I was excited to check out Caffe Pronto, as we had lunch in the area, and wanted to have a caffeine…read morefix before heading home. The menu offers various espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and desserts; they also have various packaged snacks and such you could purchase around the counter. We ordered the Latte with almond milk and a Mocha - both were just not drinkable at all - it had an unpleasant bitter and grainy taste to it, and we just couldn't see the hype on this place. Service was friendly, and there were some seating inside as well as some tables in front of the cafe; unfortunately, we just couldn't dine in either option since it just reeked of cigarettes. No dice. Parking available in the lot, but can be tight when full. +avoid the coffees +unpleasant cigarette odors, in- and outside +parking lot available

I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

Lots of sweets and stuff though they seem to have a small food menu as well, which is nice to…read morecounteract the sweets. I stopped in to go and the chai was different from what I've tasted before; hard to explain. I did't like it at first but it grew on me. I wonder if it wasn't well mixed, perhaps, because it was a little stronger at the end. Having a drink to dine in might be nice though. They have a really nice tea. The parking lot though is a mess. This is located in a strip mall right off Lawrence and Oketo so it can quickly get congested, and it's a little tight. But a nice comfortable place to stop if you'd like a coffee or tea.

Simple, fresh delicious. This is where you go to eat, relax and hold hands with your loved one. The…read morefood is great, restaurant is relaxing and you don't feel rushed . you forget you are in the bustle of city life. Merci this chop is wonderful!!

5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

I stopped by Perkolator Coffee in Portage Park for a scheduled work meeting at 9am. Surprisingly,…read moreit was already very crowded for a Wednesday morning, which made it a little difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The space itself is pretty small and the tables are also on the smaller side, so it's not the easiest spot if you're trying to have a meeting or spread out to work. I ordered a latte, which was really good nice and strong, exactly how I like it. I also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was decent but pretty average, and I did feel like it was a bit pricier compared to similar coffee spots. The staff was friendly, which always helps the overall experience. Parking can be a challenge though since you have to rely on street parking in the area. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood coffee shop and I would come back, but it's probably not my favorite spot if I'm planning to meet someone or need a little more space.

Shirin Cafe is a must-visit for authentic Kyrgyz cuisine! The shurpa was outstanding -- rich,…read morehearty broth packed with generous chunks of meat, just like it should be. You can tell it's made the traditional way. If you want a real taste of Kyrgyz culture in every bowl, this place delivers. Service was top notch. Atmosphere quiet and respectful. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

After a more mediocre dinner, I was craving some dessert, and that's what I typed into Yelp - since…read moreit was 11 pm already I wasn't expecting much. But I found this little gem and wished I would have had dinner here. It's a little authentic central Asian food spot. With very rare to find products like Soljanka Goulash or Pirojki. But I was here for dessert and they have a few items for that. I ended up with a flaky layer of (kind of) filo dough a cake that we often had in Germany and it was really good I will come back to Shirin for more when I am in Chicago and you should just try it out and find some new favorites:)

Update my review again :)…read more The best in the business hands down From quality to ownership Chris (owner) always puts his customers first. Taste and heaping size is the best If you've never been to Sweet Oasis put it on your to do list Warning tho , Be prepared to stand in line But it's well worth the wait !!

Really good ice cream. Speedy and giant scoops. Huge selection of ice cream both soft and regular…read more Lines can get huge where they wrap around the entire inside of the store. Oh well. We enjoy it and the wait is worth it.

Quiet spot for made-to-order Italian dishes. The bar is open until 9 PM. Traditional Italian, cash…read moreonly neighborhood eatery.. Come on in!

Walked in for a coffee stayed for amazing conversation with Nina the owner. She has an absolutely…read moreamazing story. If you're lucky you will get to hear it. Ended up going in 2 more times. Once for dinner. Once for an espresso. The food is like it came from your nonnas kitchen. The place is a blast from the past. An inexplicable feeling of home. Like being home in the Bronx in the 80's.

Your patience will be rewarded. This is an excellent restaurant with old-school charm. Elegant and…read morefriendly. Casual enough for brunch, and fancy enough for a date. The services is top notch, attentive, and helpful. You may have to drive around to find a parking spot, but it is worth the second trip around the parking lot. This is a gem of a restaurant. I had a cup of creamy of broccoli and the Ruben sandwich. This place got everything right. It is what Cooper's Hawk aspires to be, and this place nails it. I wish I lived closer.

A solid non chain breakfast spot. They actually serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it seems…read morethey are most popular during the AM. They even have a banquet hall space too. A group of 20+ of us came in for brunch on a Sunday and everything went well. We thought we were getting placed in a private room since this event was coordinated ahead of time. We ended up in the maiming dining room, which made it hard for us to catch up with everyone. We were here for an annual family reunion, but it's fine. Service throughout was great, we were in and out within an hour and 15 mins. Staff members were on top of their game. I had the garden omelette and added cheddar cheese to it. It was pretty good. I had some skin from the onion which was off putting, but other than that it was OK. The portion was generous and I had leftovers for the following morning.

Great neighborhoid place for a healthy treat! The owners are great and very welcoming. Stop in.read more

Was going to drive 30 mins out to my usual place but decided to look online for one closer to the…read morehouse. The reviews did not disappoint! The bowl was packed. The lady was nice too and did answer any questions we had prior to ordering. Location is well decorated, very lovely. It sucks that I never been to this place after living in area for 3 years. Will be coming back!

stopped in (finally) to pick up a few treats to entertain guests coming for coffee. Great…read moreassortment to choose from.. difficult even, but we were able to fill a box to everyone's enjoyment. I really liked the assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and more available and will certainly be back again.. and again. A suggestion: While I was intrigued by the sandwich board I had no way to know what the sandwich would look like. Bread? pandora? Ciabatta? 6", 8", 10", 12"... or bread loaf slices? So my suggestion is they get some photos taken or make a few sandwiches wrapped and ready to grab n go. Make one of each and see what sells. I'd use sandwiches as a way to bring in customers who will then purchase a pastry or cookie.. or come back when they need something sweet. sorry, no photos... pastries were gone too fast and they were delicious.

I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to this establishment. I came across New Paradise…read morethrough their Instagram page and based on their featured content, I decided to check them out. That decision was worth the visit. I had delicious coffee, pastry, and gelato. I received good, friendly service. I had a cream and fruits filled croissant, coffee, and a cup of gelato with coconut and pistachio flavors. They were all delicious and pretty good. The gentleman who served me gave me a generous portion of their homemade gelato which was creamy and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the variety of pastries and other sweet treats this fime establishment had to offer. I definitely recommend checking them out.

Both stars are for the nice employee who did the best they could with a poorly run coffee shop…read more How do you not have whole milk when you are a coffee shop? Also tons of prepackaged food which is God knows how old. The reason small local coffee shops are worth 6 bucks or more is they have a fresh selection

I really like this place for coffee, but it ALWAYS upsets my stomach... so I am not sure what is in…read moreit that kills my stomach because no other place makes my stomach feel like this one does. The white chocolate cookie caramel is delicious, like to die for delicious, but again, it upsets my stomach. I wonder why huh? SO much crap inside lolol. The sizes here are SO much bigger than any other coffee place. The small is the size of a Starbucks grande, the medium is the size of a venti, and a large is almost the size of a big gulp from 7Eleven. The coffee is pretty expensive here, but when you compare the sizes as I did to Starbucks, then it's worth it. The workers are always so sweet and helpful here, and the place always seems clean. The baristas will give you great suggestions of drinks you may like if you are stuck deciding, and they also have many different treats here, as well.