Olivaceto is a small olive and balsamic store that is located in LaGrange, IL…read more You can walk around and taste the different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The owner is nice and very knowledgeable about each of the oils and vinegars that is sold in the store. There are other gifts as well you can purchase for gifts or yourself. I like how there are other olive oils from other regions of the world. Great oils to cook with as well. I purchased a few bottles of the olive oils, and they were paired nicely with my dishes. The owner sometimes gets caught up with doing other things. So, you will have to get her attention at times. Overall great store with some high-quality cooking oils and vinegars..

I am obsessed with their high quality olive oils and vinegars! Huge selection so each time I…read morechoose something different! Very knowledgeable owner helps with questions and I am impressed!

My husband wanted to get a cake for my bday and asked for there's most popular wad told kinder is…read morethe one, Went to get it among with other shopping which I'm not giving review right now about, Only THE cake! I will attach a picture of the cake and want to hear if someone will think this is ok looking cake for a bday??!! Anyway was hoping at least the taste is good, nooooo, it's like eating layers of Play dough, some cookies..... super sweeet.... Disgusting Super disappointed and the price was $133 I would NOT PAY $3 for this!!! Long story short my bday was ruined ended without cake. Never going back!

I stopped by Balkan Bakery on a whim and as soon as I opened the door, the smell hit me, warm,…read moresweet, buttery. Immediate win. It's not just a bakery either. They've got groceries, meats, even liquor. All in one spot. Super convenient, honestly. I ordered a hot chocolate and a pastry. No name on the pastry, which somehow made it more tempting. It didn't look like anything i had before, so I went for it. Sat outside on their little patio and enjoyed the weather. The hot chocolate was creamy, sweet, with just a slight bitterness at the end and top of that some marshmallows, Really good. The pastry was flaky, light, and dipping it into the hot chocolate made it even better. Staff was friendly and helpful while I stood there deciding. Felt easy, not rushed. I'll be back for sure. Probably to try another unnamed pastry. Or two.

I'm always a big fan of visiting the Fruitful Yield but this location and LaGrange , I didn't feel…read morelike it was worth a visit. The store felt a bit outdated in my opinion but it was easy to shop around and find the items that I was looking for. The Strip mall itself is kind of dead so it's easy to find parking. Staff here was moderately friendly for the most part but overall, I wasn't too impressed with my visit it was just an average store experience.

I love going here because it's easy to shop and everyone is all we at so helpful and friendly…read more I get my liquid multi vitamin from here because it's easy to take. I also pick up additional supplements and snacks too. The variety of options that they have is great but not overbearing. The amount of knowledge that the staff have on the products in addition to suggestions that they make is very helpful. Convenient hours and plenty of parking.

It's all about the butcher shop! If you're looking for something really special to wow a crowd,…read moreCasey's has an amazing selection of meat and seafood. Particularly things you may not be able to get at local grocery stores (maybe excluding Whole Foods from that statement, but sometimes even they don't have what you really need). They can usually order something even if they don't have it on hand. We got a beautiful crown roast one Christmas, turned out amazing with the Bobby Flay recipe we used. They've ordered me things like duck, monkfish, steaks. All superb, meaty selection. The deli here is worth mentioning too. (I can't remember if they do fresh made sandwiches?? I think so). The grocery part of the store isn't really much. But the butcher section is second to none and the main reason you come here. Certain parts of the city are flush with excellent meat shops but in the suburbs, Casey's is your hook up.

We are big fans of Casey's. Over the years we have purchased a variety of meats, prepared foods,…read moregroceries and sandwiches. My only complaint is that, lately, the bread used to make the sandwiches hasn't been as fresh as it should be. In my opinion, fresh bread is critically important to a first-rate sandwich.

Nothing like fruit salad from The Fruit Store of Western Springs, IL-bought it Friday afternoon and…read moreit taste awesome, how come my fruit salad doesn't taste like this? My only complaints are cash only (who carries cash?), prices are high but so is service and quality.

Literally if I looked at my paycheck to figure out where my money was going it would be the fruit…read morestore. I love their fruit and they are so knowledgeable and helpful!!! They have the best fruit salads ever. They have the best dried apricots ever. They have the best nestle caramel apples. I literally bounce between hinsdale and Western Springs Fruit Store - both are incredible! Western springs is open Sundays but if I'm hopping around after work I try to come in on my way home. I love getting and giving fruit baskets for special occasions. And on Valentine's Day they will have chocolate covered strawberries The employees are the nicest I love going in there!

ALES IN COMPARISON…read more The bar formerly known as Brixie's is still a solid place to enjoy a beer. I can't recall exactly how many times I'd given the previous tenant my business over the years, though it has to have been in the dozens. I loved their vibe which could be described as relaxed at best (and dingy at worst), and though the kitchen was no great shakes I appreciated specials on their burgers and pints. Fast forward to 2022, and this place is now exclusively a brewery under the name Imperial Oak. They've also got a location on Archer Ave that I've been to several times. Funny enough, both have 2+ pinball tables and tiny parking lots, however this location on Ogden Ave is much more accessible than the Imperial Oak in Willow Springs. Speaking of pins, their two machines (Simpsons Pinball Party & a retooled Medieval Madness) are $1/game and play beautifully. They've got shuffleboard and some events throughout the month like weekly bingo & trivia. They don't have a kitchen, but sometimes a foodtruck comes in and you can always B.Y.O.F. Bartenders are easygoing; if you aren't feeling an IPA or barrel stout they also have hard seltzers as well as a full bar. The crowd is predominantly locals and after-work peeps. If you can't find a space in their lot, try the angled spots at the Sherwin-Williams next door (just be discreet). * TL;DR * A couple brews, a couple score-based replays on pinball, life is A-OK. Back when this place was Brixie's, it was much quieter and business seemed slow, but I liked it. These days, it's usually bustling with activity whenever I stop by, and that's great news for Imperial Oak. Beer is reasonably priced (Buzz Lite is a delightful honeyweiss for $6/pint) and the taps are varied. I'm switching jobs in the next few weeks, so the odds of me coming through here again are slim but I'll always keep them in mind should I find myself in the Brookfield area. I'd recommend Imperial Oak, for sure.

NEVER AGAIN! My friend and I, one a Marine and one a police…read moreofficer, stopped in around 2 PM during the September 11th weekend to honor our fallen brothers. We were served a $10 beer in a plastic cup. When we politely asked for a glass to make a proper toast, our request was refused. The situation escalated unnecessarily, and as we were leaving, the staff antagonized us with derogatory comments. We weren't there for trouble. Just to pay our respects, the way we were treated was disrespectful, unprofessional, and completely unnecessary. I would not recommend this establishment to any patriotic American.

Subpar experience tonight at Milk Money. Came here after a movie across the street and had been on…read moremy list to try. Disappointed. We sat outside and the menu looks like it has a lot of options. We ordered a couple drinks - a beer that wasn't anything special and a martini that had shimmer in it. I took a sip and instantly regretted it - tasted like a mixed drink I made at a highschool basement party. The alcohol burned my throat and it was like the cocktail components didn't make sense. I took one sip and never sipped it again. We ordered cheese curds and a burger which came out in 5 minutes after we ordered which was odd. Felt more like a fast food joint. The cheese curds were heavy and greasy and the burger was pretty good. 1 appetizer, a burger, 2 drinks cost us $67, kind of wild in my opinion. Our server seemed like she wanted us gone too as it was the end of the night. Disappointing experience, don't plan on returning.

Tried this place again. Slow service, food was overcooked, shrimp and grits and veggie burger. Had…read moreto send them back, they charge $5 more for veggie patty to an already high price. Even the server wasn't impressed with the food, and couldn't recommend much to eat. They were also out of many appetizers.

Food is fantastic! Warm, family atmosphere. We don't always have time to dine in the restaurant,…read moreso their take out is a great option.

The Frutti di Mar was very good, but the Linguine con Vongole (with clams) was meh. It's not made…read morewith real clams but canned chopped clam pieces. We ordered what should've been a nice Chianti at $49 a bottle, but it was served warm - about 80 degrees or warmer and had to be cooled down. Red wine should be served at less than 70 degrees. Maybe we will stick to takeout pizza.

Wooden Paddle was a really good surprise. A little more upscale, but still comfortable. It was…read morekinda empty when we went. You can see the pizza ovens from the seats. Smells amazing the whole time. Staff was great. Sean helped us out and gave some solid recommendations. We went with the pepperonly pizza. When it hit the table, the presentation looked amazing. First bite... that was it. The crust had that perfect crunch on the outside but still soft inside. You could taste that wood-fired char, just enough to give it that smoky edge. The cheese was melted just right, stretchy and hot. The sauce had a nice balance, a little tangy, a little sweet, not overpowering anything. The pepperoni was the best part. Crispy on the edges, a little oily in a good way, and full of flavor. Every bite just worked. Thin, balanced, nothing too heavy. If you like pizza, this is one of those spots you gotta try. I'd go back for that one easy.

We stopped by Wooden Paddle in La Grange and ordered the "Just Send It" platter to share, the Snap…read moreInto It salad, and the Buzzkill pizza. The food was really good! Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and we enjoyed what we ordered. The Buzzkill pizza was delicious, and the appetizer platter was a great option for the table. Unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. It took about 10 minutes before anyone came over to seat us, another 10-15 minutes before someone took our order, and when our Snap Into It salad arrived (for a party of three), it only came with two pieces of bread, so we had to ask for a third. At the end of the meal, we waited around 20 minutes just to get our check. The surprising part was that the restaurant wasn't busy at all, so the slow service was hard to understand. The food was definitely the highlight, but because of the overall service experience, I don't think I'd return.