Starbucks has always been a staple for me. But the reserve is what makes the experience fun…read more We went Saturday for lunch and it was just filled with people. But what do you expect, line moved quick and service was doing really well. Found a seat fast and we just chilled for awhile. But that is what I'm saying... The place is truly an experience, drinks, the different floors, and the merch are all specialized to the reserve. If you ever just want coffee come here, I won't recommend working here... But come here to enjoy a good time!

I was so impressed with how well done this Starbucks location is. I'm not a big coffee person, but…read moreI still got excited just looking at everything they have to offer here. Located on the Magnificent Mile, this spot can get quite busy. We ended up walking around a bit and waited until the line died down before going in, which worked perfectly. There is a wide variety to choose from--from gourmet coffee to premium bakery items and even cocktails. We decided to try the cocktail flight, which included an espresso martini, ube, and matcha margarita. We weren't expecting much and just wanted the experience, but we were completely surprised. The drinks were not only beautifully presented but also tasted incredible. My favorite was the matcha margarita--so well crafted and unique. We were short on time, so we only tried one flight before leaving, but it left a strong impression. We will definitely come back again for a full experience and more of these amazing signature drinks.

This local coffee shop downtown was a wonderful example of what local does well. The shop was…read morequaint. The seating was plentiful. The menu was typical but had some fun drinks. I got the Nutella latte and it was delicious. No extra sweetener required. The service was great and barista was very sweet.

Meh. We got 3…read morecoffees and 3 pastries. All pretty bland and with the exception of one latte, the others were not enjoyed. Pastries also can't be warmed up/microwaved. Overall, I'm sure the good reviews exist for a reason but we didn't enjoy it or experience what the ratings would be about as the items were average and subpar.

This is my favorite place for pastries and baked items. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm craving…read morecake. This location also has a seating area with tables, and during the summer they have outdoor seating too. You can pick the items you want on a tray and then go to the counter to place your order. I have ordered birthday cakes for my friends from here many times. One time I forgot to pre-order, but luckily they had cakes available to buy right away, which was really helpful. Definitely recommend!

Decided to stop by Paris Baguette to pass the time prior to my flight. This location is much…read moresmaller than the location in CA. The variety of parties is very much limited as well. I love that there is an outdoor patio. It was nice sitting outside during the warmer weather. I elected to try the raspberry pastry, which was flaky and delicious. The cream balanced the tartness of the raspberries. I enjoyed the sausage pastry as well. I love that the woman at the counter offered to warm it up. I will visit again during my next visit to Chicago!

I stopped into Stan's Donuts & Coffee while walking around Chicago and immediately understood why…read morethere was a line the entire time I was there. The whole place smelled absolutely amazing the second I walked in. Since I was just ordering coffee, which I fully regret not getting a donut. I used the kiosk and my order came out quickly. I went with the brown butter latte, and it was super yummy with a flavor that stood out from a standard latte.

The coffee is absolutely delicious, the pretzel bagel is a must-try, and they have such unique and…read morecreative donut flavors. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. Definitely a go-to spot when you're craving something sweet (or savory) with great coffee to match.

Walked in and immediately greeted with the smell of donuts, yum!…read more We asked for donut recs and got one of each of their most famous flavors: vanilla bean glazed and old fashioned. Both were delish! The glazed donut was fluffy, sweet and my fave. My husband loved his old fashioned donut! He said it was crunchy yet moist. We also both got the Hot N' Spicy chicken sandwich which was so good!! Flavorful and spicy, with toppings that helped add some freshness to it. Pair it with a soft brioche bun, and this sandwich was heavenly! Def check this spot out for breakfast! One of the best places we tried while in Chicago!

I had the egg and cheese sandwich. Hot, fresh, tasty... though flavor-wise it was giving…read more"Midwestern safe choice." I stared at the spicy jalapeño version for a solid minute before deciding I enjoy my digestive system too much. Then came the gluten-free cinnamon donut covered in chocolate. Made with potato flour and apparently forged in the depths of pure butter and chaos. Heavy as hell. Delicious as hell. Roughly all the calories I'm allowed for the month. My husband inhaled his like a man seeing civilization after weeks at sea. I also had the old-fashioned buttermilk donut dipped in what I think was vanilla glaze, and honestly? That donut knew exactly what it was doing. Service was ridiculously fast, friendly, and funny. They have this little pickup window where your sandwich appears from the void, handed to you by an adorable cheerful human like some kind of magical egg sandwich fairy-poof-it appears! Go, have fun with the choices, don't even think about the calories. One lady told me people come at the holiday and get boxes and boxes! What a great idea! Now just build one in Florida! Cuz, there are enough hot air politicians to help bake these bad boys! Cannot wait to come back ;)

Really really really good…read more Delicious and large variety of drinks. Banana foster and the date signature drinks were phenomenal. The almond croissant and the shakshuka pastry were yummy also. Space does get crowded but we were able to find seating efficiently still. Overall, would visit again just to try all the items they offer!

The coffee here is very good, but the service is so painfully slow. It's a consistent issue, which…read moreis surprising given its proximity to the red line/morning commute route. The pastures are yummy, but coffee is the real winner. If they were able to tighten up the wait to even at 5min per customer, I'd be here so much more often!

Had to stop by here on our trip after walking past it a few times. The inside is so nice! The…read moresecurity guard was very friendly and told us about the 4 floors and that we had to check them out while we were there. He was very kind and knowledgeable. They had a special honey latte that I tried. Most expensive coffee I've ever had at around $13 but it was honestly so good. I would definitely get it again but it couldn't be an everyday purchase because of the price. I definitely want to come back.

Great coffee!! Stopped by here on my trip to Chicago and was pleasantly surprised! Of all the…read morecoffee we tried in Chicago...this was my favorite. I got the honey foam iced cold brew and WOW! It was so yummy. The honey brought out the sweetness of the coffee, and who doesn't love a foam with their cold brew?! While getting the actual coffee once we ordered didn't take long, it did take a while to actually order. In total, it took us 30 min (getting in line to receiving our coffees). But we were there on a Sunday so there will be a weekend crowd, and I think the brand will draw a crowd too. The shop itself is really cute and actually connected to the Ralph lauren shop. So after having your coffee you can go and walk around and check out the clothes. The trinkets in the shop were EXPENSIVE. $120 tote bag?! So we did not get any trinkets but it was fun to look around, and it's a really cute shop. Surprisingly the coffee was not insanely expensive. I'm so excited for the boston location to open- loved Ralph's coffee!

Overall, I did not enjoy this strange turn from Italian food I am used to. I am not sure if this…read moreplace is a fusion restaurant with another culture because the food that I was expecting to be Italian was not giving Italy. Typical bruschetta you see has tomato, which was what I was hoping for when I ordered it, but there were no tomatoes at all. Instead, there were green peas, and a whole lot of cheeses on top consisting of whipped ricotta cheese. The taste made me regret getting the bruschetta, which I usually love. And the gnocchi dish... don't even get me started. The texture made me think I was eating raw dough from my baking sessions. It looked promising when the dish first came out, but the mozzarella cheese on top was chewier than the gnocchi itself. The gnocchi would just become a strange mash when poked with by my fork. The gnocchi was overcooked which resulted in a mushy paste when it should have been pillowy and have a slight resistance when bitten into. Maybe their other foods may have been good, but the combo I got was not filling. I barely touched the gnocchi.

First time ever at eatly, and I'd go again…read more We had the pizza, charcuterie board, tiramisu and the wine flight. It was all great, I wish I knew more of the place to start. I rushed to get a pizza on the first floor. But later found the restaurant upstairs. If I lived in the city I would absolutely shop for food or eat here often. It's a nice chill place and I can tell people love to hang out here especially on Friday night. Place was decently clean, service at the places we are also decent. All in all great experience