I left my Apple AirTag here about two months ago, and just realized it. In the morning, I called…read moreGlenview Grind and spoke to an employee, but she didn't think they had it. She then called me right back and said that they did have it in their Lost and Found. So, I headed right over to their establishment. I am so appreciative that they saved my AirTag for this long, and didn't just toss it in the trash. I ordered a toasted sesame bagel, and a chai tea latte with oat milk. As a vegan, I would love to see Glenview Grind offer more vegan options for their customers. The place is bright and has a lot of seating options. The staff here were great!

Nice outdoor patio with street views. Visited this restaurant on a Monday morning and did not have…read moreto wait long for my order. The Canadian bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin was decent but, it will not be something that I will be craving. I ordered a 12 ounce bulldog coffee to go with my sandwich. The bulldog coffee is coffee with espresso. I said yes to the cream and sugar and it was still pretty strong. The coffee and the sandwich cost me $12.15.

I have been excited about the addition of Bean Bar to our neighborhood in downtown Northbrook for a…read morewhile.  We finally had a chance to visit together before we went to the Art in the Park the Saturday of the Mother's Day weekend!  It totally justified all the hype! Given it was a Saturday, there was an annual art fair in the Village Green close by, and the Mother's Day weekend, we expected it to be very busy, and it was justifiable so.  There was a rather long line placing orders at the cashier, but it moved quickly.  There were many laminated menus for us to read while waiting in line.  The cashier was friendly, patient, and helpful in answering questions.  Our daughter ordered an Avocado Toast and a Berry Zen Refresher.  My husband and I found that a good idea, and each of us also ordered an Avocado Toast, although I had hoped that I got different types of dishes to photograph, lol.  Husband had a Cappuccino, and I had a large Iced Pistachio Latte (oat milk).  This simple brunch came up to $77.34 with tip, and it's worth it. All 3 Avocado Toasts were perfectly made.  All the ingredients were very fresh, although there wasn't a lot of seasoning, the taste of each ingredient worked well together to achieve a delicious dish.  I especially liked the over easy egg and the crispy edges of the warm toast.  My Iced Pistachio Latte was very good without being too sweet. Although the food and drinks were the star, the ambiance was so pleasing and relaxed that totally elevated the entire experience.  The dining room with high ceiling and chandeliers was spacious and beautiful.  There were many different types of seating for patrons -- big comfy couches, regular tables, high-tops, small booths, conference rooms with long table and chairs, small private rooms... not to mention about the large sheltered patio with many tables and seats!  As I have mentioned, we went at a busy time, there were not a lot of tables left for dining purposes, we opted for a high-top.  Even though the venue was almost filled to capacity, it still felt very airy and comfortable.  I could just chill there happily for half a day with my latte! However, there were small hiccups that fortunately did not ruin our first experience there.  My husband's and daughter's drink came out almost instantly after we sat down, but I had to chase down a staff (there's no servers except for the staff who delivered the dishes or cleaned tables) to tell him that my drink was missing.  I told him that it's supposed to be cold but with no ice.  He immediately got me a Pistachio Latte but with ice.  The cashier lady had specified no ice on when she placed the order for me, I talked to her about this and she offered to make me a new one, but I had already had a sip and didn't want to put the drink to waste, so I just kept it.  I later scooped out all the ice so that it did not dilute my drink, and it was good.  I must mention that the food came out in just 5 minutes even though the place was busy. Our high-top table wobbled when we used our knives and forks to cut the toasts, not a very big deal, but the restaurant could easily have that fixed as I am pointing it out now, It's one of the high-tops under the BB sign. This brunch kicked off a very happy Mother's Day weekend.  I was in a very good mood going to the art fair from Bean Bar.  We will definitely return to try the many other items on their menu.

The ambience is incredible here! What an eclectic, artsy vibe. I feel like I'm in Chicago when I'm…read moreat the Bean Bar. I love the brick walls, high ceilings, and the wide variety of seating areas - both indoor and out. Staff here is wonderful, very friendly with top-notch service. I ordered the avocado toast with no egg to make it vegan, and a latte with oat milk. The latte was perfect, but I didn't love the avocado toast. Bean Bar is the perfect place for both personal and work gatherings... or to just hang out by yourself.

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.

Even though it's on the expensive side , the mouse fruit cakes were absolutely outstanding!…read more Had the hazelnut, mango , raspberry mouse fruit cake and the pistachio tiramisu cup. By far the raspberry mouse was the best one! Maradi coffee is a bit in the expensive side but the service is outstanding and the food delicious. The place was packed so we couldn't eat there but it looked very cozy. A must in the neighborhood.

I just recently discovered this place. I work in Lincolnwood. It has a great ambiance to talk with…read morefriends, co-workers, or just chill by yourself and sip on coffee. More than enough seating and outlets to do work. My go-to drink is the iced café latte with whole milk. The coffee quality is far superior to Starbucks. Also, I love the gauva empanada with cream cheese! Also its good to know you are supporting a local business. Happy to know 5% of their proceeds go to charity. Overall highly recommend!

Such a warm and cozy cafe. Grab something to go or stay awhile, this place is IT. They have…read morecoffees, teas, and specialty lattes. I went with an iced peppermint tea and it was very refreshing. I also tried the guava and cream cheese pastry and my goodness this was insanely delicious. The pastry dough is crispy, flakey and fluffy. The guava jam and cream cheese was sweet and not overly sweet. I stopped in on a weekend morning and throughout my time here there was a constant flow of customers coming and going. Staff members were able to keep up with the influx of weekend customers. Within 5 minutes of placing my order my items were ready to be picked up at the front counter.

Delicious! The staff here are so nice and I'm a big fan of the coffee and food. It's nice to see…read morethat their reach is certainly expanding to other suburbs!

A great new place to sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry or a nice sandwich and…read moredrink for lunch. Friendly staff and nice patio dining as well.

the food was delicious. i got the bubble waffle and the watermelon juice. the tables and overall…read moreaesthetic is so cute here. they also give games to play as well. the service was a little slow but we came during a rush. the watermelon juice tasted exactly like a watermelon on a summer day but it wasnt red like i expected. still very delicious

They had good amount of seating and plenty of people getting their work done here! I enjoyed their…read morestrawberry matcha although they used small ice chunks which threw me off a little bit haha. I'd come back if I was in the area to try something different :)

Super fresh food. Part of a chain of stores. Outdoor seating, so great to bring your dog. Local…read morehangout spot. I remember the original corner restaurant that used to be here. Yes, I'm that old, lol. This is a great little spot. Will come again.

Came here on a sunny day and it was bustling! The inside is very welcoming and clean but can be…read morevery crowded and loud - if busy would not be able to focus and get work done. Outside seating is cute as well. Food: my salad was delicious! 4.5/5 - I got it with hummus on the side which I definitely think it needed(or maybe avocado!) Avocado toast: 1/5 honestly the avocado tasted like smear from a plastic cup. For $10 it is very bad. They should use fresh avocado not mashed. Just make it at home. Smoothie bowl: 4/5 was pretty good! Could have been a tad bit bigger for the price but still delicious.

This place is FABULOUS! I was in the area and looking for chai tea (they seriously have one of the…read morebest kinds that I've ever had and I have tried chai tea lattes and so many different places while traveling), ended up going back the next day because it was so delicious and SCORE. I had no idea that going on a weekend morning meant endless fresh made breakfast sandwiches and baked goodies including donuts, muffins, scones etc. YUMMY! I hope to be able to return some day!

Sorry (but, not sorry), but this place isn't it…read more We went on a weekend, and, as expected, there was a line out the door. However, the line was somewhat moving along, so the wait wasn't as bad. The staff seemed to try to be efficient, but they ended up confusing everyone by yelling out for those who are paying in cash or card to step up - this resulted in more confusion, as the patrons weren't listening or not paying attention; then it became where people were budging and not going in the order of the queue. When we finally go to the register, I ordered one of their 'specials', the Oatmeal Cookie Latte - this was just awful. Not sure who the baristas were on shift that day, but they had no idea to prepare this drink and seemed to not have any training whatsoever. It was literally just hot water with no flavor. I also requested oat milk, which, obviously, wasn't even noted on the cup - not sure what the point was for asking for milk substitutions? They have some table and counter seating, but it can get super tight; surfaces were not tend to by the staff, so seats and the tables were dirty and sticky. So disappointing and very inconsistent - not worth a visit at all. Metered street parking can be found in the area. +hot water for lattes +inefficient staff