see that the merch still say Seattle on it (for now). I got some exclusive cask espresso cups to commemorate all of the global locations as well as tried many of their specialty drinks and snacks. We enjoyed the seasonal paradise duo, the seasonal matcha + ube + espresso martinis, the matcha butterfly pea tea roll cake, the pistachio cookie, the coconut mousse. We found seating, had easily accessible water, elevators, escalators, and wifi. The worst part were the lines; I waited over 40 minutes for my espresso martini sampler, most of which was spent in line to order, since no kiosks or online ordering was available.

This local coffee shop downtown was a wonderful example of what local does well. The shop was…read morequaint. The seating was plentiful. The menu was typical but had some fun drinks. I got the Nutella latte and it was delicious. No extra sweetener required. The service was great and barista was very sweet.

actually made a conscious effort to walk nearly two miles to visit this café, so I was hoping for a…read morebetter experience. Unfortunately, the service was underwhelming. There was no greeting, no welcome--just a very indifferent interaction. The coffee itself tasted like any standard coffee you could get elsewhere, including Starbucks. Nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of the way for. I'm also not sure whether they forgot to give me a lid or simply don't provide them. Either way, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. Based on the service and atmosphere, I don't see myself returning.

This is my favorite place for pastries and baked items. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm craving…read morecake. This location also has a seating area with tables, and during the summer they have outdoor seating too. You can pick the items you want on a tray and then go to the counter to place your order. I have ordered birthday cakes for my friends from here many times. One time I forgot to pre-order, but luckily they had cakes available to buy right away, which was really helpful. Definitely recommend!

Not my favorite chocolate cake but this is personal preference because I love chocolatey desserts…read more(Korean desserts tend to be natural I believe). The cake was still soft and moist, and it was beautiful. I'm glad I got to try it due to its vitality. Interior is cute and clean. Service is fast.

I stopped into Stan's Donuts & Coffee while walking around Chicago and immediately understood why…read morethere was a line the entire time I was there. The whole place smelled absolutely amazing the second I walked in. Since I was just ordering coffee, which I fully regret not getting a donut. I used the kiosk and my order came out quickly. I went with the brown butter latte, and it was super yummy with a flavor that stood out from a standard latte.

The coffee is absolutely delicious, the pretzel bagel is a must-try, and they have such unique and…read morecreative donut flavors. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. Definitely a go-to spot when you're craving something sweet (or savory) with great coffee to match.

Walked in and immediately greeted with the smell of donuts, yum!…read more We asked for donut recs and got one of each of their most famous flavors: vanilla bean glazed and old fashioned. Both were delish! The glazed donut was fluffy, sweet and my fave. My husband loved his old fashioned donut! He said it was crunchy yet moist. We also both got the Hot N' Spicy chicken sandwich which was so good!! Flavorful and spicy, with toppings that helped add some freshness to it. Pair it with a soft brioche bun, and this sandwich was heavenly! Def check this spot out for breakfast! One of the best places we tried while in Chicago!

I had the egg and cheese sandwich. Hot, fresh, tasty... though flavor-wise it was giving…read more"Midwestern safe choice." I stared at the spicy jalapeño version for a solid minute before deciding I enjoy my digestive system too much. Then came the gluten-free cinnamon donut covered in chocolate. Made with potato flour and apparently forged in the depths of pure butter and chaos. Heavy as hell. Delicious as hell. Roughly all the calories I'm allowed for the month. My husband inhaled his like a man seeing civilization after weeks at sea. I also had the old-fashioned buttermilk donut dipped in what I think was vanilla glaze, and honestly? That donut knew exactly what it was doing. Service was ridiculously fast, friendly, and funny. They have this little pickup window where your sandwich appears from the void, handed to you by an adorable cheerful human like some kind of magical egg sandwich fairy-poof-it appears! Go, have fun with the choices, don't even think about the calories. One lady told me people come at the holiday and get boxes and boxes! What a great idea! Now just build one in Florida! Cuz, there are enough hot air politicians to help bake these bad boys! Cannot wait to come back ;)

I came here on the last day of neocon and the space was huge but I do recommend going a bit earlier…read moreto avoid the rush. I'm not sure if it's typically like that every weekday or just because of neocon. Everyone was super friendly and they brought my food out to me when I dined in. I like that the lattes you get when you dine in have a little muffin as well. I tried their cinnamon roll, iced tiramisu latte, and lox bagel. I do wish the tiramisu latte was a bit stronger but it was still pretty good. The lox bagel was delicious and the bagel was super soft and warm when I got it. The cinnamon roll was huge and absolutely delicious.

It's not great - the pastries and coffee only just ok - the service can be downright rude. We went…read moretwice, because it was close to our hotel - after a good experience ~3 years ago at the Millennium Park outpost. The first time, we went for coffee and cake, I was hoping for rainbow cake, but when I asked about it, the server looked at me as if I were nuts, she'd certainly never heard of such a thing. I had a slice of their strawberry-rubarb loaf which was decidedly mid. The second time we went for breakfast. Nothing was great - my pecan sticky bun was borderline stale, the other breakfast items were OK (burrito and sandwich) but ordinary, they messed up the coffee order (and initially refused to believe it), and most weirdly tried to gate keep which table we sat at, for no other reason than they seemed to want to. All in all we would not go back again. There are so many better places.

SO CUTE! I had this on my list for a quick weekend trip and when we walked right past it, it was…read moremeant to be! The line was out the door and we knew it was a good sign. Their menu is pretty big and the staff were super sweet. There is limited seating inside the Ralph Lauren store but we were able to find a table as people were leaving. I tried their special honey caramel oat milk latte and my friend got the oat milk latte and both yum! Not super sweet but kind of a lot of milk. We also shared an affogato which was also delicious and aesthetic. All the merch, decor, and treats leading up to the counter are all beautiful and tempting. The store is decorated beautifully, also was tempted to buy a sweater while I was there but just stuck to coffee.

I recently visited the Ralph Lauren Coffee Shop and tried their Cortado--it was absolutely…read moredelicious. The coffee was perfectly balanced, rich, and smooth. The service was excellent as well. The server who helped me was incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I was hoping to try some of their pastries, but unfortunately, by around 6 PM everything was sold out. On the bright side, I guess that says a lot about how good they must be! I'll definitely come back earlier next time to give them a try. Overall, a lovely coffee shop with great coffee, wonderful service, and a cozy atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit.

I ventured to this store several years ago and it is still the same. It has multiple floors with…read morevarious imported gourmet Italian goods. It is literally a mecca of all things Italy. There is a small market doenstairs with easy to grab pre prepared meals and wines as well as other snacks and beverages as well as trinkets and souvenirs. Since everything in the store is pretty expensive, I don't really purchase much. I have other family members gift a meal or two for me which was eggplant parmesean and I have to say that it was pretty tasty. The portion size i think is generous as well though it did make me really sleepy and nearly almost put me in a coma Nonetheless, it was pretty delicious. They have a wide variety of other goods to choose from as well downstairs. When you take the escalator or elevator to the upper floors, there are dry goods such as breads, tomato sauces, cheeses, bread, and much much more. The wine wall was pretty spectacular as well amd they divided the wines by region. The other part of the store has a stand alone restaurant towards the back which was packed. They also had these stations woth an open concept kitchen so you can see the chefs cooking as well as the bartenders preparing drinks. That was fun to witness as I walked by. It was very hustle bustle and they had one lounge style sit down eatery with waiters and another casual restaurant in the back with waiters. I highly recommend it if you have not gone. I think it's a Chicago must do!

I went to Eataly solo today! I always wanted to come here because we don't have Eataly back then…read morewhen I was living in NYC. I got some candies, a pint of gelato, and a sandwich! The sandwich is so freaking professional! Because I want the sandwich hot, they disassemble the lettuce before heating it so it won't wilt! Such care and attention. That carmalized onion on the sandwich is absolutely delicious! We had the pint at dinner! Love this place. The staff is friend and patient. The poor pastry staff is super patience with me and have to handle stupid question about the options for a husband that got got a super weak stomach and lactose intolerant (like you are in a freaking Italian grocery! Daily and oil and coffee is a must!). Another I was drooling on the cheese and meat section but cannot get any. The other staff is super patience to help me check out with a pint! The self checkout is easy to use even for a first timer. There were so much stuff I want to get but I got no room in my suitcase! I really want to try the pizza but I think I have to switch to a different travel companion next time! I will definitely return whenever I am in the area!