I was excited to check out Caffe Pronto, as we had lunch in the area, and wanted to have a caffeine…read morefix before heading home. The menu offers various espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and desserts; they also have various packaged snacks and such you could purchase around the counter. We ordered the Latte with almond milk and a Mocha - both were just not drinkable at all - it had an unpleasant bitter and grainy taste to it, and we just couldn't see the hype on this place. Service was friendly, and there were some seating inside as well as some tables in front of the cafe; unfortunately, we just couldn't dine in either option since it just reeked of cigarettes. No dice. Parking available in the lot, but can be tight when full. +avoid the coffees +unpleasant cigarette odors, in- and outside +parking lot available

I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

While at a conference in Rosemont, I decided to order breakfast from Stan's. I had a blueberry old…read morefashioned and a cappuccino. I appreciate that they both came sealed. Take caution when ordering, the Stan's Donuts online ordering is for pick up only. To get delivery, I had to order through Uber Eats. This is a local favorite that it well worth it!

We've continued to be a customer of this business while afar! We get the auto shipment of their…read moreHouse blend. The whole beans are from Brazil. It's a medium roast with notes of Chocolate, almond and fruit. It arrives in very good and sturdy packaging! We're already planning on going to their tidy, cute, and quaint storefront business on our next trip we're going to Illinois! Can't wait to come here again. The donuts are delicious!

Shirin Cafe is a must-visit for authentic Kyrgyz cuisine! The shurpa was outstanding -- rich,…read morehearty broth packed with generous chunks of meat, just like it should be. You can tell it's made the traditional way. If you want a real taste of Kyrgyz culture in every bowl, this place delivers. Service was top notch. Atmosphere quiet and respectful. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

After a more mediocre dinner, I was craving some dessert, and that's what I typed into Yelp - since…read moreit was 11 pm already I wasn't expecting much. But I found this little gem and wished I would have had dinner here. It's a little authentic central Asian food spot. With very rare to find products like Soljanka Goulash or Pirojki. But I was here for dessert and they have a few items for that. I ended up with a flaky layer of (kind of) filo dough a cake that we often had in Germany and it was really good I will come back to Shirin for more when I am in Chicago and you should just try it out and find some new favorites:)

Crepe Café is a nice, cozy place to relax and enjoy a meal or coffee. Their Cortado is strong,…read morerich, and full of flavor--definitely a great choice if you like a proper coffee. I highly recommend the tuna croissant sandwich. It was fresh, delicious, and one of my favorite items on the menu. The waffles are also very good, especially when they're served fresh and hot. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the crepes. They were a little undercooked for my taste, so the texture wasn't quite right. Other than that, the café has a pleasant atmosphere with comfortable seating, making it a nice spot to meet friends or take a break.

We had a couple hours to burn this past weekend so what better way than grabbing a quick bite to…read moreeat before walking around a mall? Enter Crepe Cafe. I ordered the Cafe Special, a type of crepe loaded with cream and adorned by various fruits and Nutella. It was fairly pricy but delicious all the same. If you like sweet, this menu offering will do the trick. For the cost, I could've used a bit more food (you only receive a single crepe with your order). The presentation of my food was appealing. However, the server placed the crepe atop a piece of tissue paper on the plate. While eating, this tissue paper was a distraction and I ended up cutting through it multiple times. Crepe Cafe isn't a standalone restaurant but rather a kiosk in the mall (just look for the scale-accurate red whales hovering from above if you're lost). While I can't expect extraordinary ambiance owing to this place's location, cleanliness should be a given. One of the tables I wanted to sit at was visibly dirty. A different high-top had a pair of gloves (without a human owner) atop it. Overall, Crepe Cafe was a nice (if unexpected) treat to find. The price could just be a little lower and the tables a little cleaner.

Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

What a fun themed coffee shop! From a motor shop to a coffee shop, there's fun for all. The parking…read morelot is a bit small so it becomes a hindrance when it's busy. But once you get inside it's so much fun. With a variety of drinks from coffee to teas and boba there's really something for any mood. They also have baked good from local bakeries. The staff is also super friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to drinks. All in all, a great experience and we can't wait to come back soon and try other drinks.

Food is made fresh and is delicious! Very kind family owned cafeteria. They have two locations that…read moreare right next to eachother and are taking proper precautions for covid.

This place has really great food, but the customer service is everything! They always greet you…read morewith a welcoming smile and you can really tell they care about their employees. Could eat here for lunch every day!

Yesterday, I was at O'Hare Terminal 5 waiting for my flight to board when a delay happened…read more No biggie as this is what happens in today's world. So, I'm walking around, and being a bit hungry I saw The Hampton Social satellite restaurant and decided to give this famous restaurant a try; and it was packed, which was a good sign. I ordered their fried chicken sandwich with Cole slaw. I got a stool at the bar and waited for my number to be called. Within 10 minutes "5120" was hollered "your order is ready for pick up". I grabbed my bag, walked over to my stool and lo and behold I got a very salty smash burger with fries? What the hell? I didn't have the time to replace this mishap, so I ate as much my palette could handle. I was disappointed and salted out. I'm sure their regular stand alone restaurant is good and something like this would never happen.......but there I was very dejected!

After my flight was delayed 2 hours, I decided I needed something to eat…read more The Hampton Social was close to my gate and they had seats open and available. I decided on the breakfast sandwich and an espresso martini. The breakfast sandwich was delicious! It came with scrambled eggs, cheddar and bacon on a toasted buttery croissant. It was absolutely delicious! It also came with a side of fruit (pineapple, honeydew and grapes), which was very fresh and also delicious. To drink I had an espresso martini. It was very good. My server and bartender was Sean. He was attentive and checked in on me often. I also found out they offer their cocktails to go. This is good to know if you're trying to catch your flight. For the breakfast sandwich and espresso martini it cost about $40 including tax. I found that to be very reasonable considering it's at the airport.

This review is not based on food because I didn't eat here. I stopped here while waiting to do a…read moredrop off at O'Hare. The place has a really cozy vibe. I sat by the fireplace. I had a mimosa. The service for the drink was fast and friendly. The next time I have to go to O'hare I will try the food because the vibe was one of kindness.

Wanted to get tea and a pastry before heading to the airport. It's a cosy restaurant with outdoor…read morepatio and nice indoor seating. Service was quick , our server was very friendly and quick with our order. The only thing that bothered me was the free smoke zone outside . Will certainly be back to try the food next time.