5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

I stopped by Perkolator Coffee in Portage Park for a scheduled work meeting at 9am. Surprisingly,…read moreit was already very crowded for a Wednesday morning, which made it a little difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The space itself is pretty small and the tables are also on the smaller side, so it's not the easiest spot if you're trying to have a meeting or spread out to work. I ordered a latte, which was really good nice and strong, exactly how I like it. I also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was decent but pretty average, and I did feel like it was a bit pricier compared to similar coffee spots. The staff was friendly, which always helps the overall experience. Parking can be a challenge though since you have to rely on street parking in the area. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood coffee shop and I would come back, but it's probably not my favorite spot if I'm planning to meet someone or need a little more space.

My husband and I recently visited for the first time with his parents, and we absolutely loved it…read more My in-laws come here often since they live nearby, so when we were in the area, we decided to finally give it a try. (Sorry, no pictures this time! I was enjoying my food so much that I completely forgot.) The ambiance is welcoming, bright, and modern, and the restaurant is much larger than I expected. Everything was clean, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the Lox Plate, and it was outstanding. The salmon had the perfect texture and seasoning, the cucumbers and bagel were fresh, and all of the flavors paired together beautifully. I love seeing lox on a menu, but many restaurants either don't do it well or serve portions that are too small. Here, everything was spot on, and the portion was generous enough that I left completely satisfied. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and my husband and I have already said we'll be back very soon. This restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, especially since there aren't many local breakfast spots nearby that aren't part of a chain. Highly recommend!

The food, service and ambiance were great! We ordered and…read morereceived our food quickly. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

I have been a barista for a few years and a coffee drinker since I can remember. There are a few…read morethings that I look out for when visiting a new shop (grinders, espresso machine, house-made syrups, ease of ordering/POP layout, seating...etc.). My fiancé and I stopped in as soon as they opened to grab some fuel for our roadtrip out of town. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door, bright and early at 6:30am. The baristas were super friendly. The atmosphere is nice and bright. Light wood tones and soft colors. Cute merch, too. The baked goods counter looked divine and wanted to purchase everything, but I stuck with a slice of banana bread. SOOOO GOOD. It was fresh, moist, and had the right balance of flavor between the banana and chocolate chips. Sometimes it gets too chocolatey, but the banana flavor was first and foremost. We ordered a drip coffee and a large iced vanilla latte with an extra shot. The drip coffee was fresh and hot with a nice flavor profile. The espresso used in the latte was fresh, bright, and slightly nutty. They have a La Marzocco, and you can usually expect pretty good espresso from those machines. I believe the vanilla was house-made, so bonus points for that. All things that I personally love in a latte! There was also a parking lot, so we didn't have to worry about street parking. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! 10/10 recommend.

This cute coffee shop has developed a lot more since I last visited. They have a community bulletin…read moreboard, local art on the walls, and a decent grab and go section. On this particular weekday morning, they had a great looking selection of donuts I sadly resisted, along with some other pastries. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie latte and I got the ginger snap latte. While tasty, the coffee flavor itself wasn't super strong, but overall the drinks were yummy. The vibe in here is quaint and bright, with different seating options. Would be a good spot to work from! Due to its convenient location and parking lot, I will definitely visit again!

Ever eaten something so good you just wanna turn around and smack someone?! That's how good the…read morebreakfast burritos are.

I have been a customer at this coffee shop for many years, but I think it's time for me to stop…read morecoming here. First, I want to say that the cashiers are always friendly. Unfortunately, the food quality has gotten worse with every visit. I usually order the lox bagel, but it is definitely not worth $15. It doesn't taste very good, comes with only one slice of smoked salmon, and has too much onion. The coffee is okay. On my last visit, I ordered the avocado toast. It looked far from appetizing. It was served as two slices of toast with cubed avocado and a sauce on top that ruined the taste. It seems like the cooks are not putting much effort into preparing the food. On top of that, every time I have eaten there, the tables have been very sticky. I would rather spend my money at places that provide better food and a better dining experience.

This place was amazing ! The sandwiches were great along with the drinks. I crave beignets every…read moreweek so finding this place was a dream come true. The beignets are amazing especially for chicago. Only reason it is 4 stars is because this was all almost 100$- but being a smaller owned business this was understandable (kind of) this review is long overdue !

Small space with tons of character, as soon as you walk in your immediately taken into old world…read morecharm with a splash of NOLA. At night it could easily double as a vampire hangout. Had the banana foster latte it tasted like cappuccino. The beignets are excellent. The handmade traditional meat pie(empanada) was fine the remoulade sauces makes a difference. But really the food is secondary this place is cool AF!!! Worth a visit.

First off the staff here, father and son duo, and absolutely amazing and took really great care of…read moreus. They truly went above and beyond! Unfortunately we came here specifically because the website said they have gluten free pierogi, which my Polish-American & Celiac friend visiting really wanted to try during their Chicago trip. They did not have gluten free pierogi, and only had the pizza pot pie as a gluten free option. That said, I did really enjoy my pierogi, very soft and buttery! She was also fine with her pizza pot pie but it wasn't something she would've ordered otherwise. It's defiantly worth the stop because they are so kind and hospitable! Just a beware to anyone GF coming for pierogi!!

This place is incredible. The owner and his son do an amazing job of taking care of you and making…read moreyou feel welcome. The potato onion and cheese pierogi are by far my favorite, but you can't go wrong here.

The coconut matcha cloud was delicious! The coffee shop itself was super cute and the workers were…read morereally nice as well.

This place is super clean and nice atmosphere to sit and drink some coffee and have some delicious…read morepastries for sure. Great drinks and service was great as well. Definitely recommended

this place is adorable and I had such a lovely time here with my friends. they have a vast…read morecollection of different games and it's clear that the games are the real mvp. their staff is really knowledgeable, can recommend games based on what you're looking for and explain the rules. they also check the games and make sure they're complete and neatly sorted before returning them. the food and drinks were great too! very reasonably priced cocktails and yummy food. if you love plantain and games, this is for you!

Decided to look for a game night and quick meal and Stay & Play fit the bill…read more When you enter the building, you'll be greeted by a host, who will sit you to a wooden table or booth. The building is decorated nicely with paintings hanging on the walls and other walls have shelves filled with games. If you would like to play a game, it is $5 per person. Games- The games are organized alphabetically with featured shelves for two players games and Hispanic artists because this is Hispanic Heritage month. Food- I ordered the house special sandwich, a Jabanito. On this sandwich, the buns are replaced with tostones. It was an average size sandwich cut in half containing a decent amount of lettuce, tomatoes, and meat. I felt the sauce was on the lighter side as some bites would have sauce, but not consistent throughout. Additionally, the cheese on the sandwich was an American single, which did not fit the flavor profile.

Quiet spot for made-to-order Italian dishes. The bar is open until 9 PM. Traditional Italian, cash…read moreonly neighborhood eatery.. Come on in!

Walked in for a coffee stayed for amazing conversation with Nina the owner. She has an absolutely…read moreamazing story. If you're lucky you will get to hear it. Ended up going in 2 more times. Once for dinner. Once for an espresso. The food is like it came from your nonnas kitchen. The place is a blast from the past. An inexplicable feeling of home. Like being home in the Bronx in the 80's.