This was my first time visiting Elder + Oat after a friend recommended it to me and I will…read moredefinitely be going back soon! I got one of their winter menu items, which was the Snow Day Cold Coffee. The maple cinnamon cold foam was delicious. For food, I got the ricotta chili crisp toast and the flavors of honey, chili and creamy ricotta paired with the crunchy toast was perfect. I also tried their vegan chocolate glazed old-fashioned donut. Great spot for meeting with friends or doing work. They have a huge collection of board games to play as well!

Came here on a rainy day. I've been to many areas of West Dundee, but not here. It's nice because…read morethere's a rear parking lot and rear entrance. It's a decent size coffee shop with a couch and many tables. I ordered their house coffee and a butter pecan scone thing. The coffee was okay. I like the scone flavor but it was pretty dry. If it warmer, moist, and maybe some sugar sprinkled on top, it would have been perfect.

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.

This place is AWESOME! The coffee and smoothies are outstanding and the food is great! Super…read morefriendly service and our dog loved the patio. They also have really cool items for sale like t-shirts, cover posters, etc. So fun!

Quaint one-off neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Good menu of specialty drinks, but I've only…read moregotten the latte's. Very good. Ditto for the bakery stuff like croissants and biscotti's. Fast service from the counter. Right on Chicago Street, street parking can be scarce but there's a garage across the street.

Nice coffee spot in downtown Elgin that I was glad to find this past Saturday afternoon. Very…read morefriendly baristas and a large menu full of the usual suspects and more. Ordered a Chili Chocolate iced latte after one the baristas gave me a rundown of what was in it. Tasted great and liked the laidback feel that I got even from just being inside of the cafe for a little while. Looking forward to warmer weather so that I can grab an iced shakerato the next time I'm in Elgin.

A fantastic new café in the heart of downtown East Dundee! We stopped in today for a quick bite and…read moresome coffee, and we were immediately impressed. The decor is beautifully done, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. My husband enjoyed the hearty and delicious club sandwich with potato chips, while I had an oat milk and brown sugar latte made with Julius Meinl Italian coffee beans. The latte was perfectly hot and full of rich, smooth flavor. On top of that, the service was absolutely impeccable--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We're thrilled to have this gem in town and will definitely be back!

Great drinks and food! I work here so slightly bias opinion, but this is affiliated with the other…read moreMaple & Hash breakfast places with the same great service and food.

Clean inside, small selection of baked goods. I had a biscoff latte and an almond croissant. The…read morelatte cost $7.50 and was their smallest size which was a bit pricey but their baristas know how to steam milk. I don't get many lattes that have perfectly creamy milk that hasn't entered cappuccino territory. The espresso was mild and worked well in the drink, although, I may have been disappointed had it been a plain latte. The croissant looked like it was provided by a bakery or was purchased elsewhere, it was delicious though! Coffee shops are a dime a dozen these days but they have a good cup, I recommend it.

Calibre Coffee in South Barrington was honestly a letdown. The place looks nice from the outside,…read morebut the experience didn't match the hype at all. The coffee tasted burnt and overly bitter, like it had been sitting too long, and for the price, that's unacceptable. Service was slow and felt disorganized--staff didn't seem very attentive, and it took way longer than it should have just to get a basic order. On top of that, the atmosphere was louder and less relaxing than expected, which defeats the whole point of going to a coffee shop to chill or get work done. Overall, overpriced, underwhelming coffee, and poor service. Definitely not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

Best churros you could have in your life. Service is great!…read more I wish this place was closer to me.

Wow!! Just moved into town and needed a good churro spot and found one. Churros were made fresh and…read morefriendly staff. We will be back!

This might be one of the best cafe's in the area for tea lovers! I was BLOWN AWAY by their tea…read moreselection. The tea I ordered is now one of my favorite teas. If you like a sweet treat with your coffee or tea they have a large selection. The cafe itself is super cute and the staff members were friendly!

I've been wanting to try this place for a few years now and finally got a chance. We stopped in for…read morelunch which I thought maybe they had some light sandwiches or something but really it's more like a breakfast place. But that's OK because I had the most delicious ham and cheese croissant. Of all the places I've ever eaten croissants at this was by far the best one ever. Buttery, fluffy, with just the right amount of ham and cheese inside. Just to bite into it was like I bit into a cloud. The person I was with had the poached eggs with smoked salmon on a croissant and said it was outstanding-best ever. It is on the pricey side, but when you're eating niche food like this, you would expect to pay more money. I did buy some pastries to take home for later macarons, and a couple of pieces of cheesecake and a honey cake which were OK maybe not the best. I wish they had had more flavor. The cherries in the honey cake were lacking that great cherry flavor. The macarons were good bigger than usual or what I'm used to but OK. The cheesecake was too dense for me, but the person I was with and others enjoyed them profusely. The place is adorable inside very cozy, small but plenty of places to sit and the person behind the counter couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Check this place out if you're looking for a delicious croissant I would really like to also try the sourdough bread which looked amazing.

You guys have to try Biggby when you get a chance. This franchise is a star and I would drive a…read morefew extra miles passed a certain brand that is on every corner...the ones that always get your name wrong, even if your name is Bob. Sorry to bring you into this Bob. What I tend to get is always from their traditional brew, hot & black. Their coffee is farm direct, herbicide and pesticide free, bought from small producers. Always rich, bold and satisfying. Every once in a while, I'll have something from their featured items. It always feels like a treat. They have this thumbprint cookie latte and frosted sugar cookie latte right now that is glorious. One sip and I start daydreaming with The Nutcracker theme music playing in my head and I smile. Then my wife asks me what the h is wrong with me and I say "nothing what's for dinner". Also, they have very unique cold items. Go check out their blasts and mocktails. I need to stop by and try their maple waffle breakfast sandwiches. You will notice that even drive thru customer service is very friendly and helpful if you don't know what to order. When you order online it is very customizable which is much appreciated. Biggby is a winner.

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.

I brought my niece to this magical place after we had been apart since covid. She lives in NC…read more The hospitality was inherent and not taught The decor was a sensory pleasure. The joy in my nieces eyes shines in every photo. Thankyou so very much.

This place is a must for a little girl party. My daughter had her party here and I received so…read moremany compliments of how unique and fun it was. It's located right in downtown Algonquin and it's "house" so it adds to the charm. There are many different parties to choose from, but each one includes dress-up and a tea party. You can add makeup and hair for additional cost and each party has varying add-ons so the cost will vary, but the cost is very reasonable. This is not a place where parents stay for the event as the place cannot accommodate that many people (I def did not mind that aspect), so be aware of that. I brought my camera and told the parents I would take lots of pics and for them to provide me their email addresses so that I could forward them once uploaded. Once the girls arrive, they go upstairs to where there are racks of clothes, shoes, and many accessories to choose from with all sizes. After the girls have made their final selections, they take a picture then head to their tea party room. There, they have princess tea (which is sprite dyed pink I believe), cookies, marshmallows, cracker/pretzel mix, and cupcakes. They sing Happy Birthday there as well. After that, they change back into their clothes and go downstairs to open presents. Rebecca is a saint and does an excellent job with the party and the girls. I would def recommend this place for your next party.

Happy vibe Cool place…read moreVery friendly Very busy Great bagels Pre-ordered chicago bears Blue and orange bagels

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.