This little red building in the side of the road is a truly must stop. The staff is incredibly…read morefriendly and patient as you browse through the bakery case and drink menu. I have the Cinnamon Kookie Butter Chai Latte and it was delicious, sad they don't offer it in a bigger size cup. Lol. But it's a must try if you are unsure what to get. The Vibe is a little hole in a wall where you can work out of or purchase a comic book.

I wanted to write a review because I worked here for about a month before being suddenly fired…read more The owner is nice, but her husband, who manages everything, created a very uncomfortable work environment. He frequently brought up politics, demographics, and "statistics" at work in ways that felt inappropriate and often came across as biased. It wasn't the kind of environment I expected from a workplace. I personally chose not to engage with these conversations because I was there to work, and I try to keep my personal beliefs separate from my workplace. However, being repeatedly exposed to these types of comments from management made the environment feel unprofessional. I also noticed that he would tell us certain employees had quit, but after speaking with those employees, I learned that was not always what happened. This made me feel like there was a lack of honesty and transparency in how situations were handled. One comment that really stuck with me was when he told me and another young female employee that we'd be prettier if we spoke more intelligently and that men would like us more. We are both very young girls, and that comment was incredibly inappropriate and made us uncomfortable. I was also told that if I came in early every day, I would receive a $1 raise. I did exactly that, and I received the raise on my final paycheck. Just a few days later, I was fired. It was confusing to be recognized with a raise and then immediately let go without being given a meaningful explanation. I was told I was being fired because I supposedly had an attitude with a customer. When I asked what had happened, I wasn't given a clear explanation and was simply told they had decided not to continue my employment. I work hard, take my jobs seriously, and I rarely leave negative reviews because I know everyone is trying their best. I didn't contact them afterward because I felt I had already been treated disrespectfully. After the way I was spoken to and the lack of honest communication, I didn't feel another conversation would have changed anything. As a customer, I also found the food to be average, especially for the price. Before I even worked here, my mom and I had cheesecake from the café on a few different occasions, and every time it had a noticeable freezer-burn taste. For the prices they charge, I expected much better quality. Based on my experience as both an employee and a customer, I would encourage people to support another family-owned café instead.

I tried the frozen lemonade and hubby had strawberry kiwi energy drink. It was speedy for 5pm on a…read moreWednesday, the servers were nice.

If you have not been to this location, please check them out. The staff, which is mostly young…read moreadults are energetic, friendly, and willing to help you decide what you want if you are undecided. I've been there a handful of times when customers have sworn at them, talked down to them, or overall just plain terrible. Please don't be that person! The staff is great!

if you want good, fresh, amazing donuts you HAVE to come to Home Cut. been coming here for over 30…read moreyears and have never been disappointed. They know what they are doing and it shows!!!

Hands down best donuts in Joliet or near Plainfield. Beats out Dunkin, Donut Den, Donuts from the…read moregrocery stores... Place is clean, I like that they make em fresh. I've never had a stale donut. Service is fast and easy.

Great local coffee shop. Appreciate the fact they want to…read morestay consistent and personal with the community. Another local shop has become too much about production and not consistency and quality. Nour is super sweet & loves to learn about her customers. She truly takes passion in her work. Thank you for sharing your passion with the community Nour & staff at blissful brew!

Coffee is amazing! Lattes with cold foam are fantastic. Banana bread is my favorite! When the owner…read moremakes it, it's a solid 10/10- my favorite coffee in the area by far. Biggest downfall is the wait times. Even when the lines are short, waits are still long. On a busy day I waited a half an hour. With that said, when it's good- it's amazing and I'll wait for amazing coffee. Just wish I didn't have to wait SO long.

I ordered the French toast latte after hearing about it on social media and it absolutely lives up…read moreto the hype! Enter the building, follow the signs down the hallway, and you'll find yourself in a spacious coffee shop perfect for meet ups, working, studying, etc. The skeletons are a fun touch but most importantly the coffee is fantastic.

Absolutely love this place!! It's so tricky to find good, craft coffee and this is the place!! They…read morehave a really cozy inside with tables and chairs set up with the wonderful sounds of coffee grinding in the background. The servers are also quite friendly and always up for a good recommendation. They also seem to know lots of people who come in which makes for a community feel. I absolutely love this place and recommend it if you need some good coffee!!

Second visit to this place, and it just doesn't disappoint…read more Today's fresh sandwiches were limited but they had Momma's fresh made spanakopita! My favorite Such a cute little dining area to the back with mismatched upholster chairs and an upright piano. The owner is just so welcoming and accommodating this is just a gem in downtown Joliet.

Great family local coffee shop with pastries, and sandwiches. We had two Chai (one dirty), a lemon…read moreDanish, and a turkey/cheddar sandwich. The service was great, and patient because it was our first time. As was the people behind us. The place has amazing decor, and makes you feel comfortable upon entering. My dirty Chai was delicious, and the sandwich was more than enough to satisfy!

Stopped in on our way from Chicago to St. Louis. Home to a groovy gaming community, fabulous…read morefriendly baristas, and a PROGRESSIVE VIBE that we loved. Coffee was spot on. Highly recommend! ‍

Found about this cool coffee shop and gaming cafe. It certainly is a place for caffeine and nerds…read moreand is one of the more unique places in Shorewood. Critical Grind is certainly a great place if you like board and card games. Has crap tons to choose from including some most people have never heard about before coming here. The drinks and food aren't the main attraction but these are good mostly. Came here the first time and we just wanted to look around. It's got a counter to order at and a few tables in front. The back is where it's at as far as fun and games. A crap ton of board games are piled up basically. Has so many games back here it's hard to pick just one. The drinks and food are easier choices thankfully. It's about $5 to get a latte. There's some non dairy milk choices including oat. It's about $6 for avocado toast, of which there's a few choices. The Hummzza comes with balsamic glaze, basils, and tomatoes. Great place with lots of fun. It's located in the plaza next to the sports cards store. There's often events going on here so check the website.

The name says Yarn & Tea and that's what they do. If you're in the market for either, Betsy's is…read morewhere to go. I was in the area looking for a tea shop and so happy I found Betsy's. The tea selection is broad and buying loose tea in bulk (you can choose however many ounces you want) let me get a bunch of varieties to take home at a reasonable price. The gentleman working there was enjoyable to chat with as he was finding and letting me smell some different teas. Will certainly stop back when I'm in the area again.

The inventory here was AMAZING! Add to that a very kind and knowledgeable staff and you bey we will…read morebe back!