We visited Folklore in Lemont yesterday and had the absolute best time. Even though the café was…read morepretty crowded, we were still able to get a cozy table against the wall, which made the whole experience even nicer. I ordered their special Baboo Chai which has blueberry and cinnamon roll flavors, and it was unbelievable. Sweet, warm, and totally unique. My brother got a hot chocolate and an apple fritter, and he couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. We drove a little over an hour to get there, and it was truly so worth the trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming the entire time. You can tell they really care about their customers. Even with the rush, they kept the line moving quickly and stayed warm and kind with everyone who came through the door. The whole energy of the place just felt comforting and happy. I definitely recommend visiting Folklore if you get the chance. It is one of those spots that makes you want to come back again and again for both the amazing drinks and the wonderful service.

Folklore Coffee is a small independently owned coffee shop in downtown Lemont. It's adorable,…read moretucked away just past Barrel and Vine. The vibe is modern and Bigfoot which is fantastic. The shop is quite small though and only has a handful of seats which can fill up on the weekends. No table service, order at the counter which is not a big deal. The counter person was pleasant and helpful. They'll call your name when your beverage is ready. The muffins were pretty tasty, but the coffee and machta drinks were both just okay. Bonus points for the kids coloring pages.

I have been here many times. I almost didn't review this because of, well, I want to keep it to the…read morepeople that already know. But selfishness aside, here goes. If you like the freshest possible bread that is like they have in Europe, then this is for you. If you love delicious food made to your liking and right in front of you, this is for you. If you want to eat in and love a cozy coffee shop vibe, this is for you. Speaking of coffee, it's great. They do a great lunch as well, wash, rinse, and repeat what I said above. Anyway, this is a wonderful gem in Lemont and I believe they have one elsewhere too. Props to Rustic for being the best at what they do!

Vegan? Vegan : club med sandwhich…read more with no chicken or cheese. Also they list vegan soups: Potato cabbage white bean, and a kale/mushroom one and a bean one. Great Lake chips vegan too. (Different flavors, Jalapeno /ranch isn't vegan) I go here more than the average person SHOULD lol. This location has less seating than the lemont does but there is a beautiful park nearby. Service is TOP tier. I would give 6 stars if I could. Maybe even 7. I love rustic! bring everyone here! Family, friends, grandparents, heck little sisters or brother. Even co-workers or business.

Don't have much resistance on a camel shaped latte. Had a lady coffee time today. First time…read morevisiting this place which is very spacious for a coffee shop. They have done a great job to set up the lobby have three areas with super nice benches around the wall. Perfect for the group chatting. I tried the Qishr for the first time. Light than a regular coffee, more like tea body. With some ginger taste and very little sweetness. It took about 10 mins to make. I liked it a lot. Also got the bird's nest which I highly recommend. Creamer than the regular baklava and perfect portion for us. Certainly could be one of my regulars.

This place was beautiful on the inside. Not overly decorated but nicely decorated. A great place to…read moremeet friends, study, or get a nice beverage. The options were decent and included Turkish coffee, drip coffee, macha, lattes, and chai. The desserts looked really good and fresh. Although I didn't order food this time I would if I returned. The service.. the girls were friendly... The guy not so much. He just took the order without a smile or thank you and kept moving along. I ordered a pistachio matcha mostly because the pistachio was homemade and I love pistachios and flavors. The drink was made pretty quickly and was nice with a nutty balance. Open free parking lot with plenty of parking in the shopping area near IKEA. If I'm in the area I would return.

Another unhappy customer. Machine stops working in the middle of a game and kicks out my voucher…read moreand then goes into a full reset. I go to cash my voucher ($130) and leave and the system says my voucher is invalid. Ask the attendant and she says it will take over an hour and wants my name and phone number??? I told her I'd come back later and cash it and she says, "kinda makes you mad don't it". Huh?? Seems like they have no trouble taking money but when their machines lock up the customer is the loser. I've been there three time total and each time one of the customers has a machine malfunctioning, this time was my turn. Avoid like the plague.

John W your review confused me and gave me a headache. We've been to Dotty's numerous times…read more Dotty's is a little place with video slots. Never eaten there - we don't go there for the food. It's been our experience that the staff is always friendly. We've never had a problem with payouts. You lose you lose you win you win - that's why it's called gambling. These places are monitored and controlled by the State of Illinois; Dotty's is just the middle-man.

Love coming to this coffee shop! My new fave. Super cool ambiance here & coffees are delicious. The…read morebaristas are so friendly too.

I really wanted to love it. I came around 10am on a Saturday and it was decently busy. Maybe 10-15…read morepeople ahead of me. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the look/feel of the inside. Would be a great place to sit and work or catch up with a friend. However, I waited 40 minutes for a mocha latte. It was brutal. Once I finally had my drink, it was not what I expected. It didn't even taste like there was chocolate or coffee in it. Just a bland cup of hot milk. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but waiting that long to get a drink that I didn't even like rubbed me the wrong way.

This review is coming from someone who typically does not like boba. I had head many good things…read moreabout the Aurora location, so when they opened one up in Bolingbrook I knew I had to at least give it a try. My dad and I came mid afternoon and they were quite busy. A few of their tables were occupied and many people were picking up orders to go. I ordered the brown sugar matcha and my dad opted for the lychee freeze with boba. Both drinks were delicious! The boba was the perfect texture. We will definitely be regulars!

We came before their closing time on a Wednesday night. It was pretty busy. They have a few tables…read moreavailable for seating. It appears to be a great place to hang out and chat with friends. I ordered the strawberry matcha with lava milk with passion fruit popping boba. I got the 50% sugar level. It was just right, not too overly sweet. I would come back again to try other drinks. The place was clean and cute. The staff was nice and friendly. She also gave us a punch card.

Stumbled on this new boba spot in downtown Lemont and it's a good one! Plenty spacious to hang out,…read moreplay some games, and enjoy a cold or hot boba drink. Some color would be nice, but this place is clean and there's a lot of seating. I ordered a hot coco ube coffee and customized it to 50% sweet using the kiosk. There was only one person working here when I put the order in, but someone else came in later to help. My drink took a little time, but the space made the wait tolerable. Glad to see a nice variety of different boba drinks here and having the option to dial down the sugar. It's nice to see some real coffee and tea offered with the fruit drinks, smoothies, and such. You can also get bubble waffles here which are always a good choice. Novatea should be your regular boba spot, if you're in the area.

Let's get this partAY STARTED!!!!! I actually didn't make this location's Yelp for them as I have…read moreprobably anywhere from 25-50 businesses though they have no idea how much people use Yelp over Google to get the real reviews and scoop on a place as to go or not! Real fruit for most their smoothies on top, not sure about inside, but they're good in a quaint little downtown with literally nothing but drinking to do. There's like 7-10 bars lol, so Lemont is the place to drink. Small town, and I went to the record store and they just close whenever they want, that kind of small town

What a great local ice cream spot! They serve up generous portions of Hershey's ice cream in such a…read morecute part of downtown. There's a lot of seating inside (with AC in the hot months) or plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy your ice cream outside. We also like taking our ice cream for a walk through downtown to look at the river just enjoy the scenery. Note that if you have mobility challenges with stairs, this place may be difficult to access. The entire area is full of very steep hills, and there are a few steps to get up to the entrance of the store front. There may be an alternate entrance/way in that avoids stairs, but I'm not sure where it is.

Got ice cream from the Lemont location of this small local chain. It may be kind of not that much…read moreof a selection but it makes up for it in quality. Creamery has both the basic and more unique flavors. More expensive than the bigger chains but it's better obviously. There's even a few vegan ones if avoiding dairy products. Cool place for when it gets hot. It's not that big inside. There's only a few tables. Maybe appropriate because there's not a crap ton of flavors. This is more like the hand crafted stuff. It's about $6 a cup. That's the only very bad thing. Has a few non dairy flavors including the Vegan Classic Cookie. This is also healthier without the cholesterol and things. For being a locally owned ice cream place it's not bad to be honest. It's more expensive than the big chains but this isn't mass produced from who knows what factory farms and stuff. There's also some flavors to get for vegans.

Service is prompt and friendly…read more We ordered the sample platter which was plenty of food to split between three people and still have leftovers. YMMV depending on your party's appetite. Brisket - not the best I've had, but definitely good Pork Belly Burnt Ends - delicious! The sticky sweet sauce they come in is amazing. Pulled Pork - good Sausage link - meh Mac & Cheese - better than many places, but I'd probably try a different side next time Tater Tots - sooo good! Texas Twinkie - perfect flavor and jalapeno poppers and not usually my thing Pickles and pickled onions - so good! Pecan pie - took this home to eat later and it was one of the best pies I've ever had The BBQ sauce at a place can make it or break it. I didn't care for the vinegar based one, but their honey bbq sauce is delicious. I appreciated that they gave me a cup of it automatically when I asked for a to go container.

Love Matt's but lately I feel like things are off. Usually…read morecome here for the ribs which in my opinion are the best thing on the menu. Been coming here since before they had fries on the menu. Last 2 times I've gone they've been out of ribs so I've had to substitute. So I've gotten the burnt ends and a brisket slider. The brisket is decent. Very tender. With the honey sauce it's quite good. The first time I got the burnt ends they were a little fatty to be expected but honestly delicious. But this most recent time I got them I'm talking almost 80% fat. I had a huge chunk of nothing but fat no meat to be seen. I was so unsatisfied I came here to write this review. I also don't like the 1 refill with my sodas before they start charging me for refills Matt's is one of the 3 good spots in the walkable area with barrel and vine and the Mexican spot being the other 2 good spots. Hoping the next time I can update this review for the better but highly disappointed tonight.