I was craving for sushi burrito when I came across poke burrito…read more It's a nice place with some dine in options. I went for the tofu burrito and man was it loaded. Ambiance is pleasant and staff is polite. Will definitely go back again.

Food was fantastic, though I typically prefer a sweeter sauce with my gyoza than plain soy. The…read moreburrito stayed together better than I thought it would, and everything tasted fresh. Location is nice, and well kept. I didn't eat in, but absolutely would. I will say that it took several minutes for someone to come from the kitchen to give me my order, but they were very friendly when they did make it to the counter. Would call it 4.5/5 if I could.

Believe it or not I went here twice yesterday. I was intrigued by the Dalgona so had to try . It…read morewas good but a bit too sweet for me so I think I'll stick to my iced vanilla latte . I wish they didn't change the bingsoo ! It used to be so delicious with the cheesecake pieces on top . This place is great for a quick treat . Try not to go before close because it's super busy . I had another craving for my usual and he was nice enough to wait for it and it was definitely worth it . It always smells clean in here as well and I appreciate that . It's not super comfortable but good enough to sit for a bit .

loved the taste of the matcha bingsoo! it had red bean paste, mochi bites, and maybe injeolmi(?)…read more $10 felt steep but definitely a good treat to have once in a while.

I'm so happy I finally found a local boba tea spot that tastes like home…read more The Brown Sugar Bubble Tea is authentic, flavorful, and definitely stands out from the average boba places in the area. The owner, Amanda, is incredibly sweet and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. She knows all the ingredients that go into her food and drinks. They can customize your drink if you're allergic to certain items. I love that they support local vendors, and their popcorn and baked goods look amazing. I'll definitely be back to try more! Excited to see this new local business grow. Also, did I mention how authentic their Brown Sugar Boba tastes ?! 5 out of 5 stars! :) This place is also good for kids to stop by and purchase a fun book home to read!

I love this concept -- bubble tea and a bookstore under one roof! I tried a few different drinks…read moreand my favorites were the brown sugar and the white peach/strawberry. Yum! The bookstore features curated selections for all ages, and includes Judy Blume novels, current popular lit and books by local authors. The shop is colorful and clean and the owner was so nice and friendly. She said they occasionally offer drop-in craft events, too. Bubble Tea & Books just opened in December 2025. If you haven't visited yet, put it on your list!

I'd like to give this place a better review, but having visited a number of area coffee shops and…read morecafes, I can't in good conscious rate them as well. There is a free parking lot with plenty of parking and I found a spot right away on an early Sunday morning. It's very bright and feels more like a retail store atmosphere than a cafe. There were only three tables and a counter running along the back wall. It was easy for two of us to just sit at a table for a while, but as more people came in, we felt guilty taking a table as we just sipped coffee and chatted. They definitely have some kinks to work out and they've only been open for a few months, and they need to train their staff better as they clearly don't understand how to serve with any type speed. They don't do traditional here. You can't just get coffee and a Danish or other typical bakery item. You can't even get toast with butter despite them offering many toast options with toppings. Here's a tip: offer toast with butter or a spread. You'll get a lot more sales with some items that are not super filling. I opted for a hot mocha coffee with an extra pump of chocolate and a crepe. Again, you can't just get plain crepes. They are homemade and should be offered plain, but I digress. I got the Hangover crepe. According to their website, this is the description of The Hangover Crepe: "Start your day right with our delicious breakfast items like bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese, served till 11 AM. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing acai bowl or pair your breakfast with a cappuccino or a chai tea latte. Don't forget to try our matcha latte for a unique twist at our coffee shop in Buffalo Grove!" Look, I just do marketing for a living, so don't sell me on what you have before and after 11am. Just tell me what you get with this specific crepe. And that's bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheese. The scrambled eggs are some of the best fluffy and dry eggs you can get anywhere. They were perfect. The hash browns were in patty form and were perfect for this dish. They serve it as a handheld, but it definitely needs a knife and fork, which you collect at the counter. You have to ask for salt and pepper or a sauce if you want. The savoryness of the items mixed with the sweetness of the crepe was a great combo. It was very tasty. But it took them quite a while to make the crepe. I was mostly finished with by hot mocha which I could have topped off for an additional fee. My compatriot wanted plain toast with butter. Mind you they have six (6) different toast offerings with all sorts of toppings. You can get your toast item made with sourdough, multigrain, white, or gluten-free. However, you can't get plain toast. And just as a side Q&A: when you order toast anywhere else, how many pieces do you typically receive? If you answered two (2) pieces/slices, you'd be correct. Irene's gave him one slice. They first toasted it and burned it badly. They make toast items. How do you screw up toast if you routinely make toast? Then they finally brought out the one slice and asked if he wanted butter. He did, so they took the toast to the kitchen and put two dabs of butter on his toast. But then they didn't give him a knife to spread it, so he used the crust of the bread to spread it on the slice. Like I stated, kinks need to be worked out. While we were there, the owner's family came in and took up two of the tables. Now all three tables were taken. And older couple came in and had to side at the counter height stools along the wall. The food was tasty, the drinks were good. Both are pricey for what they are. And they are seriously lacking seating. It would be nice to see them last in Buffalo Grove, but they need to fix the seating issue (maybe smaller rectangular tables instead of round ones?), and get things out of the kitchen faster, and drinks made more quickly to have more staying power. Oh, and have your family not come all together and take up all your tables.

This is a clean, healthy option for breakfast and coffee! For food options, they have crepes,…read moresandwiches, smoothies, and acai bowls. There are a couple tables if you want to linger, but it's a small space overall. The servers are friendly and accommodating. I had the vegetable crepe and dragon fruit acai bowl, and both were delicious. The crepe itself is really light. The prices are on the higher end for the portion sizes.

Love the mural on the wall! We got a Thai milk tea with tapioca! Tastes great! Customer service was…read morelovely!

Good flavors but disappointed the boba was tough in consistency. The staff was exceptional! Super…read morefriendly, welcoming and offered so many free samples of different rolled ice cream flavors to our kids to try. There is limited seating, so expect to stand or take your order to go. The cartoonish decor was fun and cute. The space was clean and cozy.

drink tastes SOOO good, but expensive but first topping is free on them! I definitely recommend the…read morehuckleberry lemonade tea! Will come here again for sure

It's been a while since I last came here. I was craving for bubble tea and it was on my way home…read more The place was kind of dead probably because I got there 30 minutes before closing. Or probably because the service was truly horrible .The guy seems like he doesn't want to be there or he doesn't want to work anymore. The vibe i got was a very rude kind of vibe but not actually rude. But yeah I don't think I'm ever going back. The drink I got was okay it wasn't anything special that you would want to go back for. There are other places that can give you better drinks I was kind of expecting it to be in a cute jar but it was in a plastic cup and I was never asked if I wanted in any other containers. Anyway happy drinking!

I'm not an adventurous eater but I was surprised by the food. I got the bulgogi silog meal and it…read morewas delicious. The veggies were fresh and not over cooked. The garlic rice was perfect and not overpowering. The only thing I regret was not getting it spicier. Picking a drink was so difficult too. I ended up ordering the strawberry cheesecake milk tea and was very pleased with my choice. The staff was all very friendly and attentive, even though you don't have a waitress.

The Tocino wasn't what I'm used to. Was more like beef then Pork. Didnt have the chewy texture,…read morenonetheless flavor was good. Ube pancake with the ube butter and coconut jelly was made just right. The Galbi topsilog was good. Very rich marinade, not what I like, but on this plate with the garlic rice it works. Drinks were good, the Ube matcha was good on sweetness and the Calamansi lemonade was on point. Customer service was very good, the guy behind the counter saw us looking at the menu and asked if we'd like to hear about the specials... and they checked on us although at the table even though it felt more like a self serve style diner. Overall, good spot to get a quick fix for Filipino food craving.

everything ive tried here so far is amazing, especially the coffee and bingsu! the staff was super…read morenice and helpful, but theres a little kiosk to order from as well. really recommend!

Terrific service, best neighborhood café for all your desires and cravings…read moreDefinitely recommended