While in town visiting my family, I was in search of a coffee shop and happened to stumble upon…read moreDrip & Culture. Thankfully, it was only 10 minutes away, so my mom and I hopped in the car to try it out. Drip and Culture is located in the back of Supermercado Gonzalez. It's not rare for Mexican grocery stores in the area to sell hot food in the back of the store, but it was very unique to find this super cute, black-owned coffee shop located right in the back. After looking over the menu, I decided on the Ube Matcha and my mom chose the Banana Rum Caramel Latte! Both drinks were a 10/10!!! My drink had an Ube horchata base, which tasted like the perfect mix of vanilla and cinnamon. It was absolutely amazing and paired perfectly with the matcha!!! My mom thoroughly enjoyed her latte as well! Next time I'm in town, Drip and Culture will be my first stop. The shop has a 90s theme with jerseys on the wall and VHS tapes, which gives such a nostalgic vibe. I can't wait to return!!!

Drip & Culture is such a cute coffee shop tucked away and has been one of my Waukegan favorites! I…read moremake it a goal to try as many local coffee shops as possible always better than the chain stores. Not only is the coffee delicious, but you can also grab tacos and relax with a seat while you enjoy your meal. The service is always welcoming, and it really is a great family owned business. One thing I love is that the menu is constantly evolving with new featured drinks, giving you something different to try each visit. So far, it has never disappointed. If you're looking to support local and enjoy great coffee, Drip & Culture is absolutely worth a stop!

Ambience is inviting and cute. Service everyone was…read morepleasant, gave recommendations as this was my first visit to the establishment. Had a mango pineapple smoothie bowl which was delightful I would certainly come back

I stopped in to grab a matcha for my rush hour drive to the airport. The shop was super cute and…read morecozy making me wish I had more time to relax inside and enjoy my drink. I couldn't quite figure out fast enough how to order the fancy matcha drinks I saw on Yelp and didn't have time to figure it out. I settled for a 12oz (small) iced vanilla matcha. Service was quick, the price was reasonable, and the matcha was perfectly balanced between all ingredients. I was tempted to grab a snack like a pastry or avocado toast for my drive but again was in a bit of a rush and indecisive! This will definitely be a go to coffee/matcha spot when I'm in the area!

This is my go to stop for early morning team donuts- you can't go wrong- everything is delicious…read moreand the staff is friendly and fast.

I passed through Waukegan early on a Sunday morning. I was a little skeptical just looking at their…read morepastries and having my mind set on donuts wasn't helping. I left with a cinnamon roll donut and a apple danish. I was loving the donut as I ate it while driving to my destination. The sweetness, texture, moistness, and cinnamon flavor was all there. I could have ate a couple more. The next day I ate the apple danish. It held up nicely a day later and wasn't all dried out. It was reminiscent of the apple danishes that McDonalds used to sell years ago, but 10x better. The apple filling was a sweet delight that i can rarely find. I really enjoyed the pastries here and everything tasted way better than they looked. If I would have known the goods were going to be great, I would have bought a lot more. To bad I won't be back out that way until next summer.

Got a little bit of side eye when we're walked in, lol we're from CA and wearing our LA Dodgers…read morehats! Lol We got some good fall coffees and: Into the woods Chi 10/10 Bourbon Pecan latte 8/10 Coffee cake 9/10 Pumpkin cranberry muffin 8/10 Blueberry muffin 9/10 The vibes were good and the staff were pretty friendly oh, and they sell beer & wine which is a huge plus! Oh & GO DODGERS!

Such a cute spot. I stopped in for coffee & really liked the vibe right away. The menu has lots of…read moreoptions without feeling overwhelming, & everything feels thoughtfully done. My Tiramisu Latte (winter drink) was really good. Smooth, not bitter, & clearly made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. The space feels cozy & welcoming, not rushed or loud, which I loved. Staff was friendly & easygoing, which always makes a difference. This feels like the kind of place you'd come back to again & again, whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or sitting for a bit. Definitely worth a stop I attached the menu that I recreated in Canva from the one hanging in the coffee shop since it was a bit hard to read in the photo, along with the Winter Menu.

I've visited a few times and tried some empinadas and cheese balls (sorry, don't recall the name)…read more Both we're delicious.

Excellent Brazilian style Cheese bread. Much better that what they sell at Costco. They also have a…read morenice selection of frozen meals from pot pies to feijoada and a nice assortment of sweet treats!

Don't listen to the bad reviews, Gojo's is one of the best breakfast spots I've had. The staff was…read morefriendly, the restaurant is nice and clean, and the food came out very fast. The pancakes were fluffy and perfect, and my skirt steak skillet came out with a HUGE portion of food, and all for a reasonable price. 10/10

I want to start by giving a massive shoutout to our hostess, Itzel. She was absolutely wonderful!…read moreEven though our server didn't bother to help us get seated, Itzel completely stepped up. She was incredibly nice, very attentive, and ended up being the one to serve us as well. I'm so glad she helped us out--honestly, she is the only reason we would consider coming back, and we will only return if she is the one serving us! Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was disappointing. Aside from the server being completely unhelpful with seating, the management here is seriously lacking. While we were there, I noticed one of the cashiers getting cussed out by an aggressive customer, It was incredibly uncomfortable to witness, and no employee deserves to be treated like that without their management backing them up. Five stars for Itzel, but management and the rest of the staff really need to step it up.

Second time coming to riverside and i have to say i will be back again. Food was amazing,…read moreatmosphere was delightful, and our sever Abby M was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Would recommend to come back again.

Love this beautiful spacious cafe ! Tables booths outside seating. Good friendly service. They seat…read moreyou . The food is very tasty . The specials Chang daily. Wonderful coffee or juices . I come when I'm off. It closes at 2;00PM It is extremely busy on the weekend because it is so tasteful . The parking lot is spacious . Strip mall with a lot of eatery's and a steakhouse .

I'm so glad I finally had the chance to visit Tala! The staff was super welcoming and the coffee…read morewas delicious. I was surprised at how crowded it was at 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday. Some customers were there to socialize and others were camped out to work from their laptops. I snagged the second-to-last table when I arrived, and the last table was claimed a minute later. In addition to coffee, lattes, cappuccino and other similar drinks, Tala offers a small section of muffins and pastries as well as a small lunch menu. I'd love to go back and try a sandwich with my next latte. The location is odd, in an industrial area off the beaten path. But considering the crowd in there, the word is clearly out and people are flocking to it!

I have been to the Tala coffee in Highwood many times, but I am so happy to have found the…read moreLibertyville location! It is tucked away, but a great space. It's open with tons of light & seating. They even have a conference style room you could rent if you want for meetings, study sessions, or just hanging out. I don't think any of the drinks are a bad choice. I like an iced bone breaker or a hot miel there! Everyone is so friendly and they can absolutely help you decide if you aren't sure what to try!

Amazing chilaquiles!!!! Super friendly staff. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you…read more Their salsa verde is outstanding and so flavorful. Highly recommend.

We went today to grab some lunch. The service was amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive,…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. We had some food requests with vegan avocado tacos and she was extremely helpful and thorough. The tacos were absolutely delicious, especially their salsas! Will definitely be back. We were able to sit together as a family at the booth. Kids meals were generously portioned. My husband had the chipotle chicken panini and said it was great. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food and the music. They have a large menu, including several kid options for breakfast or lunch. It was very clean inside! Would highly recommend!

What a treat to celebrate my day at the local Starbucks! Cake pops are right sized. Staff was…read morereally helpful. Cool decor for Great Lakes area! It did not disappoint! Thank you!

I don't like how Starbucks has gone to all disposable all the time. They generate so much garbage…read moredestined for the oceans. I don't like how they treat employees like disposable plastic. This SB has good service, good workers, but it doesn't make up for the excessively high prices and lack of environmental responsibility. As I write this I spent a couple of weeks in Europe where espresso is a buck fifty, always made fresh and fresh ground, into proper ceramic espresso cups and saucers and all the workers have full free Healthcare, living wages, and a months paid vacation. I also am not expected to tip (they get paid a living wage). The seating here is mainly for individuals here to get sone work or reading done, it doesn't have the space for friends to chat it up in groups as much as other SBs. Good WiFi.