Beautiful, stately library with wonderful staff! Such a gorgeous building and right in the heart of…read moreDeKalb.

A HUGE thank you to Leah, Amy, Lynnanne and of course Susan. These ladies are fantastic, friendly,…read morehelpful and knowledgeable. They make going to the library a great experience.

We went to visit our son at NIU, and this was the perfect spot to hang out after dinner. The drinks…read morewere all delicious, and the ambiance was perfect. We brought our own cards for euchre, but the coffee shop also had a nice selection of games. We'll be back for sure!

Delicious birthday cake latter! Honestly, this was the best cup of coffe I have ever had. You must…read morecome out and try one! My friend had the Huskie latte and she was also very impressed. This is lots of parking and it is very clean too.

Yes love it here but they have not remodel this place is always full of boxes the servers are…read morealways too busy you need to wait a bit to get notice I was about to walk out I usually go to the new remodels Starbucks but o was in the hood they take care of the drive through first not the people inside I love it when I come here everyone is very friendly The food is amazing I love my cinnamon Dulce latte yum only 1/2 decaf A Vance overwhelming and fun but too many boxes always all over the store

Odd Starbucks. Only a few friendly baristas. The rest are cold and do not act friendly. Drinks are…read moresubpar and always lacking.

YEAHHHH BABY. Go-to breakfast spot if you're not in a rush. Their bagels are so fresh and hearty,…read moreand I love that you can mix and match the bagels and cream cheese! The service is always pleasant, and the wait time is non-existent. It's a very pretty place inside, and they always have interesting looking coffee specials. Y'all HAVE to try the frosted bagel bites, they're to die for.

This used to be a really good place to get bagels. They even had a pop-up bagel stand at NIU. But…read moresomewhat recently the place has gone downhill. My last two experiences solidified for me that I'd rather go to Einsteins. My second-to-last time there the guy working put one of my bagels in the toaster after I clearly stated I didn't want them toasted. I repeated this when I saw the bagel go into the toaster. He reached into the toaster and pulled the halves out and threw them in a bag partially toasted along with the other bagel. He didn't wrap them. I asked for two sides of cream cheese. He gave me one. At the check out I told him I needed the other side of cream cheese. He went back and got it. I also said I wanted them individually wrapped as usual. He reluctantly un-bagged them and wrapped them. His coworker sat at a table visiting friends. Then this last time I went in the same worker went to ring me up at the register while someone else prepped my bagels. The guy stopped part way though ringing me up, looked at his phone, started texting, and walked into the back. Not a word from him. The other guy came over and actually rang me up -- turns out the amount the texting guy charged was wrong. I said: "Your coworker walked away in the middle of ringing me up." His response was: "Yeah, I don't know what he's doing." This was at 11:30a. And almost all the bagels were gone, the ones left looked like flat blobs. So yeah. Not going here anymore.

Friends invited us for the NIU football game down in DeKalb! It was a gorgeous day and we had great…read moreseats, right on the 50 yard line! The stadium was about 50% filled when we got there! By the start of the game, it was 90% full! The people sitting next to us were very friendly and we had a fabulous time!

I transferred in so I only take classes at Barsema Hall. If you are looking to have professors who…read morespeak fluent English, do not take up a Finance or Business degree at NIU. Positives: Professor Doughty speaks fluent English and is a great professor. He teaches Business and has actually ran and sold his own highly successful business. I have learned more about public speaking and people skills in his class than my actual public speaking classes. Professor Benning speaks fluent English and is a great professor. He is enthusiastic and knows how to encourage class participation without making it feel forced. Highly engaging teaching style. Professor Kuhn is pretty funny and brings in some cool guest speakers. Field trips. The school goes up to Chicago for field trips, it's pretty nice. Bloomberg Terminal access. The school has access to the Bloomberg Terminal and opens up access to students which is pretty cool since otherwise I would have to pay about $32,000 per year for one of my own. There are a few impressive alumni (Robert Zemeckis, Dennis Barsema, The Nostalgia Critic, a handful of athletes and state legislators). The Huskies are also actually pretty good at football. Negatives: About half of the Finance/Business professors speak very poor English, and because most of the classes involve numbers, you're on your own. You will need a Chegg subscription. Main road to get to the campus has been blocked off for over a year now. Crime. Muggings, shootings, and rape. The closest gas station has a thick wall of bulletproof glass in front of the cash register. I don't want to act like it's as bad as Rockford or Chicago or something because nobody has given me any trouble but just be warned. Your typical DEI crap. Tampons in the men's bathroom. All College of Business students are forced to attend at least one DEI event before graduating. Here's an example of the title of one of these such events: "Conversations of the Heart: Valentine's Day Queered". Parents - keep in mind this is the kind of thing you're paying $30,000/year for. You are not guaranteed a decent job after all the money you pay. I'd say NIU sucks, but all of this stuff is unfortunately par for the course for higher education in the US at the moment.

Not tryna be a Karen but PLEASE don't eat from here just grab your snacks and go. Everything be…read moreold, the pizza be sittin' out all day tasting like straight cardboard, and who TF sells a cookie the SAME DAY it expires?? Like I wasn't planning on eating the whole thing in one day. Y'all gotta do better, fr.

I go here quite often and the staff is friendly be sure to use points it will help you save lots of…read moremoney. Also try their Organic Pressed Juices if you haven't tried. They keep me coming back all the time.

They seem to have got their act together over the pandemic years. Friendly staff, quality product…read morewith few if any mistakes. My only issue is not the staff, however the stocking. They seem to be out of items on occasion nearby Starbucks are not. An advantage of ordering online ordering is it tells you upfront if in stock and you can just switch to another location.

Great, fast service! Morning baristas are always so nice! I appreciate the efficiency and speed…read morethrough the drive thru on my way to work!

Excellent, personalized service. The tutors they use are clearly all top-notch. My son was…read morestruggling with math and in only a month and a half I was seeing his chapter test scores improve and compliments from his teacher. The fact that they come to your home is also extremely conscience for a busy single mom like myself. I highly recommend their service if you're child benefits more form one-one learning vs. group settings.

Thrilled with the results! ACT tutoring has motivated and improved my son's test taking skills. I…read morewould recommend this for all Juniors wishing to improve their score. The one on one tutoring cannot be beat, and the price is reasonable. I give Laura and her team 5 stars!

Unprofessional and Condescending Experience - Avoid Vishal CPA Prep, LLC…read more I usually don't write reviews, but this experience was so unpleasant that I feel compelled to warn others. I had an interaction with one of Vishal CPA Prep's consultants, Wensi, and it left me with an awful feeling. 1 Ignored My Exam Needs - I made it very clear that I was preparing for REG and had already registered for it. Despite this, Wensi repeatedly pushed me to take FAR classes. Even after I corrected her multiple times, she completely ignored my actual needs and continued her scripted pitch. 2 Talked Over Me and Was Dismissive - On our phone call, I tried to provide feedback and express my concerns, but she cut me off and talked over me the entire time. At one point, she even told me to be quiet and let her finish--which was completely unprofessional and shocking coming from someone in a customer-facing role. 3 Rude and Condescending Response - When I politely declined their expensive course and mentioned I already have Becker access, Wensi sent this passive-aggressive message: "No worries, Rohith. When you're ready to get serious about passing your exam and stop wandering around, let us know--we'll be here to help you secure that passing grade " Excuse me? This is not how you talk to a prospective customer. Suggesting that I'm not serious about my CPA exam just because I didn't buy their service is both insulting and unprofessional. Final Thoughts This interaction made me uncomfortable and disrespected. If this is how they treat students before they even sign up, I can only imagine what the experience would be like after paying them. There are far better CPA prep services that treat students with respect and genuinely want to help, rather than just making a sale.

we just got scammed by this guy unfortunately we have proof…read morethat we paid and never got the service we asked for big red flag

Beautiful venue. Catering service was excellent. Ballroom is very pretty. Additional "library" and…read moreoutdoor area available for large gatherings.

From the owner: We are a full-service conference and event venue located on the Northern Illinois University DeKalb…read moreCampus. We have a seasoned team, local catering, and ample onsite parking.