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.

This is a grocery store that offers a variety of services. Mariano's has regular grocery isles with…read morefrozen and refrigerator items and regular goods. They have a small fresh cut flower section and both organic and regular produce. My favorite part of Mariano's is the 'whole foods' side. They offer made to order sushi, made to order brick oven pizza, 10 hot soups, an extensive salad and olive bar. They meat counter has a vast selection of cuts and they will even cook your steaks to order for you while you shop. They also offer a deli bar with a an entree and two sides for $7 or $10. Just pick out what you want take it home a heat it up in the oven. The bakery is excellent. Best prices on custom cakes. Only place I will order my daughters birthday cakes from. You will not be disappointed with this grocery store.

Still a bit disappointed since the Kroger takeover and I tried again because the bakery is very…read moregood. The self checkout not so much. One of the deli sale items rang at full price and a bakery item double scanned. The credit card reader was also not working properly and I had to scan three times to get it to work. I'll go back but there are better options for my regular shopping needs.

Some of the best sweets around! I specifically come in to…read moreget an assorted tray of cookies for parties, because they truly are the best. I always secretly hope the host sends cookies back home with me, but there's almost never any left. ( I really should just buy a second tray, shouldn't I?) Each time I've been here the people behind the counter have been so helpful and happy to chat, even when it's super early in the morning. The prices are pretty good compared to other bakeries in the area as well. I wish I had more special events, because the cakes here always look so beautiful.

Great Bakery! We always come here to get cake for all of our special occasions! Wonderful people!read more

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!

Stopped in for pączki on Fat Tuesday and it was my first time here! The smell when you walk in is…read moredefinitely noticeable--very much that fresh, oily fried dough scent--but the display cases looked great and everything was nicely presented. There's seating inside, and I appreciated that the tables weren't packed too closely together. It felt comfortable and not overcrowded. They had about 7-8 varieties of pączki to choose from. I grabbed a dozen rose (a classic go-to for me) and also tried the limoncello and the caramel bacon. The limoncello was really good--the custard lemon filling inside was flavorful and smooth. The rose was delicious, just how it should be. The caramel bacon was something new for me; it had that savory-sweet combo that's definitely a specific taste. Not for everyone, but interesting to try! Overall, a solid spot to grab pączki for Fat Tuesday.

I heard about this place from another Yelper so I decided to stop in since I was in the area…read more They advertise as a bakery but in my opinion they are a bakery,deli,small grocery store and a sandwich shop. They didn't have a lot of bakery goods when I visited but they did have a nice selection of pre made Polish foods as well as homemade pierogis. I did buy a few items as well as Oplatki..a traditional Polish wafer used for the Christmas Eve blessing before everyone eats. Would like to go back and try one of their hot or cold sandwiches when I'm in the area again.

Why does Long Grove always feel like some magical far away place when it's really much closer to me…read morethan most places I go? It's probably because of spots like this. When my yelp friends check-in places I always take a peek and add the interesting stuff to my massive and unorganized list of anything and everything I could ever want to try... this place popped up a few times, and I do love good pastries, so I had to make a trip. I say pastries but what really sold me was the pizza slice a buddy got, a savory excuse always helps. I got there before the dinner rush. I know that because it was calm when I got in line, though the line was full. When I left the place was crowded. There are actually 2 lines. One for savory and one for sweet. So like I said, I was here for that pizza slice... and I got it. I'm not sure if they make more throughout the day but there were just a few slices left that I could see. Score! But I do want to say that the more filling pasta dishes and such look AMAZING. I saw gorgonzola garlic bread and had to try that as well... and an arancini. Everything really looked so good, I wanted it all. It's a good thing I love bread because I ate a lot of it here! Great flavor and texture on the garlic bread, I love the little funk from the cheese. Arancini was fried up nicely and didn't retain excess oil. The slice is really good. It's a fair warning that it's about 90% bread, but I understand they make their own dough here and it shows. The crust is so crispy and airy, it's a nice experience. Next up, dessert. I grabbed a Nutella croissant and some gelato, both delicious! The gelato was rich and creamy. The croissant, which they fill to order with your choice of flavors, is another flex on how good their dough and bread baking skills are. Perfect texture, no notes. Would and will eat again. Amazing atmosphere that feels like a quick vacation, and outdoor tables perfect for the warm season. Friendly and inviting staff as well, they tried to sell me on the pear flavor gelato. Maybe next time. This is a not so hidden gem of a spot and a must try for bread lovers! I'll be back soon for pasta and more!

Update after 9 months: it's still our regular to-go place but the cashier service is getting worse…read moreand worse. They were super busy when just opened up but service was fast and accurate. It seems like they hired more people and the same change staff often. Cashier is always taking forever to take orders. They are always confused with what's going on especially for takeout orders. This place is so special for us and we really hope they can recognize the problem and frustration they have caused.

This is by far the least "sweet" cake we have had, which is actually the highest compliment older…read moreAsian folks can give to a dessert. Made with fresh and tasty ingredients, combined with creative and thoughtful design. Thank you for the wonderful taro birthday cake. Well worth the $50 in our opinion. It is true that the display has limited options compared with many other bakeries near the city. But I think what they do have is made with care. Definitely higher price than what you'd get near downtown, but then again there's not a lot of other options nearby and it's not meant to be a high traffic kind of store as it's ran by the family.

I recently ordered a "Rainbow Mille Crepe" cake for a Hawaiian theme birthday party. It was soooo…read morebeautiful and delicious

Did I just find my new favorite bakery? Yessss!…read more Strong espresso! Gluten friendly treats! Excellent customer service! My son and I stopped at Lots-a-Knot before heading to the Wauconda Library. It's conveniently located in downtown Wauconda and is right down the street from the library. (Hear that parents? Get yourself a delicious espresso and little snack) I loved the Samoa latte with coconut and caramel. I got a medium with an extra shot of espresso bringing the count up to 3. It was strong and not overly sweet - the perfect balance. I devoured the pistachio twist (this name may be wrong) and almond orange cookie! My son loved the strawberry and hazelnut cookies too! While I was there I learned a little about the place, everything is made there, including the bread, using recipes passed down from family. I loved everything we've tried and cannot wait to go back! This is a family owned local business that deserves way more hype and love!

My cycling friends and I stopped there mid ride for coffee and pastries. While their offerings were…read moredelicious- there is no bathroom for customers to use. In the future I will lead our cycling club to the coffee shop across the street- Honey Hill. Relieving our bladders and washing our hands before eating are too essential.

This place is an amazing little gem in Mundelein. Everything here is made fresh by the staff who…read moreare so sweet! The setup is just great, with old wood and glass cabinets filled with fresh pastry's. You get a tray and a set of tongs at the front and just walk through piling them on your plate. I can't say how much we loved finding this place, and how great everything we got was!

Well it may be very good, but when you call for information on ordering a cake and they can't speak…read moreEnglish to take my order....very disappointing!