First time here. Excellent iced mocha and hot coffee. Friend tried lox crepe and I the chicken. Both excellent taste. Was her birthday so we might have done the sweet crepe but were too full read more

Super cute! Love that a brunch/cafe replaced the sad ice cream shop that did Christy wrong by not maintaining Christy's level of quality. The owner is so intentional and sweet. Inside is nice and bright and airy. But it is packed. There seems to be a lot of tables and chairs and plants and furniture for the square footage. I don't know how it all fits. But it's still cute and definitely an aesthetic choice. There's also a kids nook, which is so, so nice for families with littles. Lots of things there for kids to occupy themselves with. Our kids had a blast. Food is so good! Loved everything we got. Well-balanced flavors. Crepes were light as air. Definitely pricier. But I think it's worth it for a special occasion. The coffee is good too, which makes everything even better. Because what good is a strong breakfast or brunch place if the coffee is weak? What we got: - salmon avocado toast - strawberry crepe - italian basil crepe read more

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Great hang out spot. Very cozy and the coffee was very good. Vienna coffee - peach smoothie and veggie crape. The service was great as well. read more

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Awesone vibes. Artsy and cute-sy. A gem in the middle of downtown Palatine. Worth the drive from the city. They have pierogi on the weekends too? read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite. I already can't wait to go back and try more! Everything about this place was a great experience I don't know where to start. Starting with the service, the two ladies working were so sweet, kind, and friendly. Best service! In terms of food, they had some of the best pierogi I've ever had. They were so fresh and well made. I probably will dream of them. In terms of coffee, I tried a Vienna Coffee (shot of espresso with whipped cream). I love these, but sometimes get a nervous ordering them because sometimes you get whipped cream that is too sweet, but I'm happy to share this coffee was just as good as the ones I've had in Vienna, so A+++++ there as well. The decor is very cute, and the plates were very pretty with flowers and their scientific names :) Def my new favorite Palatine spot read more

Beautiful food, great atmosphere talented and good people the woman behind the restaurant is very nice to everyone resonates kindness point where people here walk out feeling nicer, Best café in Palatine read more

Nelikona Cafe - A waffle with whip cream, banana, Nutella, and powdered sugar on top - Themed Cafes Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Coffee Amazing, Food Amazing, Staff Amazing, and Ambience amazing. They have live music, amazing gifts from local artists, what a beautiful place to bring your family and friends. I come here to work on my computer or enjoy with my children (they have a kids corner). One of my favorite go to places in downtown Palatine!! I seriously LOVE it here!! read more

Nelikona Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Visited the cafe this morning and ordered a large cappuccino. The place is very cute and cozy. The coffee was tasty and the staff is very sweet. I will be back to try some of the baked goods. They look delish! read more

Nelikona Cafe - Large cappuccino - Themed Cafes Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Super cute place! Adorable ambiance! Very girly! Dog friendly! ( as long as your dog behaves) Staff is great. The cakes and lattes are yummy! We all loved the place including my doggy! read more

Nelikona Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This morning was my first visit to the Nelikona Café on 45 N Bothwell St in Palatine. So here goes: The Excellent: Their Italian sandwich and the spinach side salad tasted excellent and were nicely presented. The Neutral: The décor is what I'd call "Female Chic", lots of plants, white and pink colors. Not something a guy would feel entirely comfortable in. I'd prefer to have some comfy high-back beige or brown upholstered chairs and a fireplace of some kind, maybe an electric one or a TV playing a fireplace video. The Not Good: 1. The cashier couldn't make change for a $20 bill on a $17 tab. I had to rummage around in my wallet to give them exact change. I won't use plastic if I intend to write a review. 2. The regular brewed coffee was lukewarm. I asked the cashier to microwave my coffee, but she refused and gave me a new cup of lukewarm coffee which I had to go and re-sweeten. They seem to have a problem granting a minor customer request. 3. The coffee was presented in a glass mug filled right up to the top. I asked the cashier to pour a little out in case I spilled some walking to the sweetener station. She refused to pour some out and I did spill some on the floor creating a slipping hazard for other customers. They seem to have a problem granting a minor customer request. 4. They didn't have a full range of sweeteners at the sweetener station. All they had was sugar and Stevia. I like the sucralose (yellow package) artificial sweetener. By this time I was too exhausted dealing with the recalcitrant cashier and just used the Stevia instead of asking for sucralose. 5. The Italian sandwich took a long time to be prepared (about 15 minutes) even though I was the only customer in the store. The sandwich was delivered to me just a moment away from my having to ask the recalcitrant cashier if they forgot about my sandwich order. Bottom line: I know Nelikona is a relatively new coffee shop, but they only get one chance to make a good first impression. Would I go back or recommend this place to my friends? Probably not. The Italian sandwich tasted excellent but was not enough in itself to lure me back knowing it would take a long time to make, that I'd get a lukewarm cup of coffee and none of the sweetener that I like. To run a successful business one needs to be "on top of their game", to be detail orientated and to cheerfully grant minor customer requests. read more

The coffee was very delicious. I like the fact that it was served in a clear mug. I had a Cafe American and a Cappuccino. I enjoyed the Egg Bites which were made with fresh cracked eggs followed by a nice vegan Root Salad. The Cafe was very cozy with several spots to congregate with friends and loved ones. The service was excellent. The coffee was brought to my table on a silver tray. Overall it was a nice experience. read more

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friendly, fast service. lots of space to hang out and enjoy your beverage or food. great lattes!

This is a cute little coffee shop in downtown palatine. Service was great. Good variety on the menu.

This cafe is exquisite and a hidden gem! Their gluten free pastries are fantastic with incredible flavor and texture... and they are seasonal! The calm environment feels like an escape to another country. We loved the small thoughtful touches like the vintage typewriter, plants, holiday decorations, and presentation for espresso drinks. Staff is very professional, sweet, and friendly - all coffee and espresso drinks here are top notch. A much needed addition to the area and lovely space to meet or study. : ) read more

Great coffee, lunch and desserts! And a beautiful atmosphere. I really enjoyed my time with friends there recently.

This is such a sweet little spot in downtown Palatine with the friendliest staff and a warm, well designed cafe. Highly recommend.

A wonderful, warm environment. A delicious selection of teas and treats and the best part for me, vegan food options!

What a cute and friendly neighborhood coffee spot! My iced latte was delicious, as was the berry-topped cheesecake. Lots of dessert choices, and some food options to try next time. Gluten free options are also available. Elegantly served on silver platters! We'll definitely be coming back on a regular basis. read more

Very cute coffee place with great food and drink options. Service was friendly and helpful as well. We'll definitely go back.

Stopped in for the first time after a walk on the Palatine Trail. Felt like we were in a European Cafe. Great coffee, delicious food (we had crepes) and awesome service. Vibe is very calming from decor to music. We will be back to try some of the desserts. read more

This place is adorable and the food was excellent and fresh! We got the avocado toast, eggs, and Nutella crepes. Also had the Nutella latte and hot chocolate. The owner was so sweet and thoughtful. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend supporting this small new business! read more

A great place for coffee and a pastry. The apple pie was very good, can't wait to try the pierogis.

This coffee shop is so cute. It is adorably decorated and has wonderful gathering sections. The homemade food especially the sweets are amazing. I will definitely be back with my book club. read more

Nice to see another coffee option in downtown Palatine. Chai latte was delicious as well as the Italian panini. Love how they have redecorated the spot too. Will definitely stop in again. read more