I've driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop in... and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe inside is absolutely adorable with the cutest decor (I loved all the zodiac animal neon signs ), and they have a huge selection of drinks, so there's something for everyone. The owner was incredibly kind and patient. They took the time to walk me through all the different flavors and asked questions to help me figure out exactly what I'd like instead of just rushing me through my order. That kind of customer service is so appreciated! I ended up getting a smoothie with tapioca, and finding out they use Village Creamery ice cream made me so happy because it's one of my favorites! It was so creamy, refreshing, and exactly what I was craving. It definitely hit the spot. Cute atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious drinks. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Super cool spot and friendly owner!! The decor in here is cute. The owner told me to find my zodiac…read moresign. I got my son and I two jasmine milk teas with butterfly pea tea and brown sugar boba. It was perfectly sweetened and the boba was the best texture ever. Finally, a spot that knows how to make their tapioca the right texture and consistency. I love that nice chew on my boba! Bring your family and kids here it's a really cool spot and very very kid and family friendly.

Just found my new favorite bubble tea spot in the neighborhood! I usually get bubble tea when I'm…read morein China town or uptown neighborhood but was surprised when I found this place without having to take a drive. Ordered pickup online and my first order was ready in just a few minutes. I had the mango smoothie with Lychee popping boba. Smoothie was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the teas.

The drinks are really good. It was my first time being in that place. The lady was nice and variety…read moreof selections on tea. The dragon fruit was really good and like to stop in there next time.

Quiet spot for made-to-order Italian dishes. The bar is open until 9 PM. Traditional Italian, cash…read moreonly neighborhood eatery.. Come on in!

Walked in for a coffee stayed for amazing conversation with Nina the owner. She has an absolutely…read moreamazing story. If you're lucky you will get to hear it. Ended up going in 2 more times. Once for dinner. Once for an espresso. The food is like it came from your nonnas kitchen. The place is a blast from the past. An inexplicable feeling of home. Like being home in the Bronx in the 80's.

What a nice surprise to find a Taiwanese drink place in Harwood Heights!! Tea Talk has recently…read moreopened and serves a variety of smoothies, milk teas, slushies, refreshers and signature drinks with a good selection of seasonal fresh fruits and boba and jelly toppings. My favorite is a custom pineapple mango smoothie with lychee jelly. Comfortable counter, table, or couch seating available in this small storefront space to simply hang out with free wifi, but I noticed most patrons took their drinks to go. Overall, great execution and introduction to these Asian style drinks to the neighborhood.

Ordered 3 drinks- all of them were amazing!! Mango passion fruit smooth, guava fruit tea and the…read morenew coconut coffee --wow amazing!

Had no idea that they had such a wide variety of great stuff…read moreLook at the picture and know that it cost 10.00 Really good stuff

Are you nuts for nuts?! Well, check the Nuts Castle out!…read more This place has various types of nut bars, candy in bulk, chocolates, Turkish delights, and other specialty food items that you can bring to get-togethers and parties where people will drool over! We passed this place the other night, and we knew we had to take another trip out to explore this place further! I knew I had to get some of the variously imported Turkish Delights and the bulk of the roasted & seasoned nuts for my parents, especially my dad, as he love some good nuts and nut snacks! I recommend in getting their trays that come in different sizes to get an assortment - that's what we did: +Noga with Pistachio Hazelnut & Almond +Coconut with Orange Hazelnut +Pomegranate & Pistachio Covered with Dried Cranberries +Sliced Pistachio Orange with Hazelnut +Milk Chocolate Moons +Pistachio Chocolate Moons We also had a mix of the Mix Mayasi Peanuts (savory and crispy!) and the Spicy Peanuts (super spicy and great for spice fiends!). The store itself is extremely organized and laid out strategically, with plenty of room to move around. The staff here are welcoming, offers samples, and very informative; they are super helpful and in no way do they rush you! They are more than happy to provide any suggestions or recommendations. There's also plenty of (tight) parking, right in front, in the small strip plaza it's located in. Great small business to support! +bulk of nuts and candies! +imported Turkish Delights! +friendly staff! +small parking lot in shared pl

5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

I stopped by Perkolator Coffee in Portage Park for a scheduled work meeting at 9am. Surprisingly,…read moreit was already very crowded for a Wednesday morning, which made it a little difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The space itself is pretty small and the tables are also on the smaller side, so it's not the easiest spot if you're trying to have a meeting or spread out to work. I ordered a latte, which was really good nice and strong, exactly how I like it. I also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was decent but pretty average, and I did feel like it was a bit pricier compared to similar coffee spots. The staff was friendly, which always helps the overall experience. Parking can be a challenge though since you have to rely on street parking in the area. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood coffee shop and I would come back, but it's probably not my favorite spot if I'm planning to meet someone or need a little more space.

The worker there,Yuly, was really nice and the drinks were amazingggggg. The place is really nice.read more

What's going on with Te amo Norridge?…read more Used to be really good but a few months ago I noticed different personnel. The screens don't work, so I can't see what options they have. The employee asks me what I want as if I already know the whole menu, but doesn't explain the different options. The app doesn't allow ordering anything at this location. The same employee, multiple times at different hours, has told me: "the boba isn't ready, I just started cooking it, you have to wait," or "I just opened the store," or "I'm about to close." There is NO BOBA. THERE IS NOTHING. How is it possible that a boba shop doesn't have boba? It's also not the busiest location where you could say it runs out very quickly. I don't understand what is wrong with this store. Te Amo has incredible products and in this area it's the only nearby location; however, I've preferred to go to other stores and not waste my time. It's very sad that this is happening, I hope you start paying attention.

I was excited to check out Caffe Pronto, as we had lunch in the area, and wanted to have a caffeine…read morefix before heading home. The menu offers various espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and desserts; they also have various packaged snacks and such you could purchase around the counter. We ordered the Latte with almond milk and a Mocha - both were just not drinkable at all - it had an unpleasant bitter and grainy taste to it, and we just couldn't see the hype on this place. Service was friendly, and there were some seating inside as well as some tables in front of the cafe; unfortunately, we just couldn't dine in either option since it just reeked of cigarettes. No dice. Parking available in the lot, but can be tight when full. +avoid the coffees +unpleasant cigarette odors, in- and outside +parking lot available

I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

Lots of sweets and stuff though they seem to have a small food menu as well, which is nice to…read morecounteract the sweets. I stopped in to go and the chai was different from what I've tasted before; hard to explain. I did't like it at first but it grew on me. I wonder if it wasn't well mixed, perhaps, because it was a little stronger at the end. Having a drink to dine in might be nice though. They have a really nice tea. The parking lot though is a mess. This is located in a strip mall right off Lawrence and Oketo so it can quickly get congested, and it's a little tight. But a nice comfortable place to stop if you'd like a coffee or tea.

Simple, fresh delicious. This is where you go to eat, relax and hold hands with your loved one. The…read morefood is great, restaurant is relaxing and you don't feel rushed . you forget you are in the bustle of city life. Merci this chop is wonderful!!

Such an unexpected gem! I'm not a video gaming person so based on the sign in the window I had…read moreassumed this wasn't going to be my kind of place, I was wrong. It's a great little coffee shop (gaming is in a separate room) with fun options like horchata lattes in addition to a variety of coffees and teas. They also have donuts and some very good empanadas! Best of all? This place is open late, ADA friendly (easy to nav with a walker or wheelchair, variety of seating options, big roomy bathroom, etc), and 100% dog friendly. Most places your dog is only welcome on an outside patio. Ashley's Cafe welcomes your pup indoors. I got to meet the very kind owner, she really wants to make her business a spot for the neighborhood to come together. Support this small, local business!

Decided to drop in on a Friday afternoon after reading some cool reviews. Located in Elmwood Park,…read morethis cafe/ reading room/ miniature slot machine cafe offers local patrons a space to visit. When I entered there was no one there but the owner. I decided to order Bodega Combo #3 with an upgrade to a Horchata. I was told there were no Columbian empanadas (Bodega combo # 2) so that is what led me to order the other. I swear it took the owner 15 - 20 minutes to make both the empanadas and horchata. The empanadas were frozen, not fresh, and placed in an air fryer. The drink made had tons of ice and just as much cinnamon. Personally, there was no balance. I did not enjoy it. The empanada choices: are spinach & artichoke, chicken, and vegetarian. The best was the vegetarian, then the chicken followed by the spinach and artichoke. In my honest opinion, for an $11.50 meal, you would have been better off grabbing a $3 bag of tostinos pizza rolls and coke from the dollar tree and being more filled and satisfied. I was not impressed and I honestly believe that the space has so much more potential to draw in a larger crowd if the food choices were improved.