Great coffee, very nice, friendly and enthusiastic people. It would be nice to have few tables and…read morechairs for outside seating though.

Great coffee spot right next to the Libertyville Metra stop. I missed my train in the morning so…read moreinstead of punishing myself and getting all mad, I treated myself to a brown butter latte and a cranberry orange scone. After all it is a Friday! There are many things on the winter menu that I would love to try next time I am back. The scone was huge and very flavorful. And the brown butter latte was a nice warm treat on a cold Chicago morning. The employees behind the counter were nice and friendly and helped me decide my drink for the morning. It was between the miso caramel latte or the brown butter latte, and I went with the brown butter. Nice chill coffee spot with great options. They have a nice cozy couch in the front and heard they have a nice big sitting area in the back that I didn't have time to check out. Til next time!

Walking into Apres Pastry felt like a warm hug. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt so…read moregenuinely cozy and welcomed the kind of place that immediately makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. The atmosphere is absolutely dreamy, and the floral shop is EVERYTHING. It adds such a beautiful, thoughtful touch and makes the whole space feel curated, calm, and special. You can tell so much love went into every detail. This is the kind of spot you leave feeling happier than when you arrived. Can't wait to come back truly such an experience.

So very happy that this place opened up. Can't talk enough about this cute place. Meet all the…read morerequirements of the cute, warm, friendly neighborhood coffee place. Everything is worth the penny. Fresh from the oven and coffee is delicious. God bless they have saved me drive to Barrington all the way for good coffee and bakery.

It's not everyday you run into a Brazilian bakery. I was excited…read more Couldn't possibly try everything on one visit, so I picked out a few to try. Pao de queijo was decent. Bigger than the frozen ones you can get from grocery stores. I would love to try them when they fresh out of oven. When I got home to try, they weren't hot any longer, and were fine but not great. Catupiry cheese pastel was definitely the standout. Of course it helped that they fry them to order. Nice, puffy pastry with melted Brazilian cheese inside was amazing. They also give you a small container of veggie slaw to pair with, which gave the necessary palate cleansing afterwards. I personally thought the strawberry cake was delicious with just the right amount of moisture to the cake, but was a bit too soggy for my wife's liking. Chocolate covered strawberry coxinha was different. Rather than the chocolate being fully hard, it had a layer of soft chewy (presumably) ganache, which made it interesting. I'm personally not a big chocolate person, so I'm not the best judge on it. I thought it was fine. At least the strawberry wasn't sour like some I'd run into before from others. Like I said, my bar is low. LOL Lady patissiers behind the counter were all speaking Portuguese and were all lovely. Sweet to explain everything I had questions on and never forgetting to smile or make recommendations. The building is tiny and adorable. There are maybe a set of 5 tiny two-seater tables inside, but definitely would be tight. I think the space was set up for Insta spots more than anything. I've seen some G reviews that say their coffees were expensive, but I personally think it varies item by item. I'll definitely come back to try some other offerings before making a final decision, but for now, I'd say give it a try if you're intrigued. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I had the pastel and kibe. Very tasty and authentic Brasilian foods. They have a great choice of…read morefood, drinks, and deserts. I was able to brush up on my Portuguese, very friendly staff.

Simply the Best: A Love Letter to Scooter's Coffee Mundelein!…read more If you're looking for the absolute crown jewel of Mundelein, look no further. I have been a loyal customer here since day one, and I can honestly say that my life has been significantly more caffeinated--and much happier--ever since they opened their windows! Why This Place is Pure Magic: * Lightning-Fast Service: I don't know how they do it, but the speed here is legendary. Whether the line is empty or wrapped around the building, you'll have a steaming (or icy!) cup of perfection in your hand before you can even finish picking your playlist. * The Ever-Evolving Menu: I love that they never let things get stale. Their rotating menus keep every visit feeling like a fresh adventure. There is always a creative, seasonal surprise waiting to be discovered. * Innovation in a Cup: They are constantly rolling out new drinks that I didn't even know I needed. From their signature Caramelicious to the latest limited-time fruit infusions, the flavor profiles are always spot-on and ahead of the curve. The Heart of the Operation Beyond the beans, it's the people that make this location truly special. The owners are absolutely wonderful--you can tell they truly care about the Mundelein community and take immense pride in what they've built. And the staff? They are the sunshine of my mornings! Always wearing the biggest smiles, incredibly polite, and they handle the morning rush with a level of grace and positivity that is honestly inspiring. Bottom Line: If you haven't been to the Mundelein Scooter's yet, you are missing out on the best part of the day. 10/10, five stars, and a huge thank you to the team for keeping me fueled all these years!

Cookie Oreo coffee is beyond delicious! Friendly service and great coffee. Try it!read more

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!

This coffee shop had all the vibes. It has an area where you can see the roastery…read more The coffee was so smooth and honestly one of the best I have had in awhile. The service was friendly and helpful I even tried the breakfast chorizo burrito! Wow! I can't wait till I get to go back!

Damn, what a great find... after some serious garage sale action, we needed a break. And what do…read moreyou know... a real Parisian Cafe in Mundelein, which was thoroughly enjoyable. Was it the French coffee? The croissant? The Brie Omelette? All of them, and more! Friendly staff, delicious food. A kitschy but cute Eiffel Tower base, (think Paris - Las Vegas), and then just set down and enjoy. We loved it and will be back, so should you! Tried to get pics, but we ate too fast...

If you are French or expect a Parisian style bistro, skip it! You'll be disappointed. Decor is so…read morecheap and depressing. Black banquet tables with black vinyl tablecloth, basic silverware and dinnerware. Outside of storefront is dirty with poor rickety sidewalks. Service was very mediocre. We ordered quiche which was about 4 bites with a mushy crust. Some basic fries on the plate (don't expect Parisian fries w herbs) no garnish. Mom had a flourless chocolate cake which was not the normal way you'd expect it to taste..dry and no raspberries whipcream etc. I skipped dessert. Last photo is my redecorated version!

TLDR - The Black Forest Coffee drink is great!…read more Full Review First to note: I'm a big coffee person and love drinking my coffee black in the morning. I will almost always pick black coffee over lattes, cappuccinos, and other classic combinations that would potentially mask the flavor notes of good quality coffee. The exceptions are specialty coffee drinks that have some unique combination of ingredients (aside from just different syrup flavors). But even then, I admit I'm a bit wary of having tried many cafes where these specialty drinks end up being too sweet. I've passed by Cherry & Coffee Cafe many times in Hawthorn mall in the past without giving it a second thought because of the very thing I mentioned above - likening it to cafes with overly sweet drinks. On this particular day, which happened to be Father's Day, I was in the area and looking for something caffeinated in the afternoon. I happened to glance at Cherry & Coffee Cafe's menu on google and saw something called "Black Forest Coffee", which was described as being made with chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries. This sounded intriguing enough that I ventured over to give it a shot. It somehow didn't click in my mind that this wasn't black coffee (I had interpreted/misread the description as having notes of chocolate and cherry). It finally hit me when I was ordering my drink and the barista asked me which milk I wanted (it's also quite possible I got confused because "coffee" was in the name instead of "latte"). I decided to go ahead with my order anyway since I had already made the trip over. Long story short, I was VERY surprised that the Black Forest Coffee drink was both not too sweet and quite good! My wife is especially picky with sugar levels (think Kung Fu Tea's milk tea with 0% sugar because she thinks the boba already adds enough sugar) and even she enjoyed it. So thanks to this happy accident, I think I will be back in the future to try their other offerings! Full description of Black Forest Coffee (found on my receipt): Espresso, chocolate sauce, maraschino cherries juice, shaved chocolate, maraschino cherries, milk or alternative milk

I tried coffee and crepes with banana and strawberries, Nutella and were delicious, just the right…read moreamount of sweetness without an overwhelming amount of sugar. My daughter ordered a savory salmon crepe, and it was also very tasty. I will be recommending this cafe because I really liked it.

The amount of times I have been here since this has opened near me is insane!…read more I love to order the Adani Chai! Perfect blend of spices and I usually tell them light sweetness. I have also ordered the small package of chai to take to book club or family events! The service is quick and the employees are nice!

This is the best coffee shops in Libertyville. The staff is extremely…read more Helpfull and compared to the other Shops none can be compared. I will Suggest this shop to friends and family. We tried the new shop on south Milwaukee ave even though the space Is large however we asked for sugar free coffee and the response was that They have been asked however they Have not followed up. They show no interest In following up My suggest Queens as being the best.