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    Café Zupas

    3.3 (223 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Akanksha V.

    I am a huge fan of the soup, salad and dessert options here. Today I tried a "pick 2" option with a turkey bacon avocado sandwich and the curry soup. Delivery wasn't available so I did pick up through the drive thru. Food was amazing; love the option to add-on extras to the soup like white rice. The portion size was great; I got side of bread, crackers, and chocolate dipped strawberry free with my meal. Only thing I found odd was the drive thru. There is an outside lane for orders placed ahead. I was confused where to park. Other than that this is a great spot for a bite. It's conveniently located off lake cook. Staff is all very kind & food is prepped quickly.

    Karen C.

    Cafe Zupas has new additions to its menu. Most notably are the protein bowls. The Nourish bowl alone has 28g of protein. If interested in a sandwich, the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich is also nourishing. Staff was super helpful and friendly with prompt service. The modern, industrial kitchen look is refreshing, especially the use of seasonings to decorate the walls. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!

    Misha Z.

    Disgusting! Long hair in the salad mix of the protein bowls. Manager started claiming they do not have anyone with long hair instead of correcting the issue.

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    Lana K.

    I stopped by for a lunch: ordered combo of soup and half of pesto sandwich. Portions were generous, food tasted great, was offered a dinner roll and a chocolate covered strawberry. I was greeted with a smile in the beginning, got my food pronto (sandwich should be prepared and grilled), and cashier was accommodating and cheerful. The store is cute, plenty of sitting options, including outside. Drive through ordering is also available. Great place for a meal alone or with friends and family.

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    I was charged and had to wait 20 minutes for a 5 minute order,It wasn't even busy at all.

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    4 months ago

    Angel and the team where very helpful! Great service:). My food was made quickly. They were happy throughout my visit.

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    John was the best worker there because he was fast and knew all of his bowls he very happy

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    Best n fresh. Mangoberry slad and tomato basil soup is the best . Even thw desserts and points system is great

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    Drop the Bop

    Drop the Bop

    5.0
    (104 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    It has exactly been 2 years since we went to the Yelp Community Experience at Drop the Bop. We…read morewere so happy to have this small business introduced to us! Since then, we have happily added Drop the Bop to our takeout rotation list. What is so amazing is, both our daughter and myself are not into salads or veggies, and each time we pick Drop the Bop is like a small miracle. There has never been a bowl of fast food made of fresh veggies and meats and rice that tastes so great, and make us feel so good after eating it, but Drop the Bop does it! My husband and daughter picked the All-In bowls from the Yelp experience, and I had the build-a-bowl. Since then, we have been purchasing the All-In bowls every time. All the different ingredients are so fresh and delicious, they contribute to make a complex tapestry of tastes and textures, but all work together harmoniously. We always pick the black rice that has similar texture to sushi rice, that tastes fantastically and holds everything well together. Hubby and Daughter like the carpaccio sauce the best, that is light and not overpowering, while I favor the Yum Yum sauce as it is just yummy! We all like the seaweed soup that is delicious and not too salty. Drop the Bop is a hidden gem in Lincolnshire. Phillip, the young owner, always works so hard and is very resourceful. He teamed up with Yelp to introduce the small business to us Yelpers was a great idea. If you collect AA miles, Drop the Bop also helps you add more miles each time you purchase with your designated credit card. He even comes up with buy 10 get 1 free to encourage you to keep coming back. For us, just their bowls are good enough to make us keep returning. I hope they will keep doing well and growing forever.

    Sat, Nov 8 at 12:54 AM…read more "EAT CLEAN. STAY FIT AND HAVE A BIBIMBOP TO STAY SANE." This is the slogan of Drop the Bop on their website, how accurate is that! Since we were introduced to Drop the Bop two years ago via a Yelp Community Experience, we have been returning from time to time to get their bowls. Each bowl contains bop (rice) with your choices of veggies and meats similar to Korean bibimbap! What makes DTB stands out from other businesses is that their ingredients are consistently very fresh, the bowls are delicious with generous portions. They offer the most healthy and delicious fast food that our family love! We love their All-In bowls that contain every veggie and meat that you can think of, and we choose black rice instead of white rice as the yummy base. I usually pick the Carpaccio sauce (out of 8 different sauces) on the side, which provides a "fresh citrus taste combined with olive oil and a hint of jalapeño and black pepper" that has a nice kick to the bowl. I always pick the seaweed soup over miso soup as well. Phillip, who is the very friendly owner of DTB, seems to be always working there. I saw him every time I went to pick up our orders. Funny thing was that he gave me a punch card that offered buy 10 bowls get one for free. I have misplaced several of those cards. Phillip said that I could combine several of those cards to get a free bowl once the total slots punched add to 10. It would be OK with me that I never find all my cards to get that offer. To me, the bowls at DTB is worth every penny, and I don't mind paying full price for each one of them.

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    Purple Sprout Conscious Organics

    Purple Sprout Conscious Organics

    4.3
    (257 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    So thankful for Purple Sprout preparing these nutritious meals for carryout service during the…read morecorona virus. Just healing with positive intentions. #THANKYOUTHURSDAY

    I've been a vegetarian for 10 years, and am working towards being vegan, so I am always looking for…read morenew places in the city and the burbs, and had been eyeing Purple Sprout for months. I'm so glad I finally made it in!! The food was refreshing, and a much needed change from the typical "vegan junk food" restaurants you would find in the city (not hating on those places, but sometimes I prefer to walk out of a restaurant without a food baby). I loved that they even purify their water with different elements, such as crystals, to detoxify, and boost positivity. Seriously some awesome vibes in this place! They even have a grab and go section along with an entire wall filled with homemade soaps, knickknacks and what not. Service was phenomenal and anyone who complains about the portion sizes in their review should probably rethink how much they are consuming in one meal. I was plenty full after my meal, and it was the first time I had eaten all day. Pricing is on point for the food, especially since its fresh and organic ($48 for two meals and two drinks - no different than if you were to go to a regular restaurant to stuff your face with processed food and a glass of wine). I had the braised seitan that comes with the house mash and a salad, and I also ordered their Fountain of Youth juice (kale, apple, parsley, celery, ginger and lemon). My friend(non-veg) had the same meal, and a smoothie, and he loved his as well. Highly recommend even if you're not a veg! I will be back :)

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    Black Forest "Cheese"cake is a seasonal item!!! (raw, GF, sugar-free, grain-free)
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    Nostimo

    Nostimo

    4.6
    (182 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

    We decided to come here as 2 of my sons wanted to try this place. We invited my in-laws and my…read morebrother-in-law and his family. Since there was a total of 11 and the seating is first come first serve, we decided to call to see if they had reservations. They did take our name and reserved a table. When we arrived we noticed a table was reserved and we were informed that it was our table. We sat and looked over the menus. When we were ready my 2 boys and I went up to place our order. My one son has major allergies so we spoke to the chef and he came back out to recommend the dishes he can have. It was great that he did so and gave us confidence that my son would be able to eat without worrying too much about the ingredients. I ordered the Shrimp Kalamakia with a side of the Greek Rice. My son with the allergies ordered the Pork Kalamakia with Greek Rice and no pita, my other son ordered the Traditional Pork Gyro with Greek Rice. The sides we ordered: Saganaki Fritters and Spanakopitakia. My son that ordered the Pork Kalamakia devoured it. He said it was tender and juicy and probably could have eaten 4 skewers. My Shrimp Kalamakia was nicely charred and seasoned, I squeezed some lemon and it provided a nice tang over the seasoning. The Lemon rice pilaf was soft and cook just right and was nicely balanced. I had one Saganaki Ball and it was delicious. My son had the Pork Gyros said it was really good and the Tzatziki sauce was creamy and rich with flavors. My in-laws bought the table desserts and I got the Baklava and my wife got Loukoumades (Greek Donuts with Nutella) and both did not disappoint. I really loved the citrus honey syrup in the Baklava. The Loukoumades had a crispy shell and nice a fluffy on the inside and the Nutella amount was perfect. This place is very good and well worth the price in my opinion. I loved the fact that they took the time to make sure my son with allergies was safe.

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    Sorelle

    4.2
    (145 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Why does Long Grove always feel like some magical far away place when it's really much closer to me…read morethan most places I go? It's probably because of spots like this. When my yelp friends check-in places I always take a peek and add the interesting stuff to my massive and unorganized list of anything and everything I could ever want to try... this place popped up a few times, and I do love good pastries, so I had to make a trip. I say pastries but what really sold me was the pizza slice a buddy got, a savory excuse always helps. I got there before the dinner rush. I know that because it was calm when I got in line, though the line was full. When I left the place was crowded. There are actually 2 lines. One for savory and one for sweet. So like I said, I was here for that pizza slice... and I got it. I'm not sure if they make more throughout the day but there were just a few slices left that I could see. Score! But I do want to say that the more filling pasta dishes and such look AMAZING. I saw gorgonzola garlic bread and had to try that as well... and an arancini. Everything really looked so good, I wanted it all. It's a good thing I love bread because I ate a lot of it here! Great flavor and texture on the garlic bread, I love the little funk from the cheese. Arancini was fried up nicely and didn't retain excess oil. The slice is really good. It's a fair warning that it's about 90% bread, but I understand they make their own dough here and it shows. The crust is so crispy and airy, it's a nice experience. Next up, dessert. I grabbed a Nutella croissant and some gelato, both delicious! The gelato was rich and creamy. The croissant, which they fill to order with your choice of flavors, is another flex on how good their dough and bread baking skills are. Perfect texture, no notes. Would and will eat again. Amazing atmosphere that feels like a quick vacation, and outdoor tables perfect for the warm season. Friendly and inviting staff as well, they tried to sell me on the pear flavor gelato. Maybe next time. This is a not so hidden gem of a spot and a must try for bread lovers! I'll be back soon for pasta and more!

    Update after 9 months: it's still our regular to-go place but the cashier service is getting worse…read moreand worse. They were super busy when just opened up but service was fast and accurate. It seems like they hired more people and the same change staff often. Cashier is always taking forever to take orders. They are always confused with what's going on especially for takeout orders. This place is so special for us and we really hope they can recognize the problem and frustration they have caused.

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    Bonta

    Bonta

    4.4
    (726 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Amazing hidden Gem !…read more My husband and I went here last night and Nick was our waiter and he was so Helpful and kind and friendly. I explained this was our first time visiting this place and he recommended everything will be delicious So we ordered the grilled calamari, it was delicious and grilled perfect Then we ordered the maghertia pizza, that was Amazing delicious perfect Then we ordered side orders of pasta with vodka sauce guess that was Amazing as well Then we ordered the tiramisu and yes Amazing!! I highly recommend going here if you love great service and great food ! The is Family friendly place, great to celebrate birthdays and anniversary celebrations or whatever you want

    The food was tasty and the marinara sauce was delicious! The restaurant vibe reminded me of a New…read moreYork deli, where you walk up, read the menu board, select beverages in a refrigerated case, chip sides, etc., place your order and a server from the kitchen delivers to your table. We tried the spaghetti marinara and antipasto salad, but watched mouth watering pizza pies go by as well as giant, juicy looking Italian beef sandwiches. We also spotted an authentic brick pizza oven which was a pleasant surprise. Bonta is a no frills spot, and has pre-rolled plastic flatware, so don't expect anything fancy, the food was the star here! There was plenty of seating and is located in a strip mall off 21/Milwaukee Avenue, in Lincolnshire with convenient parking. I can't wait to go back and try the pizza!

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    Bonta 430 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire, IL Italian Cuisine Pizzas Coffees etc. Cool !
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    Armo Grill

    Armo Grill

    4.7
    (101 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Armo Grill is near work and I finally checked it out with a group of colleagues. I got the lunch…read morespecial which was a good deal. My only minor complaint is that the meat to rice ratio was a bit low (of course I forgot to take a pic of my plate). Everything was tasty and the portions are big! Everyone enjoyed their meal. The restaurant itself is clean with plenty of seating. It seemed slow at first but they had a good flow of customers, which was a bit surprising given how cold and dreary it was that day. It had snowed a lot a few days before; the parking lot wasn't really cleared which made parking a bit confusing and scary. Everyone working there was kind and helpful. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

    I am a HUGE fan of Armo Grill. If you want an amazing meal, with incredible flavor and generous…read moreportions, this is your place. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you in a very timely manner. It's a nice, cozy space, easy to park and there are always customers eating there and not just doing take out. When you do their combo meals, you pick your protein, a side, which is mushroom or rice pilaf or kasha, a salad and an appetizer. Their hummus is excellent. You also get a flat, stretchy pita type bread with it. There is the option of falafel or red beans for vegetarians. They also have a great lunch special during the week for only $10, which is an amazing price for how much food you get. I have a cousin that lives out of state, but whenever he is in town, he wants to eat here! The staff is always very friendly, and you can tell that the quality of the food is important to them. Definitely stop in for lunch or dinner. It will become one of your favorite places!

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    MP Kitchen and Bar

    MP Kitchen and Bar

    4.1
    (176 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I was here for a private event and everything from start to finish was absolutely 5 stars. Our…read morelarge group had the entire restaurant to ourselves from 5pm - 11pm and it was everything a private event should be. Service throughout was consistent and of great quality. Staff members were on top of their game, taking care of 50+ people who were ready to drink/eat and have a great time. Whenever I had an empty plate it was quickly removed to make room for another. This casual yet elevated bar offers delicious drinks and food. I did not have any alcohol but from what I was told the drinks were strong and tasty. The food hit the spot for me. We were provided with a TON of food, to the point where to go boxes were put out since there was plenty to bring home. My favorites were the Buffalo Mac n cheese, cheese curds, and chicken tenders. They also had veggie options which I appreciated since this was a carb heavy event. For dessert there were cookies which was the perfect way to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

    Up to last review. Still delish!…read more I had the pot roast French dip with a side salad. It was delicious. One of my friends also had the pot roast with fries and the third person in our party ordered a quinoa salad, which looked delicious. my friend ordered coffee and they made a fresh pot for her. How many other places at dinner would do something like that? Service was very good atmosphere wonderful and I have enough left for lunch tomorrow!

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