I stopped by on a Monday and ordered a smoothie and a wrap. The smoothie came out in a reasonable…read moreamount of time, but it was missing ingredients. The food, however, took nearly 30 minutes--and every 10 minutes or so, someone came over to let me know yet another ingredient was unavailable. When the food finally arrived, it was lukewarm and the avocado was rubbery. I felt sick trying to eat it. To be clear, the staff members were incredibly kind and professional--it's not their fault that management can't keep basic ingredients in stock. I even thanked them for their effort and time. But the food itself was just not edible. They kindly brought over the blonde male manager to process a refund, and that's where things went downhill. He was extremely rude and dismissive. I remained polite, but he clearly didn't care about the experience or the quality of what was served. Honestly, he should've been embarrassed--there's no way he would have eaten what I was given. Overall, a horrible experience saved only by the professionalism of the frontline staff. Management, especially the manager I interacted with, was the real disappointment.

The Local 84 Cafe is the juice & salad/sandwich/quinoa bowl cafe inside of the Fitness Formula…read moreHealth club in Oak Park, on the third floor. I don't know if it is actually open to the public or just for members and guests at FFC. I've been coming here for years, but never realized it had its own Yelp page. Today, I am enjoying a post-swim 12-ounce "Energizer": Orange, cucumber, carrot, and apple juice. It is priced heartily at $6.60, tax included. It is prepared fresh, so be prepared for a short wait for the fresh juices and smoothies. There is also a grab-and-go cooler with many different energy drinks, bottled water, and flavored waters. I think $6.60 for a fresh juice and $7.85 for a fresh fruit smoothie is probably the going rate in this area. That price is too high for me to be a regular thing, but I enjoy one once a month.

Sugar Beet Food Co-Op looked like they had some fantastic produce. They had prepared meal options,…read morewhich was convenient. They had some chips I enjoyed in the past. The store has a nice location as well as a lot you can park in. When I went, there were not a lot of people in the store.

I absolutely love the co-op! The staff is so friendly and helpful. Shopping here has brought such a…read moresense of community to my life, knowing most food is locally sourced, or produced and this is owned by fellow Oak Park residents. There is ample parking, on the street, or in a lot. This is also an excellent location to walk to! Happy shopping!

Great smoothies, coffee and healthy food. Build your own…read moresmoothie options, as well. Friendly service, friendly owner. The Upbeet Life is awesome!

I was out for a late morning stroll in down town and came across this place. I like to eat really…read moreclean and healthy, and it was the perfect place for me to get a high protein, organic and delicious meal! Some younger friendly college students were working there and made sure I got everything I needed to dine in at the cute counter by the front. Also I got my stuff only 7 minutes after I ordered! Nice and fast. The only reason I rated 4 stars and not 5 was the seats were small and uncomfortable, and the outdoor area wasn't much better. I'd still give this place a try but do take out

This place is very small and cute. Ice cream cones were huge for $3.99. They were so creamy and…read moresmooth. I had the strawberry sundae which was so good. The medium cup is plenty should have gotten smaller cup. I appreciated the customer service, everyone was nice and they were clean inside and out.

I was craving for some ice cream and googled Ice cream shops near my neighborhood. This shop popped…read moreup and I got in my car and drove 5 minutes up the streets. A small ice shop located in Oak Park across the street from the pool. A good location for business on a hot summer day. Soft-serve cones, cups milkshakes, sundaes with a variety options of flavors. I ordered a soft serve Blue Goo ice cream cone. The young lady handed me the ice cone and it was limp to the side and running. The presentation online looked nothing like I ordered in person. I was a bit disappointed because I couldn't taste the blueberry flavor. It tasted just like a regular vanilla flavor cone. There is an outside patio for you to seat and enjoy your ice cream. The service was nice and there are plenty of street parking.

Whole Paycheck, indeed…read more Prices are insane, but the best value here is going to the hot bar and getting some really niche and tasty dishes. There was Indian and Greek options during the time I visited. The staff are polite and friendly. The food is delicious. My father got some of the Italian wedding soup, some cod, and mashed potatoes. I got some fresh rolled sushi. We spent $45. And though it was really good, it wasn't worth $45. We ate in the seating area and it was busy, because the Amazon return center is just past it, so there's constant traffic of randos walking by, which is annoying.

I went to this Whole Foods in River Forest a lot. This store was well-organized. They had a nice…read moreambiance. They had lots of food items and substantial variety. I appreciated that they had a place where you could sit and dine. I also thought the self checkout kiosks were convenient. It looked like they typically had excellent food items. I was grateful to obtain good food items here multiple times. There were some prepared and other foods that I enjoyed, e.g., salmon, pistachios, Caprese sandwich, empanadas (e.g., beef and chicken empanadas), Oasis taboule salad, sweet sesame tofu.

I stopped in and ordered the matcha latte, and it definitely didn't disappoint! The atmosphere is…read morewhat stood out to me just as much as the drink--it's such a beautiful, calming space that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your time there. The service was also wonderful; everyone was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I don't find myself in this area very often, but whenever I have enough time, I try to stop by. If I worked closer, this would easily become my go-to coffee spot. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you're looking for a quality drink, great service, and a relaxing vibe.

I stopped by because I was around the area and my cousins recommended this cafe and I'm so glad…read morethey did! I had a Pistachio Latte for myself and a Ferrero Latte for my husband. I took a sip of his and loved his more! I spilled his on accident while I was getting out of my car but I loved it so much that I convinced him to go back and get one for him and myself, that's how good it was! It's a little pricey but worth it! The cafe is so cute, spacious and cozy! I wish I lived closer because I'd definitely be there everyday!

Because I've been trying out this Brand often lately, I feel I'm "well qualified" to judge…read moreproperly. That and years of experience Meaning I know what constitutes a good brand when I see one. I love their Sleek, Bright & Inviting Signage. That just brings you in the door! The same continues inside! Their unique gourmet flavors. The fact they took our most precious childhood JOY "Paleta" and have turned it into everything it was intended to be and more!!! Who doesn't love Paletas? Fresh fruit, leche... nuts even!yummy ! So we have amazing Flavors, Gourmet Presentation & Paletas! Dang, now we add Creative Snacks! Nice! I've made a New Commitment Today, and thank you Michoacana, I'm going to try my Best to try a New Location Every Sat Night! What a Joy . Game on, now we can see maybe at End of Summer, who knows "wins"; Overall Best Location & All.! Dang, Game On. Btw, I Love Fruity Pebbles ; thank you for the creative and enjoyable Treat! They are in a Very High Traffic Area. Very nice area! Street parking is limited, so drive around and pay attention to signs. CTA/pace stop also here. Flower Shop next door to East. Very Nice Liquor store to East. Lupita, great Mexican Cuisine to West. Be respectful of neighbors, quiet neighborhood.

I've seen these in many places. A friend of mine brought me here to get a fruit cup. None of the…read morefruit was ripe/sweet (strawberries, watermelon, pineapple), except for the papaya. There's way too much plastic and styrofoam being used. Many of the products under the glass are full of artificial dyes. This is not a place I would like to go back to.

It was great.The woman was very knowledgeable about protein shakes and it tasted great.read more

Buyer Beware: THIS IS HERBALIFE Now then, now that it's out…read morethere let's start. If you are an outsider to the Herbalife world, (like myself) you wouldn't even know looking at this place. That's my first issue, as you can see, a yelper is letting you know, not the actual business! That right there, is wrong. My family and I felt very mislead. Now, I'm not trying to be rude. But hopefully after my review, the company makes some changes. Now, this is not to say Herbalife products don't work or aren't helpful. That I wouldn't know as I've never bought into it (well except today I supposed). That's my second issue with this place. There is no signage in store or on their Instagram page that this is Herbalife based. This is also wrong. A: if you are a proud business owner, why not tell everyone what the main foundation of your company is? B: it is dangerous not to disclose what is going into your drinks i.e. nuts, soy, dairy etc. My family was beyond stoked that we were getting a smoothie joint near the area, and walking distance too! But unfortunately this is not a smoothie bar, where you can pick and choose ingredients like fruits, milks or powders. This is worrisome because no one asked if we had any allergens. What if someone walks in who does and they think they are just getting a regular blueberry smoothie with regular milk? Very very dangerous. There are no nutritional labels near the menu or on the actual cups. This should also be disclosed. Now if you are an avid athlete or you'd just like to kick start your life into a healthier direction, this is great! But again, what are we really drinking? We wouldn't know. I'm giving this place 1 star, not because people where rude or the place was dirty. One star because being mislead is wrong and dangerous. It's wrong to pose as a regular smoothie caffe and charge high prices because there's protein inside. Please disclose the actual company at its roots, please create nutritional labels and please provide allergens. My husband and I spent $16 on two smoothies! We didn't taste (due to Covid) until we were outside. It honestly just felt like we were taken advantage of. It seems like the owner doesn't want to disclose its Herbalife because maybe they will lose out on business. Hopefully my review spares others who plain and simple just don't want these products for whatever reason. It's our right, and this place feels forceful upon inspection.