Love the way it is decorated. It is very sophisticated, great outdoor apace. Coffee was awesome.read more

Nestled in a neighborhood of River Forest is Black Fodder coffee. A quaint coffee shop with a…read morewelcoming patio and interior. I was greeted by a friendly barista who chatted with me about how long they had been open, and what drinks I may like. I opted to order an iced latte with their homemade cinnamon sugar syrup, and a hot americano to go. The coffee tasted fine, nothing super special but then again cinnamon sugar is not the most powerful flavor. I was most disappointed by the cost. Their iced lattes only come in 10oz cups, and the cost was over $7. Their hot americano also seemed pricy at $5. I believe some of their proceeds might go to some good causes, however I couldn't tell exactly what their philanthropy structure is online. Overall it's a nice place to work or have a conversation, but I'm not sure I'll be back.

Amazing vibe and coffee! The service was nice! With the beautiful weather there is a rooftop space…read morefor hanging out or working.

Stopped in for a quick cup of coffee. House blend was a nice bold brew. As a black coffee drinker…read moreit was nice and strong. I also got an everything bagel with the elote cream cheese. The bagel was perfectly toasted. The elote cream cheese you need a little bit more than they give but less than 2 containers. The spread has a kick too it and corn in it... Delicious. A few tables, couch area, and bar stools. Filtered water option for free. Paid street or lot parking. Beautiful art inside and has a nice chill vibe. I also saw that they do yoga on the roof with feea and sign up... I would check them out again but I wish they had a little more outside seating on the first level. Maybe next time I'll try the roof but my knees weren't working today.

Lots of seating options (indoors & outdoors). I got an iced penguin and it was great! Can't wait to…read morego back and try other drinks. Food/pastry options are limited and didn't seem that appetizing. They have a small section of goodies they sell. Our barista was very patient while we asked questions and ordered. A great place to sit at to read or get some work done. I also really appreciate that this shop is open later than most other coffee shops in the area.

Good coffee and treats plus family run. Nice not giving your money to a big corporation.read more

Such a cool concept. There is coffee. There is a bar. You…read morecan see music there. You can play pool there you can take lessons there.

Quaint bar/coffee/third space with live music that strongly works to live up to its name of being…read morea, well, friendly, coffee, lounge. Definitely cozy place to study, read, or just chit chat over your beverage of choice. Service can sometimes be on the slower side because it's usually only one person behind the coffee bar and some of the menu items require some work. But with that said, it doesn't ever feel like a long wait because you can just plop down and settle in as others are getting their items.

Super cute place. The food was great, the outdoor seating area was nice, and the service was good…read more Ordered the savoury waffles and the lentil soup. The savoury waffles were topped with avocado, cheese, sundried tomatoes and sriracha sauce. The waffles themselves were light and airy while the toppings were fresh. I had never had anything like it before, and will definitely order it again when I'm in the neighbourhood. It is not however substantial enough to be a meal in itself. The lentil soup was incredible. The spices melded together perfectly to create a rich, hearty flavour. It reminded me of dal makhani (Indian cuisine) more than Middle Eastern style lentil soup. Service was quick. The staff were not overly friendly, but were totally unpretentious. The cafe was cozy and the restroom was clean. Overall, I recommend a visit here if you are in the Oak Park area and want to pick up something quick and light.

The bold, fiery kick of the cayenne mocha perfectly pairs with the crispy waffle and tart berry…read morecompote for a flawless balance of sweet and heat.

Great little coffee shop! I really enjoyed the seasonal drink - a cold brew with banana, maple…read moresyrup, and a splash of oat milk! The banana was really mild and the drink tasted like a banana bread! Very friendly baristas too

Stopped in for a quick bite after the doc. Very cool inside. They were about to start roasting some…read morebeans right there in front of you but I decided to sit outback to enjoy the croissant. Ultimately went with the ham and cheese croissant and a cold brew. Very quick service too. By the time I ordered everything was ready so I went out back. Cold brew is a nitro so it was light and strong at first then got bitter as it sat. Ham and cheese was stellar. Very flaky pastry on the outside and cheesy with enough ham inside. Perfect start to the morning!

My husband and kids love BT for their gourmet pastries. Their coffee is delicious too. We have…read moretried almost everything there and it's all good. My favorite is the kale salad scone, savory. My husband loves the corn biscuit with cheese. My daughter just lives the chocolate chip cookies. It's always super crowded. Be patient if you want to taste one of these treats. They have a few tables outside which is nice but it's a busy street. Inside it's really loud.

I love Broken Tart! I make a point of stopping by every time I'm in Oak Park. Everything I've tried…read morehas been absolutely delicious, from the birthday cake cookie to the olive oil cake to the kale scone. The line always moves quickly, and the staff is consistently friendly. It's one of my favorite spots in the area, and I can't recommend it enough!

Decided to drop in on a Friday afternoon after reading some cool reviews. Located in Elmwood Park,…read morethis cafe/ reading room/ miniature slot machine cafe offers local patrons a space to visit. When I entered there was no one there but the owner. I decided to order Bodega Combo #3 with an upgrade to a Horchata. I was told there were no Columbian empanadas (Bodega combo # 2) so that is what led me to order the other. I swear it took the owner 15 - 20 minutes to make both the empanadas and horchata. The empanadas were frozen, not fresh, and placed in an air fryer. The drink made had tons of ice and just as much cinnamon. Personally, there was no balance. I did not enjoy it. The empanada choices: are spinach & artichoke, chicken, and vegetarian. The best was the vegetarian, then the chicken followed by the spinach and artichoke. In my honest opinion, for an $11.50 meal, you would have been better off grabbing a $3 bag of tostinos pizza rolls and coke from the dollar tree and being more filled and satisfied. I was not impressed and I honestly believe that the space has so much more potential to draw in a larger crowd if the food choices were improved.

Great drinks, so nice to have a good variety of tea and lemonade. Empanadas are delicious. Miss the…read moredonuts

I was in Oak Park today and happened to park near your bake shop and knew I had to go in. I bought…read moretwo chocolate chip cookies. The first and every bite to follow tasted like all was going to be okay in the world. The two friends I brought in enjoyed it too. I can't wait til I can get back into Spilt Milk. I think a slice of their key lime pie may be next on my list. With some more cookies of course.

Nice cafe in bustling Oak Park! They have quite a bit of drink options but it seems that they sell…read moreout of food items very quickly. I anticipated having some lunch there at noon but they were sold out of savory items by them. Arrive early if you intend to do lunch!

I have stopped by here numerous times, it gets 2 stars for cleanliness, but everything else is god…read moreawful.. these Machines are super super tight, the maximum you can bet is to dollars, but because the machines give you zero pay back $100 can go in a matter of minutes.. One time I was at this location and the girl upfront kept leaving to go in her car and use her cell phone, when she arrived back in she reeked of marijuana, I physically had to go by the door and wave at her to come back in the location because the ATM stopped working.. There are many other options for these little pop-up slot machine shops, this one is not very good. But go check it out for yourself this is just my opinion.

They have free cookies and snacks a good place to go , tea, coffee is not expensive and the…read morepersonal is great