Blackberry Market is one of my favorite lunch spots. It's also a great place to grab a coffee and…read moredo some work. They have a decently sized seating area, and in the warmer months, there's a patio to sit outside. It can get a bit loud inside during the weekends and peak hours, so not ideal if you prefer quieter environments to do work. I absolutely love their brownies, especially their blackberry brownie, but they were out the day I went so I got the red velvet cupcake instead and it was perfectly moist and soft. You truly can't go wrong with any of their bakery items. I also got the pesto pasta salad, which I highly recommend.

My sister suggested Blackberry Market in Glen Ellyn for lunch. They have a great selection on their…read moremenu for both breakfast and lunch, and they also have ready-to-go items in a refrigerated case. I had the pick two, which was a half a sandwich (grilled cheese) with a half salad (kale Caesar). The salad was so good! Fresh, crisp and lightly dressed. However, the grilled cheese was pretty sad. I opened it up and there was hardly any cheese. It was just like eating two pieces of grilled bread. They need to improve on that for sure. I also had their 12oz wildflower latte which was very tasty, but served lukewarm and not hot. If the milk is not steamed, it will bring down the temperature of the coffee. I like my specialty coffees served hot. I do have to say every staff member we came in contact with was friendly. They seemed happy and were there to help and answer questions. You place your order at the counter, and you receive a number which you display at your table. There are two dining areas with tables and a few booths to dine at next to where you place your order. Members of the staff bring your order to the table. We didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. Even with the sad grilled cheese sandwich which was disappointing and the lukewarm latte, I would definitely go back to Blackberry Market again to try other items on their menu. I'll pass on the grilled cheese, though.

Such a cute spot!!! It was interesting to see a shared work space in their upstairs seating area,…read morewhich is the first time I've seen this. On to the food, I had the egg salad toast with the addition of the avocado & it was simply delicious! I paired it with the smoothie and both were perfect especially on the hot day! I loved that they supported organizations and brands that help people on a global level! it's so great knowing where my purchase will be going to!

Really love the outside vibe here--simple and not over the top. The inside has a cute little…read moreboutique that donates a portion from every purchase, which I thought was such a nice touch. The coffee menu is delish! I got the churro latte, and it was amazing. Also couldn't resist grabbing an apple cider donut because, fall duh. Definitely a cozy spot worth stopping by!

The space has two entrances, one in the front and another along the side. Walking in through the…read morefront, you're immediately greeted by a seating area where people are working, relaxing, or enjoying their coffee. Heading further in, you'll find the ordering counter, and you can even catch a glimpse of coffee beans being roasted, which adds a nice touch to the atmosphere. They offer both a seasonal menu and a straightforward regular menu, making it easy to find something you like. Overall, the environment felt calm and laid-back. The staff were more on the quiet side personally, I'm used to more outgoing baristas, but that's just a matter of preference.

My friends and I were looking for a spot for post-lunch coffee and found Five and Hoek. It is a…read morereally cute, modern cafe in Wheaton. The building looks like it was converted from a church, and the back seating area has some high stained glass windows. In the middle of the cafe is a narrow hallway/corridor where the supply closet and the single stall bathroom is, so it segments the cafe into two areas, connected by this hallway in the center. The design feels very clearly like a remnant of an old historic building, and a brick alleyway runs along one side. In the space/room where you order (walking through the seating area and through the hallway), it opens up with huge windows and a huge industrial coffee grinder on full display. There's another counter to order, with a few pastry options, and along another side wall, a rack of F&H clothes for purchase and the drink menus. (The aesthetic reminded me of Blue Bottle.) I ordered an iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte with oak milk and it was good! I couldn't taste any whiskey at all, and when I ordered the barista had mentioned this (cooked off so you wouldn't taste it) so it was a decent vanilla latte. I'll give them props for a really cool unique flavor. We all grabbed our drinks and headed (back through the hallway) into the other room with the seating area. There is a small section with a couch, otherwise lots of tables and chairs and I was glad it wasn't too crowded so we were able to grab a table. This was a great spot to grab coffee and meet up with friends. It's in a neat little downtown area in Wheaton, and they offer creative coffee drinks, with beans and merch to purchase.

Better to grab coffee or whatever from here before hopping on a train than getting something from a…read morecorporate big chain. It unexpectedly is pretty okay coffee if you can believe it. Next Stop is located inside the Glen Ellyn station. Has to be the best Metra station to get coffee because the others blow. There's also pastries made on site and from Blackberry Market. Checked this out because I was looking for coffee and saw the good reviews, so it was an easy choice to skip the corporate giants. It's amazingly in a Metra station of all places. These stations are known for being lame so I of course was skeptical. Has hard to get to hours. They're only open in the mornings on weekdays. I got a whole bean coffee. It's $2.50 for a regular. This is Metropolitan Coffee which is perfectly okay and even better with some of the raw sugar. I also picked up a Blueberry Pastry to bring back. It's about $2 or so. The pastries are apparently made onsite and my lady thought it was quite tasty. Forget about it being in a train station and try it. It's much better than you think. This is good on a train heading to wherever.

If you cant handle actually being open during the posted business hours, maybe running a business…read moreisnt for you

No wonder this place is crowded - the food and drinks are delicious!…read more My husband and I loved the coffee croissant donut, hash brown bread, and Korean iced milk coffee. Prices are reasonable, especially the drink. You get 24 oz for only $4.09 which beats an iced latte at most places. They'll warm up any items for you by request. We ended up taking everything as is, though, because we like pastries cold or room temperature, and we used our air fryer to heat up the hash brown bread the next day. The only thing I didn't care for was the cream cheese pastry. I love cream cheese but there was some flavor added to it that I didn't like, so I would skip all cream cheese items here in the future. My husband didn't mind it, though. We'll definitely be back because we like how you can take your time choosing the pastries at your leisure, the interior is bright and inviting, the employees are kind, the prices are reasonable, and they open early (7 am).

Not inexpensive, but delicious! It's a delight to treat myself to a decadent pastry or cake at…read moreParis Baguette. We got ours to go, but the atmosphere inside is clean and bright and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Hint: a gift card here makes a thoughtful gift!

Stopped in after a nearby doctor appointment on a whim - not a bad choice. They had plenty of food…read moreoptions which I appreciated, and ended up getting a beef empanada. Pretty tasty! I also got the Vanilla Coconut latte, which basically tasted like a coconut latte, so if you love coconut it would be your jam. Service was fine, the folks working there were pleasant. It has lots of bright natural lighting, and plenty of seating, but I do wish the chairs were more comfortable. This isn't a place I would bring a laptop to set up shop and work for a few hours, personally, but others may feel differently. Parking lot had plenty of space as well, which was great. If I'm in the area again I would go back.

LOOOOOOVE! I've been to several MOTW locations in IL and they all continue to amaze me in the best…read moreway possible. The Lombard location is floor to ceiling windows throughout, letting in natural light. This location is very spacious and has plenty of seating (indoor and outdoor). It is not cramped at all. There are several places for great photo ops too. Service throughout was great. The staff member that assisted me was very helpful and friendly. He may have been the only person there and he was able to keep up with the constant influx of customers. I got a hot Yemeni chai as my drink and it was creamy, bold, and flavorful. MOTW's chai is my favorite when compared to other Yemeni shops. It is sooooo good!! For food I got a samosa empanada which was very tasty. I appreciate that they warmed it up for me too. There is an up charge for sauce, which I did get. The spicy aioli paired very well with the samosa empanada. I believe the empanadas are from savory crust.

This is a favorite go to. Amazing food and drinks! The fries are simply the best. The…read moreatmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Upscale vibes with a local feel.

After spending the morning at the Saturday French market, we decided to stop in here on a whim…read morewithout reservations and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. Even though the restaurant was extremely busy with Mother's Day weekend and graduation celebrations, the atmosphere still felt warm, inviting and relaxed. The interior has a modern yet cozy feel with beautiful lighting, and the menu offers and an impressive variety of dishes, especially for those looking for a healthier options. Vegans, vegetarian, and gluten-free diners will have no problem finding plenty of delicious choices here. Since the kitchen was packed, our food took about 40 minutes to come out, but everything tasted fresh. 5/5 stars: Huevos Locos- the flavors are bold, rich, and perfectly balanced with every bite somehow better than the last. 5/5 stars:the Figgy Salad- my friend ordered their famous figgy salad, which was gorgeous and delicious. It had the perfect crunch, fresh ingredients, and a great mix of Sweet n Savory flavors that made it really stand out. 5/5 stars: Apple Ricotta Almond Cake- it was soft moist and practically melted in your mouth. Honestly, I tasted far too indulgent to be gluten-free and the best way possible. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely come back. There are still so many things on the menu I want to try next time.

Glenn Oak feels like the kind of place where breakfast legends are born and diets quietly file for…read moredivorce. The atmosphere hits that perfect sweet spot, warm, welcoming, and buzzing with just enough energy to make you feel like you found the place. Cozy without trying too hard, friendly without being fake, and full of that comforting breakfast chaos that somehow makes coffee taste better. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and somewhere between the first bite and the shamefully aggressive scraping of the plate, I experienced personal growth. These weren't sad, cafeteria biscuits fighting for survival under mystery gravy. No. These biscuits showed up with confidence. Fluffy, buttery little clouds carrying gravy so rich and comforting it could probably talk me through my taxes and unresolved childhood issues. By bite three, I was mentally canceling my responsibilities and considering forwarding my mail to Glenn Oak. The dangerous part? I looked around and realized everyone else seemed equally possessed by whatever culinary wizardry is happening in that kitchen. Suddenly ordering one thing felt irresponsible. If the biscuits and gravy hit this hard, what else are they hiding back there? Glenn Oak is the kind of place that makes you want to tell everyone you know... and absolutely nobody at the same time because waiting longer for a table sounds emotionally devastating. 10/10. Bring stretchy pants, poor decision making, and don't make plans immediately after because you may emotionally commit to staying all day!

I am giving one of my rare two-star reviews, which I do not like to do…read more This place is pretty bad, food-wise. The seating and service were adequate. Other than the chicken noodle soup, which my husband liked after dumping bags of oyster crackers in it, he did not like or even finish his BLT sandwich, and he loves anything with bacon. He said the bread was old and stale. I did not even bother with their only vegan item here, fruit. They only offer filler fruit (cantaloupe and melon). Vegetarians should do okay if they are ordering eggs or ask for menu item modifications.