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    Joe Donut

    4.1 (189 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Donut case around 11am
    Mariel T.

    They sell out when they sell out so get here early for first pick!! We got the raspberry blast and the chocolate eclair - both filled. If you've got a sugar craving and you're near one, def stop by :)

    Yum!!!
    Lindsay W.

    Oh my goodness! I went to Illinois and I only spent $$$ on Donuts! (Seriously!) So, I live in the Atlanta area where we have donut shops all over the place, some chains and some locally owned ones. What I LOVED about Joe Donut was the simplicity of the donuts. I do not need anything crazy. Honestly, just seeing a chocolate frosted with rainbow sprinkles (the nonparallel type) made me SO HAPPY! Luckily, my nephew goes to school down the street so when I come back to town, I know where breakfast is coming from~

    a variety of donuts in a box
    Sonia B.

    I'll start by saying I love me some donuts! I've been to Joe Donut a few times and have tried them at friends' places and they just fall a tad bit short. I must explain though! I love the variety of flavor options offered by Joe Donut, there really is something for everyone. My reason for 3 starts only, these donuts are on the dry side for me and taste like they've been sitting around for a long time just a couple hours after bringing them home. You definitely have to buy them fresh and consume them right away. If you do, they are pretty good! The double chocolate, maple bacon, chocolate with sprinkles (Celebration is what I think it's called) are pretty good. I wanted to love the Hazelnut/Nutella long John, but it was SO DRY! People love this place. I've tried it many times, but it has yet to wow me. Will I return? Sure, if it's the only option. Will I seek it out or crave it? Probably not!

    The entry to a little store where bigly-deliciousness awaits.
    Jessica L.

    Love this place! Teeny-tiny spot near the Glenview Metra train station, across from the library. Excellent doughnuts with fun flavors for the adventurous and great traditional choices, too. Cute mini cake doughnut "cups" on top of the drink cooler - perfect for a little nibble (or for kids). The coffee is full-bodied, rich brew and can take on any of the pastries you want to dunk in - and it's hot-hot-hot. Family favorites are the Joe 1/2 Dozen with a mix of salted caramel toffee almond old-fashioned and coconut cake with show-offs: red velvet, maple bacon, or (blueberry) fritter. The kids insist on the Snickers old-fashioned, Oreo, and cereal-garnished (fruity pebbles). Oh, yes, get some glazed, if you can (you have to go early to get these - they usually sell out). I always get a side-car (aka The Commuter) and give the donut away to share the goodness. If there's a line, be patient. You won't wait too long, as Diana gets people through efficiently and with a smile.

    Monty W.

    Very cute little shop at the Glenview Metra station. We've tried a few times to get to the shop before it closes because they usually close down once their donuts run out. Waked up and arrived at 8am on the Sunday. There was a constant stream of customers during that time while we were there. We ordered a Joe's Dozen which was 2 short of a real dozen (end total was just short of $15). I particularly liked their pecan fritter - it was HUGE and had good texture. The old-fashioned donuts were great, while the yeast style donuts were pretty decent as well. I've never really been a fan of the old-fashioned before but I'm warming up to them especially how Joe's make em. Usually my default is the yeast glazed. No place to sit, it's mainly a grab and go kind of place. They did have a good daily special of $3 for a donut + 16oz coffee. I'll definitely put on my list of places to revisit.

    The selection, Feb 2017
    Tricia D.

    I really like stopping in here for iced coffee and 1 or 4 or 5 donuts on the way in to work! My top picks have been the vanilla old fashioned, red velvet, but most importantly ANY FRITTER YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON! The apple one is gigantic, fresh, and delicious. A few months ago, they had a couple scone flavors, but I am not sure if that's a regular thing. Friendly customer service. Donut worry: I'll be back soon!

    Stacey W.

    There are not many small batch donut shops in the area. I've been trying to come here for awhile now and either it was closed when I've passed by or there wasn't anymore. They seem to sell out quickly especially on weekdays, probably because they are so close to the train stop makes for an easy grab before getting on the train. This morning that we came in, it was early and I knew they would not run out this time. It's a small shop, smaller than what it seems, there are no tables inside to sit down on, but a couple outside. We grabbed a 1/2 Joe dozen which is 9 donuts (2 specialty and 7 mixed). We grabbed a nice variety to try. My favorite was the blueberry lemon old fashioned. Looks like there's a deal for a donut with coffee for $3.

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    Matea P.

    Yes, believe the hype. Joe Donut has a great selection of delicious donuts, all of which are soft, fresh, and easy on the eyes. As a regular and loyal customer, I tried a variety of flavors and I loved every single one of them. The truth of the matter is, these donuts don't miss! The coconut one is my absolutely favorite - if they have it, I'm buying it. If they don't, I won't hesitate ordering one of their specialities because they're always so exciting to try. I also love their pumpkin donuts come fall time, they are unmatched. Pro tip: try to come in earlier in the morning as they tend to run out of certain donuts quickly (especially their seasonal specialties). The one thing I do want to note, however, is I feel like the staff is not as friendly as they could be. Regardless, the service is super quick, prompt, and you're really in and out of the building. All in all, if you're craving a donut, don't disgrace yourself by going to the Dunkin Donuts across the street. If you care about quality at all, you won't think twice about stopping in at this cute little shop.

    Chocolate covered cake, pistachio old fashioned and cinnamon sugar donuts. I ate the glazed donut prior to the pic lol
    Rod D.

    I think this has to be the best donut shop in the area. They make fresh donuts daily and have a good variety of donuts. With that said, they only have a few of each especially towards the later end of the morning ~9am. What's key about Joes donuts is that it's located walking distance from the Metra Glenview train stop so if you're craving a donut and some morning joe, stop on in for some pure deliciousness. My favorite is either their pistachio old fashioned donut or their traditional glazed donut. Both are worthy of craving and I can't wait to go back. My only hesitation on giving this place 5 stars are the lack of quantity...I find this at most donut shops in the city and maybe something they can I'll improve upon in the future?

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    Yvonne Y.

    They have curbside pickup for your online order. Something delicious and fresh to cheer us all up during this pandemic.

    Sprinkle cake and red velvet almond glaze
    Yi-Liang C.

    This place is such a gem! It is conveniently located right next to the Glenview metra stop or if you drove there's parking (very limited) right in front of the store. We initially grabbed two donuts, red velvet and sprinkles. We were shocked by the price, it came out to $4! Which is normally how much ONE donut in Chicago cost. The donuts are super yum, I absolutely loved the sprinkle cake donut. So moist and crumbly, I can taste the delicious fat it was fried in, just heavenly. It was so good in fact, I went back and got another one along with a pistachio old-fashioned, and sprinkle wins again! This place is definitely worth a revisit If I'm ever in Glenview again. By the way, they make their donuts in small batches, so definitely go early.

    Christina B.

    Super cute, a little smaller than other locations, I noticed less donut options but didn't have any difficulty choosing. I tried the lemon poppyseed doughnut and it was awesome. My friend got a Boston cream donut and it was one of the weirdest donuts I've ever tried, the filling tasted lemony. It was just wrong, skip that flavor. I also had a cold brew with caramel and oat milk, delicious.

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    Fresh and yummy donuts every time. I just wished they didn't get rid of the bacon maple donuts . Those were delicious.

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    Great donuts! Small place. I had the Joe Dozen which was 16 donuts. Everyone at work loved them.

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    Thanks for the kind words, Brian! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks for the sweet review, Vicky! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Ask the Community - Joe Donut

    Is there any vegan donuts that you offer?

    Hi there! Currently, no but maybe in the future.

    Do you guys sell paczki for fat tuesday?

    Yes

    What are their hours?

    Mon: closed Tues-Fri: 5:30am-3pm or until they sell out Sat-Sun: 7am-3pm or until they sell out

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    Even though Tous Les Jours is a chain, the quality of the baked goods and drinks is fantastic!…read moreThere are so many delicious pastries to choose from, and everything looked fresh and beautifully made. The customer service was also great and everyone was friendly and welcoming. I got the strawberry matcha, and it was honestly so good. It wasn't overly sweet, and I could taste both the strawberry and matcha without either flavor overpowering the other. I also tried the milk bread with custard inside, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the custard filling was the perfect addition. The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, too. Definitely a great spot to grab a pastry and a drink, and I'll be coming back to try more!

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience here was disappointing…read more My family and I stopped by on Saturday shortly before closing. As employees were already putting away the bread, I politely asked if I could grab a piece before everything was picked up. I was told that the bread was being moved to the front and that someone would assist me there. While I waited, two other groups entered after me. They heard the same information and ended up being helped before I was, despite the employees knowing that I had been waiting first. I politely asked twice for assistance and was told to continue waiting while the other groups were served. What made the situation more frustrating was that the customers ahead of me were taking a long time deciding what they wanted. I had already put on a plastic glove and was prepared to select my own bread, but I was told that wasn't necessary because an employee would help me. While waiting, I witnessed one of the teenagers from a group point directly at the bread, and another teenager pushed their hand into it. This happened in front of the employees, and no one addressed the situation or reminded them not to touch the food. As someone who was trying to follow proper sanitation practices, I found this very concerning. Not only did this happened once but 2,3 times infront of them. Yet nothing was addressed. After being ignored, waiting while others were served ahead of me, and seeing unsanitary behavior go unaddressed, I decided to leave without making a purchase. I was disappointed by both the customer service and the lack of attention to food handling standards.

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    Hometown Coffee & Juice - The Club bagel sandwich. Great sandwich!

    Hometown Coffee & Juice

    4.3(29 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Cool newer place in Glencoe/Glenview area on the backside of the train station. Service was…read moreexcellent and the vibe of the place was great. Busy place for a Friday at 2pm. Lots of customers either working or socializing with their group of friends. Decor was nice and modern. Service and Ambiance Grade: A+ I ordered a cortado, Anytime Toast, and a Gigantic Pretzel. The Cortado was nice and strong. They did not skimp in any way and came in a double shot glass. (Cortados generally come in that size.) Grade: B+ The Anytime Toast comes on a whole grain toast with Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Egg (I requested fried), Giardinera, and a slice of green apple. Very tasty I must say! Wish my egg was over easy or medium. I was told that over hard is how it comes. Grade: A-/B+ The GIGANTIC Pretzel was exactly that! Biggest pretzel I've ever had. It normally comes either salted or cinnamon sugared, but I opted for just butter. You also have the option of choosing 3 out of 5 dips...beer cheese, yellow mustard, dijon mustard, chocolate, and/or sweet cream. I chose cheese, yellow mustard, and my favorite was the sweet cream! The sweet cream was just like frosting on a cinnamon roll. I don't think they could have done better with this item! Grade: A+ Overall, I'd love to see this place stick around. The "Glenview" area needs more places like this! Great spot with great vibes!

    Love: the iced cinnamon honey oat milk latte. It's a special treat for myself whenever I stop in…read more Do Rite donuts! Like: enjoyed the tuna and avocado toast on my first visit in. Variety of pastries, coffee, smoothie, and tea options, and there's a board posted for estimated wait for food and drinks. Dislike: space is a bit narrow, and the noise level is way too energetic for me. Would be hard to have a conversation while dining in here. No great spot to wait for to go orders. Not a lot of parking spots in the lot. Before 11am, you can park at Grandpa's Place.

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    Matari Coffee

    4.1(97 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    I would give Matari 4.5 out of 5 stars, so I'm rounding to 5 based on service and ambiance! I heard…read moreabout their fruit mousse cakes online, so we knew we had to stop by to check it out. The cafe is immaculate and service was very friendly. The person who took our order was patient as he explained the different pastries in the case. I wish they had signs explaining what each pastry was so I could have decided while waiting in line. We ended up sharing an iced pistachio latte (delicious and 10/10!), the pistachio cheesecake (10/10!), and the strawberry mousse cake (7/10 - a subtle sweetness, great texture, but needed more cake or crust inside as it was mostly whipped cream and the shell). The mousse cake was $12.00, which felt steep considering it was mostly whipped cream, even though it was obviously beautiful. We would definitely come back for the coffee and to try more menu items! Check this place out!

    I wanted to like it. I did. But after a few visits, it's just not for me…read more The first trip, I tried the Matari Tea: Green tea, Himalayan pink salt, milk, and spices, topped with roasted pistachios. Sounds good, right? Alas, it could not have been blander. I couldn't taste any "spices" or even the hint of salt. The profile was that of very watered-down tea mixed with milk, and a ton of pistachios floating on top. Like, barely crushed pistachios. Huge pieces, covering the top of the drink, bobbed around like tiny icebergs, and even they somehow had a toned-down flavor. The drink was definitely a swing and a miss. Fast forward two weeks, and I tried Matari again. This time with a simple cortado. I sat at the table right by the door, and the espresso was pretty good. Solid body, not too bitter. It was on the pricy side ($7+), but I was ok with that. But then, I'm hanging out, sipping my coffee, and I catch a burst of perfume-like scent. I'm shocked, but whatever, I figured someone in heavy perfume walked by, no big deal. A few minutes later, wham, I'm hit in the nose with another burst of perfume. Then, I see it. A slight haze around me. So, not a heavily perfumed woman after all, but an automated air-freshener. After further inspection, I see the unit plugged in on the ground right behind my chair, which sprays up and out on a timer. That's right, an air freshener right next to a table where people consume food and beverages, shooting a mist into the air that slowly rains down onto my head and table, and into my coffee. I ended up tossing the last few sips of my cortado, as I could taste the scented whatever-it-was in my cup. I'd have gone to the counter and asked for a new one, but I was so over my visit by then, I just opted to get out. The staff aren't very friendly. Not rude, but they don't give off a welcoming aura, and I didn't feel like trying to explain the issue. Lastly, can we talk about their little "your order is up" beepers? We've all seen them. The little electronic things that blink and make a noise when your order is ready, so you can go snag it from the counter. When I think of a coffee shop, I think quiet and peaceful, or perhaps a bit louder, with bustling people and well-paired music. At Matari, it's an insane BEEP BEEP BEEP that goes off every few minutes when an order is up. I get it, you don't want to bring the food out to your customers. But does it really need to feel like an airport Chili's? It's a bummer, because Matari is beautiful inside. It's clean, it's chic, and its location is at a notable crossroads in Skokie with plenty of parking, leaving it extremely convenient. They've even got an easy-to-use website, which so many coffee shops simply do not have. There aren't a lot of coffee shops in this particular part of town, which is why I so, so very much wanted to love Matari. But subpar drinks? Air freshener spray intrusions? Frequent and obnoxious beeping? I tried. I'm sorry. I just can't.

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    4.2(34 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

    Service isn't the best, but the coffee seems okay, maybe a little better than average…read more Nice concept, but they should put bike people can touch even if they're from the scrapyard. That would automatically make it cooler here.

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