Welcoming atmosphere, delicious food and beverages, friendly staff…read more A community gathering place. A real gem!

I visited Bean Bar and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The place is cute and…read morecomfortable, and the staff was very nice and friendly. I tried a croissant and a blueberry muffin. Unfortunately, they didn't taste very fresh, and I could notice it right away. The cortado, however, was excellent--rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I would definitely come back for the coffee and the cozy atmosphere.

This little gem is located inside of LA Fitness. I was visiting my mom for the week and worked out…read moreat the LA Fitness a couple of times. I left my pre-workout home and didn't feel like finding a GNC and buying a completely new container. Imagine my surprise when I saw the sign at California Fusion stating they sell pre-workout by the serving! I stopped by and had a long chat with the owner and she even made me the most delicious protein shake for me after my workout. I never knew chocolate-flavored plant protein could taste so good! I wish all LA Fitness locations had this!

The staff greeted us immediately upon entry! The storefront itself operates via two self serve…read morekiosks, which is fine by me because of the various options that there are. Currently (July 2025), there is indoor and outdoor seating. The decorations are cool, the bathroom is clean with really nice hand soap. I have been getting the King Richard smoothie for as long as I can remember--Intelligentsia coffee, coconut milk, banana, and chocolate plant protein. My daughter got the Cinnamon Roll--plant based vanilla protein, cinnamon, and banana. She also got a Greek yogurt bowl with blue magik, chocolate hazelnut spread, honey, and granola for $5. I appreciate having a healthier option for a treat!

I've walked by this place so many times to go to Yardhouse, the movie theater, or Potbelly's. I…read moreguess it takes my latest craving for açaí bowls to bring me in here! Loved how many options of bowls they had, though mostly it's different combinations of banana, blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, and coconut shreds. Peanut or almond butter are also selections, as are pistachios, which were on my Goin' Back to Cali bowl. For some reason, I was left with a medicinal aftertaste after eating my bowl, and I'm not sure if it was the açaí base or the coconut shreds that were the culprit. The bananas used were also not quite ripe and ready to go and tasted a bit green, if you know what I mean. It's $13.50-15 per 16oz bowl, and there are (cashless) kiosks where you can place your order. An introvert's dream! Easy street parking, and there are a handful of seats to dine in here. Plenty of smoothie options too.

Recently, after I had some dental work done in the late afternoon, I just assumed that I could not…read moreeat that evening, and searched on Yelp for a nice smoothie place. I felt so lucky that Tropical Smoothie Café is so close to home! It is located in the strip mall called Plaza del Prado, where Jewel-Osco has been there for decades. I passed by the mall so often, but had not noticed Tropical Smoothie just a few stores from Jewel-Osco! I did not have their app; I just walked in to order a Mango Monsoon smoothie. The guy behind the counter was friendly and efficient. He worked on the smoothie right away. I was able to leave the store with my smoothie within 5 minutes! There was only another customer at the time when I left. The Mango Monsoon was refreshing and not too sweet. I couldn't believe that I finished all 22-24 oz. in no time! It was delicious! I guess the price of $7.99 plus tips and tax seems fair. Next time I will try some of their food items on their menu too!

My girls love tropical smoothie! Their wraps and smoothies are delicious and nutritious. Quick…read moreservice and cute ambiance!

You know how sometimes you have a great day at work and want to reward yourself? Or you're having a…read morebad day and you want to soothe yourself? This Liquid Fusion location is my go-to for those times. I always get a blended fruit of coffee drink. Strawberry, mango, and honeydew are my favorite fruity flavors. The blended coffees are better than a Frappuccino in my opinion. My drink is always made quickly and everyone who works there has been really helpful and kind. The quality is consistent with their other locations. The space itself is bright and cute, and I appreciate the giant parking lot. Thanks for the emotional support and tasty drinks, Liquid Fusion!

For me, an alright spot to enjoy a drink. While not as fancy as some other spots closer to the…read morecity, this does provide an above average selection of different coffee, milk tea, freeze, and hot drink options for the area. There is also some pastry options including cakes, brownies, cookies, muffins, and more. This spot is not as busy as the Northbrook location, which is good if you're looking for a more relaxing spot to casually enjoy your drinks or hangout with friends. Prices are fair, not the cheapest you'll find but in line with this area of the suburbs. They also have tapioca, jelly, popping bubble, and crystal bubble if you want some variety. Overall, a relaxing spot to enjoy Asian inspired bubble tea and other drinks in the area with a good selection and fair prices.

The couple that works there knows nothing about customer service. Went in today and the woman, who…read moreis always there, took my order after I waited for a couple mins. I was the only one in there. After she took my order, she went back to doing something. The man, who is also always there, was just eating something on the side. Again, I am the only one in there. He finally decides to start making my smoothie. He finished my smoothie and instead of giving it to me right away, he starts making an online order. I asked him if I could have my smoothie and he told me, 'To hang on a second!' He finally gave me my smoothie with a face like I was a problem. Not the first time where I have experienced slow and disrespectful service.

Smoothies are expensive but they've got a date and an avocado smoothie? (two separate items, to be…read moreclear-- not the same smoothie). Sign me up! It's just enough to ease the nostalgia for 2000's era Jamba Juice. The location here is also really convenient, right by Planet Fitness for your workout + smoothie fix. Will be back!

I couldn't believe how busy this place was at 2 PM on Labor Day. It was bustling!…read more As soon as I walked up to Whole Foods, I realized that Fall must be officially here with the chrysanthemums out front. There were also featured and caps on some of the aisles showcasing their seasonal foods. I was thrilled to get the last Heritage grain sourdough bread, and it's great that we can now use the automatic slicer ourselves. Amazon prime members get extra discounts off of the sale prices so I wait until my favorite items are on sale and then get a good deal on them. I also appreciate that there's an Amazon counter at this Whole Foods, which makes it super convenient!

I came here with a list of nine things I needed, all food items, and they didn't have six of them…read more Not even didn't have the brand I wanted, but didn't even have suitable substitutes in their own brand or similar replacements. What a huge waste of my time.

Omelette, crepe, hot chocolate are all great choices. Disappointed not open at night - but the…read moreworkers have earned their time off. Appreciate the "real" ingredients in the meals. Happy to recommend Leonida's.

They don't have side salads, so it's very misleading to put that in description. I thought it was…read morehot or miss when I ordered a quiche and got one, but I just called and the lady said "oh we don't have those right now". It's the best part of the order, so maybe don't charge for it and say it's part of the meal if you pick and choose when to include it.

Glad to see Liquid Fusion going strong through the years. They continuously innovate their menu and…read morewe really loved the red bean fruit bingsu. That's hard to find nowadays, and it was a refreshing delicious treat in the warmer weather!!

Cute spot to stop by if you have that "need something sweet" fix. My friend and I had a taste for…read morebingsoo after dinner so we stopped by. It was kind of late, but we came in....employees were probably also not expecting many people if anything, because it was snowing too. Although there were quite a few different crowds that came in after my friend and I did. The bingsoo was okay. My friend and I shared a cup since we were still pretty full from dinner. I wish there was a little more to it. Sweet enough to get that "sweet fix" and call it a night. I also ordered the almond milk tea and it was good. It was a nice balance. The menu also has other items to offer like shakes, coffee, ramen, sandwiches, etc.

Always great customer service at this location; the staff is always warm and welcoming. I love…read moretheir build-your-own bowls, so I can customize a delicious vegan rice bowl. Currito has a ton of vegan ingredients (see photo). I also love that the staff here is generous with their portions. I've never dined in the restaurant, but the seating is plentiful, there's nice lighting, and the place is clean. Will return here again and again!

Horrible experience staff had zero customer service very awkward. The food was sloppy and thrown…read moretogether. Will never go there again