Koze is a great location for those learning about wine or simply visiting friends. They have a…read morehuge, ever changing wine list, a few beers and cocktails, and a number of snacks. Their service is strong on education and always offers a smile. Matt's Fliggt School program will always help you better understand the wine world. It can be loud if they are busy, but never so much that you can't talk with a friend.

This is one my favorite spots! Great menu of BTG from all over the world in a cute little venue…read morewith friendly, attentive service. Glasses are polished and appropriate for the pour and you can always find something new. They have little nibbles you can order and have great prices for take home bottles!

The service here is always top notch! Everyone here genuinely wants you to enjoy your night. Last…read moreweek, my mom and I stopped in for my birthday and sat at the bar - Joe the GM and Lauren made it extra special. Lauren makes the best fig martinis and Joe gave great recommendations. We chose the mussels which were amazing - a must try if you haven't been before! Fire and Wine is always our go to in Glen Ellyn!

Absolutely love this intimate restaurant in the heart of Glen Ellyn. The low lighting and warm…read moreatmosphere are perfect for a date night or girls night out with a glass of wine. They have an excellent bar up front and make great cocktails- my husband and dad both love the classic old fashion! I'm a sucker for a nice glass of Pinot Noir. If you're dining in (and you really should!) The pasta bolognese is a must have. Always amazing. And the black pepper shrimp over polenta is an amazing appetizer! So rich and delicious. These are both part of my go-to order here. Recently expanded my order and tried the short rib over polenta for the first time, it was amazing. Tender. Flavorful. Good sized portion. Wonderful. Will absolutely get again. For dessert, and there's always room for dessert here in my opinion, I love to get the rich panna cotta. This past time though we got the butterscotch budino, which was smooth and rich without being overly sweet. It was perfect to share (or not)! Just enough hint of butterscotch and topped with a crumbled shortbread cookie to an add a little crunch to the otherwise creamy treat. The staff is always helpful in making recommendations to suit your tastes too! There is a call ahead wait list and they've also started taking reservations. Enjoy your night out in Glen Ellyn at Fire and Wine, cheers!

Walking into Marche feels like stumbling into a charming little French market you almost don't want…read moreto tell people about because selfishly... you want it to stay your secret. I had the pimento dip, the 3 cheese breadsticks, and the baguette with fig spread and honestly considered canceling the rest of my day and just living there. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtful, and ridiculously good. The bread was perfect, the cheeses were rich and flavorful, and the fig spread with the baguette deserved its own fan club. The drinks absolutely held their own too. The Summer Spritz was crisp and refreshing, while the sangria came in with a polite smile and then quietly reminded me to respect it because wow, it was strong and delicious. Beyond the food and drinks, the whole place has this warm, beautiful French market vibe that feels cozy, elevated, and welcoming all at once. Great atmosphere, amazing flavors, and the kind of spot that makes you start planning your next visit before you've even paid the bill. Highly recommend.

I love Marche we come here all the time whenever we're craving high-quality cheese. I love the…read moreFrench fromagerie vibe. They have so many different cheese options and new ones every time we come here. Don't be afraid to ask for samples if you're unsure! They'll gladly cut you a tiny piece to try. We love to buy the cheese to take and create our own charcuterie board at home, but we've also gotten theirs at the store to eat. You can pick 4 cheeses or meat for $20. They also sell everything else you might need to create a charcuterie board, like wine, jams, chocolate, bread, and crackers. I still need to try one of their sandwiches.

Stumbled across this gem of a shop while walking through Geneva yesterday. Immediately you could…read morefeel the coziness and warmth of the tasting room. There were a lot of different sized tables to accommodate any group. This would be a great spot for a rainy afternoon, book club, date night, etc. We didn't realize it was Michigan wines only which is not our favorite, but the bartender was really helpful in helping us find alternatives. They offered Michigan whiskey, cocktails, cider, and beer. I got a cider & my fiancée got a beer from a local Geneva brewery. We absolutely loved both of them! There were also some bar snacks available, candy, cherries, cheese & crackers, etc. to munch on if you're hungry. They have a cute retail shop in the front with merch, cutting boards, and wine. Weirdly specific, but they also carry my FAVORITE line of lavender soaps and lotions from northern Michigan.

This is a very nice wine tasting shop off of the Main Street in Geneva. My wife and I stopped in…read moreover the summer for a tasting and were greeted by such friendly folks workin there. You could tell everyone loved their job and we really enjoyed the wine. I'd stop back when I'm in town again!

This is the place to go for custom, hands on, guided tour of the wine racks, wine conversation and…read moreadvice. There is no judging that you are only spending $8 a bottle or if you are spending $200 on a perfect gift bottle. It is always welcoming, gracious and kind. The wine choices are outstanding.

We love this little wine store in Glen Ellyn. They always have an excellent selection of wines…read morethat changes over time with new bottles coming in every so often. The staff/owners are always incredibly friendly and helpful with making purchase decisions and we've discovered a couple of brands there that have become serious favorites of ours. Perhaps our favorite part of this store is the two cats (I think their names are Ernest & Julio) who are always laying around the store and greeting you as you enter and leave. They are both very friendly cats who don't mind you petting them while you're checking out at the register. It just makes buying wine more personable and fun.

This place has some of the best cocktails I ever have had. They are truly the Alchemists of the…read morecocktails. Such innovative drinks! Food is good. Very nice place with great seating outside.

Cozy, romantic, quaint vibe on a cold winter night - The Alchemist is great spot. We came here…read moreafter some shopping in the area and were looking for some drinks before dinner. We were tucked away in a corner table and felt cozy. Interesting drinks, cocktails are unique, their small bites were a little limited but the cocktails were good.

We love this place! So sad that it's now for party's and events. I think the big change is good for…read morethem but maybe open the restaurant to the public occasionally?? Please

We had dinner there last night and enjoyed it but a few things might lead us to go elsewhere for…read morepizza/wine. Enjoyed our wine and our food. We tried two different wines we had not had before and while good - the 9 oz pours were a little pricy - given that a bottle in the store cost less than a single glass. They both paired well with our starter shrimp dish - which was nice and grilled. My husband thought it was a tad too salty - but I didn't notice the extra salt. We shared the Pizza Pollo pizza - definitely enough to share between two people. I enjoyed it more than my husband - more so b/c I liked the toppings more. But both agreeed that the crust was nicely done. As I write this review and look at my bill - I do see a 3% hospitality fee added on - which I find unpleasant and didn't notice last night.

What an amazing find! Perfect before a show! Def will be back!…read more Service and food were great!!

What a wonderful spot downtown in Des Plaines! A solid wine selection by the glass or bottle and…read moreyou can buy a bottle to take home too (they offer food as well but we just stopped in for a drink so I can't speak to the food). They have monthly feature wines and since it was our first time the employees were very patient and helpful explaining how the monthly tasting works. If you sign up with your phone number at checkout and are buying a bottle of wine they'll be able to tell you next time what you previously purchased in case you forget and want to buy another. Cozy atmosphere with couches/chairs and some high tops. Would suggest a reservation if you go on the weekend!

Always friendly baristas and servers--eclectic playlist that I've grown to appreciate over multiple…read morevisits. Adds to the unique atmosphere--been there on a packed "wine release" Friday and on a more mellow dark, winter evening with a hot tea. I'd love nothing more than everyone to patronize and appreciate this because it is truly a one of a kind small business which serves up gorgeous cocktails and delicious espresso drinks and teas.

Cora's by day, Evolet Eve's at night! Warrenville definitely needed exactly this. A coffee shop…read morethat turns into a wine and cocktail lounge? BRILLIANT. The spot itself is decorated beautifully. Indoor and out, this was very well thought out. It is a cute yet sophisticated place to grab coffee (or adult drinks), get some work done, or meet up with a few friends and just enjoy. The outdoor patio is beauuuuutiful. If you look at photos before it was a patio, wowwwww. It needed a lot of TLC and that is exactly what it got. I stopped in during a weekday morning and asked the staff member what was the most popular coffee drink. She said it was the amaretto latte which I did end up ordering. This is probably the only coffee place that carries amaretto syrup. My advice? Get it, you might not be able to try it anywhere else. It's nutty, sweet and delicious. Prices are on the higher side, however, it's a small and locally owned coffee shop. I might be wrong but this might actually be the only small and locally owned coffee shop in Warrenville. Who doesn't love supporting local?

Food: this visit, I did not order food…read more Service: I went on a Monday. The service was super attentive since it was a quiet day evening. Mondays have a special where the crafted cocktails are $8 instead of $14 which is great to save a few dollars on a cocktail you wanted to try. The bartender was informative of the cocktail list. 5/5 Ambiance: I have been here a few times now and every time I go there is a new theme. This particular time there wasn't, however, I have been there was a Halloween theme, a Christmas theme and even a Taylor Swift theme. 5/5

Very festive and requires reservations. Great stop if you are going to the Rialto during the…read moreholidays. Don't order food so cannot comment