Gloria Jean&#x27;s Coffees - Norridge

I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

I was excited to check out Caffe Pronto, as we had lunch in the area, and wanted to have a caffeine…read morefix before heading home. The menu offers various espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and desserts; they also have various packaged snacks and such you could purchase around the counter. We ordered the Latte with almond milk and a Mocha - both were just not drinkable at all - it had an unpleasant bitter and grainy taste to it, and we just couldn't see the hype on this place. Service was friendly, and there were some seating inside as well as some tables in front of the cafe; unfortunately, we just couldn't dine in either option since it just reeked of cigarettes. No dice. Parking available in the lot, but can be tight when full. +avoid the coffees +unpleasant cigarette odors, in- and outside +parking lot available

Cheese Panzerotti

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Aghati House

4.7(44 reviews)

0.8 mi

Lots of sweets and stuff though they seem to have a small food menu as well, which is nice to…read morecounteract the sweets. I stopped in to go and the chai was different from what I've tasted before; hard to explain. I did't like it at first but it grew on me. I wonder if it wasn't well mixed, perhaps, because it was a little stronger at the end. Having a drink to dine in might be nice though. They have a really nice tea. The parking lot though is a mess. This is located in a strip mall right off Lawrence and Oketo so it can quickly get congested, and it's a little tight. But a nice comfortable place to stop if you'd like a coffee or tea.

Simple, fresh delicious. This is where you go to eat, relax and hold hands with your loved one. The…read morefood is great, restaurant is relaxing and you don't feel rushed . you forget you are in the bustle of city life. Merci this chop is wonderful!!

Seating and space

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La Capannina Coffee

4.4(8 reviews)

0.9 mi•Dunning

Probably Chicago's best kept coffee secret. If you have traveled to Italy, you know how good and…read moreunique the coffee flavor is. And when you get back to the United States and want to make an espresso or cappuccino, it's hard to acheive that same flavor. Sure, you can buy Lavazza and Illy. The flavor it is close, but still not the same. After too many years, we finally learned of La Capannina coffee! This coffee makes the quintessential espresso and cappuccino you have been hoping for! The flavor is amazing! The crema it produces is dark and tight, and a thing of beauty to behold in your cup. Buy it, and be prepared to meet your new love!

Excellent coffee and my new favorite. I have tried over 30 types of coffee beans with my espresso…read moremachine and their classic espresso roast is my favorite. I buy it at caputos for very cheap compared to other brands.

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Perkolator

4.6(316 reviews)

1.6 mi•Dunning

5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

It's BUSY on a Saturday or early morning. There's a reason. It's worth the wait. And as a bonus…read morethey have great allergen options. Super friendly staff. Great coffee and teas. Super cute spot. Just go!!!

Perkolator coffee shop and cafe

Bagel sandwich

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Shirin Cafe & Bakery

5.0(3 reviews)

1.8 mi•O'Hare

Shirin Cafe is a must-visit for authentic Kyrgyz cuisine! The shurpa was outstanding -- rich,…read morehearty broth packed with generous chunks of meat, just like it should be. You can tell it's made the traditional way. If you want a real taste of Kyrgyz culture in every bowl, this place delivers. Service was top notch. Atmosphere quiet and respectful.

After a more mediocre dinner, I was craving some dessert, and that's what I typed into Yelp - since…read moreit was 11 pm already I wasn't expecting much. But I found this little gem and wished I would have had dinner here. It's a little authentic central Asian food spot. With very rare to find products like Soljanka Goulash or Pirojki. But I was here for dessert and they have a few items for that. I ended up with a flaky layer of (kind of) filo dough a cake that we often had in Germany and it was really good I will come back to Shirin for more when I am in Chicago and you should just try it out and find some new favorites:)

Chicken samsa

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The Sweet Oasis

4.7(234 reviews)

0.5 mi

Update my review again :)…read more The best in the business hands down From quality to ownership Chris (owner) always puts his customers first. Taste and heaping size is the best If you've never been to Sweet Oasis put it on your to do list Warning tho , Be prepared to stand in line But it's well worth the wait !!

Really good ice cream. Speedy and giant scoops. Huge selection of ice cream both soft and regular…read more Lines can get huge where they wrap around the entire inside of the store. Oh well. We enjoy it and the wait is worth it.

Entrance to establishment

Great variety

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Banana split with ube, Cookie Monster and chocolate peanut butter

Café San Francesco

4.1(9 reviews)

0.5 mi•Dunning

Quiet spot for made-to-order Italian dishes. The bar is open until 9 PM. Traditional Italian, cash…read moreonly neighborhood eatery.. Come on in!

Walked in for a coffee stayed for amazing conversation with Nina the owner. She has an absolutely…read moreamazing story. If you're lucky you will get to hear it. Ended up going in 2 more times. Once for dinner. Once for an espresso. The food is like it came from your nonnas kitchen. The place is a blast from the past. An inexplicable feeling of home. Like being home in the Bronx in the 80's.

Meatball sandwich

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The Blossom Cafe

3.6(612 reviews)

1.6 mi

Your patience will be rewarded. This is an excellent restaurant with old-school charm. Elegant and…read morefriendly. Casual enough for brunch, and fancy enough for a date. The services is top notch, attentive, and helpful. You may have to drive around to find a parking spot, but it is worth the second trip around the parking lot. This is a gem of a restaurant. I had a cup of creamy of broccoli and the Ruben sandwich. This place got everything right. It is what Cooper's Hawk aspires to be, and this place nails it. I wish I lived closer.

A solid non chain breakfast spot. They actually serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it seems…read morethey are most popular during the AM. They even have a banquet hall space too. A group of 20+ of us came in for brunch on a Sunday and everything went well. We thought we were getting placed in a private room since this event was coordinated ahead of time. We ended up in the maiming dining room, which made it hard for us to catch up with everyone. We were here for an annual family reunion, but it's fine. Service throughout was great, we were in and out within an hour and 15 mins. Staff members were on top of their game. I had the garden omelette and added cheddar cheese to it. It was pretty good. I had some skin from the onion which was off putting, but other than that it was OK. The portion was generous and I had leftovers for the following morning.

Inside

Chorizo scrambler

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Coolmix

5.0(10 reviews)

1.6 mi

If you can stop by!! Great customer care. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I ended up getting…read moretwo items instead of one! So delicious yet great nutritious! Definitely going back for more. Thank you Norma for the delicious tea! Estaba perfecto!

Was going to drive 30 mins out to my usual place but decided to look online for one closer to the…read morehouse. The reviews did not disappoint! The bowl was packed. The lady was nice too and did answer any questions we had prior to ordering. Location is well decorated, very lovely. It sucks that I never been to this place after living in area for 3 years. Will be coming back!

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New Paradise Bakery

4.5(71 reviews)

2.6 mi•Jefferson Park

stopped in (finally) to pick up a few treats to entertain guests coming for coffee. Great…read moreassortment to choose from.. difficult even, but we were able to fill a box to everyone's enjoyment. I really liked the assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and more available and will certainly be back again.. and again. A suggestion: While I was intrigued by the sandwich board I had no way to know what the sandwich would look like. Bread? pandora? Ciabatta? 6", 8", 10", 12"... or bread loaf slices? So my suggestion is they get some photos taken or make a few sandwiches wrapped and ready to grab n go. Make one of each and see what sells. I'd use sandwiches as a way to bring in customers who will then purchase a pastry or cookie.. or come back when they need something sweet. sorry, no photos... pastries were gone too fast and they were delicious.

I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to this establishment. I came across New Paradise…read morethrough their Instagram page and based on their featured content, I decided to check them out. That decision was worth the visit. I had delicious coffee, pastry, and gelato. I received good, friendly service. I had a cream and fruits filled croissant, coffee, and a cup of gelato with coconut and pistachio flavors. They were all delicious and pretty good. The gentleman who served me gave me a generous portion of their homemade gelato which was creamy and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the variety of pastries and other sweet treats this fime establishment had to offer. I definitely recommend checking them out.

Perfect cup

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12 years ago

Went to get an iced espresso while shopping today.

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