Great ambiance, great staff and service, and best chai I've ever had! I always stop here on my long…read morewalks through highland park.

If you like tea like me, this place is for you! They hand blend their own teas, and while I am not…read moreusually a blended tea person, I like plain tea, the black tea with vanilla and the green tea with cherry are absolutely fantastic!

My husband and I live in Madison , Wisconsin and we were visiting Highland Park downtown for the…read moreafternoon. We strolled into the shop to see what they sold. We looked around a bit. They had a bowl of free sample bagel chips. I took ONE bagel chip from the sample bowl. There was nothing that we wanted to purchase so after looking around for a few minutes, we exited the shop. A man followed us out to the sidewalk and yelled, can I help you with something or are you just here for the free chips?

Would give negative stars if it was an option! What a POS business this is! I placed an online…read moreorder for a gift for my parents and received an immediate email confirmation of the order stating that I'd receive another confirmation with shipping cost and tracking info. I didn't receive anything further for a few days so I followed up with an email...no response, so I sent another email a couple of days later...when I didn't receive any response after a week, I called and waited after they answered the call and put the phone on the counter for over 5 min's so I could listen to them talking and ignoring their waiting customer, then the a-hole who eventually came to the phone tells me they don't take online orders. I wasn't sure how to respond to that other than to inform him that they, in fact, do take online orders and that he needed to check his website. The rude POS then cussed me out and hung up on me. WTF?!? Do not do business w/ these jerks!

Everything from this great deli is amazing. I do not buy my meat anywhere else. Their premade meals…read moreare just as amazing.. My go to place always.. Love these guys!!!

Poeta's is the real deal when it comes to Italian import markets. Excellent cured meats, excellent…read morecheeses, authentic bread from local bakeries, the sweets and candies I grew up on at nonna's, plus delicious pre-made dinner kits & soups ready to go. Oh, and it's staffed by seasoned, old-school Italian-American gentlemen & ladies, as is appropriate. Nothing but the best to Poeta's! My favorite spot in the suburbs!

Some toffee for a friend, some for me. Mellow, luscious toffee, just the right amount of toothsome…read morecrunch. My dentist would approve? So many delicious flavors, I chose pretzel sea salt with dark chocolate, cinnamon chipotle, and peppermint. Prices so very reasonable, perfect for gifts. Happy to see lots of people inside enjoying gelato even though Yelp said it was closed today.

One of the last stops on our food tour. Talk about save…read morethe best for last!! I'm a toffee lover so maybe I'm biased- however I'm told this is one of the swag items if you win an academy award??!!! Delicious artisanal toffee!!

I've been stopping into this place on random occasions for years. They're known for their soups,…read moresandwiches, and salads, but they've recently added new items to their menu such as tacos. One of my favorite things to order is their turkey and bacon sandwich. It's like a BLT but with turkey, and you can change out the bread if you choose. They have a great assortment of chips and drinks to choose from and some "sweet" impulse purchases at the cashier counter. It can be a little expensive depending on what you get and how much, which is why I don't stop in often. But it is a great place if you're craving a solid lunch meal. The great thing also is that when the weather is nice you can eat in the heart of town in Market square, which is right around the corner.

Forever my daughter and I have come here to sit down and have an enjoyable lunch…read more And we come in solo as well. The counter servers know their business and come to know you. Excellent salads and sandwiches!

Great source for vitamin supplements, protein powders and other supplements. This store carries it…read moreall and you will get amazing customer service here. They are great with advice and will direct you to the right products.

There is no other place I would ever go for my vitamins & supplements. Every single person who…read moreworks here is knowledgeable and helpful with every question that I come in with. They are not just people who work at a vitamin store come over there people who absolutely know and live the wellness and healthy lifestyle.

Amazing dinner! The meatballs were delicious…read more The lasagna.... So good!!! My first time there but I will be back. It's pricey... but worth it!

Don't have an Italian nonna? Stop at this little store in Highwood for the fresh pastas, and frozen…read moreentrees, soups, desserts, and Italian specialty goods. We love the lasagna, and don't let the small size or the price throw you, these are the best. The meat lasagna is really delicious and the pasta so tender. There is street parking, and a small lot. Check in advance for store hours. I haven't tried the tiramisu, but maybe I can find a special occasion to serve it.