I was seeking a brunch spot in Crystal Lake. Apparently I had arrived during a busy time but found…read morea seat at the bar. A kind and caring waitress at the bar took good care of me and her other patrons. I had the kick of seeing some astonishing images of the Aurelia Boris on a gentleman's computer. He generously shared his experience with me. My quiche and coffee hit the spot on a cold wintry day. This is a great neighborly place to enjoy brunch. The employees appeared as if they were family interacting with patrons and themselves. Great added venue with heaters for outdoor and expanded seating.

So overpriced. I got a wrap a couple months ago. 16 dollars. The avocado was brown, the lettuce was…read morebrown. It tasted 3 days old. I get a smoothie now just wanting to try and it was 10 dollars for a 12 oz. It tastes like water. I can't taste any fruit. Just protein and ice chunks.

Just moved into the area and needed some coffee on a Saturday morning. The coffee was fantastic,…read morethe staff was very friendly and helpful, and it was such a cozy atmosphere inside. Loved it!

Very cute coffee shop that is cozy and inviting…read more We had one of the special coffees, a Violet Beauregarde (blueberry maple), and a bourbon vanilla latte. The drinks were delicious and not too sweet with a good coffee forward flavor. I usually try drinks half sweet, but this was perfect full strength!

This place is so cute. The workers there are so kind and friendly. Would go there again.read more

Been wanting to go but it's ale late at night when I go by. Finally got in. So cute. Staff is…read moresuper friendly. It was 1030 and a few people in there I got the waffle sundae . So yummy. My friend had the ham egg and cheese sandwich. The sandwich was warm and gooey. The ham was real like off the bone. Can't wait to have lunch. Maybe on our way home lol. The sundae was fun and a cute thing with mini waffles. Worth the trip. Also after that we saw they have a back room with a nice selection of beverages. So local drinks also. Go support Thai cute gem

Solid coffee shop…read more Breakfast sandwich (sausage), Cortada, black coffee is my go-to. My wife gets the: royal milk tea and or matcha green tea with lavender cold foam. We enjoy the drinks and coffee without a doubt! Service is great and exceptionally fast. I have had some weird service experiences in the past but usually they get corrected quickly. My wife has also and I won't go into that. The place is pretty well kept.

I ordered myself 2 drinks because I just couldn't decide. I ordered the midnight moon lemonade, and…read morethe café au lait. The midnight moon lemonade lasted oks absolutely beautiful. The coffee is my favorite basic coffee drink. Definitely a win in both choices. The staff greeted us upon arrival didn't take long to take an order and promptly started making our drink drinks My husband ordered a the peanut butter mocha hot and he didn't even share so it must have been good!

Absolutely perfect family business for a refreshing, creative and healthy drink. Great kids menu…read more My daughter couldn't drink her Hello Kitty drink fast enough! It came with a sticker which to her was as thrilling as the drink itself haha I had the watermelon lime tea which was so good! We will definitely be back!!

The owner is very welcoming and friendly. My husband and I tried a protein shake and a couple…read moreloaded teas. The loaded teas are our favorite! Very tasty and energizing. They even have kids' drinks, which our boys enjoyed trying!

This place is super cute (which for Harvard is saying something). Loved all the art on the walls…read moreand comfy couches. Service was quick and I left with a delicious iced lavender matcha. Will definitely be back for more tasty treats and coffee in the future.

The mug is an off the beaten path coffee shop that is worth visiting. It's located on a side street…read moreoff the main road through downtown Harvard, it's tucked into an old firehouse. It's located across the street from a parking lot for the Metra rail system. The interior has a fun flair that is inviting, and there is seating where one can sip a cup of coffee while reading or having a conversation with a friend if they aren't grabbing one to go. I've been to The Mug multiple times now. The staff is always friendly and helpful with answering questions. Especially for the coffee ignorant such as myself. I drink coffee, but I couldn't tell you what the different styles are as usually I just make a cup of regular black coffee at home. When I go out to buy coffee I want something I can't make at home. I've had multiple coffees here over the last month and everyone was delicious. Whether it was the Gingerbread Eggnog Latte, a Blueberry Crisp Latte, or the Dulce de leche, they were all hot and delicious. The Mug is better than the large chains that seem to have overrun the country. I know they have made a repeat customer out of me.

Kari's Rating 9.9/10…read more TLDR: -Seriously my favorite bakery ever and I'm a bakery connoisseur -The flakiest most delicious pastries -Handcrafted sweets and made to order cakes This is my absolute favorite bakery to go to when I am home in Barrington. I've been coming to ambrosia for at least 20 years since my childhood, and this bakery never disappoints. The only reason it didn't get a 10 out of 10 was because sometimes they're closed on days when I need them open, and I find myself to be extremely disappointed I forgot to read the website! Of course error on my side! I remember coming here before I was tall enough to peep over the pastry case, and I've always been so fascinated by the little show window where they have cake decorating or someone demonstrating how to roll pastries-what an art! My number one pastry that I come here for is the ham and cheese croissant. Ambrosia's ham and cheese croissant is the flakiest most savory ham and cheese croissant I've ever had. They don't add any mustard or gimmicks and yet it is so flaky and savory that it doesn't need an extra dash of flavor. I know for a while they were making them smaller, but this time I came, I realized that the ham and cheese croissants are bigger than ever-which probably makes me think they've gone up in price, but I will happily pay the up charge for a little more. Now that I am older, and I have adult money, I find myself going in and trying one new item to add to my repertoire of treats. Today's new addition was the almond Bear-claw which I already had extremely high hopes for because I do love a good almond croissant, but I was a little worried what bear-claw meant. Truthfully, it just meant the shape of the pastry as it still had the classic buttery flaky crust, as well as a sweet almond interior. I was not disappointed! I did end up bringing home four ham and cheese croissants, an ambrosia roll for my dad, the almond Bear-claw, and two freshly made baguettes. I come home relatively frequently, but every time this bakery is added to my morning agenda, I realize I have such few moments left with my family, and I want to cherish them all and I love that ambrosia has been that tradition for us. I feel like most bakeries I go into in the city are mass produced and everyone is just trying to place orders and then rushing to get out the door, but ambrosia the workers really try to make you feel seen and have a way to uplifting conversation with you. Through all of the order, placing chaos, they're willing to explain what's in everything, what's new on the menu or what flavor profile would go with which handcrafted drink. There's a certain side of human conversation to this bakery that makes this visit extra special for me. I can sense everything is made overnight and then baked in the morning, so as soon as you walk in, you can smell an overwhelming bakery scent, which only makes your mouth water more, which I'm starting to think is actually a really strategic sales tactic! Haha! I would never miss a chance coming back here and spending time my parents and picking up a few surprise treat for them. I will keep the tradition of picking up a few extra treats as I would love for this bakery to continue being something my whole family can look forward to whenever I come home

I've been wanting to try this place forever, so was happy to find out my husband ordered a birthday…read morecake for me from here. The Chocolate Bavarian Torte is amazing. I love that it is light, rich, but not overly sweet. I am a huge fan of chocolate mousse in cake and they have perfected it. And to top it off with the chocolate ganache... YUM! I told my husband it's probably the best birthday cake I've had and I hope he remembers that for next year. We also picked up some almond croissants and chocolate croissants and both were delish... to me they were a bit on the smaller side though. The cafe is really cute and clean with a sitting area. We came an hour before closing, so options were limited but they do have a big display case and would love to go back and check out what else they have to offer. I am a fan of flourless cake- so hoping to get to try a slice the next visit.

Service phenomenal…read more Ambiance always clean and bright in there. Food amazing per usual made some updates on my own meal. But I needed to hit all the macros. Food was on target. Portions are huge. If you need a great spot come here and always come here early. Ive been here 11-12 and gets pack if you're a early riser you'll be seated quickly.

Eat at Syrup delivers very good breakfast fare with an eclectic menu that feels more at home in the…read morecity than the suburbs. The dishes are creative and well-executed, offering a refreshing departure from the standard breakfast lineup. Prices are on the higher side, but if you don't mind spending around $50 for two, it stands out as one of the better breakfast spots in the area.