I've been frequenting Brewpoint-Founders cafe for several years now, and I can confidently say it's…read moremy favorite coffee shop. The ambience is unmatched--cozy, welcoming, and full of charm. My husband and I used to live nearby, and some of our favorite memories are walking over on weekends with our pup, grabbing coffee, and sitting out front just enjoying the moment. I recently visited the Elmhurst Craft location for an event and had one of those experiences that just sticks with you. I was chatting with a barista about how much I love (and deeply miss!) the Equinox. She mentioned she was newer and hadn't tried it, but saw it in the recipe book and agreed it sounded amazing--which, for the record, it absolutely is (or was ). A little while later, she came running up to me asking if I was the one talking about the Equinox. When I said yes, she surprised me with an Equinox sticker she had dug up. Such a small, simple gesture--but it genuinely meant so much and made my entire night. To the Brewpoint leadership team: that moment alone earned my loyalty for life. Customer service like that is rare, and it deserves to be recognized. I didn't catch her name, but I was there Thursday, March 19 between 6-8 PM at the Craft location--she was running the sample table and sharing the carrot cake latte (which, by the way, was incredible). Please pass along a huge thank you and some well-deserved recognition--she truly made an impact. And one last thing... BRING BACK THE EQUINOX!! Pretty please

This was my first time to the Brewpoint Founders Cafe and was completely impressed! From their…read moreother location, I like that this one truly aligned as a coffee shop. They still had the same coffee menu, seasonal drinks, and baked good offering; but, felt a lot more like a neighborhood destination. I ended up ordering coffee for my work team and all were impressed by the flavors! I got a Black Americano, Hot Borealis Latte, and the Whipped Carrot Cake Latte for myself. The Carrot Cake Latte may be a new all time favorite of mine! It wasn't too sweet but just leaned into the flavor profile enough. My coworker who had the Hot Borealis said it may have been her favorite latte she's tried. I also got the Herbed Goat Cheese Croissant which is familiar yet unique with the pop of savoriness. Overall, this was a great experience as a stop in when passing through the area. Brewpoint continues to have great flavors that leaves a lasting impression. Staff is friendly and pricing is fair.

From the moment that you walk up. You know, that this place is special. You can smell the fresh…read morecoffee wrap around you like a warm hug. It feels as if you've walked inside of a really trendy coffee bar. Everyone is super warm and inviting. Which makes you instantly smile. This place is happy and energetic. I loved looking around at all of the different decorations, treats, and treasures. There's plenty of seating indoors or limited seating outdoors. Everything is spotless! And, they're fast, efficient, and no matter what you get it is perfect! It's a great place to go and study, hangout, or sit for an incredible cup of coffee! I had the pleasure of being introduced to this place by Yelp and I loved it! My go to drink is the iced decaf latte! This drink is creamy, dreamy, and delicious. With nots of toasted coconut, deep caramel, and cocoa nibs. Pure perfection! They also have a bar later in the day to try all kinds of in house made drinks. So, if you're looking for a trendy new coffee bar. Come here!

Amaxing place with a chill relaxing vibe . Got their regular house blend was strong and the perfect…read moreamount of bitterness. Also ordered the orangesicle seasonal coffee which was on the sweeter side but tasty - i would get it blended FYI. Service was nice ans very polite. Will definitely be back to try out the rest of the menu.

The location took me by surprise when I learned it was inside the metra station!…read moreWe came by around 11am on a Wednesday and they were already sold out of all the pastries/baked goods. We were looking forward to trying some so we will definitely come back at an earlier time. We ordered an iced honey vanilla latte and a large iced creme brulee latte with oatmilk. Both tasted amazing! The espresso is STRONG yet the sweetness and flavors come through really well.

Staff was so nice and coffee was great. I love a sweet coffee and this hit the spot. The fact they…read moreoffer coffee flights is a big plus. Also got a free sample of the chocolate muffin which was so nice of them to offer.

Cozy and wonderful cafe where staff makes u feel super welcome and they…read more ALL are sooooo nice! Beautiful atmosphere and the lattes are superb (so is the barista) and everything that I have eaten is yummy and great prices! Also ample parking! I found this jewel by taking a wrong turn a few weeks ago and OMG I'm soooo grateful I did! Love the place!

Always a great experience at Elijah's! Fast service, friendly staff, great coffee! There is a good…read moreamount of seating options, both inside and outside. The inside walls are decorated with art pieces that are available for purchase, which makes the space very homie.

This is my favorite bakery! The bread usually tastes fresh and without that unplesant after taste…read moreyou get at other typical bakeries. This the closest or the same flavor from back home Mexico. My favorites are conchitas, puerquitos, bolillo and the stuffed bolillo with ham and cream cheese. The ladies are always nice and friendly. The price is not bad, specially when the sweet are the best.

Un pastel muy delicioso y fresco y el personal muy amable,siempre con mente abierta a lo que está…read moretrending

I recently purchased both the traditional Rosca de Reyes and a custom Rosca made of mini conchas,…read moreand I'm so glad I found this bakery. The sweet bread is made to perfection--soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The service was prompt, and the staff were courteous and attentive throughout my visit. Although I didn't try any of the regular baked goods this time, I definitely will in the future. I've been to other Mexican bakeries where the bread can be dry and just okay, but that is not the case here. The bread is consistently soft and flavorful every time. I highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for authentic, delicious Mexican sweet bread. Compré la Rosca de Reyes tradicional y una Rosca personalizada de mini conchas, y todo estuvo delicioso. El pan es suave, fresco y de excelente calidad. El servicio fue rápido, atento y muy amable. Definitivamente recomiendo esta panadería a cualquiera que busque pan dulce mexicano auténtico.

The tamales were amazing! The employees were super nice and helpful. Can't wait to go back and try…read morethe sandwiches.

First impression- wow! There were so many specialty drinks I had no idea what to chose! I went with…read morethe Ube latte which is something I have never tried or even heard of before (I mean, how do you even make a yam a latte??). Usually specialty drinks can be expensive in nice coffee shops like this, but it only came out to a bit over 5 dollars. It was so amazing, sweet without being too sweet, and the perfect ube flavor for someone relatively uninitiated with the purple root. It also came out super quick, I could see them working on it while I finished ordering! The employees are all very kind, one of them complimented my wallet and I love compliments so it just set the tone for a great day. I got a seat by the window. There is plenty of natural light in here and plenty of great vibes. About 7 tables in the main area, a couch, and a big table in a room towards the back. Also, a big mural and lots of plants. Really fun and artsy environment. They were selling t-shits and merch which all looked cool and had nice designs. Once I become a regular here (which I now intend on!) I think I will definitely have to get a shirt or hoodie. I noticed there aren't many reviews yet for here which leads me to believe it is not as popular as it deserves to be. But guys, you gotta come, or you're missing out!

Absolutely might be my new favorite cafe in oak park. Brrw point sets a mark with free wifi, gluten…read morefree pastry options and affordable pricing on their beverages. Upon entering on a Sunday afternoon, it was quiet, the music was nice and the staff was on par with their service. I was serviced with smiles and generosity. The two women helped me pick the perfect pastry to go along side my lavender chai latte and regular chai latte, which was a gluten free vegan Ube muffin topped with cinnamon sugar. They warm the pastry up for me which definitely made it better. I maybe spent $15 for two drinks and a pastry which was phenomenal considering other places would have been higher in price. I'll definitely be returning to try other pastries and enjoy the large space the cafe has.

Delicious açaí bowl! The staff was so friendly. They had samples for items coming out next month…read morelike a red velvet protein waffle. It took me a little bit to figure out where it was in the building but it is on the first floor in center, the section further from the road! The full menu can be seen on their instagram

Really liked the watermelon tea with Tajín. Super yummy Great recommendation!! Thank you!read more

Let me start by saying that we're a huge fans of small businesses and want to see them succeed…read more I've also worked in plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in my day. Definitely not trying to be a hater. My friend and I were on our way home from Chicago, looked up some bakeries along our route. We stopped here to get some goodies to take home to family, and to snack and have a coffee while we drove 6 hours. My friend ordered: white chocolate coconut latte, 2 donut holes, a strawberry, a salted caramel, and a pink velvet cupcake. I ordered: chocolate pretzel iced latte, a big chocolate chip cookie, tropical fruit (?) danish, coconut, pink velvet, and French silk cupcakes. I'd say between the two of us we probably spent $60+? Walking in the shop is adorable and colorful, an employee had a brightly colored tie dye shirt on and we said hello to them first, commented on how much we liked their shirt, and barely got a response back, let alone a greeting. The employee at the counter wasn't rude but definitely not overly eager to greet or offer up information. Questions were answered when we asked, that was it. When I received my iced latte I asked if they had any straws and just got a head shake in response. Totally fine with no straw, but my friend found a stir stick for me, which was honestly the main reason I wanted a straw so I could stir up what was clearly sitting on the bottom of the cup. Lattes were fine. We tried the chocolate chip cookie in the car and the texture was good, crispier on the edges and the middle was chewy enough. But it tasted very bland, so we didn't finish it. A little while later we decided to try the donut holes, they had good flavor but they were so dry and crumbly, presumably because they were sitting out in the open air, who knows for how long. Also didn't finish those. Even later we decided to try the salted caramel cupcake because I'd read on the case that they had Swiss meringue buttercream so I was really excited about that, and thought for sure this would be where they would excel. While the flavor of the cake was fine, I wouldn't say it tasted like salted caramel, there was some kind of cream in the middle that was good, again not salty or caramely. But that was the heaviest, most dense cupcake I've ever had, and not in a good way. The buttercream was good, and the caramel drizzle on top did taste salty. My husband was so excited that I was bringing home that tropical fruit danish and the coconut cupcake. We tried the coconut cupcake together and again, it had a lot of actual coconut in the batter, it was dense but also dry. We abandoned the cake and ate buttercream, which was good but not coconutty. So we moved onto the French silk cupcake. This cake had a great texture, light and soft, good flavor, some kind of chocolate mousse in the middle was good too. Again, good buttercream, but the top had a bunch of dry, flavorless pie crust chunks all over it. I understand that it was supposed to mimic a French silk pie, but it was such a good cake without the crust chunks. My husband had his pastry today (next day) and though dry he said the middle was good, other than the pineapple in the middle he couldn't taste any other flavor. We tried the pink velvet after dinner tonight and again with the super heavy and dense cake texture, no real flavor, but the cream cheese frosting was yummy. I cannot say how the other cupcakes were, as my friend was so disappointed in the one we shared and the report we gave her about the ones we tried, that she hasn't eaten them. Ultimately the French silk one was the only item that was eaten completely. Keep making that buttercream, it was the best part of everything we bought. I sincerely hope your employees weren't having a hard day, I try to be understanding that you never know what someone is going through, but that's the only reason I can think of for them to be so completely disinterested in helping or talking to paying/tipping/polite customers.

Needed a pick me up and knew Courageous Bakery is what I needed. I've been getting The Lorraine…read moresince high school and it never disappoints. I'd go so far as to say it's the best breakfast sandwich in Elmhurst. I would order it without the greens since I personally don't like how soggy they get on the sandwich. Tried the dirty chai for the first time and dare I say it may be better than a certain local coffee shop's. I do think $22 for a sandwich and coffee is a bit expensive, but I'm always very satisfied with my meal. It does come with a large side of home fries, but I usually end up not eating them, so I'd love to see more side options to choose from. Also had cupcakes catered a few months back including some gluten free options and they were all a big hit. Definitely on the expensive side, but they were good quality and absolutely devoured. The environment is always welcoming and open plus the staff are very kind.

I miss this place so muchhh! I used to frequent it, once or twice a day. The staff is phenomenal,…read morethe coffee is out of this world. I love the options and it introduced me to OAT-LY milk!!!!!! I love the friendly atmosphere, family, and furry pls too! They have a refreshment station outside for the pups too.

BPC, you've been amazing since day one. Just wanted to give you a try, and you've swept me off my…read morefeet since then! You've got so many options, and of the ones I've tried so far have been great! There's three different ones that are in Elmhurst and I've felt like it's been great at any of em! The drinks are very easily customizable! Can't go wrong if you are open minded. Give it a try!!