In the slew of coffee houses that opened in OP I like Marouf A LOT! That's not too descriptive, I…read moreknow, but the ambience is modern and coffees are delicious. I always opt in for the hot Pistachio latte. It's not too rich, but enough to quench your sweetness for a delicious drink. There's plenty of seating but this place is always packed. I don't think I've ever gone in when it's empty, whether it's noon or night. There's also quite the selection of pastries! So many delicious desserts and buns! You can't go wrong with any selection. Everyone is friendly and helpful at Marouf! This is one of my favorite coffee houses in the SW burbs!

This was a very nice coffee shop ... one of maybe a dozen or so new ones that have opened up in…read moreOrland Park/Tinley Park area. The coffee selections are numerous, and you can get them on the strong side or a bit weaker. They also have a number of pastries that can delight your taste buds ... the only glitch we saw was that they did not have a large selection of croissants. For example, we could not get just a plain croissant. But even given that, this was a very nice coffee stop for those that really like good coffee. The dining room was nice and large, with many different sections to settle into with your coffee. Loads of outlets to plug in your lap top if you come with one for a little work. Staff was very friendly, and it is pretty much an order at the counter and get your coffee. They don't need a large staff to run this place, as it pretty much runs itself other than the coffee-master. Give this place a try.

Delicious food, immaculate displays, gorgeous atmosphere, and wonderful hospitality. My favorite…read moredish was The Carnivore, it was absolutely THE BEST! I will be coming back for that and more! As a coffee person, I recommend you try the banana bread latte! I'm excited to come back a try all the other items they offer. Definitely worth the visit.

The place was very busy and staff was very friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and…read moreaffordable! Ambience was great and the place is beautiful! Will come back! 10/10

We stopped in while visiting family in the area-absoluty LOVED it!! The service was fantastic and…read morethe food was delicious and clearly made from scratch, made to order everything was delicious. I had the Vegetable soup and a BLT with fries and my sister had the same but with Chicken Dumpling soup, every was perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. Thank you for a nice lunch.

Very prompt service and seating, even on a Saturday morning. The omelette I ordered was huge…read more However, it could do with a bit more flavor. Even though the Flamenco omelette was described as having spicy salsa on the side, it wasn't at all spicy and not particularly flavorful. So you'll leave with a full belly, but though the presentation is good, the food was just okay. It's possible their breakfast staples are better, but it just wasn't anything special.

Great addition to Lemont! Highly recommend anyone to check it out…read more I placed a large order for pick up to celebrate my husband's birthday with family. Everyone went home with leftovers because the portions were so large. Most people only ate half of their sandwich. We cut the pizzas into smaller slices to serve as an appetizer. The veggie was my favorite! Not only was the food delicious, the service was great as well. Two of the guys that worked there helped bring the box of food to my car which was extremely kind and made it so easy for me. It was a large order and everything was on time and ready when promised. It was also still warm and nothing was missing from the order. Thank you Cafe Cappuccino!

Amazing food! The focaccia bread, focaccia meatball sandwich, and cannolis were soo good! Will be…read moregoing back!

Coffee was very good, staff were very friendly and knowledgeable…read more The cafe had a nice seating area and plenty of space for anyone looking to stop by Definitely would recommend checking out this cafe if you're in the Flossmoor area

My wife and I decided to take a walk from our home through our calm, sleepy, relaxing community of…read moreFlossmoor, and we finally stopped into this recently opened spot we have been passing since it opened. What a pleasant surprise. It is a calm, relaxing place with its own unique vibe. Calling it an upgrade from Starbucks would not be fair because it is truly its own thing. The atmosphere blends the laid back feel of some of our favorite places in California. We just came back from Santa Monica, and it reminded us of that energy. It also has touches that reminded us of New Orleans, where you can grab a beignet and a cappuccino. There is even a hint of a Cuban Havana vibe in the mix. All in all, it is a great atmosphere, and we are already looking forward to coming back.

The Bellbird Bakeshop was exactly what I needed to start the morning. I was craving something sweet…read moreand we ended up in La Grange to try it out. Place was packed, so that already said a lot. Waited in line maybe 10 minutes, not bad, but it was worth it. Smelled amazing the whole time. You can see all the way though and watch them make the pastries. The whole place had that modern minimalist look. Staff was super friendly, just a little rushed, but that's expected with how busy it was. I got the almond croissant and a latte. Once I got it... yeah, that first bite did it. Super flaky, layers just breaking apart everywhere. Light, crispy on the outside, soft inside. The almond filling had that slightly sweet, nutty flavor, kinda rich but not too much. There was a bit of that soft, almost creamy center that made it even better. Top had that light crunch too, with powdered sugar and sliced almonds. Dipping it in the latte just worked. That slight bitterness with the sweetness of the croissant, really good combo. It's the kind of place where you just slow down for a minute before the day starts. I'd go back for that croissant alone.

Amazing Bread, pastries cookies and cakes. Offering savory and sweet versions…read more Really enjoy and devour inventive flavor combinations along with some very historical classic flavors as well. I cannot get enough from this bakery and am there trying one of what ever is new as i have tried the regularly occurring options already. Had one Jalapeño Jackfruit bearclaw this weekend, wish i had brought them all home. Very savory vegetarian bbq filling with spice from jalapeño and tangy pickle slices enrobed in amazing laminated pastry shell.... mmmmmm yummy!! Seriously Michelin Star worthy baking. Would only get this quality and creativity in flavors (and historically significant pastries) if dinning at a Michelin started restaurant. We are lucky to have this bakery in LaGrange .

As a (non-raw) vegan in lockport, Vegan cafe was one my least favorite places because it was raw…read moreand pricy. I gave it another chance, and another chance, and another chance, and another chance. And finally. Finally I can say... vegan cafe is my favorite. Nothing wrong with the food, it's just hard for me to eat raw, cold food. But it's growing on me. If this place can change my mind about raw food.. then they are doing something right. I been to maybe 8 full vegan restaurants, and maybe 50 vegan "friendly", but this place is home. maybe because I'm from lockport, or it's different than any other restaurant I been to, it's unique. it's a treat, and it's healthy. Ambiance is great, lots of seating. I always leave with a smile

So delicious! Well presented. Super nice employees. Just the whole execution. The atmosphere is…read moregreat and the fact that it's vegan, raw and organic can't be beat! The cheeses are good. I loved the cheesecake. It's to die for. Really. They take a full approach to health and nutrition and while raw can be limited they make it fun, tasty and accessible. The location is pretty far out of my way so I can't get there too often but I appreciate that this is like the only vegan place in that area where locals would be very limited otherwise. Worth the once awhile trip for me for sure. :)

5 stars for the Cherry Hill Cafe in Joliet,…read more The prices are very reasonable, they have breakfast and lunch, and the food is good. Service is also very friendly. There's plenty of seating inside with booths/tables and seating at a breakfast bar. I enjoyed the omelette - very good food and experience overall - I'd recommend if you're in the area in search of a small diner.

So. A second time. This time was breakfast. Plain waffle. Sausage patties. Coffee. Basic. Executed…read moreperfectly. Again the service was great too. I swear if I lived here I'd be here daily. I can't understand why it isn't busier though perhaps because I'm here on weekdays and off hours but I hope the business is doing as well as it deserves and it deserves all the love.

Out here in deepest Suburbia, sometimes things present a vaguely Disneyesque artifice, where, if…read morethe fantasy world was more advanced, "Quotation Marks" would appear magically in the air around buildings (and, alas, people) indicating irony should be applied as a mitigating factor. This is not to imply in any way those places (or people) are therefore any less in quality or to be avoided. But I digress... I've driven past the "Paris Bistro" here, since it was established, and, unfairly thought "yeah, right". Why? Route 59 is a 1000% American Commerce Zone, rife with every franchise on the docket, and conformity is securely on the menu. And rightly so. Folks out here may have had their success, but they were raised in front of American TV, and their consumer habits developed accordingly, especially with regard to cuisine and eating habits. There are, of course, bona fide Ethnics in the general area, but those are germane to the Communities in residence. (Some FAB Chinese, Indian and Mexican places-q.v.) I am not aware of a burgeoning French settlement anywhere nearby. Around here "Cooper's Hawk" passes for "fine dining", and if you've ever fine-dined, you'll know Cooper's Hawk may parlay a decent feed, but it ain't Alinea, Bubba. In the far Western and Southwestern Chicago 'burbs, folks' Culinary tastes are as conservative as their politics. So whither "Paris Bistro"? It's a handsome suburban building with inviting signage. When you walk in, you pass a bar having an impressive array of boozes. Keep going west past the bar and you're in a room mimicking a rural setting, if a rural setting had curved leather banquettes. There's a more traditional dining room on the other side of the bar, but I didn't go in there. It was daytime, and bright, but when daylight ebbs, I'll bet both rooms are romantic. The service is reserved and accommodating-you're not going to find a wisecracking "Alice" on the staff. The menu actually is pretty accurate as a French Bistro in the USA. Lots of Français on it (in the titles), but the descriptions are all clear English. You don't have translation to fear.The menu is extensive, and features many traditional "Bistro" faves, along with select "American" choices. I was in for Brunch. Disregarding conformity, I ordered the Escargot for Hors D'oeuvre, not that I wanted to, but because I am pathologically incapable of NOT ordering Escargot if they are on the menu before me. They were yum, but I wish there was a softer bread available for sopping the buttery-garlic goodness remaining after the morsels are consumed. As "they" say, a French Chef is judged by their prowess in cooking a simple Omelette, so that's where I went. "Jambon et Gruyere" to be exact. It wasn't a large beast, but it was tasty, light, and properly prepared. No sign of the Rugby-Ball pancake-batter-enhanced behemoth omelettes you'll find in common Coffee shops. Accompanying was a (very) small salad of nice composition, with just enough fruity vinaigrette to satisfy. Also on the plate were tasty and ultra-crispy "shoestring fries". I'm not a slave to potatoes with breakfast. but these were damned good. The problem at hand (so to speak) was the transport from plate to mouth, as they were very thin and very crisp. Both fork and spoon were inefficient. I thought of using the spoon to crush them, thus rendering spoon a contender to preserve my dining decorum. In the end, I bit the bullet and just picked them up in hand, decorum be damned. I wish I had a bucket of these for movie-watching snacks at home. The coffee was a conundrum. It arrived with a strongish smell, like it was burnt and past its prime, but lacked the acrid flavor such as found in a forlorn brew. It was actually a fine, bold, cup of VERY dark roast. It's a nice, sophisticated (but not snooty) resto, dignified but not stuffy. If you need to have a business breakfast/brunch, this is a perfect place. Also, if you're not in the mood for the hustle and bustle of a noisy coffee shoppe. Prices a bit higher than you might expect, but... I quite enjoyed both the bread and circuses here, and while I never mistook myself from being anywhere else than in Naperville (not Paris), I caught the vibe, and it was nice. I am officially pissed at myself for not stopping here sooner. No "quotation marks" for this place. Throwing 4 stars (for now), and I'll be back here very soon for dinner.

I recently went to Paris Bistro for a Galentine's Day tea with my Pilates friends. We were a group…read moreof five. We were shown to a table in the room to the right of the host stand. That room is usually where they sit families. It was not our choice and we voiced our opinion to sit in the dining room. The staff immediately switched everything to the warm and inviting dining room. The food provided was tasty from the mini sandwiches to the tartines to the sweet treats. I have to say there was an inconsistency with sizing. Some were generous and some were lacking. They could've done a better job with consistency so we all got the same sizes. The tea service was very cute but you were only able to choose a couple teas. I've been to other teas at Suzette's and Pinecone Cottage where the tea is unlimited, as well as they ask if you would like another tasting of something that you really liked. I felt for the money this tea service was limited as well as not consistent. It was a great way to spend time with my Pilates friends, though. I could see myself doing this again if there were improvements made and they were more generous by offering an additional taste.