Superb place for cocktails in Lombard, IL!! They have small plates that I'm sure were excellent but…read morewe stuck to the cocktails. Service was impeccable and the vibe there was super chill. Fireplace, great, chill music, cozy atmosphere all around. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

AWESOME place. We had the Old Fashion Flight (3 1-ounce old fashions made with different flavors),…read moremy personal favorite was the Gingerbread one! The bartenders made us a fourth old fashion 2-ounce and the flavor was banana bread. They did an incredible job of giving you the flavor of banana bread and while still maintaining a perfect level of burn from the bourbon. We also go the burger and pulled pork siders and cheese curds. The sliders were yummy and the cheese curds were the best curds I've had in a long time

I love this place. Friendly, classic, and all the karaoke you can fit in your repertoire…read more Went dancing with a friend to the school upstairs and I endedgling down to Josephine's for real fun.

Talk about a dive bar, lol. The other reviews definitely don't do this place justice. We snagged a…read moreparking spot right off the street in front of the building. No complaints about parking or the walk. Boom, we were there. Now, where it gets interesting. You walk in the building's front door, and it opens up to a room where you can access several businesses. Josephine's is straight to the back. It's very dark, smelly, and loud. This totally reminded me of a dive bar on a college campus (maybe worse?). There's not much seating, especially when it gets crowded. The bar has limited seating, and the seating on the floor is even more limited. The chairs and couch are stained with who knows what. The song books for karaoke are sticky and nasty. From a great perspective, I was sitting in a chair and went to move and felt something poke me. It was a pair of random scissors! The drinks are 2/5 and prices are extremely expensive. I had a root beer float martini, and it was "meh". From a karaoke standpoint, it was decent. Lots of different people singing. Some good, some bad. It was entertaining, and some people were pretty brave, haha. Try this place if you dare. Get here early to get a seat. I don't think I'd come back. Once is enough.

Tribute is one of those spots that feels thoughtful and intentional the second you walk in. The…read morefood was really good--clearly very homemade--and you can tell care goes into both the flavors and the menu. The options are a little limited, but in a good way: everything feels curated rather than overwhelming, with some unique combinations you don't see everywhere. The cocktails were especially fun--interesting, creative, and great-sounding even before the first sip. Huge shoutout to the staff too: super knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to talk through the menu or make recommendations, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. The space itself is small, but it works. It adds to the cozy vibe instead of feeling cramped, and overall the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Definitely a good spot if you're looking for something a little different!

Incredibly excited to have a legit cocktail place in Villa Park. Amazing location which used to be…read morecalled Fuel and Crème. New ownership is keeping the ice cream (cinnamon gelato is fantastic) along with the Pineapple Dole Whip. Theme is North American Fusion so think Canadian, US, Mexican fusion. Menu include regional favorities across North America from Birria Poutine (amazing) to a White Fish Sandwich with Squid Ink and lime crema (come on now! It's fire!). This place is unique distinct and different and I love it. One of the owners has some legitimate cocktail chops (finalist in season one of Mixology on Netflix) and is bringing his background and passion to Villa Park! You can also try his cocktail bar in Itasca called No School Tomorrow which is similarly different, delicious, and unquestionably a great time especially if you lived life in the 90's. How freakin lucky are we to have a gem like this in Villa Park! My only hope is that we don't blow it. Like any new restaurant they are refining menu items and working out kinks. Food and drinks are on the pricier side (they have a solid kids hot dog and fries option for $5 for kids though) but what is the going rate for Squid Ink?! It is also unlike anything else you will find in Villa Park or Western Suburbs, or really anywhere so I would say absolutely worth it. Staff is also ridiculously friendly and excited about their product. While they have awesome specialty cocktails that you will not find anywhere else (pozole spices in a cocktail?!) they are also great making any classic cocktail you can come up with. My one feedback for now would be to up the dish-ware if going with higher price items vs going with paper products. This might just be they are testing things out. I'm also excited to see some brunch options or perhaps coffee and pastries in the future to get the biker/ boozy brunchy weekenders with kids crowd.

We were having dinner in the Oak Brook area and came across the Polo Lounge on Yelp, so we decided…read moreto drop in for a cocktail. There was an event going on and the lobby was crowded. No matter, although it did sort of take away from the intimate vibe that it could have been. The bar is beautifully designed and even with the tumult of so many people moving around, it lost little of its draw. I saw that the bartender had to look up the recipe for our cocktails, but they came out fine. All in all it was a pleasant experience.

Great place to relax with friends and enjoy a cocktail. Bar staff is amazing and professional and…read moreservice is great!

If I could rate higher I would! I asked for help picking my first Japanese whiskey, and received in…read moredepth advice on what to choose out of their massive selection. The staff are extremely welcoming with the ambiance being a high class bar wrapped in a more casual vibe. 1000% recommend! Do not pass this gem up!

Apparently I'm an "iced vanilla latte with oat milk" person now. I don't know when this happened,…read moreand I'm not particularly proud of how pretentious that sentence sounds, but here we are. And unfortunately for my dignity, Common Good makes it ridiculously good. Smooth, not overly sweet, and good enough that I'm never going back to pretending I just want regular coffee. Then there's the old-fashioned donut. Holy heck. Crispy edges, soft inside, and flipping phenomenal. I don't know who they're getting their donuts from these days, but whoever is responsible deserves continued employment and possibly dental coverage. The ambience at 7 a.m. is also kind of fantastic. It's basically me, the barista, and whoever is standing across the street waiting for the train. Quiet, relaxed, and just enough civilization outside the window to remind you that other people have places to be while you sit there eating a donut. Next assignment: come back in the afternoon and investigate the cocktails. I take these reviews very seriously. It would be irresponsible journalism to base my findings solely on breakfast without conducting a thorough investigation of the cocktail menu. I didn't choose this responsibility, but I intend to see it through.

What a great little neighborhood brewery! From the outside, this would pass as a dive bar but…read moreactually offers so much more! The inside is cozy with a large bar and tables to sit at. They have board games, darts, touchtunes, and more for entertainment. They had 9 of their own beers in tap as well as some guest beers. They also house fuse malort with flavors (11 to try)! My two friends got a beer and I got a whiskey/ginger ale. Pricing was very fair and pours were a good size. Both of my friends enjoyed their beers and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Check out Lunar Brewing when in the area!

On a weekday, the personal attention from the owner and bartender. It's quiet enough to have a…read moreconversation with a friend.

Cute spot that I discovered through other yelpers. Decor was cute and chairs are comfy…read more Cocktails run about $15 to $18. They also have 2 mocktails on the menu for slightly cheaper. I didn't try any on my visit, but they also offer some small cheese plates. As we were going to a show after, we only had time for 1 round. I had the that's why they call it the blues and it was tasty. The cute presentation of the napkins were a nice touch. They lost 1 star from me due to the super strong perfume/fragrance in the air.

I love Glen Ellyn , and this place is fancy without being pretentious. I love the lamps on the…read moretable , the drinks and food come from Marche which is a gourmet cheese and wine shop . The lighting is perfect almost candle lit which I love . It's great to come here and get away from the craziness and enjoy some libations . Service is friendly . I just wish the bartender put his hair up.

I can't say enough about Pour Destino! We hosted my 50th birthday party there, and it was…read moreabsolutely perfect. The space is a trendy lounge with such an intimate, stylish atmosphere -- exactly the vibe we were looking for. Everything came together beautifully, and our guests couldn't stop complimenting the venue. Collin, the owner, helped us create a cocktail and wine list that paired perfectly with his tapas menu. The cocktails were beautifully crafted, the wine selections were elevated, and the liquor was top-notch. You can truly tell there's thought and care put into every detail. The staff the night of the event went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and timed perfectly. They were polite and friendly, kept the drinks flowing, and made sure every guest had what they needed. The entire evening felt seamless and effortless. If you're looking for a chic, welcoming space for a milestone celebration or private event, this is the place. Highly recommend!

This place is definitely worth a try. Everything was good, but nothing stood out that made me have…read moreto come again. Plus some of the dishes were a little pricey and I wasn't "Wow'd" by anything, and some portions were small(it is a tapas place). Service was good, but way too attentive. She had came up about 20 times to check on us. I understand clearing plates, or filling water but it was interrupting our conversation the entire time that it became unenjoyable. Like I said, it's worth a try but nothing for me to come back to.