Service, food, and coffee were amazing. Everyone here was so polite and welcoming. 5 star latteread more

Cafe 44 is a cafe that in the Morton Grove 'hood, offering various cold and hot drinks and…read morepastries. We came here for a caffeine fix, ordering the following: +Turkish Coffee +Latte with almond milk +a Pistachio Latte +and, a Spanish Latte We also tried their mini bird's nests, a few filled with chocolate, and another few filled with pistachio - these were actually pretty tasty! Unfortunately, the coffee was not brewed well and was extremely weak; they looked aesthetically pleasing, though, with the latte art and/or the toppings. Staff were friendly; once you order, your items will be ready for you on the side counter. The space is bright, and they have a handful of seating inside - the place is popular, so you may have to wait a few for a table. Street parking is available off of Waukegan. +weak coffee +stick with the mini bird's nests +street parking available

We're in town for a campus visit for my son, who's now a junior in high school, and today marks our…read morelast day of this short but meaningful trip. After a long day of walking, talking, and imagining his future, we were more than ready for a comforting dinner. Tita Mia's has been a staple for us ever since a very good friend introduced it to our family a couple of years ago, and it has become a non‑negotiable stop every time we're in town. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by their inviting pastry area, an instant mood‑setter that hints at the good meal ahead. As we walked further in, the ambiance washed over me with a wave of nostalgia. Everything about the space, the décor, the warmth, the familiar scents, reminds me of home in Manila. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like you're about to enjoy a true Filipino dinner, not just a restaurant meal. Since it wasn't too busy, we were seated right away and our server took our order promptly. Service was quick and friendly, which we always appreciate after a long day. We ordered some of our favorites: Kare-Kare, sisig, and lumpiang gulay. Each entrée comes with rice, so there was no need to order extra. The food arrived fast and piping hot. Their Kare-Kare is exceptional, rich, creamy, and full of that deep peanut flavor that instantly brought me back to my mom's cooking. The sisig came out sizzling just the way it should, perfectly cooked and not overly salty like versions I've had elsewhere. And the lumpiang gulay was freshly fried, crisp, and absolutely perfect when dipped in vinegar and paired with rice. By the end of the meal, we were happily stuffed, with enough leftovers to take home. Tita Mia's continues to be one of those places that feels like a warm hug, consistent, comforting, and deeply satisfying. We'll always make it a point to come back, and I highly recommend it to anyone craving authentic Filipino flavors.

Tia Mia's is my go-to spot for authentic Filipino Cuisine…read more There are several Filipino restos/stores within my area (Niles/Des Plaines/ Morton Grove) but this place is pretty consistent in cooking the most popular pinoy dishes like: Kare-kare, Pancit Bihon, Sisig, Sinigang na Baboy, Pork BBQ, Kalderta, Pork Menudo, etc. And the place is huge! Perfect for large family gatherings.

Papagalino is an excellent bakery in Niles…read more I saw they have a dine in/restaurant and bar area as well with a patio, but I only tried their bakery section for take out so far. The bakery is excellent. I tried their Mocha Cappuccino cake - delicious and big portion! Maybe one of the best kinds of these cakes I've tried before. I love all the parrot decor inside the bakery as well. The employees I encountered were very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend the bakery section of Papagalino for their cakes, and I will be back to try the restaurant piece in the future.

What happened to those tasty cakes? Received 2 cakes for my…read morebirthday and both cakes were super sweet and the main ingredient was the creams on both, you could not even taste any actual cake.

First time customers. Just me and the girls decided to try somewhere new. Very warm and welcoming,…read moremodern interior with everything updated. Menu is clear. I like that it's a concise menu that offers just enough without doing too much. The service was quick. Seated immediately. Several other couples there, plenty of seating available. Staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered avocado toast. I give it 5 stars. This was more of an adult meal, my daughter's palette wasn't there for this. The sauce or jam on it with balsamic wasn't something she liked, but I thought it was fabulous with an egg on top. The vanilla latte with vanilla cold foam? My daughter said was way better than Starbucks. So that's a compliment from her world! She said 10 stars. The potato that came with the avocado toast was excellent. Perfectly seasoned. The side of turkey bacon, a little dry. But that's usually how it is.

Went in for brunch on a weekday after an appointment and was happy to see this beautiful…read morerestaurant. So clean and spacious, it really was a joy. We came and ordered and our food was out quickly. The portions were large and delicious. There's plenty of amazing choices and you can make your selections of omelets into skillets (which I love). You also can choose from an assortment of exciting flavors on the selections. Some dishes you'll find amazing choices with Zaatar or Halloumi Cheese. I am in love, honestly. Ohhh and they made me FRESH iced tea. That's insane and it was delicious. I am looking forward to coming back here. It's definitely a great restaurant.

Now this is a cool concept. Let's back up. I meet a couple of friends on Sunday mornings at coffee…read moreshops and cafes. No chains, just stand alone locations. Each place has a theme, or a charm all its own and Grind N Gears Cafe is one of the latter. When you pull up you immediately recognize the place as a former body shop or service station. Not a as station, but a body shop. They have their own small parking lot in front with special motorcycle parking on the sides of the lot. It's a small place. When you walk inside there is a runner leading up to the counter with their case of delicious looking eats and a platform above with an old Indian motorcycle perched looking over the place. To the right of the counter are some toys for the kids, including a kids motorcycle and other funs toys to keep the kiddos busy while their parents enjoy a magically concocted coffee drink by the shops artisans. There are comfy little sitting areas composed of oversized furniture from your parents basement. The front has a few racks of leather jackets that feels like your at The Alley's northern location. They do have some hats and apparel for their own shop and I almost bought a hat. On the left side, they have another seating area, but it looks more like a table in a cozy kitchen than a sitting room. It's quaint no matter where you look or sit. Lastly, their drinks and food are quite good. With all the stand alone coffee places popping up, Grinds N Gears is one of the cooler places and I don't mean hipster.

What a fun themed coffee shop! From a motor shop to a coffee shop, there's fun for all. The parking…read morelot is a bit small so it becomes a hindrance when it's busy. But once you get inside it's so much fun. With a variety of drinks from coffee to teas and boba there's really something for any mood. They also have baked good from local bakeries. The staff is also super friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to drinks. All in all, a great experience and we can't wait to come back soon and try other drinks.

Omg haven't been to a breakfast spot this good in a while!…read moreOrdered the Tijuana Skillet and wow, that blew my socks off. I never order steak at a breakfast place but this was highly recommended by a family member. It did not disappoint and might have changed me. The skillet itself was properly portioned for one person ( I hate when I order a skillet and later realize 2 other could've helped me finish it) The skillet came with a choice of 2 toasts or pancakes. I chose pancakes and I honestly did like the syrup on them too. Couldn't finish both pancakes though. They do not skimp on the OJ here either. It was a tall glass and couldn't finish it. Our waitress was super nice and the place itself is clean and full on a Saturday morning (a good sign) I will definitely be coming back here

Very nice service, good food and clean restaurant. The…read morepancakes were light and fluffy! The burrito contained fresh vegetables too.

Amazing. Everything fresh and delicious. Love the Vietnamese coffee. Been coming here on a regular…read morebasis. The online order was great too.

Amazing service, coffee and atmosphere, and they have so many food options. Can't recommend enoughread more

so happy their open! I love the lattes and pastries and if I'm going healthy they have that too!read more

Really nice place for brunch, conveniently located in the Glen. Parking garage easily accessible…read more We were seated right away, and service was prompt. Plenty of great brunch options, we'll definitely be back to try more!

We ate for a breakfast, my husband ordered CornBeef with Hash and Pancakes on the side. While I…read moreordered some Spicy Buffalo Wrap with a side of Sweet Potato. The service was good, and the ambiance was also great they had plane displays and a Rooster at the door when you walk in.

Poker room is amazing, Joele is the best dealer! Happy they opened it up a few years back.read more

I wish I could give this place one star because the slot machines took all my money... but…read moreunfortunately I can't because everything else was actually great. The casino is super clean, there's plenty of parking, and the staff is really friendly and helpful. The drink service was good and the food was surprisingly delicious. Everything is organized well and it's honestly a really fun place to spend an evening. Now... let's talk about those machines. They were absolutely ruthless to me and happily accepted every dollar I fed them. Meanwhile, my husband somehow walked away $500 richer, which I'm still trying to process. Apparently the machines only like him. Even though the slots clearly had a personal vendetta against me, we still had a great time and will probably be back (because hope springs eternal when it comes to casinos). Just remember: bring a budget... and maybe bring my husband for good luck. Great place for a fun adult evening!