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    Café Zupas

    3.5 (146 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    The Korean BBQ Brisket
    Tanya Y.

    Café Zupas is in a tricky location because there is an unreal amount of dining options within a mile radius. But as someone who loves carbs and salad equally, I knew that this is the place for me where it can all come together. I really appreciated the abundant signage that describes the ordering process so I could avoid holding up the line. Sandwiches and salads are first, then soups and desserts with the next person, and drinks with the cashier. It's a smooth process. I went on the last day of their Korean BBQ sammy, which was delicious by the way. The sandwiches are cold unless you ask for them grilled. I opted to pick two and went with the Southwest Potato & Green Chile soup and had it topped with tortilla strips and bacon. An odd combo, but it definitely works together and left me plenty full. For good measure I also got the salted caramel crème brûlée which didn't shine as brightly as the sammy and soup because texture wise seemed closer to flan and taste wise was a touch too subtle, but the caramel on top was divine! The subtle taste of the custard may have just been caused by the caramel overpowering the flavor so I'd give another flavor a go, but honestly, if they started offering just the caramel in a shot glass, I would order it. I really like the interior of CZ too. It's super clean and modern. They had a wonderful drink station with a great selection that had more than soda. And the complimentary items like a bread roll and a chocolate covered strawberry was a nice and welcome touch (I will be placing an order for strawberries next time!). This is a great spot for a filling yet light meal!

    5 stars! Cafe Zupas offers fresh, flavorful dishes and outstanding service every time!

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    Maddie at the drive thru window was super kind and made sure our order was perfect! Food was delicious too

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    This place is great and not expensive! The service is fast, quick and easy. Food is wonderful.

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    The food is delicious and our order is always correct! This is one of our go to restaurants hands down. Best value for a sandwich and salad!

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    Took 10 min to stand at the counter and watch the staff make take out orders. Had to walk away.

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    Like the fresh ingredients and options. Great soups, sandwiches, and salads. Fast service.

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    CAVA

    CAVA

    4.3(24 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I just dined here for the first time! I usually dine at the Buffalo Grove location which I've been…read moreto twice already, and is 10 minutes from my office), but I was dying to try this location since it's also about 10 minutes from home! Anyway, even though I placed an online pickup order, I decided to eat my order inside the restaurant, since there were a lot of available tables (I came in at about 8 pm on Sunday 9/13)! Plus, the whole place looked so nice, clean and relaxing to dine in! My order was accurate and ready on time! Overall, I had a great experience with this location and will definitely be back! I had a Build Your Own Grains Bowl with lamb meatballs and braised lamb, plus almost every dressing, vegetable topping and all the spicy sauces (the only topping I chose not to order were the Kalamata olives, which I'll probably get next time), plus I got the free side pita, 1 full side pita, and the Blueberry Lavender Lemonade (I was going to get the Strawberry Ginger Lemonade, but changed my mind at the restaurant)! The food was so spectacularly deliciously fresh and flavorful! I'm glad I got the extra side pita (I think I should've ordered more -- they're so huge and pillowy soft here! Definitely been get and better than the smaller typical pitas served by Naf Naf Grill and most other Mediterranean type restaurants)! Plus, the drinks here are more imaginative and flavorful (I'm hooked on the Blueberry Lavender Lemonade)! Anyway, like I said-- I do plan on coming back to this restaurant!! Great food, service, ambience and location!!

    My son took me to Cava for the first time tonight. Here are my thoughts:…read more -Place was packed on a Friday night at 9pm. Very nice vibe. Place looks new. -My son described it as "a healthier, and better tasting Chipotle." -You get to pick your base--we did the mixed greens and rice--you can also choose grains. I prefer Chipotle rice over Cava's rice. -Then you get to choose your meat, we went with the honey chicken. Very good. Plenty of meat. -Finally, I added tzatziki, hummus, cucumbers, olives, and a few other exotic items. -All I can say is--all the ingredients were high quality, and tasted great! I will be going back again soon! -Cost was about $13 a person, $2 or $3 more than Chipotle, but worth every penny : ) Highly recommended!

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    The Hungry Mule - New Orleans chicken sandwich

    The Hungry Mule

    4.2(361 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    The food was delicious. The service was outstanding…read more A great place to eat in Lake Zurich.

    The first time we went here we both had burgers: I had a classic burger and my wife had their…read moreturkey burger. She swears by their turkey burger that it's one of the best around. The only problem is that they don't always have it, and that's a shame as I think if word got around d about how awesome it is, they would get more orders. It's hit and miss when they have it, so if you're craving a hood turkey burger, call ahead to make sure they have it. As for me, their burgers are not to be missed. They are plenty juicy and flavorful. The fries (at least the first time I had them) were both crispy outside and fluffy potato inside. Today, however, they were soft and limp. I ordered the cheese for dipping and it was watery and flavorless. Such a bummer. I also had their buffalo chicken ranch sandwich. It was lifeless. The chicken was rubbery, and the bacon tasteless. It was a waste of bacon (and I don't say that lightly). My wife had the chicken parm sandwich and again, the chicken was rubbery. Maybe we should have stuck with burgers? Alas, she could not ad they didn't have the turkey burgers. I say stick with their burgers and maybe ask for the fries well done.

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    The Hungry Mule - Nice clean indoor seating. Outdoor seating and a full. Size bar area is also available

    Nice clean indoor seating. Outdoor seating and a full. Size bar area is also available

    The Hungry Mule - My leftover - half sandwich and rice.  Lunch for tomorrow !

    My leftover - half sandwich and rice. Lunch for tomorrow !

    The Hungry Mule - Menu..... Nix variety but wow are they expensive

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    Menu..... Nix variety but wow are they expensive

    Ancho & Agave

    Ancho & Agave

    3.3(144 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I'm a big fan of this concept with comfortable seating in a spacious restaurant, plenty of parking,…read moregreat presentation, friendly service, and attractive decor. Compared to similar restaurants in this space, I prefer to go here with friends for its generally quieter atmosphere and overall vibe. Maybe the biggest complaint here is that the food preparation can be a bit inconsistent between dishes, and between different meat types. That is, that the output can range from delicious to somewhat average (and sometimes overcooked), depending on what you order. For example the birria was super flavorful and served with very crisp tacos and a delicious consomme, but the cilantro-lime rice and refried beans felt like an afterthought. The smoked pork belly quesadillas had a great flavor and just about the right amount of fattiness that was short of perfection due to the pork being overcooked. The tres leches cake also had a great creaminess and flavor to it, but parts of the cake weren't really soaked in the milk at all, which created an inconsistent experience - depending on where I took the bite. On everything I tried though, the presentation was excellent and there were enough great things about each dish to overcome some of the shortfalls. Overall though, I feel with improved execution on ensuring that all elements of the dishes are equally good in terms of texture and flavor -- there's a lot to love about Ancho & Agave. But even in its current state, it's still an enjoyable spot to take a group of friends for tasty food in an impressive looking spot.

    We had the absolute RUDEST experience with someone checking us in for a lunch reservation. We had a…read more12:30 reservation- walked in around 12:32. When we told our name for our reservation we were told it was going to be about 10 more minutes- even though the restaurant was half full. I was super confused because the entire bar was open and there were at least 10-12 open tables. The person checking us in goes "what you've never had that happen before?" - referring to having to wait for a table - SO incredibly off-putting and condescending. I told her she was being rude and she got defensive and giving us all these excuses- that the kitchen was backed up, etc. We immediately walked out. We were fine with the waiting but the way this employee handled things was insane. The way this should have been handled, and how it's handled in hundreds of other restaurants we've been to is: offer to sit us at the bar or ask if we want to get seated and then tell us there's a back up. or even say "I'm so sorry" Like at least show SOME hospitality. I emailed the location to say all of the above, and they did offer to send us something in the mail, but I will not be accepting. There are so many businesses in this area, go somewhere else that appreciates you as a customer.

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    CAVA

    CAVA

    3.6(74 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    Dinner date with a coworker. We both built our own bowls which we enjoyed. We agreed the options…read morewere plentiful. Although neither of us thought our bowls were built enough for the money. There should have been more of everything. I actually went back and asked for extra rice just to make my dinner more filling. The staff was very nice and very helpful. It was her first time there and only my second. We also thought the variety of refreshers were nice and we both enjoyed those we chose. The flavors blended nicely for the meal.

    This review is for my visit. I had good, flavorful food. I went here for lunch. The restaurant was…read moremoderately busy. I went with 'build your own bowl' concoction. I ordered a bowl with super greens and grains, half steak & half spicy lamb meatballs, and assorted toppings of my choice. What the menu does not clearly state is that certain proteins cost extra and how much for that matter even for half & half split. I also got a fountain beverage. They had q nice variety of fountain drinks to choose from. The service was quick and good. My build your own bowl concoction was perfect in taste. I managed to get the appropriate mix of toppings whose flavors mixed in well with the base and proteins. The portion size of the bowl was good as well. Their Tangerine Aleppo fountain drink was really good. Except of being a bit over priced, I liked everything about this place. I will go back for more though as I liked the food quite a bit.

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