Inexpensive, quality donuts. Amazing service and cute shop! Everyone loved these donuts.read more

Unfortunately, my last few visits to the Elgin Country Donuts have been pretty disappointing,…read moreespecially compared with the consistently great experiences I've had at their Crystal Lake location. Freshness has been the biggest issue. On my most recent visit, my beloved apple fritter was so stale it was virtually inedible, and it's not the first time the donuts here have tasted like they'd been sitting around far too long. Fresh donuts should be the bare minimum at a donut shop. Service has been equally ho-hum; slow, indifferent, and not particularly welcoming. The atmosphere follows suit, with messy tables, sticky floors, and a dining area that has felt neglected on multiple visits. It's just not an inviting place to sit down with a coffee and donut. What makes it frustrating is knowing how good Country Donuts can be. The Crystal Lake location consistently delivers fresh donuts, good coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Elgin lately has felt like the polar opposite. I'd love to see this location turn things around, but after several disappointing visits, I can't chalk it up to an off day anymore.

This place is so cute and aesthetic I've been wanting to try it for a while now and I finally had…read morethat chance! When I came in I was the only one in the restaurant so of course the service was pretty fast. I ordered the hot Cheeto K-dog with solely mozzarella as my filling. I thought it was pretty darn good! The cheese was super gooey and I thought the hot Cheetos just pulled everything together. I also ordered the strawberry matcha. It was pretty good, I did get a good taste of the strawberry. However, I think next time I'll order a smoothie- I think that would be more up my alley. I also bought 4 donuts to take home. I got the tiramisu, the ube, the biscoff cheesecake - which actually does taste like a cheese cake, and of course I got their most popular donut the strawberry milk cream. I was able to take a nibble out of each donut and I must say the donuts were delicious- the cream cheese filling is fantastic. My favorite flavors were the Biscoff and the strawberry. The shop is so cute and niche, there's a good amount of seating- I can definitely see myself coming here from time to time. The donuts definitely live up to their reputation!

Ube donut and ube milk tea with tapioca made with housemade syrup) are both amazing, yuza…read morecheesecake was alright, and I wasn't a big fan of the dulce de leche filling. The dough of the donut isn't the softest I've had, but the ube filling makes up for it. The texture of the tapioca is on point it made me want to order double serving next time. The price is also very reasonable. I came around noon on Christmas Eve, and it was busy. There seems to be several pick-up donut orders. There is only one person taking order, boxing donuts and making drinks in the front, and another making hotdogs in the back. We waited for at least 15 minutes to order, and another 5-10 minutes to get my drink.

I am very disappointed that I feel the need to be writing this review, but ever since the new…read moreowners have taken over Herbs, the quality of all of their treats has significantly changed for the worse. The cookies are stale, the donuts are dry, the cupcakes are flavorless. It makes me disappointed with lack of effort now knowing that the previous owners were in the bakery at 3am preparing for the following morning. Now, all of the treats taste days old. Cost doesn't mean much to me granted I enjoy the product, but I can't justify spending $14 for 2 cookies and a cupcake which I couldn't fathom the taste of. Herbs holds a very special place in my heart because of childhood memories I have there, although I feel deeply let down with the quality of their treats and will not be returning again.

I've given several tries but it tastes like day old every time and I even ask if the items were…read morejust made. The sad part is I'm sharing with others todays order was 3 apple fritters and one chocolate long jon

This was my first time visiting Elder + Oat after a friend recommended it to me and I will…read moredefinitely be going back soon! I got one of their winter menu items, which was the Snow Day Cold Coffee. The maple cinnamon cold foam was delicious. For food, I got the ricotta chili crisp toast and the flavors of honey, chili and creamy ricotta paired with the crunchy toast was perfect. I also tried their vegan chocolate glazed old-fashioned donut. Great spot for meeting with friends or doing work. They have a huge collection of board games to play as well!

Came here on a rainy day. I've been to many areas of West Dundee, but not here. It's nice because…read morethere's a rear parking lot and rear entrance. It's a decent size coffee shop with a couch and many tables. I ordered their house coffee and a butter pecan scone thing. The coffee was okay. I like the scone flavor but it was pretty dry. If it warmer, moist, and maybe some sugar sprinkled on top, it would have been perfect.

An absolutely essential spot for donuts. Don't be fooled by the unassuming environment/menu, which…read morealso includes egg rolls. I have not found better donuts in the immediate suburbs, or in the city for that matter. Lovely owners will always throw in a few donut holes for free.

First time trying this local donut place, another place that makes their donuts fresh daily…read more Stopped in around 9:45-10 am so they had limited availability but still some good variety. The vibe is old school coffee shop where you can see the regulars hang out in the morning for their daily coffee. Grabbed some freshly baked glazed donut holes and a couple of long johns. Donuts and donut holes were approved by my kiddos who definitely asked when we're going back. The person behind the counter was super nice and welcoming. Will definitely be back soon!

This is a fun place to visit for some decadent treats and gifts. I have tasted their chocolates…read morebefore but never had their sweet and rich donuts. The donuts were very moist and fresh and everyone I shared them with were raving about the flavors they tried. The caramel pecan donut is my favorite. I also wanted some unique chocolates to bring for an upcoming girls weekend and picked up some cute items in their Celebrations section near the back wall. I visited around 11:30 am on a Sunday so there were a lot of cars parked near the Brunch Cafe' and in the parking lot, but I found street parking in a free, 2 hour maximum spot down the street. It was fun to also see seasonal items decorated with St. Patrick's Day and Easter themes already in the store. There are some tables and chairs inside too, to enjoy a coffee and conversation.

I have asked this location to work with the store that supplies their milk chocolate caramels with…read moreno sea salt and I have not received anything. No follow through. It's been over a month.

This charming little bakery is an absolute gem, especially if you are looking for high-quality…read moregluten-free treats. Their preorder system is incredibly smooth, though it does require a bit of planning since you need to order at least a day in advance, and they are closed on Mondays. I scheduled an order on a Friday for a Tuesday morning pickup. I picked up a dozen GF donuts and a half-dozen chocolate chip cookies, and both were fantastic. They offer a ton of different donut flavors, though the ordering system limits you to choosing three varieties per dozen. I went with the banana bread, chocolate with chocolate icing and the brown sugar with chocolate icing, and they did not disappoint. The cookies were just as impressive, hitting that perfect texture without any of the dryness you sometimes find in gluten-free baking. The shop itself is super cute and perfectly set up for a quick visit. All the preordered to-go items are neatly laid out on a cabinet for a seamless pickup. If you have some extra time, they also have drinks and food you can order at the counter, a shared parking lot that makes stopping by a breeze, and a nice outdoor seating area. I will definitely be back to mix and match some new flavors next time.

Got the breakfast sandwich and a few pastries and everything was great! I didn't know they are a…read moregluten free bakery when I walked in but the flavors were great and I didn't feel like I was missing out. The sandwich was hot and fresh.

Ordered a birthday cake to feed 10 people and specified this multiple times but received a tiny 6…read moreinch round. Now I'm scrambling to find another cake for my little girl's party the day of. This was after filling out an order form and 3 separate phone conversations-- one of which was bc I was double charged. On top of that, the cake itself looks very amateur-ish and not professionally made. Had I the time, I for sure could've done better myself. Oh, and as a bonus the girl I spoke to the first time on the phone was super rude then basically hung up on me. Just go get your cake at Jewel's-- it basically looks the same.

Mad Batter Bakery in St. Charles is such a gem. I seriously wish it was closer to me or that they…read morehad more locations. I love the creativity behind each pastry. They are always coming up with fun and unique flavors, and the stuff they post early in the morning is honestly half the reason I check Facebook. The staff were very friendly and gave recommendations on what the most popular flavors were. I always appreciate that in a place. The pastries are on the sweeter side for sure, so having a whole one can be a lot, but that is just me. Still totally worth it. The decor inside is so cute too. Definitely gives you Alice in Wonderland vibes with all the little trinkets and tea time touches. Super charming spot. If you are into sweets and fun vibes, it is a must-try.

Limited but delicious selection of fresh donuts. The buttermilk old fashioned and blueberry donuts…read moreare far superior to national chains. And the apple fritters are awesome. The staff is friendly and helpful. The storefront is unassuming and very accessible. Prices are reasonable too.

As a handicap person who just drove up ( Because i'm unable to get in easily)for a Couple of…read moretheir, used to be good doughnuts, To be told , I needed to go through doordash.. I can understand that there was only one person there , but I was sitting right outside the door within ten feet. I realize they don't have much help but it was at a time where they were not busy at all and could have taken the time out to help. I used to order from there all the time...and never had a problem having someone help me out with Them. Not good service today.

On social media, people are gushing over mochi donuts. It's only sparked my curiosity, and I'm…read morethrilled I found one near me. It's a charming tiny donut bakery with essential design. There is plenty of seating for you to enjoy your sweets. Apart from mochi donuts, they also provide Korean-style corn dogs and captivating beverages. I chose the strawberry mochi donut because it was the only flavor I liked. The donuts have an unusual form, like a beaded bracelet. The exterior is brittle, and the texture is quite chewy. I got the mango all the way with a tapioca add-on to accompany my donut. I'd never had a mango smoothie served in this manner before. It's rich and creamy, and I presume they incorporate it with condensed milk to achieve this thick texture. Mochi donuts are my favorite, even more so than conventional donuts. Because of the texture, I'll definitely get a dozen the next time I visit.

Cute cafe with mochi donuts, smoothies, corn dogs and milk and fruit tea…read more I enjoyed my Rose Milk Tea with added Sea foam. We tried chocolate and matcha mochi donuts. The donuts were fresh and chewy, with a light glaze frosting, not cakey or overly sweet. This is a sweet space, pastel pink, with an ivy-decorated wall and about six small tables. I wanted to try pudding on my tea (they were sold out) so I will have to come back and try it along with some other mochi donuts. Lots of interesting flavors and add-on options!