Corner Grind located in downtown Elburn is the best coffee shop in the Chicagoland area. When…read morewalking into the small rustic building you get met with an aroma of coffee beans and freshly baked goods. Your ears are soon filled with soft music, the sound of the espresso machine, and the small chatter among the other customers. Walking up to the counter you're greeted with a friendly welcoming smile from a Corner Grind employee. While taking your order there are two large chalkboards behind the counter to choose a drink, a breakfast item, or lunch items. Then you have two small chalkboards describing this week or month special, one to your left describing the new monthly specials for drinks. To your right a board filled with the exciting new lunch specials for the week which include two sandwiches or salads and a soup of the week. Once you've ordered your drink or food, can to chooses to sit outside at a table, in a relaxing wooden chair, inside at the countertop, or table. To receive your drink or food you're called up to the counter to get your order. Taking your first bite out of your Italian sandwich your taste buds are met with an explosion of flavor. Filled with so much meat the tomato and lettuce are overflowing on the sides of the soft french baguette. To help your sandwich go down you take a sip of your hot cinnamony honey bunches of oat latte. Your soon then filled with an eternal warmth from the heat of the latte. Finishing up your experience at Corner Grind you're sent off with a kind farewell and a need to come back. Corner Grind is the best because they want your experience to be as memorable as it can be. One thing I would love to see Corner Grind do is to extend its week-day hours. High schoolers that attend Kaneland, get out of school at 2:50. By the time I get out of the school parking lot and arrive at Corner Grind their closed. As a high schooler, I would and as many others would go to Corner Grind after school to get a drink or sandwich and utilize the environment to study and debrief from the long day at school. Even if the extension of business hours were just for another hour Corner Grind would have a lot of business for that hour due to the loyal customer base. Even without this change Corner Grind is still the best coffee shop in the Chicago land area.

What a wonderful find! The pumpkin spice latte tasted like it was made with real pumpkin, and the…read moreFrench toast latte tasted just like French toast, with neither being overly sweet. The staff was friendly.

Stopped in while visiting the area. Great atmosphere and…read moreincredibly friendly staff! Burgers were cooked to perfection for everyone's preference. Highly recommend this place.

Love this place! Love Monday Polish night. My only complaint is they overcook the potatoes and it…read moremakes for mushy mashed potatoes. Great customer service and appreciate good food.

Great vibe at this restaurant! Love how the food always comes fast. The people are always friendly…read moreand the overall service is great!

My husband and I were there for lunch on Saturday. Wasn't too busy. Had to wait 10 minutes for…read moresomeone to ask if we wanted something to drink! Meanwhile, the manager was standing next to the bar, laughing and goofing around with the bartender. I had the chicken wrap and my husband ordered a chicken sandwich his sandwich was cold. Also, we had to wait until our server was done chatting with the person at the bar to get our check. It seemed like every employee there didn't want to be bothered. We will never go back again!

Loved The Times We Stopped By !! Maybe We'll Return, For Date Night !!…read more Each time Beau & I dined here, it was with the guys.. From the ambiance to the food: This Place Gives Good Vibes!!! The Ambiance: Woodsy, Lodge Like Interior..(to me, seems reminiscent of an Alaskan cabin) Rustic & Cosy, with Small Town Charms.. The Food: Most items on the menu, are fairly good. Beau, finds The Wings, are not bad.. Whilst I find: The Chili, The Patty Melt, & The Wedge Fries, to be Wonderful!! The Service: Ranges From Server, But Is Mostly Accommodating.. Overall: Love the Small Town Charming Vibes..Nice Cosy Place, In Which To Dine..

Great food and service. Food quality and quantities above average. Pricing reasonable too.read more

We love the pepperoni pizza. Thin crust is crispy, buttery made in house. But I also go all in for…read moredouble dough when I'm feeling fancy and mmmm, yes. Protip: ask about coupons. And don't sleep on the soups. I die for the cheeseburger soup in winter!

Best pizza place in Elburn. It's true because there's not a lot. Paisano's is one of the few places…read moreto order an actual pizza. Has other Italian options to choose from. The spaghetti is among the other good items. A delivery or pick up order is all you can get because there's no room inside for anything. It only has a counter. The other options besides pizza include salads and spaghetti. It's about $5 for a Side Salad, which comes with iceberg lettuce. The Spaghetti is about $10 and is basic looking stuff. It comes with meat sauce but you can get marinara. The sauce seemed excessively oily. Poured out a lot of the oil before eating it. This still wasn't that bad, just not like it was anything at all special. Food was made pretty fast. It was ready by the time they said it would be so that's one good thing about it. This would have been better if they had dine in but it's just to go so whatever.

This is Disneyland for a FatGuy. I never took up tobacco,…read moreI'm a sensible imbiber of Alcohol, and but for a VERY few exceptions (and periods in my history) I wasn't drawn to recreational drugs. Lunchmeat and sausages, though... Thoroughly, positively, indubitably, and absolutely addicted throughout all of my 72 years. Mea culpa, pwned, signed, sealed, and delivered. (Yes I know that shit is NOT good for you or me; and I have, here in my dotage, adapted at least a smidgen of discipline in my consumption of said foodstuffs) But stepping into Reams is hard, my Brothers and Sisters, it's HARD. Temptation in the air, from the butcher shop aroma; Temptation in the eyes, from the never-ending displays in the cases, Temptation in situ from the beckoning samples placed like land mines throughout the store, and the myriad namecards everywhere you look. Temptation to cross gluttony off the "mortal sin" list, or at least create a scheme to take a parcel of fresh Bratwurst to one's next confession; slipping it to the padre hoping the penance is to leave the Mustard off the links for a week or two. I won't even try to describe the treats in store. There's just too much. And it goes beyond charcuterie. The steaks, the chops, the prepared meats. All top top quality. There's condiments, baked goods, wine and beer, even stuff for your dog. Want weird stuff? Offal and innards? It's all there. Seafood, too. And if you're one of those guys (like me) who dig "sausage stix" and Jerky, their home-made offerings are nonpareil. Ditto for their home-made potato salad-type thingies. It wouldn't surprise me to find a dozen Grandmothers fixing all this shit up behind the back wall. Here's another example: In the West Burbs of Chicago, the Czech butchers always had Daisy/Crawford Praszky for sale-It's a tasty Garlic juggernaut halfway between salami and summer sausage. Oscar Mayer WISHES they had something tasting this good. It's a Chicago Staple you'll never hear of through all the chatter about Hotdogs, Italian Beef, and Deep-Dish Pizza. Maybe it didn't get as far North as the Kosher neighborhoods, but on the South and west sides...oboy. Imagine my surprise when I saw Ream's version sitting almost hidden on the very bottom row of one of the cold chests lining the Southern wall. I've never seen it elsewhere, except for the echte Daisy/Crawford version. I thought it was a proprietary thing. Welp, here is Ream's iteration. I saw it while I was in line, and as I already had a cart full of custom-cut stuff, I didn't add it to the haul that day, but the NEXT time we're in deepest Elburn, I'm SO there. Every theory has a corollary, and I was disappointed to learn Ream's quit making their excellent Head Cheese. Yes I know, "head cheese" is on the "fear factor" list with Anchovies, Limburger Cheese, Czarnina (q.v.), and Haggis; but IYKYK, this is a significant loss. Oh well. And about that "it's not good for you" thing: Yeah, there's a lot of fat in sausages, but I am without doubt Reams has no truck with nasty chemicals, or cheating the recipes to add bulk in the name of profits. I'm also pretty sure they're using the best quality sources and the best cuts to make their stuff. Ream's is WAY the fuck out there in the far far far Western Burbs. It isn't quite Eastern Iowa, but it may seem like that during the journey there. And if you're looking for a bargain, shop at Aldi. If this was an Auto Dealer, they'd be selling Mercedes, Audis, and Lamborghinis. Make sure you have some free limit on your cards if you come out here to shop. It also is certain you will buy MORE than you planned to. Mark my words. Then again, Distance and price be damned. If you demand pure excellence, You pay the tab without a gripe. But when you make a sandwich, or pull one of their steaks off the grill, or have a snack of their heavenly Pimento Cheese on a cracker; or shook a bottle of one of the boutique sauces on who-cares-what, or took a bite of a Brat with SERIOUS "snap"... You'll smile quietly knowing you got what you paid for. Perhaps more. And THAT is a rare occurrence in these days of "interesting times"

I don't come here often, but when I do, I'll join the droves of people gathering around the Meat…read moreCounter waiting methodically for your number to be called, Yep, it's a 'cattle call' for those willing to throw 5 Stars for a slab of Beef or Pork with 'Steakhouse' prices. Apparently, people tend to become enamored over some 'Meat Stix'! It's good, but it ain't the only place around serving the best meat imaginable!

Super slowwwwwwwwwww and not friendly at all…read more Wonder why we were the only ones in there And couldn't imagine if it was busy .....we would still be waiting !!!

Great food and people are very friendly. Restaurant is very clean and service is fast but you are…read morenot rushed.

It's a long way from anywhere but totally worth it. Barbara took my reservations to celebrate my…read moreBritish bosses special day . She loved the place, decor and vibe . We both enjoyed ourselves and the atmosphere, teas were really good although I was disappointed to see a teabag and not the old fashioned steeper. The high tea sandwiches and sweet treats were delicious everything made in house by their chef. Even the bathrooms had a very Scottish highland look with painted portraits on the doors.. The staff are polite, both Sara and Barbara were attentive and polite. Will maybe come back someday.

Balmoral High Tea with my best friend, celebrating my birthday, Scottish-style? Honestly, it…read moredoesn't get much better than that. From the moment you step in, you're wrapped in traditional Scottish charm, classic décor, old-fashioned and beautiful tea sets, and a sense that time has politely slowed down. Service is proper, attentive, and gracious in that old-school way that makes the whole experience feel special. The classic three-tier tea was exactly what you hope for: savory bites, warm treats, and sweet indulgences. But let's talk about the scones, because they absolutely stole the show, crisp on the outside, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. The kind of scone that makes you pause, smile, and quietly judge all other scones you've ever had. Add to that a great bar and well-crafted cocktails, and suddenly high tea feels both elegant and celebratory. In my book, this is hands down the best place for high tea in the western suburbs -- perfect for birthdays, friendships, and moments worth savoring.

Love this place! It is beautiful inside and out! We did a guided golf cart tour with wine maker,…read moreSergio. It was exclusive and informative. We even enjoyed a wine tasting in the vineyard. We completed our tasting in the restaurant where Vito took excellent care of us. He was also our server for lunch! There was an issue with our rental car and Vito and Sergio jumped in to assist! The issue was operator error. The wine was that good!

My wife and I went to Acquqviva Winery in Maple Park for our Valentine's Day Dinner. They offered a…read more5-course Pre-fixe Dinner - baked artichoke crostini appetizer, mixed greens salad with fennel, candied almonds with goat cheese, trofie pasta in pesto cream sauce, choice of entree & strawberry tiramisu for dessert. I had the grilled lamb chops with mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus & my wife had lobster tail stuffed with shrimp & crabmeat in lemon butter sauce on a bed of asparagus risotto. Pricing was dependent on entree choice and a wine pairing option for an extra $20. I guess this place is a popular wedding venue and the place is so grand and classy. Everything was excellent from the service to the food! We were so glad to have gone there and now plan to visit again in the summertime for wine tasting & tour.

Stopped in for lunch with some colleagues who are familiar with the area, and they suggested…read moreSmitty's. I'm new to the area and have been on the hunt for a great deli sandwich spot, so I was excited to give it a try! I ordered the Smitty Sandwich, and it was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We came right around lunch, and the place definitely started getting busy, which is always a good sign! The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. There were seating options inside and the environment was clean and pleasant. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving a good deli sandwich!

My first visit was very enjoyable. Such a friendly group of staff members put together a delicious…read moresandwich. I went for the San Francisco roast beef substitute mayo for 1000 Island dressing. Added a bag of jalapeño chips and a delicious root beer. All totaled around $16. They've been making sandwiches here for 26 years. Very convenient to the Arcada Theatre. I'll be stopping in on Sunday as well, as I'm seeing a Bob Seger tribute band. Cozy, well-maintained, dining area.