Super pleasant experience at Around Cafe. Friendly service, cozy (approachable, nothing fancy)…read moreinterior perfect for a small group chat or reading, and delicious drinks! Black sesame latte was great. Earl Grey drink was also very tasty. Thanks for a great spot! We'll be back.

spending nearly $1,000 a year on coffee there Your math is…read moreright: $3.35 × 6 days = $20.10/week $20.10 × ~4 weeks = $80.40/month $80.40 × 12 = $964.80/year went twice today.Benefiting from loyalty, not doing you a favor stopper jar situation is a real hygiene problem asked for a stopper -- a normal request. Instead of handing you one, she points to a community jar that: * everyone's hands go into no one knows if people washed their hands people sneeze, cough, scratch, pick, whatever COVID or not, it's still unsanitary food‑contact items must be dispensed in a sanitary way. Cook County Department of Public Health and FDA Food Code both require: No bare-hand contact with items that go on or near food/drink Single‑use items must be protected from contamination A jar full of loose stoppers is not compliant. asked for a stopper -- a normal request. Instead of handing you one, she points to a community jar that: everyone's hands go into no one knows if people washed their hands people sneeze, cough, scratch, pick, whatever COVID or not, it's still unsanitary food‑contact items must be dispensed in a sanitary way. Cook County Department of Public Health and FDA Food Code both require: * No bare-hand contact with items that go on or near food/drink * Single‑use items must be protected from contamination A jar full of loose stoppers is not compliant.

We had a wonderful high tea experience at the Bakester. We made reservations ahead of time and…read morenotified them of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian) which they were able to easily accommodate. The cafe is really cute with lots of floral decorations. There's beautiful tea pots and lots of different teas to pick from. The food was delicious and ample, we couldn't get through all of it and left with a few boxes of treats. I enjoyed the sandwiches, scones and am eager to try some of the leftover dessert.

An amazing High Tea and experience in NW Suburbs. We went there on a Sunday for a family Bday. Make…read moresure you make reservations ahead of time as i don't think they do walk ins. We also asked for vegetarian options for the sandwiches which they honored and everything was so good. So good that you cannot try everything out in 1 go. We tried 3 different kind of teas. All were amazing. The decor in the restaurant was so cool. All flowery. There was Bridal shower going on there too. Definitely a place you should go. We tried Cucumber and cream cheese Turkey, havarti cheese, spinich and artichoke spread on croissant Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dill sauce with spinach Avocado sandwiches Scones Served with Cream and Berry Preserve French Macarons and cookies

Barista Tara is a rockstar!! I visited CoCo & Blu the other day and inquired about latte art. I was…read moretold that the amazing artist who'd once made my drink had moved out of state, but that everyone else there could make hearts and flowers. Enter Tara, who said she'd try her best to make something special. She delivered an adorable bear on my drink! She said she might be able to do better, but I loved her effort and enthusiasm. My friend and I headed outside to enjoy our drinks on the patio. Several minutes later, Tara came outside carrying another latte. She had PERFECTED the latte bear and gave it to us for free! She made my entire day. Thank you to Tara for the amazing art and for going above and beyond in your customer service!! I can't wait to go back for my next coffee and hope she's working when I do.

I came right when they opened to grab a latte and a breakfast sandwich. The food took about 5-10…read moreminutes to come out, and my latte was ready first. I tried the Lavender Blu, which was a unique flavor combination--interesting, but I would probably try a different coffee next time. The breakfast sandwich was really good and flavorful, and I was happy with the quality overall. The staff was friendly, and the interior had a really nice aesthetic. It is on the pricier side--I paid $24 for my order--but overall, it was a pleasant experience.

04/04/26 - Yummy Tommy I love Tous Les Jour & I love having guests from out of town to share these…read moredelicious goodies with. (In this case my sister). Tous Les Jour bakeries are popping up all over Chicago, Chicagoland & all over the country. As you may or may not know Tous Les Jour a fine French Bakery (NOT). Tous Les Jour is a Korean bakery that has hit on a winning formula. I have personally gone to at least 6 or 7 TLJ's in Chicago & Chicagoland. TLJ is international & have also eaten at locations outside the US. For me they have a great selection @ a reasonable price & availability @ numerous locations both nationally & internationally. For me TLJ is one of my favorite bakeries as I have repeatedly gone to different locations w/the same high Quality baked goods

I stopped in at the Arlington Heights Tous Les Jours for some tea and a treat. My friend and I…read morereally enjoyed our experience and will definitely be coming back. Interior is nice and clean with plenty of seating. It's also nice that it's open till 9pm on weekdays. They have really good Korean treats (and drinks). I got a matcha latte and a matcha brownie. They were very good. I highly recommend their bakery goods (I'm obsessed with anything green tea or matcha related). Service was prompt and order took no time at all to receive.

We had a lovely evening listening to great music in a clean, safe environment. Staff was so…read morefriendly and helpful. Loving the coffee I brought hime.

Incredible coffee! The flavor and taste is smooth yet savory and is unique in its originality…read more Can't wait for this to open! Come on city of AH.

Ever since coming back to Illinois to visit family, I have made a stop to Releaf to order my…read moreVietnamese coffee. It the best spot for Vietnamese coffee in Illinois! No other place has come close to Releaf. It is a perfect mixture with chicory coffee and sweet condensed milk. Every order I have received had the been created consistently the same from day 1. I have been going here for years and I enjoy every cup of Vietnamese I order from Releaf. The service is amazing and the staff members have been very nice and had my order correct every time. It is a small coffee / dessert spot in Mitsuwa and always busy. When there is a line in front, follow the crowd. You know there is something good in there. The wait is always worth it! Yesterday, my brother and I ordered 2 Vietnamese coffees. My brother and I loved our Vietnamese coffees and tasted excellent. The sweet level was perfect. I enjoy mixing the chicory coffee and condensed milk before drinking it. When I get that light brown color during mixing I know that is the right time to drink the coffee. Today, I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee and it tasted excellent. Thank you Releaf!

Delicious soft serve match and sesame swirl for $6 (a little pricey when you think of soft serve -…read morebut it's definitely worth it). They served it up so quickly that I blinked and our cones were ready. It has a nice 'not too sweet' taste and so refreshing for sure. I haven't tried any of their other items, but I think I definitely will try some more of their desserts in the future.

Surprisingly, Gregorys Coffee is a great little spot to escape the hustle and bustle of Woodfield…read moreMall. I stopped in with my wife and baby son to take a quick break from shopping. We ordered two drinks: a salted caramel cold brew for my wife and a flat white for myself. The cashier accidentally rang up my wife's drink as a salted caramel matcha instead, which wasn't a major issue since she enjoys matcha anyway, but I do wish they had read the order back to us to avoid the mix-up. Fortunately, the salted caramel matcha turned out to be a happy surprise, and the flat white was solid, if a bit ordinary. Since we visited on a weekday, it wasn't too crowded, and we were able to find a comfortable spot to sit. We really liked the branding and appreciated having this cozy little nook inside the largest mall in the region.

What a great hidden gem! I always saw this place while in the mall, but never had the courage to…read morewalk in. Came in today with a friend and we had a blast. The two people working were kind, expressive, and great at their craft. As a barista, I really appreciated their suggestions and quickness; I was really impressed with the drinks we got! I got the Biscotti Testarossa, and she got the Fall Oat Boy, and both were delicious! My drink had a great zing of citrus along with a nice light hazelnut flavor, while hers was a wonderful cinnamon sugar delight. Great atmosphere with wonderful people working behind the counter (the accents were really fun too :) )! Thank you so much, we will be coming back!

Gerry's cafe is a community-focused coffee shop that provides employment for adults with…read moreintellectual and developmental disabilities. It offers a variety of beverages, baked goods, and breakfast and lunch. It is located at the end of a strip mall, with plenty of parking. The service was the highlight - caring , efficient and extremely positive. I had a cinnamon latte and was not disappointed . The best part is the cafe's mission and I will definately return.

Amazing! I love their lattes, regular & decaf. Just tried…read morethe blueberry muffin. Bought it to share. My husband is lucky he got a bite. Jam packed with blueberries. Lightly sweet. Oh my gosh, my new favorite. Staff is so friendly! We will be back, again, and again, and again!

A friend wanted to try "Turkish Coffee" so off we went in search of it nearby. We found it on the…read moremenu of Two Libras, which is a "Euro-ish" coffee stop in an alley in downtown Palatine. They have a large selection of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, pastries, and a variety of "French-ish" sandwiches. On another visit, I'll order food, but today was all about coffee, and since I lived in the French enclave in the US, New Orleans, for an extended time, without glancing at the menu, I automatically asked for a cafe au lait, but the counter man had no idea what I was talking about. So it was cappuccino time, even tho it was past the taboo hour for ordering in Italy. It was perfect. As was the Turkish coffee. Note tho, my friend ordered non cow milk in her Turkish and there was a 75 cent upcharge for that. I'll return and dive into some of the sandwiches soon, which all sound interesting. Gender neutral bathrooms were immaculate.

This is the absolute cutest little space for a coffee! I love it!…read moreHaving just returned from Antalya, Turkey I can authenticate that this coffee is as Turkish as it can get! The grounds are still at the bottom of the cup and the flavor is deep and magnificent in a way that American coffee is decidedly not! Their pastries are just the right size for something sweet to offset the coffee experience and the service is friendly and conversational. Nice place and I'll be back regularly!

We love coming back here to try new drinks and love seeing how much they've grown since they first…read moreopened. Even now to have the bakery next door. We recently came by after needing an afternoon pick me up and Altea had just the treat. Along with our beverages we got the ube banana pudding and it was delicious, I'm still thinking about it weeks later! A must try if they have it in stock! P.S. absolutely love the lactaid vending for those who need it!

What really draws me to this place is the menu & the vibes! I wish it was closer to me though…read more They have 2 sides to the store - the bakery side and the cafe side. I made the mistake of going into the bakery side on accident and tried ordering a drink lol. If you follow them on IG, they release their "test kitchen" menu every month where they showcase specialty drinks. For May, they have a thai tea matcha latte and I HAD to try it. Thai tea & matcha are my absolute favs. It was worth the drive for me. I also got their ube banana pudding which was really good. It was more pudding than bananas/wafers but still really good! Can't wait to see what other specialty drinks I'll get to try!