The ladies here were so sweet! Picked up my coffee to treat myself and got showered in compliments…read more Definitely a feel good moment! Coffee is great as always. Happy to have a Starbucks close to home now! Located inside the Jewel Osco with patio seating outside and restrooms nearby.

Drinks are always good and the bistros are helpful in deciding…read more which drink I would like based on my descriptions. Their customer service is always great.

The Knight and The Bible…read more On a drive up to Chicago to catch a vacation flight, we stopped at The Cup and The Scone to get us caffeinated for the rest of the drive. We got there about 30 minutes before close and the barista was super nice as we ordered our drinks. Emily got a caramel latte and I got the.. you guessed it... an iced americano. We also grabbed a blueberry-lemon, cranberry-orange, and birthday cake scone. While we stood there as the barista was making our drinks, we chatted her up a bit and we were able to get a few free stickers from her. She said they don't use them all too much and was happy to give us two each. Once we got our drinks, we took off to the upper part of the coffeehouse and promised we wouldn't be too long since they were closing soon. Before we headed upstairs, I took some photos with the suit of armor that is by the counter. When we got upstairs, I was surprised to see another suit of armor, so I took a photo with that one, too. The Cup and The Scone specializes in a lot of gluten-free products and a small bit of religion. I don't know if their entire menu is gluten-free but as someone who's mom is gluten sensitive (and I will probably be at some point), the care about GI issues is great. As for the religious stuff, if you don't see the occasion bible strewn about the place, you'd honestly never know. But, their website seems to support helping people and I think that also is super great as this world is getting rough and scary. Any who, Emily and I really enjoyed our drinks. The americano hit all the right notes and Emily was delighted with her latte. We were split on the scones. I really liked the birthday cake while she really liked the cranberry-orange while we both thought the blueberry-lemon was just alright. We held true to our promise and dipped out before 2pm and hit the road. If I find myself in Pontiac for some reason in the future, The Cup and The Scone will definitely be my spot to get some americanos.

I was initially drawn to this spot by the big knight in shining armor that I saw on Yelp (I'm a big…read morechess fan) and then pleasantly surprised at how cool this place is. The decor really makes this spot, with lots of fun themed signs throughout the restaurant. This definitely gives it a different and more fun vibe than the average coffee house and the upstairs loft is cozy to hangout in as well. The coffee flavors and preparation are quite good here -- flavorful, and made with high quality ingredients. I also enjoyed the mini scones, with a nice texture that was soft but a little more firm than a muffin. Overall, definitely worth a visit if you're in Pontiac. Great vibe and delicious food.

I am vacationing in the area and we stopped for some coffees one day to fuel up for shopping. The…read morestand is clean and well lit. The menu was easy to understand and the employees were very nice. I'd love to give this spot 5 stars but the coffee just didn't hit for me. I think they are doing everything right, it's just not for my palate.

Review Visit: June 13th, 2015…read more If someone hit you in the face with coffee beans, if the attempt to wake you up... would that be a Brewed Awakening? Honestly, I would be happy to wake up to coffee! Brewed Awakenings has your standard fair when it comes to coffee selection and that is just fine. I don't recall what I had there, but everyone I was with enjoyed what they got. If you are in a hurry and need your coffee in a hurry, they have a convenient drive-thru for you!

I've had multiple problems at this location and today I had enough. The guy over the drive through…read morespeaker got an attitude because I asked for something they couldn't make, my bad I didn't know. These guys are always super moody and always have issues with getting wrong orders and have even tried refusing to give me refunds before when they charged me for more than I ordered. I drove around and two of the guys were hanging out of the window cussing me out. I went in asking to speak to a manager and the guy that claimed he was the manager was one of the guys that cussed me out. After I realized it was pointless trying to go in and complain I just left. Lost my business.

I have been to this location every weekday morning for the past 2 weeks and ordered the same…read morething...sweet pepper bacon and egg with no cheese! Today I get to work and I got sausage and egg with cheese Staff has been very friendly every morning but disappointed that my sandwich was strong today!

Checked out this coffee shop that has a pretty cool science fiction theme and is chill. Gost is one…read moreof the unexpectedly good finds in New Lenox. It has a pretty strange location that makes it seem out of place. Just don't judge it until you go in. The prices are pretty okay for being coffee that's local and independently owned. Basically the coffee is the main thing of course. It's got kind of a small selection but they only make the best stuff. There's the basics like the lattes and a few of the specialties too. Actually can be good to not be too complicated. It's about $5 to get a specialty coffee, which isn't that bad to be honest. Also has bags of coffee beans to go. The last time in here I got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte. Like drinking cereal. They also have a few pastries. It's about $2 for a croissant. The Vegan Curved Croissant is one of these. Fluffy and still has a buttery flavor. There's also a few breakfast sandwiches. Finding it can be complicated. It's located in a building on Schoolhouse Road. There's also a pizza place in the same location so after going here you can go there.

Staff was kind Coffee was great…read moreChai was great Place was pretty cool - although it was very cluttered - but was large and never ending - no problems fining a place to sit! But honestly the STAR of the show here were the donuts!!!!! OMG the maple bacon - soooo awesome!!!

Young lady behind the counter was a bit sparky when we sat down and asked fot menus. She said,…read moreTHE MENUS ARE UP THERE ON THE WALL... orderd a chicken salad sandwich on sourdough...she brought it on a hard roll. OY! HOW DO YOU SCREW UP THE ONLY CUSTOMER IN THE JOINT?! Do better!

This cafe is so cute! I stopped here while in town and enjoyed one of their speciality iced lattes…read more The cashier was very nice, the place was so homey & cute. I will definitely come back!

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.

If you have not visited this Coffee Shop in Seneca, you are missing a great experience. The coffee…read moreand chai teas are really great, the service is excellent and the venue is historic! Resurrected from Seneca's old Lumberyard, the building boasts beautiful wood and open ambience. There is a fun store - The Rusty Rooster- to shop at, and an Art Gallery (Lumberlane Gallery) with local art that changes monthly (the art is for sale). Stop by for a visit! You won't regret it!

Their coffee is made right. Environment is great. Feels warm and inviting. Everyone is extremely…read morefriendly.

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.

The owner was so kind and welcoming! Açaí bowl and Reese's and lotus smoothies were DELICIOUS!…read moreWould come here ever day!

If you're looking for a great spot to relax with a healthy drink, Essential Smoothie is it. I…read moreordered the Power Greens smoothie and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly balanced and fresh. Beyond the drink, the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and has a great, relaxing vibe. I'll definitely be back!