The Cat House is a unique, fun experience to hang out and chill with some adoptable cats…read more If you or someone you're with likes cats - you'll enjoy the Cat House in Roselle. They have a ton of cats walking around and hanging out (including kittens) and you're able to play with them, buy drinks or snacks while you're there or cat merchandise that helps support the house getting cats adopted. I participated in a cat bingo night where you can get cat themed prize bags which was pretty fun. I'd recommend a visit for a unique experience and if you like cats.

We went to The Cat House after my last day before holiday PTO and wasn't entirely sure what to…read moreexpect. There is a small receiving area with free hot drinks and a cooler of for purchase cold drinks. Upon being greeted we were given the rules to play, and made our way in. The space was quiet and relaxing, and we enjoyed it. For me personally, I'd have a hard time enjoying it as much with little kids running about, but since we didn't have said little kids (or any kids) we decompressed, played, and just enjoyed the experience very much. What a great concept and well executed.

Haven't been here in years (2018?). Still a great hang with couches for catching up with friends…read moreand socializing. Staff was friendly and it's always a nice little luxury to get a coffee not made from home in this economy! I had the vanilla bean latte, half sweet, oat milk And my friend had the koopa troopa, half sweet, oat milk They've had the same menu a long time so it's tried and true and then their seasonal offerings as well! Love this place. Bit of nostalgia for a different time. I remember the cereal bar. Now that I've made myself sound about a million years old it's time to sign off! Go catch up with friends here

Not sure how Matt managed to get hired here, so I assume being rude is part of their training…read more After hearing great things about their coffee and being in town for a trip, I payed Wormhole a visit. I ordered 5 coffees one morning, and all the register guy did was write a few names on some cups and placed it down. I understand tipping culture is a divided topic of discussion, but at the end of the day, it is OPTIONAL. After pressing the skip button from what I believe to be non-tip worthy service, he threw a fit and said "Wow you're serious? After I did all that?" Meanwhile all he did was write names on cups. Now I would understand if he was the barista working hard to pump out the coffees, but two lovely ladies were in the back doing that. He shooed me and my friend out of line as we were still processing what he just said. The next customer orders and he had the audacity to talk about us to them while we're 5 feet away. Delusional as he was, he had the nerve to say we were holding up the line and made him do "all that work", and I could promise you, we knew exactly what we wanted to order the second we got up, and took no longer than 45 seconds. We also witnessed he got into it with another customer, so it seems like he's the problem here. Most wild service I have ever received, all for some milky coffees. I ended up tipping the lovely ladies in the back though. Be warned. There are much better spots.

This is actually part of a market. It's a small corner in that market…read more I ordered the Ube Matcha Boba Tea - it was decent. Nothing fantastic - not too sweet. Colours looked great. Then I ordered the lycee mochi donut and the matcha mochi donut. Honestly didn't enjoy them a lot - they felt like they were a couple days old. And no flavour difference between the two really. But the place is cute and I like the story behind it.

Came on their grand opening day with their giveaway! Giving…read more4 stars for one of the best mochi donuts in the city in my opinion even with just glaze as you can really taste the mochi flavor. Tasted their other flavors and they were also tasty. The brown sugar boba was just okay though and the tapioca pearls were clumped together and single pieces were still not that sippable. I wouldn't get it again. Located in the vegan food hall in uptown that just opened!

I finally got a chance to come here. It's been listed as Chicago's first Pakistani-themed cafe. I…read morelike that they have long hours. There is a ton of parking available. I really like the look of the inside, it's very aesthetic and will likely appeal to these young American Tik Tok/IG girls. However, as Chicago's first Pakistani-themed cafe, I was hoping for a more authentic experience. I know their menu is half American and half Pakistani. I think 95% Pakistani would have been better. The pancakes, French toast, chicken cajun pasta, and chicken club sandwich, people can get that literally anywhere. The Pakistani food you can't. I ordered the paratha smash burger and honey cardamom matcha hot. The honey cardamom was great, not very sweet at all. The paratha was crispy and the smash burger was juicy. I really enjoyed the sauce on top of the burger. I would definitely come back here for that. Service was very friendly and helpful. I would give this place a 4. I would really love to see more Pakistani food on the menu as well as advertised on your social media. The Americanized food catering to Americans doesn't do the Pakistani culture justice.

I had the opportunity to visit cafe Bethak with a friend and it was lovely! This is a beautiful…read morehidden gem in Lombard IL. Support them/the location is a little hidden as it is in the back of a plaza next to adventure park but the great thing about this space is that if you love locally owned coffee shops, this is a must! It is beautifully decorated, spacious and bright and I can't wait to return! Well I have- a few times since my initial visit! Let me start by saying this isn't just a coffee shop- they have a fun brunch menu of southeast Asian inspired dishes to compliment coffee, chai, and match flavors! They have some unique combinations of chai and matcha which is great! I have had their rose chai and their honey lavendar matchas. Their puri puris was a delicious snack! They also have. Smashburger that is a must try! We received service by one of the owners on our visit. A husband and wife couple own this place and they are so kind! Check it out!

What an absolutely cute place! I recently visited Chicago…read morefor my yearly trip. Stopped at Cafe Cremerie after seeing posts on IG. I'm always on the hunt for cute coffee shops. The place is super clean with faint pink vibes, wood and marble. I ordered an iced latte and the Cronut and a creme filled pastry. The latte was made to perfection! The pastries were for later at home and were so good the next morning! I really liked the texture of the Cronut. The filling in my donut wasn't overly sweet and I loved it! I would definitely go back....

Usually I left a couple days after my visit to write my review, but this time I could not wait!…read moreIt almost NEVER when my husband eats cake, because he is lactose intolerant. He picked the chocolate coconut slice. Not only he likes it, he gave it a 5/5! He was like "it's moist. It's chocolate! it's coconuty! Great balance!". He never give such score on cake, let alone a full sentence review (he is man of few words. He usually devour the whole thing before you get to taste/try it, or automatically push his food to your plate type...)

Seriously chill place. The coffee is great. And the sound of washing machines is soothing. The…read moreperfect spot for a clean working session

Try to come here a couple times, parking was absolutely a hot mess. Monday they are close from…read moreTuesday through Thursday beyond a hot mess express on the parking in the lot or side street. Very hidden location, chill, coffee is easy going. Not impressed of the wow factor of the drinks. It's not strong coffee. Great location, you can do laundry, and great a drink of coffee or tea or a snack. Or you can bring your work stuff and get stuff done. Staff is amazing and easy going.

The highlight of Nutella Cafe Chicago is definitely that you can personalize the Nutella label with…read moreyour name! Such a fun and unique touch, especially if you're visiting Chicago and want a little souvenir. I ordered the iced mocha latte with Nutella, and it was really good, but it took about 15 minutes to prepare even though it wasn't busy. I actually tried to visit the day before in the afternoon, and although the line wasn't crazy, it barely moved, so I decided to come back the next morning. My advice: go early in the morning if you want to avoid long waits. Overall, it's a fun stop for Nutella fans, especially for the personalized jar!

I was really looking forward to this experience. I love Nutella and this was something different…read more We came there around 9:15pm and there was a line - no problem. They close at 10pm and let the line know that they will not be offering dining in after 9:30pm. So if you are in the line, you will need to do a to-go. This also was not a problem with me. I understand they want to go home and I came late. I finally got in and we did the ordering on the kiosk. They were out of a lot of things but again, it was the end of the night so that was to be expected. They didn't have anything posted - as far as I could see - or giving any menus BEFORE ordering at a table or to-go which would have made the experience quicker. What I really had a problem with was the orders. I ordered a fruit plate with Nutella and my husband ordered a scoop of ice cream with Nutella. They literally gave him the tiniest scoop of ice cream I ever saw, with barely any Nutella. This tiny cup was over $8. You could have ate it in 1 spoonful - not even kidding. The fruit plate itself was a decent size with very fresh fruit but again, barely any Nutella. I believe the fruit plate was $12 or $13. The whole purpose of the cafe is NUTELLA, yet they barely give you any. Overall, it was alright. You could make any of these items at home with a jar of Nutella. I wouldn't recommend or go back - just do it yourself.

They don't just have a cafe ~ they also offer a unique quiet back room space designed for…read morerelaxation and wellness. It features red light therapy, a salt sauna, a quantum light bed, bio mats, green light and vibro beds. Reiki master by appointment. The space is also available for private events and regularly hosts gatherings, including sound baths and other wellness experiences. Definitely worth checking out.

While visiting friends in Illinois, I stumbled across this hidden gem in downtown La Grange. This…read morewas my first visit to a cafe that is centered around wellness and I think the concept is brilliant! Upon entering the establishment, I couldn't help but notice the ombre colored walls and combined with the chandeliers as well as the pink bistro tables the aesthetics were overall, very impressive. The owner Lauren, patiently explained all of the available treatments and due to the amount of stress I had been under, I was eager to relax and to quiet my mind. I was only in town for a short time, so she graciously worked me into a couple of sessions. I started with the vibroacoustic sensory lounge followed by the red light therapy and finally ended with the quantum crystal bed with biomat. For the first time in weeks, my mind, body and soul were totally relaxed. By the time I left, I was drunk on relaxation and it felt great! I slept like a baby for the next two nights! I really appreciated the unique variety of non alcoholic cocktails and adaptogen beverages available for purchase. If you have not stopped by, do your body a favor and treat yourself.

Love that there is a ice cream hangout spot in Bronzeville! I appreciate that they have a variety…read moreof ice cream bases to work from: dairy, vegan (coconut) and sorbet. I got the cookies & dream ice cream, which was ok - I couldn't pinpoint what was overpowering the ingredients, but it was unfortunately prominent and lingering. Minus the ice cream, I'm primarily giving this a 3 because of the clean, beautiful space (TVs, games, group and lounge seating abound) and the empanadas. My birria one was phenomenal, and my husband's spinach one was really good. They alone are worth coming back for. One last thing - 2 milkshakes, a scoop of ice cream and a milkshake cost us nearly $50.

Meh. I stopped in…read morebecause I wanted to support a local business but left feeling shafted. The product provided wasn't worth the price in my opinion. I ordered the strawberry letter 43 which was supposed to consist of strawberry ice cream, graham crackers, and pound cake. I wanted vanilla ice cream instead, which they swapped out without a problem. The ice cream didn't have much flavor and was much too sweet. There weren't any graham crackers either. They sprinkle the dust from the graham crackers on top of the ice cream. You're not actually being served graham crackers, which is false advertising. Lastly, the pound cake was dry and hard. It was so hard that it was flaky rather than being moist. It's doubtful that it was homemade either. It's more likely that it came out of a plastic, single-serve container. I took four bites before tossing it all in the trash. My sister had the mango and key lime sorbet on a waffle cone. She opted to skip the toppings. She liked the sorbet but not enough to be a repeat customer. She said the waffle cone was too thin. It broke into several pieces when she lifted it out of the plastic cup to rotate it. The inside of the ice cream shop is cute. There's a large flat-screen TV and there were games on some of the tables. They were playing 90s pop hits on the sound system which added to the vibe. The space is comfortable, and it's clear that someone paid attention to the details, but the product they're serving is lackluster. You're better off going to Baskin Robbins, where you can get two double scoops for twelve dollars. It's a national chain but you're getting a better value for your money. We paid $21 for two single scoops, which for us ended up being a waste of money. Nitro was definitely a one and done experience. I'll stick with Sugar Shack, Kilwins, or Runaway Cow.

Need a reservation on OpenTable about a week prior. Ran about 15 minutes late due to misjudging the…read moreUber from our hotel and when I called, they moved my reservation out 15 minutes to accommodate. This is nestled inside of a hotel and it's not immediately clear in the lobby, but luckily they have a person greeting you upon entry. The hostess is in the middle and seating is in a beautiful atrium. We sat next to a fountain at a small table. 5/5 shrimp cocktail. The shrimp or colossal, lol! The cocktail sauce and the tartar/aïoli sauce was amazing, and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. 5/5 crispy, artichoke with an aïoli sauce. Beautifully presented, perfectly crispy. The aïoli was so delicious. I kept it for the rest of my meal as it being sauce. 4/5 American breakfast with egg whites. Egg whites were slightly runny, but good portion. The bacon was crispy and slightly sweet. Super yummy. Crispy potatoes were like a deep fried large country potato. Good with the aïoli, but I didn't eat too much. 4/5 petite potato, American style. These are truly petite. I wanna say it was $14-$20 but I expected a little bit more. 5/5 chocolate chip cookie for my Bestie's birthday. Best cookie she's ever had. Delicious, warm, chewy. 5/5 butterscotch crème brûlée. First time I've ever had a butterscotch version. The custard was delicious, and the Brulé topping was not too thick. Annihilated the whole thing. The atrium was beautiful. I wish there was a little bit more space for us to take photos, but the hotel itself beautiful. Our service was great. I wish I could remember our servers name but it was a young man with glasses & he was fabulous.

I mean it's aight. This venue would do very well as a wine bar / club / hangout. The food here I…read morefeel like is just in excess of what this place would excel at. Glasses of wine with your colleagues after work in what is honestly a gorgeous place. But otherwise the food is decent. Delice plate for appetizer, salmon, and no dessert because... yea. It was a nice little dinner but I could've probably made this meal at home for like... a fourth of the price. And drank that bottle of Reisling I managed to bring back home from Baden Baden.