This place is fantastic! I am gluten-free and, let me tell you, it is an absolute breath of fresh…read moreair to have options aplenty to choose from. Everything here is to die for - the OG donuts are great, sandwiches fantastic, and the blondies are also amazing. The staff is super friendly & the establishment itself is trendy and clean. So glad this café is now a part of my regular rotation!

The breakfast burrito was amazing! Also tried the blueberry pancake donut and it was also amazing…read morewill be back to try all the others!

We Decided to pop in on The Friday after Thanksgiving‼ Hopeful that we would be seated! We were…read morewarmly welcomed! And quickly seated at our favorite Table....we have had so many wonderful memories and special moments at this Table in the corner! My parents loved this place and because of that shared it with generations. We recently lost them both. My Daughter had a wonderful idea to come and sit, dine and reminisce and remember, celebrate and cherish all the times together at the Book House Cafe. Thank you for the memories! We look forward to making many many more. 4 generations of Memories Cherished! About the food! It's amazing! Delicious and Very thoughtfully served! The staff is a delight and the Book store perfect after dinner stroll! Add this to your Holiday bucket list!! And Become a regular!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

Best place to get coffee in St. Charles. It happens to be one of a few in downtown so there's…read moreplenty of options for espresso and more around here. Arcedium Coffeehouse is a good place to come at breakfast. Lunch is pretty good too as there's also options. The prices are kind of high, which is the only bad thing. A popular place in the mornings because it's always busy. It's got a lot of places to sit inside including the bar in the middle. This is a bar with coffee though. Coffee is the main item of course. It's about $6 for one of the specialty coffees including the Maple French Toast Latte. This has a cinnamon and maple flavor so it's like the real thing. Also there's food. Breakfast options include quiche and yogurt parfaits. It's about $6 for a sandwich. Has a few at lunch but most are meaty like the Ham And Cheese. One vegetarian option is the Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich. A pretty standard one to be honest. There's also things like salads at lunch. For sure it's a popular place at breakfast. It's located on Indiana Street close to the parking garage. The only thing not likable about it are the kind of high prices.

I wanted a cup of joe after lunch at Chef Abdul, and Arcedium came up in my search. I like trying…read moreboutique coffee shops rather than big chains, so I didn't give it much thought and popped in. Arcedium is located in the quaint downtown of St Charles. There is an okay amount of street parking. Inside of Arcedium is more spacious than I expected, as the place kind of loops around and there's a room in the back, along with plenty of bar seating around the front counter. I didn't spend much time there, but the ambiance was nice and service was good. I got a cappuccino to go. The milk foam was excellent, but the coffee flavor was kind of weak. Not bad overall, though. Pricing was on the higher side, as I've gotten a comparable size of cappuccino elsewhere for a dollar less.

I love Kindred Coffee Roasters!! I've been here multiple times. It's such a cute little coffee shop…read morein West Chicago, perfect for getting work done, catching up with friends, or playing one of their board games. I ordered a pancake breakfast latte, and it definitely resembles pancakes! It was delicious. The quality and attention to detail at Kindred is clear, and you can tell they truly care about what they do and have a genuine passion for coffee. I also tried their hummus toast and it was really good! I'd love to try more of their food items in the future.

A friend and I stopped in on a weekday morning and throughout our time there the place was…read moreconsistently busy. I was impressed to see the staff members keeping up with the hustle and bustle. I'd consider the space small/moderate-ish. There are 2 different areas to sit at and my guess is at max capacity it's ~40 people. Their coffee menu is pretty standard when compared to other coffee shops. 1 item that stood out to me was the mocha latte. They label it as 'the most amazing mocha latte' which naturally made me want to try it. This is not my usual coffee order, I typically get a chai or a matcha so kudos for reeling me in with the fun verbiage lol. They don't offer almond milk but thankfully they do have oat so I got that instead. They aren't kidding about it being the most amazing mocha latte.. it was REAL good. It was rich, creamy and oh so delicious. I also loved the latte art. For food I got a blueberry muffin and enjoyed it. I liked that it had different textures throughout, the crumble and the smoothness of the muffin itself. It is also generous with the amount of blueberries in it. If you're looking for a breakfast sandwich or really any hot breakfast items.. sadly you won't get it here, but the muffins make up for it!

I found Maple Leaf on social media and have been here a few times. Drinks are delicious and the…read morevibe is great. Maddy is absolutely amazing and is the most helpful. She always gives me the best recommendations.

Absolutely AMAZING drinks and my ideal cafe setting with a beautiful view and wonderful staff that…read morewere busily working my entire time there. Sadly I did not take a picture of my drink.. but I will definitely be back to give an updated review with pics. Here's my breakdown: 10 pts. Creativity 10 pts. Taste 10000 pts. For ambiance and scenery.

In the slew of coffee houses that opened in OP I like Marouf A LOT! That's not too descriptive, I…read moreknow, but the ambience is modern and coffees are delicious. I always opt in for the hot Pistachio latte. It's not too rich, but enough to quench your sweetness for a delicious drink. There's plenty of seating but this place is always packed. I don't think I've ever gone in when it's empty, whether it's noon or night. There's also quite the selection of pastries! So many delicious desserts and buns! You can't go wrong with any selection. Everyone is friendly and helpful at Marouf! This is one of my favorite coffee houses in the SW burbs!

This was a very nice coffee shop ... one of maybe a dozen or so new ones that have opened up in…read moreOrland Park/Tinley Park area. The coffee selections are numerous, and you can get them on the strong side or a bit weaker. They also have a number of pastries that can delight your taste buds ... the only glitch we saw was that they did not have a large selection of croissants. For example, we could not get just a plain croissant. But even given that, this was a very nice coffee stop for those that really like good coffee. The dining room was nice and large, with many different sections to settle into with your coffee. Loads of outlets to plug in your lap top if you come with one for a little work. Staff was very friendly, and it is pretty much an order at the counter and get your coffee. They don't need a large staff to run this place, as it pretty much runs itself other than the coffee-master. Give this place a try.

Right off the bat, I am not surprised this coffee spot has such high reviews. When my friend and I…read moremet here, we were impressed not only by the drinks and gelato, but by the service, as well. Sweet N Brew has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a European-style cafe feel. When we visited, we were the only ones sitting inside for a while. Several pick-up orders were coming and going, but having the space mostly to ourselves made the experience feel calm and relaxing. I ordered an iced caramel latte, and the owner, who was also working the counter, asked how sweet I preferred my drinks. She even mentioned she could adjust the flavor if needed. The latte was absolutely perfect on the first try. It was creamy, smooth, and well-balanced without being overly sweet. I also ordered a scoop of coffee gelato in a cone, which paired beautifully with my drink and tasted rich and authentic. What really stood out was the owner herself. She made friendly conversation while taking my order, and it was clear how passionate she is about her business and the quality of what she serves. That personal touch made the visit even more memorable. I do wish this spot were closer to me since I live in Schaumburg, but it is absolutely worth the drive. I cannot wait to come back and would highly recommend Sweet N Brew to anyone looking for great coffee, delicious gelato, and genuinely warm service. It is truly a hidden gem, and I am so glad I found it.

I needed something quick, Yelp pointed to this great place. This find was NOT disappointing. I'm…read morehumble and amazed to meet Jason and his wife, who've made a welcomingly cozy, homely, safe feeling place to grab a bite. They made accommodations for me and also brewed an outstanding classic drip coffee. Hidden gem, this place and the people. Thank you to Jason for your service and for both of your help today. Crepes are fresh & excellent. It is refreshing to share smiles and great conversation. All in perfect time. Thx!

Buttercup in the South Loop is an absolute gem, especially if you're even remotely into amaro. The…read moreselection is unreal, like the kind of list that makes you pause and realize you're about to learn something whether you wanted to or not. It's curated in a way that feels intentional, not just "we stocked a bunch of bottles." You can tell whoever built it actually cares. And shoutout to Axel behind the bar, because she is amazing. Friendly, dialed in, and genuinely knowledgeable without doing the annoying bartender thing where they make you feel dumb for asking questions. You can tell she really enjoys working here. She makes a fantastic Negroni. Great vibe, great drinks, and the kind of place you immediately want to make "your spot."

It's nice to have another coffee shop in south loop and this place is very cute! Cozy vibes and the…read moreservice is nice and fast enough. My friends and I each tried their specialty drinks and i got an everything croissant. We had high expectations because everything looked so good on the menu. Unfortunately none of us particularly enjoyed anything we got. All of our drinks just tasted like milk (both iced and hot options) and my croissant was oddly sweet because of the filling and I didn't love that. The pastries are actually being shipped in from elsewhere (they have exactly the same one in coffee shops out in Naperville too lol). Which leaves nothing special here. It's also very small so it gets crowded and swamped pretty fast. You're really constantly stepping out of someone's way when you're just waiting for you order, so that's not ideal either. Likely won't return.

Very convenient cafe located inside the Dupage Flight Center. I grabbed the Chipotle Chicken Panini…read moreand ate it in the plane later that day. The staff member was very friendly and she had my sandwich ready quickly, knowing that I needed to takeoff. Definitely beats running to a fast food joint for a quick bite.

Kitty Hawk is a secret gem. . My son loves doing to DPA and watching all planes take off and…read more"butter" landings but we also go for the food. The sandwiches are all so tasty. For a small cafe, the offerings are delicious. The kind woman who works there is very accommodating and wants everyone to have a positive experience. Kitty Hawk is a favorite and we love it!

First thing first, taking Kirk Rd fr Fabyan is the LONG way around. The further we were driving…read moreinto the industrial area, the more I had to wonder if it was in a business building. I just couldn't imagine free-standing diner in the middle of an industrial park. But stay strong and keep going. Once you arrive, you will think, "huh"'. It's not much on the outside but once you're in, you'll be greeted warmly by Blanca! Most likely it's Jose on the grill cooking up something delicious. My friend ordered the Topochico hamburger lunch special and LOVED it! The only thing she would do different is order it without ketchup. She felt like it took away from the flavors of the grilled fajita veggies. First bite she took, she just moaned. She said it was so juicy and flavorful! Now you know, if you're wondering what to try. Me, I was not in the best place to order something so heavy since I had some tummy issues earlier in the AM. Tuna platter totally hit the spot with the tomatoes, cubed cukes, and warm, grilled pita bread. I like my cottage cheese savory so that was mixed in a bit with the tuna salad. I added more pepper due to the mild flavor, but hands down, I would order this again. Plenty of fresh, ripe fruit (pineapple/cantalope) on either side of the cottage cheese. Bottom line: worth the haul for this hidden (seriously) gem for tasty eats at amazing prices! Their hours are 7 - 2 PM / Mon thru Fri which is perfect for the employees in the surrounding businesses.

A diner with a Latin twist. I had the chorizo skillet, and it was phenomenal. The price was $6…read more Can't find a better place in the area. Top notch service, delicious food, ample parking, low prices.