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Drinks are always tasty, service was meh, it definitely depends on how their day is going but…read moredefinitely valid for customer service. Place was pretty packed with students and young adults on dates, it was cute!

Decent coffee and drinks here, have great boba, smoothies, coffee, and even affogato. I would check…read morethis place out, heads up it sometimes can get hectic and have superrrr long waits when it's busy... I waited for my coffee for 30 mins, all the previous times I had went there was no wait time at all so that threw me off and also the reason I haven't been back but I would recommend this as a fun chill spot to chill with friends or even study, get some work done. Kind of a noisy environment but if that doesn't bother you then this is your spot!

Mango Lychee Smoothie

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Sugar & Rhyme coffeehouse

4.8(46 reviews)

3.3 mi

Quaint one-off neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Good menu of specialty drinks, but I've only…read moregotten the latte's. Very good. Ditto for the bakery stuff like croissants and biscotti's. Fast service from the counter. Right on Chicago Street, street parking can be scarce but there's a garage across the street.

Nice coffee spot in downtown Elgin that I was glad to find this past Saturday afternoon. Very…read morefriendly baristas and a large menu full of the usual suspects and more. Ordered a Chili Chocolate iced latte after one the baristas gave me a rundown of what was in it. Tasted great and liked the laidback feel that I got even from just being inside of the cafe for a little while. Looking forward to warmer weather so that I can grab an iced shakerato the next time I'm in Elgin.

Iced Chocolate Carmel latte SO YUMMY

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Viator Coffee Co.

4.7(69 reviews)

3.2 mi

I've been here a few times to study. The atmosphere is great - upbeat but quiet. The service and…read morethe coffee are both great. I've had a Mayan Mocha (photo below), Cherry Cheesecake (Drink) and a regular drip coffee. All 3 were great - although the Cherry Cheesecake drink is a bit small for the price. Haven't tried the food yet, but the options sounds delish!

Best coffee in the world Lots of seating…read moreGreat price Service amazing and chill Food nearby too

Beautiful vibes

Outstanding Mexican mocha by Austin... Again! And delightful scone...

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Churro Bar

4.8(12 reviews)

1.2 mi

Wow! Color me impressed, this place has Bobba, milk tea, ice cream, and of course, churros. Not…read morejust that, but they have a plethora of options to choose from and everything gets made fresh right in front of you while you wait. Decided to try the Sundae and and a Dulce Box (8 churros mixed and matched) both were exceptional, and having been my first time I didn't realize how absolutely massive these things were. 1 churro can easily be shared by 2 people, maybe even 3 of your not too much of a sweets person. The churros were prepared perfectly, crispy on the outside and silky smooth and warm on the inside. Yum. The staff was very pleasant, patients knowledgeable and eager to explain options. Overall, a very nice spot and a welcomed addition to the area. Will definitely be back.

Delicious! Each churro is fried up fresh, made to order. The basic chorizo is $2, but there are all…read moresorts of other options like churro fries, drizzle toppings, churro sticks, churros and ice cream. The churro itself is chewy but light, there cinnamon sugar offers a bit of a crunch and amazing sweetness. Easy snack after lunch or dinner. Check them out!

Sundae

Dulce Box half

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Brew 'N Bubble

3.4(41 reviews)

0.3 mi

Online says open at 11am, so I went to this establishment at 12:20pm today (03/10/26) . The door…read morewas locked and the lights were off. The schedule on the door said that it should be open. This is the second time. I waited for 5 mins or so, a door dasher showed up and another customer showed up and waited. Then we all left. They could have at least left a note on the door saying closed today. Wasted gas and a portion of my lunch break.

Ok I quit, went back a couple more times, no tapioca. I don't recommend it. And the other pearls…read morethey offer hurt your stomach and don't go well with the bubble tea. No consistency at all.

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Almar Elgin Nutrition

5.0(2 reviews)

1.8 mi

Well let's just say that saying when you don't look for something it will come to you when needed…read morethe most! That's how this business is. I walked into the bank to do my work stuff and I was greeted with a flyer to try this business and I looked and it was the products I take every day anyway! I was so excited as I was just transferred to the store that I work at so I have not had a chance to look for a local nutrition shop but yeah like I said if found me and I couldn't be more happy! I love the atmosphere of this place. It's very clean and well maintained. They even have exercise and Zumba classes! Then there's the workers omg they all have positive vibes and are just so welcoming and sweet! I've been to quite a few Herbalife nutrition shops across couple states and this one is definitely in my top 3. They have a large supply of products on display and that menu looks naughty but indeed very healthy as the best products are used but there's parfaits, desert tacos, crepes (I tried on my first visit and they were scrumptious!), and waffles. Stop by and give them a try, you won't leave tired or disappointed that's for sure

Finally got a chance to try their crepes. Absolutely delicious! Love clean eating options close to…read morehome and supporting this small business. Welcoming and inviting location.

Pina Colada Protein Shake

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Stop N Dip

4.3(7 reviews)

3.2 mi

Found this ice cream place in Elgin. It may look kind of haphazard but it has some good products…read more Stop N Dip is kind of set up weird. Has quite a few things to choose from. There's some quite unusual flavors so you can come back a few times. Coming here the first time it was kind of confusing. It's located on one side of the entrance. There's a bit of a passage to get through. Has mostly gelatos. There's also a few sorbets at times. It's about $5 a scoop, but there's much more than just bowls and cones. They make milkshakes and even have hot and iced coffee including Turkish. Crepes are one of the main items. These are filled with chocolate, Nutella, or basically whatever. Also they have dip sticks, which is fruit on skewers dipped in chocolate. They also make lava cake and other big items. Got a lot of sweet stuff to both drink and eat. It's located on Douglas close to Highland. There's a lot of more unusual flavors, along with more common ones, so it has a pretty big variety.

We stopped in late. --thirty minutes before closing. All of us ordered crepes of one kind or…read moreanother. I ordered a Digestive Crepe. It was dry AF inside. Filled only with dry crumbly cookies. And the bottom of the crepe was so overcooked that it was hard to cut through. Everyone agreed that it was like a tortilla on bottom They were all welcoming and the place clean. I just wouldn't return.

Menu and ordering counter

Stop N Dip Sign

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Neon sign

Sweet C's

4.7(83 reviews)

2.1 mi

I'm happy to hear, they are still baking the wonderful treats. Just not at a store front. Maybe…read morePalatine farmers market would be great!

I had the best experience with Sweet C's. She took on a custom cookie order with not a lot of…read morenotice and totally knocked it out of the park!! The cookies were a huge hit! Can't wait to order again

Custom graduation cookies

Custom Elvis cookies for an 85th birthday

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Nitro brew and cupcake time :)

Candy Cloud

3.5(29 reviews)

2.3 mi

Yummy and the wait was not bad at all. The inside is dark but tasteful. There were about 4 people…read moreand I would say approximately 2 minutes per customer. Wanted to note that was on 5th of July.

Was excited to try this place but there was only one employee working. We waited a few minutes,…read morethen noticed over 10 people were waiting on their order and he was only working on making one. The drinks looked great but not half hour to an hour wait time. Also it's very dark and sad in there, you figured the decor would be livelier. Nope. Maybe the name should be Dark Cloud instead of Candy Cloud. :)

Blender Chai

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Country Donuts

4.3(329 reviews)

2.3 mi

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.

Country Donuts

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Carm A.

33

850

5505

2 months ago

Stopped in again, way nicer! They really fixed their attitudes and drink quality! My order was really good. YAY!

Moises R.

32

4

0

6 years ago

My favorite Starbucks location to go to! Staff is always very friendly and drinks always taste delicious

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I'm writing this review as I wait in the line for my 1 grande drink. It is 7:03 pm and I have been…read morein the drive through for 11 minutes (and counting currently) and am the only person here. Don't recommend if you are in a rush!

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I love the staff here.they are always so friendly and courteous. There is often a line, since it's…read morethe only place like it close to this side of the mall. I often see shoppers and Nordstrom employees in here. The food items appear fresh daily and it always smells good in here. My favorite drink is a mocha ice storm and you can get it with or without whipped cream. Prices are pretty reasonable and comparable to Starbucks.

Nordstrom Ebar Coffee is located on the main floor directly outside Nordstrom. It's a nice place to…read moregrab gourmet beverages, breakfast pastries, snacks and light packaged lunches. Service is always fast and friendly. Coffee drinks are always made correctly with fresh ground beans! There's plenty of tables to sit and relax across from the Ebar so you don't have to rush. It's always kept neat and clean which is a definite plus!

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Yummy and the wait was not bad at all. The inside is dark but tasteful. There were about 4 people…read moreand I would say approximately 2 minutes per customer. Wanted to note that was on 5th of July.

Was excited to try this place but there was only one employee working. We waited a few minutes,…read morethen noticed over 10 people were waiting on their order and he was only working on making one. The drinks looked great but not half hour to an hour wait time. Also it's very dark and sad in there, you figured the decor would be livelier. Nope. Maybe the name should be Dark Cloud instead of Candy Cloud. :)

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3.4

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My boyfriend and I like this place because it's minutes away from where we live. We usually come in…read morethe evening during the week to get our coffees for the next day because it gets super busy. My go to is always the Sweet & Salty or Smooth 7, and my boyfriend likes their energy/fizzy drinks! I like that this location has the blue light lining the building - makes it look really cool when it's dark lol. 7brew is known for their loud music and upbeat environment - I always enjoy reading what they have written on the windows! Also, shout out to DANNY for being super nice, funny and quick to get our drinks out! He was great! My only suggestion (for the company as a whole) is to include a BLUEBERRY syrup/sauce (especially year round) - it's my favorite and I'm so sad that it's not an option!

This must only be a place for sugary drinks. All their sugar-free stuff makes their coffee taste…read moreeven worse than the plain coffee is to begin with. I drink black coffee from everywhere as well. This is the most disgusting coffee I've ever tasted in my life. The cold brew literally taste like chemicals. They either have no idea what they're doing here or it's just a recipe for disaster. I've tried and tried here multiple times because I thought the concept was cool, but every time I've gone, I'm either disappointed because of service, the wrong drink, or just plain disgusting flavors. Attached is photos of me throwing a large in a gas station garbage and yes I'm going into the gas station to get BETTER coffee

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I come here every time I work a Saturday and my drink is always perfect and the worker is always…read morenice. Today, Autumn helped me. She was very nice and even asked me how I was. We spoke about me going to work and how tired I was. Would definitely come back.

I visited the Algonquin 7 Brew location on Saturday to take advantage of the BOGO promotion, and…read moreunfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The first issue was the drive-thru line. There was construction happening in the parking lot, and employees were directing traffic. The car directly in front of me was allowed to enter the drive-thru, but I was instructed to drive all the way around the parking lot and follow the cones. What made it frustrating was that I later watched other vehicles being directed straight into the line. The process seemed inconsistent and unnecessarily confusing. Once I finally got into line, there were several employees standing near the entrance talking while customers waited. It took a while before anyone approached my vehicle to take my order. When an employee did come over, I asked about one of the promotional drinks. He wasn't familiar with what was in it and had to leave and ask someone else. While I understand employees are still learning, I expected a little more familiarity with the menu and promotion. The biggest issue was at the payment window. The music was so loud that I could barely hear the employee speaking. I had to repeatedly ask her to repeat herself and eventually found myself raising my voice just to communicate. It made the interaction frustrating and unnecessary. Another disappointment was the pricing. One of the reasons I originally chose 7 Brew over other coffee chains was the value. When I first started going about eight months ago, my large drink with cold foam was around $7 and change. Now that same drink is over $9. I understand prices increase, but when you're paying more, you also expect consistency. The cold foam in my drink was minimal, especially considering it is an additional charge. I've visited this location three separate times and have had similar experiences each time. I kept giving it another chance because it's only about seven minutes from my house, but this visit was the final straw. At this point, I'd rather drive the extra 20+ minutes to the Huntley or Lake Zurich locations than return to the Algonquin location. Between the inconsistent traffic direction, employees standing around while customers waited in the lot, lack of product knowledge, excessively loud music, and disappointing drink execution, this location has lost my business.

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