This place is so cute and aesthetic I've been wanting to try it for a while now and I finally had…read morethat chance! When I came in I was the only one in the restaurant so of course the service was pretty fast. I ordered the hot Cheeto K-dog with solely mozzarella as my filling. I thought it was pretty darn good! The cheese was super gooey and I thought the hot Cheetos just pulled everything together. I also ordered the strawberry matcha. It was pretty good, I did get a good taste of the strawberry. However, I think next time I'll order a smoothie- I think that would be more up my alley. I also bought 4 donuts to take home. I got the tiramisu, the ube, the biscoff cheesecake - which actually does taste like a cheese cake, and of course I got their most popular donut the strawberry milk cream. I was able to take a nibble out of each donut and I must say the donuts were delicious- the cream cheese filling is fantastic. My favorite flavors were the Biscoff and the strawberry. The shop is so cute and niche, there's a good amount of seating- I can definitely see myself coming here from time to time. The donuts definitely live up to their reputation!

Ube donut and ube milk tea with tapioca made with housemade syrup) are both amazing, yuza…read morecheesecake was alright, and I wasn't a big fan of the dulce de leche filling. The dough of the donut isn't the softest I've had, but the ube filling makes up for it. The texture of the tapioca is on point it made me want to order double serving next time. The price is also very reasonable. I came around noon on Christmas Eve, and it was busy. There seems to be several pick-up donut orders. There is only one person taking order, boxing donuts and making drinks in the front, and another making hotdogs in the back. We waited for at least 15 minutes to order, and another 5-10 minutes to get my drink.

Inexpensive, quality donuts. Amazing service and cute shop! Everyone loved these donuts.read more

Unfortunately, my last few visits to the Elgin Country Donuts have been pretty disappointing,…read moreespecially compared with the consistently great experiences I've had at their Crystal Lake location. Freshness has been the biggest issue. On my most recent visit, my beloved apple fritter was so stale it was virtually inedible, and it's not the first time the donuts here have tasted like they'd been sitting around far too long. Fresh donuts should be the bare minimum at a donut shop. Service has been equally ho-hum; slow, indifferent, and not particularly welcoming. The atmosphere follows suit, with messy tables, sticky floors, and a dining area that has felt neglected on multiple visits. It's just not an inviting place to sit down with a coffee and donut. What makes it frustrating is knowing how good Country Donuts can be. The Crystal Lake location consistently delivers fresh donuts, good coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Elgin lately has felt like the polar opposite. I'd love to see this location turn things around, but after several disappointing visits, I can't chalk it up to an off day anymore.

I stopped by this bakery because I was shopping at a store nearby and I wanted to check out what…read morethey offered. There isn't a huge selection there probably because they do custom cakes by order. I picked up a slice of tres leches cake and it was one of the best tres leches cakes I have ever had. I plan on going back to get more cake and to try their flan.

Discovered this delightful little gem randomly when my wife looked through the weekly ad packets…read morethat get delivered and she normally tosses out. Not gonna lie, Australians have meat pies as a common food, and I'm not sure why the hell it's not caught on more in the US. Meat+ pastry +small size = amazing. They've a nice big selection of meat pies and rolls, prices were surprisingly reasonable, and their pastries won me over quite easily. (Cinnamon rolls and scones!). I was surprised my kids liked the pies and rolls too. My son's pretty picky (ugh), but he asked for a 2nd sausage roll which was nice to see. Didn't finish it, but even liking it enough to ask for another and eat half is like Xmas come early for us. Flavors and textures are great! Just watch burning your tongue... which I did twice in our visit. Worth it though. Wanted to make sure I post up here since it's a local place opened recently and need it to stick around for a good long time. Only other place to get meat pies is downtown chicago which is annoying to get to.

Well, first of all, our server Jenna was so sweet and nice even though she had to explain all of…read morethe Australian items to me. Yes, you read that correctly, an Australian cafe!! The owner was such a lovely woman, with a beautiful smile that would go around the world. Wait, wait wait! The best part is how dog-friendly they are! They have some fresh water and little mini Milk-Bones out for the pups. So next time, perhaps we will pack up our family of 5 (husband, wife, Bailey the dog, and Mashi and Jimin Jin the cats on harnesses) and all head here. Sadly, no vegan options, but any vegetarian or omnivore will do well here. Tip: order their hedgehog with walnuts! My husband thinks they are sublime.

Finally made it in today and was not disappointed! Bagels are delicious…read moreAnd the coffee is great too. The space is also beautiful and the service was really friendly and quick. We will definitely be back!

Family owned, new local spot here in west Elgin. Small shop in the main strip on 20 west of…read moreRandall. Great addition to the area. The shop has just a few tables for dining in, maybe 16-20 sports to sit. I've been twice now, Hemings have calmed down so the wait was much better trip two. I have had two different bagels and both time got the scallion cream cheese. I enjoy the bagels, very fluffy. They do cover all sides of the bagel with the toppings, mine was an everything bagel. I heard a man say twice toasted, and I would do that next time. Love the cream cheese, they pre spread it for you and it is a good amount. The knock of a star is for price, $5 for one bagel and cream cheese and the wait time. It takes about 7-8 minutes to get a toasted bagel. Maybe that will improve with time, but be prepared, you are not getting in and out. Lastly, the everything is overwhelmingly poppy seeds, I like more onion and garlic. My preference. Check them out for a coffee, baked good or bagel soon.

My order was sent to Florida and arrived in perfect condition. I highly recommend the pineapple…read moreupside down cake and strawberry lemon flavors. Her cake was so good that I have sent slices to family and several friends. I appreciate her follow up to ask if all arrived in good condition. This is a good company to do business with in addition to having an excellent product.

I placed an online order with her to ship all the way to Florida! And the packaging was…read moreexceptional. Nothing was damaged or spoiled. Ordered cake slices, banana pudding and cookies. Everything was to die for! The banana pudding was probably the best I've ever had. The cake slices were perfection and the cookies were not only huge but so yummy! I would 10000% order from here again! Loved the fast shipping and the customer service. Packaged was intact! 10000% recommended! Thank you again

Visited this place right before I attended a play in downtown Elgin. We (wife and I) got 2 churros,…read moreone vanilla and one apple. They are $3 each. Reasonable given the size. Let me say this: best churro I've ever had anywhere, including Guaranteed Rate field, that churro factory in Aurora, etc. I mean it was great. Warm, crunchy and great filling. The place was pretty busy and lively. People coming in and out. I saw one guy with a churro sundae, and I wanted one. The service is very quick and the workers are friendly. I will definitely be back and next time, I'm getting the churro sundae.

"We stopped by this place last Sunday because my daughter wanted a churro. The back door was open,…read moreso we walked in, only to find out they were already closed. While I understand they have to stick to their business hours, I was deeply disappointed by the staff's attitude. The person who told us they were closed was very rude, which completely ruined any desire to ever come back. This was definitely my first and last time here." "El domingo pasado pasamos por este lugar. A mi hija se le antojó un churro y, como la puerta trasera estaba abierta, procedimos a entrar. Para nuestra sorpresa, al parecer ya habían cerrado; entiendo perfectamente que tengan que cumplir con un horario. Sin embargo, lo que me desagradó demasiado y me quitó las ganas de regresar fue la actitud de la persona que nos atendió: no fue nada amable al indicarnos que ya estaba cerrado. Definitivamente, fue mi primera y última vez en este lugar."

Still doing great, sandwiches are yummy, teas and soups…read more Only a few times they forgot my bacon in my grilled cheese, I like how you can build your own! SO good.

Don't let this hole-in-the-wall spot fool you. Blue Box Café delivers. The made-to-order sandwiches…read moreare excellent, paired with great sides and quality ingredients. Prices run a bit on the higher side, but the craftsmanship makes it worthwhile. An added bonus for Dr. Who fans -- the themed atmosphere adds a fun touch to the experience.