Out here in deepest Suburbia, sometimes things present a vaguely Disneyesque artifice, where, if…read morethe fantasy world was more advanced, "Quotation Marks" would appear magically in the air around buildings (and, alas, people) indicating irony should be applied as a mitigating factor. This is not to imply in any way those places (or people) are therefore any less in quality or to be avoided. But I digress... I've driven past the "Paris Bistro" here, since it was established, and, unfairly thought "yeah, right". Why? Route 59 is a 1000% American Commerce Zone, rife with every franchise on the docket, and conformity is securely on the menu. And rightly so. Folks out here may have had their success, but they were raised in front of American TV, and their consumer habits developed accordingly, especially with regard to cuisine and eating habits. There are, of course, bona fide Ethnics in the general area, but those are germane to the Communities in residence. (Some FAB Chinese, Indian and Mexican places-q.v.) I am not aware of a burgeoning French settlement anywhere nearby. Around here "Cooper's Hawk" passes for "fine dining", and if you've ever fine-dined, you'll know Cooper's Hawk may parlay a decent feed, but it ain't Alinea, Bubba. In the far Western and Southwestern Chicago 'burbs, folks' Culinary tastes are as conservative as their politics. So whither "Paris Bistro"? It's a handsome suburban building with inviting signage. When you walk in, you pass a bar having an impressive array of boozes. Keep going west past the bar and you're in a room mimicking a rural setting, if a rural setting had curved leather banquettes. There's a more traditional dining room on the other side of the bar, but I didn't go in there. It was daytime, and bright, but when daylight ebbs, I'll bet both rooms are romantic. The service is reserved and accommodating-you're not going to find a wisecracking "Alice" on the staff. The menu actually is pretty accurate as a French Bistro in the USA. Lots of Français on it (in the titles), but the descriptions are all clear English. You don't have translation to fear.The menu is extensive, and features many traditional "Bistro" faves, along with select "American" choices. I was in for Brunch. Disregarding conformity, I ordered the Escargot for Hors D'oeuvre, not that I wanted to, but because I am pathologically incapable of NOT ordering Escargot if they are on the menu before me. They were yum, but I wish there was a softer bread available for sopping the buttery-garlic goodness remaining after the morsels are consumed. As "they" say, a French Chef is judged by their prowess in cooking a simple Omelette, so that's where I went. "Jambon et Gruyere" to be exact. It wasn't a large beast, but it was tasty, light, and properly prepared. No sign of the Rugby-Ball pancake-batter-enhanced behemoth omelettes you'll find in common Coffee shops. Accompanying was a (very) small salad of nice composition, with just enough fruity vinaigrette to satisfy. Also on the plate were tasty and ultra-crispy "shoestring fries". I'm not a slave to potatoes with breakfast. but these were damned good. The problem at hand (so to speak) was the transport from plate to mouth, as they were very thin and very crisp. Both fork and spoon were inefficient. I thought of using the spoon to crush them, thus rendering spoon a contender to preserve my dining decorum. In the end, I bit the bullet and just picked them up in hand, decorum be damned. I wish I had a bucket of these for movie-watching snacks at home. The coffee was a conundrum. It arrived with a strongish smell, like it was burnt and past its prime, but lacked the acrid flavor such as found in a forlorn brew. It was actually a fine, bold, cup of VERY dark roast. It's a nice, sophisticated (but not snooty) resto, dignified but not stuffy. If you need to have a business breakfast/brunch, this is a perfect place. Also, if you're not in the mood for the hustle and bustle of a noisy coffee shoppe. Prices a bit higher than you might expect, but... I quite enjoyed both the bread and circuses here, and while I never mistook myself from being anywhere else than in Naperville (not Paris), I caught the vibe, and it was nice. I am officially pissed at myself for not stopping here sooner. No "quotation marks" for this place. Throwing 4 stars (for now), and I'll be back here very soon for dinner.

I recently went to Paris Bistro for a Galentine's Day tea with my Pilates friends. We were a group…read moreof five. We were shown to a table in the room to the right of the host stand. That room is usually where they sit families. It was not our choice and we voiced our opinion to sit in the dining room. The staff immediately switched everything to the warm and inviting dining room. The food provided was tasty from the mini sandwiches to the tartines to the sweet treats. I have to say there was an inconsistency with sizing. Some were generous and some were lacking. They could've done a better job with consistency so we all got the same sizes. The tea service was very cute but you were only able to choose a couple teas. I've been to other teas at Suzette's and Pinecone Cottage where the tea is unlimited, as well as they ask if you would like another tasting of something that you really liked. I felt for the money this tea service was limited as well as not consistent. It was a great way to spend time with my Pilates friends, though. I could see myself doing this again if there were improvements made and they were more generous by offering an additional taste.

Amazing crepes. The food here is wonderful. We've been here multiple times and it has never…read moredisappointed. The owners put up speciality crepes too. The drinks are delicious as well. When they have it get the biscoff crepes. So good! The ambiance is laid back and quiet.

My friend & I visiting this store on a Friday afternoon. The gentleman at the front counter was…read morevery friendly & helped us understand the crepe building process. The crepes were delicious! And so we're the iced lattes. The environment was very clean. The wall art was gorgeous. This is a great spot to go when you want to switch up your breakfast or lunch routine.

Hosted my niece's bridal shower at Suzette's on Saturday (8/8). So many compliments - many saying…read moreit was the best shower they've attended. The food was delicious. We had the English tea. Lovely first plate with tea sandwiches and a souffle. The attentive, kind and hard working wait staff passed around extra sandwiches. Then came warm, flaky scones served with lemon curd and Devonshire cream (as they should be served), followed by a dessert trio. The tea being served was so good. For foodies, know that they use quality ingredients. Excellent cheeses. Bread that was soft yet stood up to the toppings. I appreciated how helpful Carol was with special food needs (GF, vegan, etc). Staff confirmed with each person what they were getting the day of the event. She was also very helpful in general. I live in Texas, have never been to Suzette's and felt at ease that it would all pull together. Parking in the garage across the alleyway was a bonus. So convenient. I highly recommend them for your small event (room holds 30ish people). They were also very accommodating to the small children who attended so bonus family friendly.

I've visited this quaint little French bistro many times over the years, for brunches, lunches,…read moreChristmas teas, sometimes with company and sometimes happily solo, and I'm delighted to say they've truly elevated their game. There's a quiet pride in the air now, a sense that the place knows it has blossomed. Today's tea service was an absolute treat: elegant, cozy, and full of small delights that made the whole experience feel like a gentle exhale. Every morsel was beautifully balanced, from the crisp, refreshing cucumber canapés to warm flaky scones to the indulgent sweets served with a bright sherbet to cleanse the palate. The pumpkin soup was exquisite, velvety and comforting, and the trio of teas were brewed with the care of someone who respects the leaves. Service was excellent: friendly, attentive, warm without being intrusive, exactly what a tea service deserves. This is a special time of year at Suzette's, when you step in from the cold and are welcomed into a space that feels elegant, glowing, and lovingly kept, a perfect little escape, wrapped in French charm and good company. Oh, and don't leave without taking a few of their goodies home... I will surely enjoy mine during the next few days

Came to Melt n Dip and tried the pistachio éclair and WOW... it was so yummy. The filling was rich,…read morecreamy, and had that perfect pistachio flavor without being too heavy. The éclair itself was fresh and soft, and everything just melted together so well. The presentation was also super cute definitely a spot if you're craving something sweet and a little indulgent. Would 100% come back to try more desserts!

We got there at 9pm and it was pretty empty, but within a few minutes it was packed to the brim all…read morethe way until 11pm! Tried the my passion for 1, which is just a bunch of fruits, eclairs, marshmellows, and brownies with a rich and creamy chocolate dip in the middle. I LOVEEE chocolate fondue so this was genuinely heaven on earth. Also had the melt n dip crepe, which is filled with strawberry, kiwi, banana, and pineapple and filled with 3 kinds of chocolate - milk, dark, and white. The painted pattern on the top was so pretty, and surprisingly even with a slurry of chocolate, this was not heavy whatsoever. This place was bustling and just such a vibe!! Wish they had this in the Chicago city!

We stopped here on a whim on a Friday night after seeing the owner outside greeting people. We…read moreweren't sure where we wanted to go on the strip, but his sincerity in telling us we'd have the best meal brought us in. We tried a small sausage pizza and a Greek salad. Both dishes were awesome. He promised that it would be the best pizza we ever tried and my husband now wants to eat one every day. He's planning on stopping on his way home from work for pizza, it's that good. The salad was well made with the dressing in the side. My uncle is Greek, and I think he'd approve of this salad. We ate outside as it was beautiful evening, but went onsite and it is cute, clean, and welcoming. A great space! We'll be back for more pizza, and to try the gyros, pasta and crepes. The quality is outstanding and the pride they have in delivering a great product is apparent. A bonus is being able to take a nice walk by the Prairie pond after dinner. It's a perfect date night idea!

1/7/26 update: We…read moredecided to come here since it has been awhile. I forgot to mention in my previous reviews but you can find parking in the front and back. The back has a large parking lot but you have to read the signs. Park in the spots that say 4 hour free parking to be on the safe side. Other than that, we ordered mozzarella sticks, gyro Philly sandwich combo, and pasta arrabiata with gyro meat. To be honest, the mozzarella sticks are not worth $8 because they were too small. However, that gyro meat is one of the best I've ever had. The gyro Philly has beef and lamb gyro. They were perfectly tender and juicy. The French fries are crispy, not soggy, and well seasoned. The pasta was excellent. The food portions were huge. The bueno crepe was also delectable. Big enough to share.

Super cute restaurant. Feels very cozy. Got the chicken curry crepe and it was salty! If I wasn't…read morewith people, I might have complained but it was borderline fine. So...not sure the food is good. I just happen to think the attitude is a little worse. Came with a group and someone in our party ordered the French Onion Soup and then a Croque Monsieur. No one else in our group ordered a starter. What's weird is for some reason they decided to course the soup with everyone's mains. Normal restaurants, including like....your local suburban Chile's, know not to do that but this place thought that was normal. So already, my friend is a course behind everyone because they didn't serve his starter first. What's worse is when he finishes his soup...he doesn't get his main. We actually FINISH our mains and he still hasn't gotten his. He makes a comment VERY NICELY to our waitress like hey! Just wanted to check on my meal! She responds, "all our meals are timed perfectly." What!! My buddy goes, "Okay...I've just been waiting for 15/20 minutes so I think I'm ready for my sandwich." She responds, "okay....let me alert the kitchen." Wait? You didn't even tell them he needed his meal?? We wait another 15 minutes. We flag the waitress again and ask where his meal is and she responds "everything is made to order so the kitchen needs some time." Okay. This is a Croque Monsieur. Are you....rising bread right now? What is happening? So I get frustrated and jump into this and say, "Ya but we've been waiting over 30 minutes for his main. We've all finished so now you're asking my friend to eat alone." She responds, "everything is served hot so what is the problem??" !! I get annoyed because up until this moment, we've been pretty nice. But this waitress not acknowledging any issue or trying to make it better and talking back to us like this is weird. So I just say, "Bring a manager over." Well...it didn't matter. This lady learned her attitude from somewhere and it was probably from the manager. The manager immediately is on the offense like, "you ordered a soup and we wanted you to have the soup hot. And we want your next meal to be hot. We make everything fresh and we clean our dishes in between." The heck? All we want is for my friend to be able to eat his main. So I say, now rudely, "just bring the food. We have waited 30 minutes now. Everyone is done with their meal. If you haven't made it, cancel the order and we'll go somewhere else." She responds, "we usually serve the starter first. If you didn't like that, then don't order a starter." SERIOUSLY!? What is happening!? I think about telling her that USUALLY even if only 1 person has ordered a starter, that gets served first before EVERYONE gets their mains TOGETHER. Instead I say, "listen, cancel the order or give us the food but we aren't waiting any longer." And she goes, "we can't cancel it. The kitchen has been working on it." So I say "this better be home baked bread because they've been working on it for 45 minutes by now." IT STILL takes another 5 minutes to get this meal. It is cold. It is an average Croque Monsieur. And they probably all spit in it. At the very end, the waitress comes over and says, "I see what you mean and there were coursing issues but we take pride in our food and we weren't going to degrade that so we could serve you faster." This place literally lives up to a Parisian stereotype, I guess.

BLUF: Delicious & filling. A must…read more Food (4/5): There's a huge selection of crepes. Savory & Sweet! We got the Boeuf bourguignon, Suzette á la Germain, Poulet et fromage de chèvre, and another sweet one with Nutella and bananas. The Boeuf bourguignon and Suzette á la Germain were great, though the Suzette á la Germain was a bit hard and chewy. Kind of like it sat in syrup too long and started carnalizing. The boeuf was packed with flavor. Now, I'm not a goat cheese person. I hate it. My fiancé got the Poulet et fromage de chèvre, and it was disgusting. He liked it, but I thought it was appalling. There were no other flavors but goat cheese. These are huge portions. Not normal crepe portions. I don't recommend getting 2 crepes like we did or you will feel like a whale. They're the size of a normal dinner plate. Service (4/5): Our server was great. She did not work there, and they had only one other staff member working. She was extremely timid, so we didn't like bothering her for more water. Ambiance (4/5): It was HOT. There was no breeze & no AC (that we could feel) & the (dusty) fans were not turned on. It was dark in there to create a cozy ambiance. There's indoor and outdoor seating. We ate inside since the outdoor seating in the back was completely packed.

I absolutely cannot believe that I didn't spend hours constructing this review because Crepas…read moreCulichi wasn't just a culinary delight, it was an experience in and of itself. The lattes were rich and robust, and my husband's hot chocolate was sweet and luscious! I ordered a savory poblano crepe and added shrimp - it was delicious - while my husband ordered a sweet one. The ambiance can be described as nothing other than...REGAL. Just grand, and beautiful - you feel like you're surrounded by luxury. Even the hot sauce is dispensed in these cute glass bottles. And the service matches the regality - everyone is super attentive! Love this and we will be back - not just for the ambiance but also for the food.

Amazing crepes , beautiful setup, awesome customer service…read more This Was my daughter's choice and she picked well. The are is amazing as well with lots to do.

Parked my rig outside and popped in the Oasis for some Keftab Kebab at the Aladdin's…read more After finishing my Kebab, my attention was redirected to this Serbian Creperie Food Stall named Crepe Ave. Best decision ever. Ordered an Avacodo Turkey Crepe...thing is HUGE. The combination of Pesto, thin sliced turkey, Spinach, Avocado and fresh mozzarella is such a good blend. Just never had anything like it before sandwiched in Pancake Batter. Enjoyed their Latte no sugar, perfectly executed Caffe Latte. First time having Serbian influenced food by a husband wife duo! Chefs Kiss a worthy detour entering and exiting Illinois & Indiana at the Lincoln Oasis Service Area.

The absolute best čevapi / chevaps in all of Chicagoland.. not loaded with baking soda and rubbery…read morelike many others.. They have a seasoning that I can't quite place.. anyone know what this seasoning is? They buy them from somewhere else, does anyone know? They're fantastic! In fact everything else I've tried there is also delicious..