The smoothies are delicious. There are always friendly people behind the counter. The restaurant is…read morealways clean. Parking is a but of a struggle bc it's on Lake st but I always find a spot within walkable distance to get my smoothie.

I always have a great time visiting Smoothie King in Oak Park. The place is consistently clean, and…read morethe staff offers excellent customer service. I really enjoy ordering the PB Swizzle. They are quick to prepare and serve the orders.

This caught me completely by surprise…read more My friend and I just wrapped up having dinner and were looking for a place we could enjoy a desert that was something other than the usual boring ice cream or cake. I looked up Google for ideas and came across the TAJ Coffee House which was only a few minutes away from where we dined. The photos looked impressive, but I had absolutely no idea what was to come. We walked in and were immediately greeted by Shams and Louai. Their warmth and great personalities made my friend and I feel instantly welcomed and valued. To the right of the shop, our eyes were drawn to a wall of gorgeous, colorful Turkish candies which were a mind-blowing experience to behold. This, plus an elegant, large, comfortable sitting area with sumptuous gray cushioned chairs, lovely chandeliers and beautiful decor set TAJ far and above any coffee house we have ever seen --- and we've seen many! When we walked to the counter, Shams and Louai were so helpful and accommodating as we asked questions about all the astonishingly beautiful pastries, cakes and candies in the glass cases before us. Everything in front of us was unbelievably appetizing to the eye and nearly all were items we had never seen before. My friend and I settled on a variety of "Turkish Delights" and "Turkish Sweets" to get out feet wet, and we loved each and every selection we ordered. We ate a pistachio baklava which was the finest we ever had. I also tried a cake which had a dark reddish glaze and was similar to tres leches but far superior. We also sampled a variety of candies and nougats that were transcendent. One candy, in particular, was rolled in dried, chopped rose petals and was my absolute favorite. I had to order a few more to take home. For drinks, we tried their lotus milkshake which was magnificent. The types of drinks TAJ offers is extraordinary. They range from various hot and cold coffees (including Turkish) to iced shaken espressos, matcha drinks, Turkish teas, Dubai chocolate drinks, frappe, smoothies, juices and glorious mojito-style concoctions. As mentioned earlier, my friend and I had no idea what to expect from this but came out of TAJ stunned by the spectacular offerings within. The flavors we encountered were unlike anything we ever experienced before, and we will definitely make the TAJ Coffee House a regular place to savor over and over again. Once more, special recognition must be given to both Shams and Louai. They are ideal ambassadors for TAJ Coffee House and need to be recognized for it. They provided wonderful customer service and were kind, professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. Perfection!

Café with Turkish Sweets and Drinks…read more This café has plenty of seating and offers a variety of Turkish desserts, candies, coffee, and specialty drinks. I ordered the Ube Matcha Latte and a small knafeh to go. The service was excellent--the staff patiently answered all of my questions and made me feel welcome. Ube Matcha Latte (3.5/5 ) - I ordered it without ice, so I didn't get the beautiful color gradient I was hoping to see, but it still tasted great. I especially liked that it wasn't overly sweet. Knafeh (4/5 ) - This was my first time trying knafeh. I think it would taste even better if you eat it in the café, where it's served on a hot metal plate that keeps the cheese warm and melted. It has a unique texture--a chewy layer of melted cheese on the bottom, topped with grainy pancake like layer, then finished with crushed pistachios and sweet syrup. It was a fun and delicious dessert to try.

BEST CHURROS EVER, freshly made on the spot just a little bit of a wait time but honestly worth it…read moreand the workers and so nice and welcoming and it's a very cute small cozy cafe and you can tell it's family owned!

Fresh churros with nice flavor options or plain. I love the caramel one. Funnel cake option for…read moredesserts as well. Coffee isn't bad but not strong enough... Cafe bustelo is needed. Lol. Various drink options including juice, tea, milkshakes, latte, espresso. Street parking, small spot, quick service, friendly employees.

Stopped in Fairgrounds coffee early on weekday and was happy to see it was open. I was greeted by a…read morecheery, rustic and airy cafe. I was impressed by their unique seasonal offerings and extensive syrup and food menu. I ordered the Peach Cobbler Latte (with a bit less sweetened syrup) and a Sunrise Sandwich without arugula. My baristas were extra friendly and easy to chat with. The latte was really yummy, not super peach forward, and still really sweet, but I still downed it in a couple of minutes. A great summer treat. The sandwich was good, they used a quality bun and I liked the jam. I do wish the bacon was cooked a bit more, but that's most breakfast sandwiches. The prices are also a bit high, but overall it was a nice experience.

Warm, comfortable and sunny coffee shop with a variety of very tasty breakfast foods, muffins and…read morepastries. Coffee is flavorful and hot. Service is friendly and helpful with ready suggestions. Conveniently located in downtown Oak Park near parks and shopping.

Awesome coffee!! I never heard of air roasting beans before coming here. The staff were great and…read moreanswered our questions when we were ordering our drinks. It's super cool that the beans are imported from their own family farm! We ordered two iced lattes and also took two cans of cold brew home to try. The cold brew is also great! I wish I'd grabbed more. It's very nice inside with plenty of seating. The restroom is shared with the apartment building next to it, so it was very clean.

overpriced and bad coffee,it looks nothing like they advertised. I asked for the new tropical…read moreguava espresso with cinnamon sprinkles and cant taste nothing

Amazing coffee catering service. My work has hired them at least twice and each time they have been…read moreamazing. Friendly, attentive, and great to talk to as you wait. From Lattes, Americanos to straight espresso they make it taste amazing. They also offer a service to have an image on top of the coffee Takes a little longer, but makes getting your caffeine fix all the more fun. Many flavor options and even plant milk.

Loud inappropriate music blasting through the speakers. No one even greeted us when we came in…read moredespite the 2 employees sitting down on their phones. The tables and chairs had crumbs and stains on them. The ledge has dirty, nasty footprint. This place needs to be cleaned up from the top to the bottom to the staff.

Update 1/26/19 This has always been my go to Jamba Juice. As…read moreof lately I'm more disappointed. Today my fiancé and I ran in here to get a quick drink and I used the restroom, the bathroom was so gross! It smelled like sewer and everything was dusty and dirty. The toilet paper holder was rusty and possibly broken, the ceiling was full of dust, the return vent was rusty. For about $50 the bathroom could be fixed and feel like luxury like the rest of the place. As it is wonder, I had my long jacket and purse with me and there was no where to hang it to go to the restroom. In the restaurant portion the ledges of the wall were also extremely dusty. It's a matter of taking a rag and wiping it down. But with all that dust, likely a place I do not want to return to as a food chain.

It's been awhile since my last Amorino and I even think that was in London. So excited knowing it's…read moreavailable here in Chicago right when I was in town. As per typical Amorino, you chose the cup/cone size then you pretty much could mix as much flavor as you wished but they did give reco for best experience. Nice one, you could taste first before placing your order. It's a pretty busy outlet but the servers were pretty attentive, making the process being swift. They did have few seats to chill a bit and enjoyed your gelato. We went for a large cup that's recommended for 5 flavors, for which we picked Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Hazelnut, Gianduja Cream, Pistachio and Tiramisu. All were palatable but would say the first two were my top duo!

Made a special trip down from WI to try this location, my third from all around the world. Even tho…read morethe vibe was different here, the staff did a wonderful job. I thoroughly enjoyed my gelato in the shape of a rose. Such amazing artistry. I'm happy we stopped here.