Went here for the first time.. it will be my last.I first want to say that the staff was extremely…read morefriendly that was the only positive and it being a historic building was the the other. I had a classic Cheeseburger with fries.. the meat was extremely dry not juicy at all the fries were so over salted I literally had to brush it off. I was so hoping to like it.I was also shocked that they don't serve dessert till after 4 .. dessert is not just an after dinner treat.One more thing they didn't even come around for refills felt very rushed out.

Had a wonderful summer dinner on the patio in front of the restaurant. The traffic buzzing by was a…read morelittle loud, but didn't ruin a nice dinner. Our server was friendly and attentive. And the food was great. We had the classic Babcock cheeseburger, the pulled pork grilled cheese, and spicy chicken sliders. Also wouldn't be a visit to Babcocks without an order of cheese curds! Yum! Highly recommend for a casual, delicious meal.

The Dubai Strawberries were delish. My first time having them and I can see why people love them…read more The strawberries were nice and fresh and the pistachio crème and chocolate were smooth and not too sweet. The place was packed when I went and the wait was so-so, but everything is made fresh to order, so can't really really complain about the wait time.

Picked up a brown sugar boba tea today. The guy who made the tea was friendly, but the boba balls…read morewere terrible. Not authentic or tasty. Nothing like boba I have ever had in Taiwan or in the US. It was a weird kelp/seaweed like consistency. The actual tea was OK. They have a bunch of other stuff on the menu like waffles and mochi...place looked clean and these things might be worth a try but I was so put off by the boba.

Tasty and great quality pretzels! Gnarly Knots was paaaaaacked for a Tuesday afternoon. It's a…read morepretty minimalistic rustic spot that has all the essentials. All the tables were full and customers were constantly coming and going. I can see why after checking em out. Pricing is fair. If you compare it to auntie Anne's they are cheaper with better quality ingredients being used. Service was very quick - there is a kiosk at the front counter or you're able to order with a staff member. Within 5 mins our snack was ready. My husband and I tried a salted pretzel with nacho cheese sauce and creamy mustard sauce. The pretzel itself was cooked perfectly. Texture wise it was somewhat crispy on the outside with a very fluffy center. The nacho cheese sauce was better than cheese sauces I've had before. The creamy mustard was reallll good, we ended up taking the remainder of it home so we could use it for something else.

Gnarly Knots has LONG been on my list to try out. This Downtown Lombard spot was bigger inside than…read moreI was expecting. They offer a variety of coffee & tea beverages as well as artisan pretzels. When I visited, I was able to order an Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte as well as a Garlic Asiago Pretzel. I asked for what sauce was recommended to go with and the cashier said Herb Butter. Everything came to just under $15 but this was the perfect Saturday treat! My pretzel tasted fresh! Their flavors were straight forward but also unique. There was plenty of seating inside and a good amount of parking near the shop. Overall, I loved my visit and would certainly come back to try other pretzel flavors and coffee drinks! Tip: Check out their daily specials to try something new!

I went to this location because I didn't like the selection at the Winfield location. It looked…read morelike yesterday's product that didn't sell, and I got there right when they opened. But, I am reviewing the Lombard location. The selection was good and fresh, although some of their items are a bit pricey. I ordered cake pops, brownies, and a chocolate chip cookie. The sales person was pleasant and quick. This store is their biggest store, and they feed the Winfield and Schaumburg stores. They make their pastries at this location, so you'll probably get the freshest selection at the Lombard location. I had bought a gift card from Costco for Sweet Reserve. I admit if I hadn't bought it, and received a discount at Costco for it, I probably would not have noticed the store. It's in a small strip mall on Roosevelt road which has hundreds of strip malls off the road. The store itself is clean and well kept. It does have a limited selection of products but they were all pretty good. The brownies are very frudgey, just the way I like them. The cake pops are sweet, but a little dry. The cookie has a lot of chips in them. Overall, I liked the place.

5 stars because they have large coffee options…read more.. Nice spot in Lombard great for business meetings, studying, or just getting you a quick coffee and pastry. Close at 10pm but if you need longer later hours a 1am tea shop is about a quarter mile down the road with good options also. Parking lot with plenty of parking. My highlight is that they have booths. Plenty of tables and seating. Good menu options for lattes, iced, hot, espresso, etc. Reasonable priced and they have 20oz coffee. The service was nice as the girl was kind but she didn't seem to understand me well and she didn't know if the coffee was Turkish or not. Therefore, I ordered an Americano with their homemade pistachio sauce. It was a nice beverage. I also ordered a Turkish bread with ground beef. It too was delicious, hot and fresh. The ambiance is inviting. The pastries and mini to small cake options were quite beautiful. The nose level was very quiet until little ones came in. Still tolerable but if you are studying and it's busy don't forget your headphones. Lol. I studied for about 3 hours and I would definitely return again.

Stopped in after a nearby doctor appointment on a whim - not a bad choice. They had plenty of food…read moreoptions which I appreciated, and ended up getting a beef empanada. Pretty tasty! I also got the Vanilla Coconut latte, which basically tasted like a coconut latte, so if you love coconut it would be your jam. Service was fine, the folks working there were pleasant. It has lots of bright natural lighting, and plenty of seating, but I do wish the chairs were more comfortable. This isn't a place I would bring a laptop to set up shop and work for a few hours, personally, but others may feel differently. Parking lot had plenty of space as well, which was great. If I'm in the area again I would go back.

LOOOOOOVE! I've been to several MOTW locations in IL and they all continue to amaze me in the best…read moreway possible. The Lombard location is floor to ceiling windows throughout, letting in natural light. This location is very spacious and has plenty of seating (indoor and outdoor). It is not cramped at all. There are several places for great photo ops too. Service throughout was great. The staff member that assisted me was very helpful and friendly. He may have been the only person there and he was able to keep up with the constant influx of customers. I got a hot Yemeni chai as my drink and it was creamy, bold, and flavorful. MOTW's chai is my favorite when compared to other Yemeni shops. It is sooooo good!! For food I got a samosa empanada which was very tasty. I appreciate that they warmed it up for me too. There is an up charge for sauce, which I did get. The spicy aioli paired very well with the samosa empanada. I believe the empanadas are from savory crust.

If you're a fan of great hot chicken, Ride Rooster in Lombard deserves a visit…read more I tried the 3-piece tender combo, and it absolutely delivered. The chicken was crispy on the outside (you know, that solid crunch), juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The seasoning had just the right balance of heat and depth without overpowering the chicken itself. The sides and sauce tied everything together perfectly. Honestly, it was so good it would give Hattie B's a run for their money, and that's saying something. If you're anywhere near Lombard and craving Nashville-style hot chicken, Ride Rooster is definitely worth checking out.

I've been meaning to try Rude Rooster and finally got around to it. The parking lot is narrow and…read moretight, with one entry lane and one exit lane, so keep that in mind if you come at a busy time. It's in the same strip mall as Kebab Bey and MOTW. The interior of Rude Rooster is fairly big and looks decent. I like how they have a huge menu posted right up on the wall before you reach the ordering counter, so you don't have to look up and behind the counter. Their menu is similar to other hot chicken places, with tenders, fries, sandos, etc. I ordered a 3-tender combo with mild heat level. It included fries, toast, coleslaw, and Rude sauce. The tenders were generous in size, but a bit on the chewy/tough side. The fries had a very tasty seasoning. The toast was decent, and the coleslaw was tasty. The Rude sauce had some kick to it; definitely not as sugary as the orange sauce at other chicken places. I will say, too, that the mild version at Rude Rooster has a little more kick than the mild version at other chicken places. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal. Not the best chicken I've had, but not bad. Pricing was on par with other chicken places and service was not rude.