Welcoming atmosphere, delicious food and beverages, friendly staff…read more A community gathering place. A real gem!

I visited Bean Bar and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The place is cute and…read morecomfortable, and the staff was very nice and friendly. I tried a croissant and a blueberry muffin. Unfortunately, they didn't taste very fresh, and I could notice it right away. The cortado, however, was excellent--rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I would definitely come back for the coffee and the cozy atmosphere.

Food. Service. Quaint Old times type cafe!…read more This place is a home run! We had two different omelets and two types of French toast today. It was delicious!!! I'm a total French toast enthusiast and this place knocked it out of the park! The crunchy was good but the Cherry Pit French toast was were it's at!! Holy smokes!!! I loved the fresh fruit that was served was great. The server was absolutely fantastic and we were really happy with it all. 3 people and the total with a tip was $94 (so a bit expensive) but dang it was good!

Standard greasy spoon fare with mediocre appeal…read more The service is friendly but a bit labored. Potatoes with breakfast were plentiful but hard and chewy, not well-seasoned. The amount of corned beef hash seemed like a spoonful and not much different than the canned stuff. The plate was mostly filled with the aforementioned potatoes. Meh. The name was intriguing and given the location we were expecting something fresh and well-made. The atmosphere is 1950's kitchen with a nice mural. Tight tables and very loud. Especially if granny's at the next table on her speakerphone.

Came here on a Saturday around 10 am for brunch. We were immediately seated and the staff were all…read morefriendly. The menu had lots of options from Mexican brunch items to French toast to skillets and much more. I got the brunch factory pie which was filled with bacon and really hefty. Also tried the morning fuel juice that woke me right up with the turmeric and carrots. The banana foster french toast was super sweet. We ended up having to take some of it home because we couldn't finish it from how sweet the caramel was. There were only 2 stalls for the bathroom and with how large the restaurant is, it resulted in a line with a little bit of a wait. For your birthday they send you $5 to spend so definitely sign up for their rewards program when you pay at their tablet. Lots of parking around the restaurant. Overall a decent brunch place but the food is just ok.

If I could give negative stars I would. The manager is the absolute worst manager ever. He's…read moreconfrontational, rude, disrespectful, dismissive and a complete A$$ Save your money and go ANYWHERE ELSE

Acorn Grill + Terrace is a hidden gem in Northbrook. It is at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club, a Park…read moreDistrict facility.   On a nice end-of-summer evening, my daughter and I got a table on their lovely terrace, which has an excellent view of the golf course.  It was absolutely beautiful during sunset.  Service was friendly and attentive.   Food and drinks were of great value.  We shared an order of SW Chicken Egg Rolls, which came in six pieces. They were tasty and had a nice crunch.  I had a glass of Chardonnay and grilled salmon, while my daughter had a Birdie Spritz, burger and fries.  The food was flavorful and filling. It's worth mentioning that the glass of Chardonnay was a house wine and only cost $10.   My daughter and I both truly enjoyed the dinner.  We particularly loved the outdoor setting.  Next time would be a date with my wife.  I would love to return to enjoy more meals at Acorn Grill + Terrace!

Went here once not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised at the majority of our order. We ate…read moreoutside with a nice view of the course, it was a beautiful day. Most the food was surprisingly tasty. Definitely higher quality than I expected and I thought the buffalo wrap in particular was great. $14 Garlic Cheese Curds (wisconsin cheddar cheese | ranch or marinara dipping sauce) - very good! $17 Southwest Salad GF (mixed greens | grilled chicken | black beans | corn | cucumber | tomato | cheddar | red onion | house blend cheese | tortilla strips | southwest dressing) - too pricey but it did taste good $15 Buffalo Chicken Wrap (crispy buffalo chicken | lettuce | tomato | red onion | ranch | spinach or flour tortilla) - this was yummy! It had enough buffalo sauce and the fries we're good too, pretty crispy $14 Roasted Veggie Sandwich (grilled eggplant | grilled zucchini | grilled squash | roasted red pepper | hummus | balsamic glaze | sourdough) - this was the only letdown ended up being very bland and plain. Honestly not that much veggies, barely any hummus, so the whole thing fell flat. Would go back!

Delicious breakfast. Large portion too. The French toast was really good!…read moreThe service was prompt and helpful. The ambiance is like a cozy breakfast/ lunch diner. Would come back again and get a lunch item.

Cute place tables and booths! There are a couple of tables outside…read more The servers are friendly and welcoming! There is ample parking outside. They play music in the background today was 60s and 79 s era . The menu was well rounded with many items to use from breakfast lunch or a mix brunch . They have soup of the day today was chicken and rice Sunday . Usually the choice but I love it. Food was tasty I had soup and sandwich combo. My daughter had French toast .

Love it here this is me and friend's new place to go for brunch! coffee is excellent (not watered…read moredown or weak). service is quick for being very busy and food tastes delicious and robust portions. I recommend the eggs benedict with lox! staff is amazing and there's plenty of parking

Updated. We went here for Mother's day a couple years after our previous experience. Reading my…read moreinitial review - wow how similar it was. We must have had the same waitress. It took a while to get drinks and then she disappeared after we ordered. We received our food 45 minutes after we ordered. Most of us ordered breakfast food. I had to track down the waitress to get the check. I'll give 1 star because nobody complained about the food. You would think by now they'd have it figured out. We only come to this place because they take reservations on Mother's Day and it's rather in the middle of where the family lives.

An overdue update -- we gave Brunch Cafe another shot…read more And another. And another. And another. It's quickly become part of our regular rotation for breakfast out (which, frankly, doesn't happen often enough in my opinion). The service has been consistently good since that first visit. The menu has evolved a bit over time. I love the stuffed potato pancakes. And I adore that you can now get *any* omelet potato crusted (including building your own!). Prices are reasonable and tables turn over quickly so there never seems to be much of wait -- or you can join the waitlist online before arriving.

Love the huge selection of brunch and lunch dishes. All four of us adored what we ordered here…read more My dish: South Beach was a delicious blend of scrambled eggs with avocado, spinach, bacon and cheese. It came with breakfast potatoes and pancakes. The pancakes were way above average with a lovely vanilla taste and fluffy interior. Our server was decent, quick with drink refills and the food arrived quickly. Highly recommend!

This place is awesome! What a little hidden gem tucked inside the Lake Cook Metra station…read more Authentically one of the smoothest drinking lattes I've ever had, AND one of the best croissants I've had outside of France. All served with love from the friendliest folks you'll meet. With all due respect to Seattle's finest, why would you drink liquid cigarette ash and frozen pastries from Starbucks when you could go here for literally the same cost? Please do yourself this simple favor.

I've been in the station connected to this spot more times then I can count, but I'm usually later…read morein the day and always miss my shot. Today Is new years eve and I was nearby on errands when I saw people inside finally! Yes, it's coffee time. First of all, this place is an oasis. Way too cute and perfect to be connected to the grime and cold of the metra station. If your waiting for a train, do yourself a favor and come in here! Better smells, better temperature, better people. Find me waiting for my trains in here whenever they're open. The professionalism here is on full display, you can tell from the obvious thought in the decor, the look of the coffee machines being used, and the excellent and friendly service. I just had a quick mocha today, I needed to warm up and this drink improved my mood right away. Made in front of me (before paying... that's respect) by a sweet lady who also hooked me up with a punch card, it was very nice. Not overly rich from the chocolate and just the right temperature. I see they make they're own pastries and have some fancy cold options for summer! I can't wait to come back and try more. I'll definitely be filling up that punch card in the coming months!

Excellent service with Natalie, two eggs over medium, bacon, hashbrowns, next time going with…read moreharbor potatoes, fruit(delicious), and carpaccio

This is my favorite location. The front host staff is always so warm and welcoming, and the servers…read moreare friendly and attentive. I truly appreciate the restaurant now labeling which foods are made with beef tallow and which are cooked with oil. As a vegan, it's good to know! I ordered the Caprese Avocado Toast without the cheese, and I substituted hashbrowns for the eggs. It's a delicious way to start the day! I also enjoy the layout of this restaurant; it's very cozy.

Just had to stop in on my birthday for National Grits for Breakfast Day. One of the few restaurants…read moreon the Northshore that serves grits. The Jambalaya Cheese Grits with andouille really hit the spot. Server was really sweet. It has a large dining room and a good size patio for Al Fresco dining. You get 5% off if you pay with cash.

Dropped in while in the area and had to burn some time. I arrived about 30 minutes after opening,…read morewas greeted very warmly by the cutest hostess imaginable and lead to my table. The wait staff was excellent, very prompt and friendly. The food, well, that fell short. I ordered a chicken fajita wrap with a side of fries. The fried were excellent, not your standard just-dropped-into-hot-oil variety but the kind that have a crispy, puffy exterior and very nicely seasoned. The wrap, Unfortunately, was way too salty and dripping with oil. I could tell the flavoring underneath could have otherwise been great if not for the heavy-handed seasoning. If I happen to be on the area I would instead try the breakfast. There's potential here, but I didn't have a great experience with my main dish this time.