This was my first time visiting Elder + Oat after a friend recommended it to me and I will…read moredefinitely be going back soon! I got one of their winter menu items, which was the Snow Day Cold Coffee. The maple cinnamon cold foam was delicious. For food, I got the ricotta chili crisp toast and the flavors of honey, chili and creamy ricotta paired with the crunchy toast was perfect. I also tried their vegan chocolate glazed old-fashioned donut. Great spot for meeting with friends or doing work. They have a huge collection of board games to play as well!

Came here on a rainy day. I've been to many areas of West Dundee, but not here. It's nice because…read morethere's a rear parking lot and rear entrance. It's a decent size coffee shop with a couch and many tables. I ordered their house coffee and a butter pecan scone thing. The coffee was okay. I like the scone flavor but it was pretty dry. If it warmer, moist, and maybe some sugar sprinkled on top, it would have been perfect.

Coffee by day, Wine by night? Eastside Café is located in Downtown East Dundee. They have a large…read moreinside but also a great outdoor patio to enjoy. They have plenty of coffee flavors and options to kick start your morning but also sell bottles of wine and drinks for the evening. This visit, I got a Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee and my husband got a Hot Chai Latte. The Chai was on the sweeter side but had good flavor. My coffee was the perfect caffeine strength but it could have used a bit more syrup flavoring. Overall, the staff member who helped us was great and very kind! I'd love to come back and try one of their customer favorites.

This place is AWESOME! The coffee and smoothies are outstanding and the food is great! Super…read morefriendly service and our dog loved the patio. They also have really cool items for sale like t-shirts, cover posters, etc. So fun!

Quaint one-off neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Good menu of specialty drinks, but I've only…read moregotten the latte's. Very good. Ditto for the bakery stuff like croissants and biscotti's. Fast service from the counter. Right on Chicago Street, street parking can be scarce but there's a garage across the street.

Nice coffee spot in downtown Elgin that I was glad to find this past Saturday afternoon. Very…read morefriendly baristas and a large menu full of the usual suspects and more. Ordered a Chili Chocolate iced latte after one the baristas gave me a rundown of what was in it. Tasted great and liked the laidback feel that I got even from just being inside of the cafe for a little while. Looking forward to warmer weather so that I can grab an iced shakerato the next time I'm in Elgin.

I recently swung by and wanted to share some thoughts on my visit had a really lovely time overall…read more I was super excited to try out your special winter lattes that were featured for December, and honestly, every single one I tried was absolutely delicious. They really hit the spot. A special shout out has to go to the Tropic Blast wow, that was a truly amazing and refreshing drink. It was a delightful surprise. But the real star of the show for me was the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Waffle. Seriously, it was out of this world good. If there's any chance at all, you absolutely have to consider making that a regular item on your menu. I think it would be a huge hit. I also picked up a Ham, Egg, and Cheese Bragel without cream cheese, for me. I noticed a good number of your sandwich options seem to come with cream cheese as standard. Perhaps it would be great to highlight options without it, or even offer a wider variety of non cream cheese choices for those of us who prefer something different. On the service front, your staff was fantastic really friendly and super efficient. Just one small, friendly suggestion, I did notice the dining area and general space could use a little extra attention with cleaning. Keeping things sparkling makes the whole experience even better.

Biggby rocks!! A friend and I came here for a coffee date early Saturday and throughout our time…read morethey had a constant flow of customers. This coffee shop is kept clean and can seat about 25 people. There is also a drive thru which makes it convenient for anyone in a rush or just wanting to grab and go. Staff members were very nice! Since it was my first time there it took me a little extra time to decide what to order. They remained patient and extremely helpful. Service was quick, my items were ready within 5 mins. I tried the dark hot chocolate with almond milk and also got a breakfast sandwich (everything bagel with egg and cheese). The hot chocolate was good - not overly sweet and at the perfect temperature where I didn't burn myself. The breakfast sandwich was also very good - it usually comes with sausage and cream cheese, however, I opted to leave those out. Everything was of great quality and I can see myself coming back in the future.

A fantastic new café in the heart of downtown East Dundee! We stopped in today for a quick bite and…read moresome coffee, and we were immediately impressed. The decor is beautifully done, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. My husband enjoyed the hearty and delicious club sandwich with potato chips, while I had an oat milk and brown sugar latte made with Julius Meinl Italian coffee beans. The latte was perfectly hot and full of rich, smooth flavor. On top of that, the service was absolutely impeccable--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We're thrilled to have this gem in town and will definitely be back!

Great drinks and food! I work here so slightly bias opinion, but this is affiliated with the other…read moreMaple & Hash breakfast places with the same great service and food.

Clean inside, small selection of baked goods. I had a biscoff latte and an almond croissant. The…read morelatte cost $7.50 and was their smallest size which was a bit pricey but their baristas know how to steam milk. I don't get many lattes that have perfectly creamy milk that hasn't entered cappuccino territory. The espresso was mild and worked well in the drink, although, I may have been disappointed had it been a plain latte. The croissant looked like it was provided by a bakery or was purchased elsewhere, it was delicious though! Coffee shops are a dime a dozen these days but they have a good cup, I recommend it.

Calibre Coffee in South Barrington was honestly a letdown. The place looks nice from the outside,…read morebut the experience didn't match the hype at all. The coffee tasted burnt and overly bitter, like it had been sitting too long, and for the price, that's unacceptable. Service was slow and felt disorganized--staff didn't seem very attentive, and it took way longer than it should have just to get a basic order. On top of that, the atmosphere was louder and less relaxing than expected, which defeats the whole point of going to a coffee shop to chill or get work done. Overall, overpriced, underwhelming coffee, and poor service. Definitely not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

This might be one of the best cafe's in the area for tea lovers! I was BLOWN AWAY by their tea…read moreselection. The tea I ordered is now one of my favorite teas. If you like a sweet treat with your coffee or tea they have a large selection. The cafe itself is super cute and the staff members were friendly!

I've been wanting to try this place for a few years now and finally got a chance. We stopped in for…read morelunch which I thought maybe they had some light sandwiches or something but really it's more like a breakfast place. But that's OK because I had the most delicious ham and cheese croissant. Of all the places I've ever eaten croissants at this was by far the best one ever. Buttery, fluffy, with just the right amount of ham and cheese inside. Just to bite into it was like I bit into a cloud. The person I was with had the poached eggs with smoked salmon on a croissant and said it was outstanding-best ever. It is on the pricey side, but when you're eating niche food like this, you would expect to pay more money. I did buy some pastries to take home for later macarons, and a couple of pieces of cheesecake and a honey cake which were OK maybe not the best. I wish they had had more flavor. The cherries in the honey cake were lacking that great cherry flavor. The macarons were good bigger than usual or what I'm used to but OK. The cheesecake was too dense for me, but the person I was with and others enjoyed them profusely. The place is adorable inside very cozy, small but plenty of places to sit and the person behind the counter couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Check this place out if you're looking for a delicious croissant I would really like to also try the sourdough bread which looked amazing.

You guys have to try Biggby when you get a chance. This franchise is a star and I would drive a…read morefew extra miles passed a certain brand that is on every corner...the ones that always get your name wrong, even if your name is Bob. Sorry to bring you into this Bob. What I tend to get is always from their traditional brew, hot & black. Their coffee is farm direct, herbicide and pesticide free, bought from small producers. Always rich, bold and satisfying. Every once in a while, I'll have something from their featured items. It always feels like a treat. They have this thumbprint cookie latte and frosted sugar cookie latte right now that is glorious. One sip and I start daydreaming with The Nutcracker theme music playing in my head and I smile. Then my wife asks me what the h is wrong with me and I say "nothing what's for dinner". Also, they have very unique cold items. Go check out their blasts and mocktails. I need to stop by and try their maple waffle breakfast sandwiches. You will notice that even drive thru customer service is very friendly and helpful if you don't know what to order. When you order online it is very customizable which is much appreciated. Biggby is a winner.

Biggby Coffee in Carpentersville is a solid stop when you're craving something a little sweet and…read morefun. I tried the Iced Spotted Owl and really enjoyed it--definitely on the sweeter side, but as a hazelnut fan, it hit the spot. The lemon coffee cake bites were a great add-on. Not too heavy, just the right portion for a quick treat alongside a drink. Huge bonus for me: they have a drive-thru, which makes it super convenient when you're on the go. The service was also great: friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. And extra points for being dog-friendly! Their pup cup was huge and such a fun surprise. Always love seeing places go the extra mile for customers with pups.

I brought my niece to this magical place after we had been apart since covid. She lives in NC…read more The hospitality was inherent and not taught The decor was a sensory pleasure. The joy in my nieces eyes shines in every photo. Thankyou so very much.

This place is a must for a little girl party. My daughter had her party here and I received so…read moremany compliments of how unique and fun it was. It's located right in downtown Algonquin and it's "house" so it adds to the charm. There are many different parties to choose from, but each one includes dress-up and a tea party. You can add makeup and hair for additional cost and each party has varying add-ons so the cost will vary, but the cost is very reasonable. This is not a place where parents stay for the event as the place cannot accommodate that many people (I def did not mind that aspect), so be aware of that. I brought my camera and told the parents I would take lots of pics and for them to provide me their email addresses so that I could forward them once uploaded. Once the girls arrive, they go upstairs to where there are racks of clothes, shoes, and many accessories to choose from with all sizes. After the girls have made their final selections, they take a picture then head to their tea party room. There, they have princess tea (which is sprite dyed pink I believe), cookies, marshmallows, cracker/pretzel mix, and cupcakes. They sing Happy Birthday there as well. After that, they change back into their clothes and go downstairs to open presents. Rebecca is a saint and does an excellent job with the party and the girls. I would def recommend this place for your next party.

Visted Woodfire after a business colleague recommend the restaurant…read more My wife and another couple made dinner reservations on 1/17/26, for 6 PM. We arrived promptly at 5:50 PM and were told by the hostess that our table would be ready shortly. I will say the restaurant was packed with families enjoying dinner. We were seated at approximately 6:20 PM when multiple tables opened up. While waiting for our table I noticed the various dishes being served to the tables in my viewing area. They smelled amazing and appeared to have very generous portions (leftovers). We were seated and our waitress Dalena M, quickly came to our table for our adult beverage selection. I ordered a Cozy Sweater beer, which was too light of a beer for my liking. Our friends ordered a red glass of wine and a lemon martini. For our appetizers we ordered Grilled Octopus, which was cooked to perfection. For our main entrees, I ordered a Fields of wheat chicken & bacon Ranch pizza & my wife ordered a Margherita pizza. Again, both pizzas were cooked to perfection. I was a bit jealous as I also have a woodfired pizza oven from Italy in my backyard, but unfortunately mine dough never tastes this delicious. For dessert my wife ordered Affogato (which is he go-to dessert) which was delicious. I ordered a coffee and strawberry cheesecake. The coffee was very good, and the cheesecake was very creamy and not dry. We are planning on returning with our adult children and their spouses.

Woodfire fits naturally into the heart of Dundee -- relaxed, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. The…read morepizza is the highlight, bringing a fun, flavorful approach that works well for both casual nights out and group dinners. The pasta and appetizers are solid across the board, and the drinks round out the experience nicely. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that may not try to overreach, but consistently delivers a good time and a satisfying meal.