Big Apple Bagels

Inexpensive, quality donuts. Amazing service and cute shop! Everyone loved these donuts.read more

Unfortunately, my last few visits to the Elgin Country Donuts have been pretty disappointing,…read moreespecially compared with the consistently great experiences I've had at their Crystal Lake location. Freshness has been the biggest issue. On my most recent visit, my beloved apple fritter was so stale it was virtually inedible, and it's not the first time the donuts here have tasted like they'd been sitting around far too long. Fresh donuts should be the bare minimum at a donut shop. Service has been equally ho-hum; slow, indifferent, and not particularly welcoming. The atmosphere follows suit, with messy tables, sticky floors, and a dining area that has felt neglected on multiple visits. It's just not an inviting place to sit down with a coffee and donut. What makes it frustrating is knowing how good Country Donuts can be. The Crystal Lake location consistently delivers fresh donuts, good coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Elgin lately has felt like the polar opposite. I'd love to see this location turn things around, but after several disappointing visits, I can't chalk it up to an off day anymore.

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Biggby Coffee

4.8(12 reviews)

4.3 mi

Biggby rocks!! A friend and I came here for a coffee date early Saturday and throughout our time…read morethey had a constant flow of customers. This coffee shop is kept clean and can seat about 25 people. There is also a drive thru which makes it convenient for anyone in a rush or just wanting to grab and go. Staff members were very nice! Since it was my first time there it took me a little extra time to decide what to order. They remained patient and extremely helpful. Service was quick, my items were ready within 5 mins. I tried the dark hot chocolate with almond milk and also got a breakfast sandwich (everything bagel with egg and cheese). The hot chocolate was good - not overly sweet and at the perfect temperature where I didn't burn myself. The breakfast sandwich was also very good - it usually comes with sausage and cream cheese, however, I opted to leave those out. Everything was of great quality and I can see myself coming back in the future.

The restaurant was clean and it was laid out nice with lots of tables. They have a $3.99 Happy Hour…read morespecial for a 16oz hot or cold lattes. I had the hot sugar-free caramel latte. It was very good. My mom came with me and she had the Earl Grey iced tea and did not like it. They had three board games behind the counter that you can borrow and play. We brought our own Uno game with us. They don't have any egg bites or other protein snacks to eat along with your coffee so that was kind of disappointing. They do have egg sandwiches, but I'm trying to avoid extra carbs when I'm drinking a latte. We will definitely be back again to enjoy the $3.99 Happy Hour specials from 2PM to 6PM.

Fresh, new store and friendly staff!

Everything on hand for great drinks!

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Waffle egg sausage and cheese with an iced honey, vanilla and cinnamon latte.

Corey's

4.4(43 reviews)

6.3 mi

This place is Great! Best NYC styles bagels in the area. Service and food is fantastic. If you…read morelike Lox. I mean real NYC Lox you have to give these guys a try. Well worth the cost, they have them flown in from New York. They're the best I had in Chicago-land. Just outstanding! If you need an East Coast NYC bagel fix this is the place to stop. Everything from the bagels and homemade smear to the sandwiches is top notch, and the portions are huge. Stop by you won't be disappointed.

First time at Corey's today. Pros:…read moreVery friendly and informative staff. Large selection of menu items. Generous portions. Nice atmosphere. Cons: The bottom of both our Asiago bagels were so hard they were inedible. We ended up removing them to eat the huge sandwich. The onions were sliced thin but were very stringy. Although generous, $36.70 for 2 sandwiches and 2 small sides was high for a deli lunch. We'd like to think that this was just a bad day for their Asiago bagels, and it was at the end of the day, but that didn't allow us to eat them. We may try again, but the cost is a deterrent.

Everything Bagel & Nova Lox Spread

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Biggby Coffee

4.3(34 reviews)

5.2 mi

Biggby Coffee in Carpentersville is a solid stop when you're craving something a little sweet and…read morefun. I tried the Iced Spotted Owl and really enjoyed it--definitely on the sweeter side, but as a hazelnut fan, it hit the spot. The lemon coffee cake bites were a great add-on. Not too heavy, just the right portion for a quick treat alongside a drink. Huge bonus for me: they have a drive-thru, which makes it super convenient when you're on the go. The service was also great: friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. And extra points for being dog-friendly! Their pup cup was huge and such a fun surprise. Always love seeing places go the extra mile for customers with pups.

This has become a morning favorite many work days. I love their cold brew, and the Snow Mint is one…read moreof my absolute favorite flavors. Service is always quick & friendly.

On the right campfire coldbrew

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Peterson's Tasty Delight Bakery

4.3(131 reviews)

10.2 mi

Peterson's Bakery came as a recommendation to me for their amazing donuts. I stopped in on a…read moreSaturday mid morning and they were still fully stocked with donuts, cookies, danishes, breads, and other sweet treats. They also had premade holiday cookie platters, cakes, gingerbread houses and more. I got a bavarian cream filled donut and cinnamon sugar twist. Both were so soft, fresh, and delicious! I loved the thicker bavarian cream filling and their chocolate frosting. The two donuts were just over $4 which was a steal! The woman who helped us was very sweet and made me smile.

Excellent everything. A family favorite and I have never had anything that wasn't wonderfully…read morefresh and tasted amazing. My grandfather was a Danish baker so my standards are high and Petersons is the best.

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

2.6(47 reviews)

11.6 mi

Nova Lox to start the day with some dark roast coffee and water. Staff was helpful with…read moretoday's-selection and cafe was calm and cool decor!! It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

My Grub Hub delivery driver was way late which is not their fault, but the breakfast sandwich was…read morecold and disgusting when delivered and my hash brown was not included in my order. Complete waste of money ordering from this place.

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Green Joe Coffee

4.3(120 reviews)

10.1 mi

This shop is now CLOSED! It's a shame, their matcha was pretty good. Something else opened in its…read moreplace.

Happy to be updating this from 3 stars to 4. The service has gotten much better and the staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. As far as the drinks the quality is great. I haven't found one that I truly enjoy just yet, however I will continue to try others. This is a cute small business spot for a coffee date or even huddle up with your work laptop and spend a few hours here. The decor is minimal but colorful and fun.

Muffins and Americanos to get the day started!

Yay now open!

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FYI I'm pretty sure the large size is 32oz? I had no idea. It's tasty though.

Eastside Café - Coffee and Wine Bar

4.2(49 reviews)

4.2 mi

Coffee by day, Wine by night? Eastside Café is located in Downtown East Dundee. They have a large…read moreinside but also a great outdoor patio to enjoy. They have plenty of coffee flavors and options to kick start your morning but also sell bottles of wine and drinks for the evening. This visit, I got a Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee and my husband got a Hot Chai Latte. The Chai was on the sweeter side but had good flavor. My coffee was the perfect caffeine strength but it could have used a bit more syrup flavoring. Overall, the staff member who helped us was great and very kind! I'd love to come back and try one of their customer favorites.

Love the food and the coffee. They have gluten free breakfast sandwich's which are amazing. And I…read morelike the peanut butter syrup for the coffee

Ramones pillow

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Ice Coffee & Hot Chai

Daily Projects Cafe & Eatery

4.2(329 reviews)

8.9 mi

Solid coffee shop…read more Breakfast sandwich (sausage), Cortada, black coffee is my go-to. My wife gets the: royal milk tea and or matcha green tea with lavender cold foam. We enjoy the drinks and coffee without a doubt! Service is great and exceptionally fast. I have had some weird service experiences in the past but usually they get corrected quickly. My wife has also and I won't go into that. The place is pretty well kept.

I ordered myself 2 drinks because I just couldn't decide. I ordered the midnight moon lemonade, and…read morethe café au lait. The midnight moon lemonade lasted oks absolutely beautiful. The coffee is my favorite basic coffee drink. Definitely a win in both choices. The staff greeted us upon arrival didn't take long to take an order and promptly started making our drink drinks My husband ordered a the peanut butter mocha hot and he didn't even share so it must have been good!

Ordering counter

Lavender Vanilla Latte & Breakfast Sandwich

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The Graceful Ordinary

4.3(292 reviews)

9.2 mi

•$$$

My husband and I went for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago. First of all we were greeted with…read morea homemade care signed by All the staff We are huge foodies, from fine dining to dive bar food, this has to be one of the BEST dining experiences I've ever had!!! The food was absolutely amazing we had the smoked deviled eggs, oysters and the pears with blue cheese and toasted pistachios all were delicious!! We also had the lobster pasta wow on the sauce and they were NOT shy with the lobster! Which also was fresh and delicious! We then spilt the sea bass fish which they spilt up and brought us out our own dishes, and the owner and head chef delivered to our table himself which was such an awesome touch! And he's was so kind and wonderful to talk to! And then came the dessert which was the butterscotch pudding.......WOW I'm pretty sure this was made in Heaven! Carson was our waiter and was wonderful too!! He is delightful and very knowledgeable of the entire menu and all the drinks I'm a very picky wine drinker and he gave me the perfect recommendation after listening to me. The overall experience is truly one of my favorites!! And the ambience is wonderful too!! We loved the open kitchen as well!! If you haven't been, GO!! You will not be disappointed!! We can't wait to return!

Their ever changing cocktail menu is undoubtably the best in the area. So creative so delicious and…read moreso fun to enjoy with friends. Every single time I go here I need to get the marinated olives, I don't know what they do to them, but it's amazing. Great farm to table kitchen with a unique evolving menu. I would definitely say that this restaurant is leading a new charge for Saint Charles as far as the culinary experience that we're looking for when we go out for date night or girls night out. Very elevated very refined very unique. You've got to try it out!

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The Fox River just outside the restaurant

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Lola A.

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2

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2 years ago

ZERO STAR REVIEW! Customer service was horrible the OWNER had a disgusting attitude when taking my order over the phone since this location has no online ordering option & when asked why she was being passive aggressive she replied by stating she's the owner & she cannot help me with that which made no sense if she is struggling with handling her stress maybe she should look into healthy ways to relive it other then treating her customers like TRASH!!! read more

Jen R.

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16 years ago

Great little bagel spot, quick service I can get in and out for lunch. The prices are good, and I love that everything is made there on the spot. I am not a fan of cream cheese but i hear it's great, and also made right there! read more

Emily T.

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14 years ago

When I went there it was fast good varieties of bagels free samples and delicious drinks. The service is amazing, and it's clean a perfect place to get a bagel any day.ALSO THEY HAVE YUMMY MUFFINS!!!:) read more

Jewel L.

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4

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3 years ago

If you wanna be glared at by homophobic old women, listen to Bruce Springsteen, and have a desire for mid and mushy half toasted bagels then this is the place for you ! read more

Kai R.

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401

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14 years ago

The bagels are awesome, but the staff can be great one day and saucy the next. Oh well, everyone has bad days. They do have great bagels, though! read more

Diana M.

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4

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12 years ago

The service is wonderful, but the food is way better. This spot is my regular spot for lunch or even breakfast.

Ethan B.

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5

1

2 years ago

Bagels were great! nothing too complicated. just good food. service was awesome as well!

Sophia S.

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7 years ago

They have great customer service !the restaurant is clean and they are very friendly!

David S.

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9

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13 years ago

Everything here is great. Don't expect to be in and out. Very friendly staff.

C F.

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10

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10 years ago

This is a great little lunch spot! They make a delicious egg salad sandwich!

The Great White Hype M.

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4

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14 years ago

The Bagels are Perfect, what more is there to say.

Haley B.

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6

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11 years ago

Great food good service

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4.4

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This place is Great! Best NYC styles bagels in the area. Service and food is fantastic. If you…read morelike Lox. I mean real NYC Lox you have to give these guys a try. Well worth the cost, they have them flown in from New York. They're the best I had in Chicago-land. Just outstanding! If you need an East Coast NYC bagel fix this is the place to stop. Everything from the bagels and homemade smear to the sandwiches is top notch, and the portions are huge. Stop by you won't be disappointed.

First time at Corey's today. Pros:…read moreVery friendly and informative staff. Large selection of menu items. Generous portions. Nice atmosphere. Cons: The bottom of both our Asiago bagels were so hard they were inedible. We ended up removing them to eat the huge sandwich. The onions were sliced thin but were very stringy. Although generous, $36.70 for 2 sandwiches and 2 small sides was high for a deli lunch. We'd like to think that this was just a bad day for their Asiago bagels, and it was at the end of the day, but that didn't allow us to eat them. We may try again, but the cost is a deterrent.

Elle’s Deli & Bagels

4.7

(75 reviews)

This place is hopping! It was a Saturday morning around…read more10:30am that I arrived. There had to be 15 customers that picked up or ordered in the eight minutes I was there. I ordered the Fox with a Twist for $10.49. I got a garlic bagel, I would try something different, probably everything or salt. I also kept the plain cream cheese and I would sub that next time. I really liked the turkey, there was a lot of it on the bagel. $10.50 is a lot for a bagel sized sandwich, but there was a lot of turkey. I enjoyed the bacon and pickled jalapeños. I could not taste the tomato but was glad it was there, but I was disappointed with the caramelized onions. There were not many, and they had almost no flavor. The sandwich also needed salt, something to draw out the flavor. I also got a French toast bagel for my son. It was served warm. That was $2.49. I heard about this deli because it was used for a catering event I went to. The bagels are delicious!!! The best around. The bagel hole idea is also clever, great snack for a catering tray. I would grab a bagel if I was in the area, but not sure I'll repeat the sandwich at that price point without a bit more punch of flavor.

Finally visited Elle's Deli & Bagels when passing through the area! This spot is a little out of…read morethe way for me but the high reviews got my attention. The inside is small but cute with an ordering counter, to-go items, merch, etc. There isn't anywhere inside to sit and enjoy but bagels are nicely wrapped to carry out. While waiting for my order to be ready, the staff were hustling to keep up with taking orders, preparing food, and were constantly bringing out fresh bagels to refill flavors. I ordered The Basic B with crispy bacon, egg, and cheese on a Garlic Bagel. The bagel was extremely fresh and I could taste the garlic flavor infused into the bagel itself as well as the topping. The eggs were fluffy and the cheese added the perfect, melty flavor. My husband got the Everything bagel with Lox cream cheese. He said he could taste the fresh salmon flavor in the cream cheese and their everything bagel house seasoning had a good mix of flavor. Overall, I am so happy I finally got to try Elle's Bagels! This is clearly a neighborhood favorite as it was consistently busy when I visited. The pricing was very fair, everything was fresh, and staff were very kind/patient. Highly recommend coming out to give them a try!

Sweet Berry Cafe

4.1

(446 reviews)

We met family for breakfast yesterday, and I was amazed by the gorgeous plates coming out of their…read morekitchen!! Absolutely devine. First time there, walked in, and was greeted by the such happy and welcoming staff! Our server was very accommodating, and friendly, as well. A huge menu. Our food was delicious, generous portions, presented so beautifully, too pretty to eat, but we did! Ha. We will definitely be back! Thanks!

Came to SB Cafe in Elgin on a Wednesday afternoon. The restaurant was clean and the service was…read morefriendly. I was seated quickly and I ordered a garden skillet with a choice of pancakes. The skillet-less skillet with over medium eggs came out rather fast. I liked the food and everything was enjoyed. Nothing stood out or was over the top. I had plain pancakes so I could evaluate them without being distracted by extra toppings. The pancakes were alright and toppings would probably punch them up. I think this can be a nice stop for a solid breakfast.

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4.2

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This bagel shop is located in an old house. It's tiny with only a few seats inside and outside…read more They have one of my favorite strawberry cream cheese with real strawberry chunks in it, but it's only a seasonal item so I wanted to come by before they were out. I ordered a sesame bagel with strawberry cream cheese. As I was eating it, I started to wonder why it tasted like cinnamon, and then I noticed there were nuts in it. I realized they gave me the cranberry walnut cream cheese (I didn't notice right away because the color was still slightly pink and the flavor was fruity). It was good so I still ate it, but it was a bit disappointing to not get what I was looking forward to. We told the employees before we left, and they apologized and said they'd remake it, but I had already eaten the entire bagel so I told them no it's okay. We mainly just wanted to tell them so they'll be more careful. Some people have allergies, and I can't imagine if I unknowingly ate something I was allergic to. They sell tubs of the strawberry cream cheese for $8, so we purchased one to take home. I like that they always have new types of seasonal coffee creations and this time I got an iced coconut mocha. It was really good!

Biggby Coffee

4.8

(12 reviews)

Biggby rocks!! A friend and I came here for a coffee date early Saturday and throughout our time…read morethey had a constant flow of customers. This coffee shop is kept clean and can seat about 25 people. There is also a drive thru which makes it convenient for anyone in a rush or just wanting to grab and go. Staff members were very nice! Since it was my first time there it took me a little extra time to decide what to order. They remained patient and extremely helpful. Service was quick, my items were ready within 5 mins. I tried the dark hot chocolate with almond milk and also got a breakfast sandwich (everything bagel with egg and cheese). The hot chocolate was good - not overly sweet and at the perfect temperature where I didn't burn myself. The breakfast sandwich was also very good - it usually comes with sausage and cream cheese, however, I opted to leave those out. Everything was of great quality and I can see myself coming back in the future.

The restaurant was clean and it was laid out nice with lots of tables. They have a $3.99 Happy Hour…read morespecial for a 16oz hot or cold lattes. I had the hot sugar-free caramel latte. It was very good. My mom came with me and she had the Earl Grey iced tea and did not like it. They had three board games behind the counter that you can borrow and play. We brought our own Uno game with us. They don't have any egg bites or other protein snacks to eat along with your coffee so that was kind of disappointing. They do have egg sandwiches, but I'm trying to avoid extra carbs when I'm drinking a latte. We will definitely be back again to enjoy the $3.99 Happy Hour specials from 2PM to 6PM.

Baker Hill Pancake House

4.2

(135 reviews)

They know how to do over-hard eggs! Gaby/Gabriela is a great server-always zipping around making…read moreherself available! Bathrooms are cleaner than other facilities. David Garcia

I came here on a Sunday for breakfast. The place was busy but not full, and my wait time was not…read morelong. You can tell who are regulars, the staff is very friendly towards them calling them by name. Parking is not an issue here. My server was very friendly and checked on me a couple of times during my meal. The food portions are very generous! I ordered the chorizo skillet with a side of pancakes. In fact, I would say they overdid it with the hash browns in my skillet. I only made a small dent in the food and had to take the rest home. It was enough for my lunch meal. I will note that the coffee was terrible - don't bother ordering it.

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I've never had nothing but a good experience with this location…read more I can't say I eat here often, but the times I've been here have always been satisfactory. Staff is mostly young, hard working and eager to do their best. Food quality is good and consistent. They don't force a tip, so I'm always happy to give one!

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