Woodfire

Coffee by day, Wine by night? Eastside Café is located in Downtown East Dundee. They have a large…read moreinside but also a great outdoor patio to enjoy. They have plenty of coffee flavors and options to kick start your morning but also sell bottles of wine and drinks for the evening. This visit, I got a Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee and my husband got a Hot Chai Latte. The Chai was on the sweeter side but had good flavor. My coffee was the perfect caffeine strength but it could have used a bit more syrup flavoring. Overall, the staff member who helped us was great and very kind! I'd love to come back and try one of their customer favorites.

Love the food and the coffee. They have gluten free breakfast sandwich's which are amazing. And I…read morelike the peanut butter syrup for the coffee

Ramones pillow

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Ice Coffee & Hot Chai

Foxy’s Hideaway

3.8(6 reviews)

Service was a hit! Hip and friendly!! Lani made drinks on point! Don't miss out on the new food…read moremenu items. They have an outside seating area ready for the up and coming warmer weather!!

Came in on a Saturday afternoon to grab a drink with some friends…read more There is a good variety on the menu and everyone was able to find something to their liking. Overall the drinks were unique and fair priced to the quality and to other establishments in the neighborhood. Since it was early in the evening, the bar was a little bit quiet. As we were finishing our drinks, the staff informed us of the basement lounge seating. When we headed down, we were pleasantly surprised by the moody speakeasy feel and could see ourselves coming back on another day to relax in that space. Thank you to Foxy's Hideaway for opening and offering another great cocktail option in the neighborhood!!

Outside

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Lounge 51

4.9(7 reviews)

4.3 mi

Perfect little stop in when you're wandering around the downtown Elgin area for things like the…read morefarmer's market. Decent selection of booze and mixed drinks, really good prices, and carry-out cups for wandering. What more can you ask for?

We had a great time a Lounge 51. Cool concept, perfect sized menu for lite bites, good view inside…read morethe Dream Hall building and excellent craft beers. We loved the arugula, goat cheese pizza with caramelized onions, and we even like the veggie/hummus tray. It was basic but tasty. I will try to hit this up in Elgin a couple times a year. Great local business and business owner to support, as he really supports the community.

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Mockingbird Bar + Garden

4.4(172 reviews)

Came in for brunch when we normally only come for dinner. Scott and Julie were our serves and they…read moredid an amazing job, very attentive. Weather was nice so we opted for their outdoor patio seating. I will say the host seemed like she was sad and having a rough day, however she still wished us a good day on our way out with a smile, hope the poor girl is okay. The restaurants ambience is great and the food is spectacular as always. Me and my wife recommend the French toast as well as the sausage crostada!

Mockingbird has been an East Dundee fixture for a few years now, and it's now better than ever. It…read moreused to be a tight squeeze, with very limited indoor space, but they've now more than doubled their space and increased some of their food menu. I've been there many times, pre-renovation, and now twice since renovation. One of the things I like most is that the owner so clearly loves what she's doing and is almost always there, interacting with customers and bringing cheer and warmth. The place feels--especially in the summer time--like sitting on a European street. The food is always tasty (the deviled eggs especially), the drinks are creative. I could use a slightly wider cocktail list that incorporates varying base spirits and experiments a bit more, but what they serve up is good.

New interior

Website photo of Wood-Fired Hanger Steak. Not sure if this is accurate photo, didn't match mine or description

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Interior

Village Vintner Winery, Brewery & Restaurant

3.5(369 reviews)

4.4 mi

Stopped by this past Sunday to do what we often do, order something to drink and quick bite while…read moresitting at the bar. It's one of our favorite spots, second to the outdoor patio. Conversations with the staff and occasionally the customers seems to just flow naturally. Has a Cheers feel where familiar faces meets welcoming atmosphere. Sydney, server and bartender, recently introduced a new set of cocktails. Adventurous as I am, I had to try the Campfire (I think that's what it's called). Made with Scotch and a hand toasted marshmallow (see pic), it was smooth and smoky (though no smoke is involved), capturing the essence of a campfire and S'mores. Easily a new favorite. Awesome Sydney!!!!!! My wife wasn't too hungry, but I ordered the Chicago Chopped Cheese from the specials menu (see pic). Surprisingly good and didn't expected the style. Chef Mark is on a role lately, as I have tried all but one of the specials. Keep it going. Be back soon!

The girls still love to have our girls night out dinner at Village Vintner. We have been back a…read morecouple times since my first review. Service is still great. The last time we went, it was pretty early and it was quiet. Food is always very good; I still don't drink wine, so I still cannot comment on it, but the iced tea was lovely the last time I was there.

I took the sandwich apart to show portion of some steak and veg . Very disappointing.

Asian Pimento Dumplings

Village Vintner Winery, Brewery & Restaurant - Baked Grouper topped with a savory miso butter & served with steamed white rice, edamame puree & pickled carrots and cucumbers

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Baked Grouper topped with a savory miso butter & served with steamed white rice, edamame puree & pickled carrots and cucumbers

Fortune's - Carpentersville

5.0(1 review)

3.3 mi

If you want to take a break from shopping at Woodmans, why not stop in at Fortunes and relax and…read moreplay a little on one of their slot machines. Very clean, well kept Store with friendly slot attendants.

From the owner: Fortune's is a State of The Art video gaming lounge offering our customers a very quiet, relaxed…read moreand cozy environment to play on brand new gaming terminals.

New Games, Ghostbusters and Big City 5's Deluxe added at Fortune's. Enjoy your time at Fortune's!

FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL AT FORTUNE'S!!! FREE Raffle entry on every visit from today (6/11) to Saturday (6/17) Win $25 FREEPLAY!!!

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Whiskey And Wine

3.7(24 reviews)

4.8 mi

I am SO grateful this establishment is here in our town of Algonquin! The gals are personable,…read moreattentive, and knowledgeable about their vast selection of whiskey, wine, and trivia! My partner and I (early 30's) have been regulars for over a year. We look forward to trivia every Tuesday (and a few spontaneous nights between). You cannot beat the rotating wine tastings weekly and the charcuterie is killer! Made fresh to order every time!! Whether it's a special date night or a quick stop in, you are bound to have a fantastic drink (highly recommend the whisky sour) and some cheeky conversations with the lovely women work here! Kristi is truly dedicated to the business and has created a great space for the community to come together. We HIGHLY recommend you check out W&W!

Whiskey & Wine does exactly what its name promises -- and to its credit, it does those two things…read morevery well. The selection is deep, especially for whiskey, and it's a fun place to try bottles you're unlikely to run into elsewhere. There's a simplicity to the concept that works, though it comes with limits. No full bar and no food menu keep the experience fairly narrow, but if you come for a pour, a conversation, and a little exploration, it delivers exactly what it sets out to be.

Wine flight

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Mimosa tower

Giostra By Fabio Viviani

4.1(150 reviews)

5.0 mi

We went for the Mother's Day brunch. And everything tasted so good. I was so happy they had the…read moreTiramisu its my favorite and they have one of the best ones. I also loved their nutella cheesecake. The prime rib was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The ham looked dry but i did have it and it wasnt dry so looks can be deceiving lol. The Garlic roasted chicken was also a fav, the chicken was juicy and tasty. Service was great and they had a Valet service specificalky for this occasion. Definitely coming back because i still want to try their grilled octopus. Happy Eating!

We met here with a work group. All of us in town for a meeting. The food took so long and it got so…read morelate I had to go because I hadn't planned on eating so late. The table server was kind and polite but could not cover for the slow cook. I left my coworkers who opted to wait it out. The slow food service kept the others another 30 minutes before they got their orders served. Could have been an anomaly but I'd call this a failure. I hope for their sake they find a chef.

Roman porchetta

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Ricotta and artichoke gallette (seasonal menu)

The Saddle Room

3.4(638 reviews)

4.1 mi

•$$$

The Saddle Room has a way of making a night out feel a little more special. The food is…read moreconsistently good, the drinks are fun without trying too hard, and the atmosphere strikes that rare balance between polished and relaxed. What really makes it stand out is the ambiance -- warm, inviting, and tailor-made for date night. It's the kind of place that may not shout for attention, but quietly delivers a very enjoyable experience.

Went there in a party of 3 last night for a special occasion celebration. It should be noted they…read morewere not busy, we only had one other table in our area that was occupied. The waiter was fine, just not overly helpful when asking about dishes and drink options. We ordered calamari as an app, which was a joke because it came with 5 pieces of calamari and the rest of the dish was filled with nonsense fried lemons and olives. We asked for bread, never got it. I ordered the seared ahi tuna and it was terrible, just a pile of sloppy rice with large chunks of egg and the tuna thrown on top. The waiter only came back once because someone else brought the food out, so where we likely would have ordered more drinks we did not. In all fairness my partner said the pork shank was incredible. Probably won't go back because at that price point we would expect better service and quality. The ambiance is beautiful and the restaurant is dark and lovely. It's a shame the quality and experience isn't the same as it once was.

A fourth partitioned dining area.

Complimentary bread and butter.

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Melon martini

Aliano's Ristorante

4.0(367 reviews)

Came into this restaurant today with my aunt who's sick, it was good to get out for the first time…read morein a while. We had this AMAZING server angelina, she was full of smiles and very cheerful! great sense of urgency! and totally made our day after these hard few weeks!! Food was also outstanding!!! Will be returning for both the great hospitality, and food!!

Visited Aliano's to sit on their covered patio and enjoy dinner with music. We didn't wait long to…read morebe sat which was nice. They had a gentleman singing and playing acoustic guitar. The runners quickly brought us waters, complimentary bread, and a balsamic glaze/olive oil mixture to dip bread into. The menu had a great variety. I ended up sharing the Rigatoni Mama and my friend got the Homemade Manicotti. The pastas did take a while to come out but the patio was pretty packed. Once the pastas arrived, we did ask for some more bread which sadly came out a but stale. The first round was WAY better. My friend started cutting into her pasta and immediately found a hair baked in. We called our server over and they immediately took it away to remake. They offered a complimentary dessert but we kindly asked to comp the dish instead. The Rigatoni Mama was tasty and a good portion to share! With all the hardships, our server Hannah could not have been better. She navigated the situation calmly and professionally. She was very understanding and continued to bring a happy demeanor to our table. I could not be more impressed by her service level especially since the manager did not stop at our table to correct the situation.