What a great addition to Bucktown! Everything is made to order. We LOVED the Spanish style toast…read morewith tomato and olive oil. We had to get two orders because we didn't want to share. Lots of options for fresh juice and smoothies. They also have a pastry case with a few options - the canelé was delicious! We will definitely be back to try a smoothie and the chocolate chip cookie!

A very modern style cafe. The place was clean and well designed to move around. Keep in mind the…read moredoor doesn't automatically shut when you walk in. It needs to be pushed to shut. Employees are patient and attentive. Can order at counter to left or to the right when walking in at a tablet next to the condiments stand. My wife had the strawberry cloud and had the Spanish tomato toast. Both were it delicious! Definitely worth every penny. The only miss was the cheese/butter/jam sandwich I had. It had too much whipped butter that overstated the jam:cheese. It would also probably improve the flavors if it was assembled once ordered and toasted. All the other pastry items were already sold out in case. Will come back to try more!

Elevate Uptown is a great addition to the neighborhood. They have unique coffee options and a nice…read moresized area to sit down and get work done with plenty of outlets. I believe it is within an apartment so you will have people coming in and out. When you come in the counter is directly to your right and the seating is to your left. I ordered their Horchata Coffee this time and it was okay. A little heavy on the cinnamon to the point it overpowered the coffee taste, but it wasn't terrible. I prefer their Milano Latte though and definitely recommend it. I also had a donut and it was soft and sweet. The staff were friendly and quick to serve the coffee which was great. The WiFi password is (or was): elevatecoffee

Normally I don't have any issues with this place but this morning I'm rather disappointed. I…read moreordered online so I could pick up while walking my dog-- they have a pick up window for this very reason. It's also one of the main reasons I order here because it's hard for me to justify $9-$10 a coffee with frequency. Well I get to the window and she sees me and I don't ring the bell for 5 minutes because I knew she saw me, thinking she would come over on her own... well she didn't, mind you, my coffee is ready and has been the whole time. Other people are coming in and grabbing theirs and walking out the whole time I'm not going in because I have my dog. It's been 8 minutes of me waiting & her still not coming to the window & I buzz the bell again and hold up my dogs leash- I mouth "i can't come in to get my coffee with her" "she says okay??? With her hands up". After 9 minutes she says what and I tell her my name for her to walk over and get the coffee sitting there the whole time, Do not have a walk up window for pet owners if you are going to be rude and not answer the window

Definitely off the beaten path but if you are up for a short 10 min walk from the bus stop, this…read morespot is not far from Wrigley Field if you are in the area. Great place to stop in! Wonderful drinks and service, all made in house.

I'm so glad I discovered this cute boba shop in the neighborhood!…read more There was a snow storm when we visited but that didn't stop us from celebrating Tulip's Tea Turning Two! The shop owner was so sweet, helpful and overall seemed very grateful for us stopping in. At the time of our visit, the business was offering a buy one, get one half price deal so it was the perfect time for us to try their drinks. I ordered the black sesame and ube boba and my bf had the caramel banana. Both drinks were so yummy and satisfied our sweet tooth carvings on a snowy day. I know this spot will hit once the weather warms up. Can't wait to come back and try their other flavors!

My husband had seen Q'Bo on Instagram recently, and since I am Colombian we made a day trip out of…read moreit from our house in the western burbs of Chicago. Let me tell you, it was absolutely divine and worth the hour into the city and hour back home! We both had 3 empanadas because we were so excited to try them (and we had been starving ourselves all day to save up for the trip!). We had the mechada empanada, the chorizo & potato, and the plantain & cheese and they were all phenomenal. I have tried so many empanadas throughout the US, and these are by far the best and most authentic empanadas I have had outside of my trips home to Colombia. The sizes are extremely generous, and you will not be disappointed in the crispiness of the crust made from authentic masa de harina. Plus the sauces including the Colombian aji were chef's kiss!! Every sauce was incredibly tasty and reminded me so much of home! I am considering placing a catering order for empanadas for my daughter's birthday next year! For drinks, I had the passion fruit smoothie in water, as well as a pistachio latte with actual pistachio cream dripped onto the sides, and my husband had an horchata latte with condensed milk and cinnamon on top. All of the drinks were unique, made with detail and love, and of the highest quality. We didn't sample any of the pastries for our lunch visit, but they all looked beautiful, mouth-watering, fresh and were handmade by Lilly. We were lucky enough to talk to the owners for a bit, and they are just the two nicest people you will ever meet. I can't wait to bring my Colombian family here for the arepas and tostones, and look forwarding to supporting this amazing business! Stop by - Q'bo and it's latin flavors, welcoming vibes, and excellent ambiance and food are what makes Chicago such a special place to live and play.

The restaurant itself is bright, clean and lively with music playing in the background. The staff…read moreis very friendly, attentive and quick! The coffee is excellent I had a black cold brew Americano and it was perfect. My friend had the patacones with meat and pickled onions. I had 3 empanadas since I was very hungry and you will need to be starving like I was to eat them the portions are huge! If you are in the area and want good coffee and breakfast stop here!

Newly opened café that offers a nice alternative to the Starbucks in the area. I stopped in around…read morenoon and was really surprised by how empty it was. I ordered a matcha latte, and it was good. I was hoping to grab a pastry as well, but by noon there was only one left (as you can see in the photo), which was a bit disappointing. The café itself is spacious with plenty of seating, making it a great spot to work or relax. During the entire time I was there, only one other customer came in, so it was very quiet. Hopefully as word gets out it will get busier.

9pmWe attended the soft launch tasting for Miramasa…read more They have some wonderfully delicious and healthy entrees on their menu. We loved the freshness and the combination of flavors in every dish. Our favorites were the better chicken and salmon clarity.

New York bagels in Chicago. What's not to like? What's the difference you say? Read my previous…read morereview it still stands.

Bought an everything bagel with lox and regular cream cheese. I ordered it online and it was done…read morebefore the promised time. The bagel itself was good. Don't really ever taste fennel on an everything bagel, but their version has a decent amount of it, which made it taste different. They do however charge a dollar more for a different cream cheese and 50 cents per vegetable. I usually go with scallion cream cheese and some capers but decided to try it with plain cream cheese. There's definitely better bagel places in the area and would probably revisit those other places before returning here.

Visited FARE for lunch, was delicious as ever. I had the plate with peaches & tomatoes, chickpeas…read morepeppers and feta, and sweet potato wedges for my sides, salmon as my protein and pesto sauce. The cornbread muffin or cookies are a must. I also picked up a RMBR Kombucha. Kind staff, clean environment, and love how the ingredients are simple and it's transparent what I'm eating. So happy FARE is in Lakeview. Will be here often!!

Big fan of FARE and a nice addition to the neighborhood. Definitely a better "fast food" option.read more

Jordan is the G.O.A.T! Always a great attitude and super helpful! And he has amazing products like…read morethis shake!

My power peanut butter smoothie was so good!! The new owners were there serving up the smoothies…read moreand they're so friendly and were great to talk to. Can't wait to come back and try another smoothie!