Best Brioche bun I have had, great balance of flavors and friendly service. Fun place with various seating for different types of crowds. Price charged was higher than listed on menu, check your receipt. Smashburger - This brioche has a croissant butteriness to it. It is wonderful, I don't like bread and I kept raving about how this is the best bun I have ever had. It comes with pickles and onions, both of which have a great texture difference to the bun and the pickle was a gentle tartness that matched it well. The smash burger was slightly crispy, but a bit bland, the star was the bread, which is ... not great if it's a burger, but I enjoyed it as a whole. I swapped out the dijionase for mayo. I am not sure if I was charged an extra dollar because of that? Burger is listed as 12.99, I got charged 13.99 for it. I wasn't told I would, nor would I think a condiment swap, especially since the condiment is also freely available on the condiment counter, should be a 1 dollar up charge. Bacon is perfectly crispy and flavorful. Fries, slightly crispy outside, medium amount of fluffy inside. I am a fan of MCD fries and this is like a less crispy more fluffy version which I was not a huge fan of. If you like this type, the you would like these. Originally was going to be a 4 star until I found out they overcharged me when I looked at my receipt at home, they offer email and text receipt only, and I can't call their number, it's disconnected when I tried to call the number both from their website and Yelp (same number). read more

World's Fair by Fairground - Smashburger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

This is my favorite coffee place in the suburbs. Recently opened and is becoming the new hot spot. They offers a gorgeous new space for lounging with any kind of coffee or tea you can imagine, and it's delicious! Located inside Bell Works , they serve coffee, tea, food, AND cocktails! They have a beautiful patio with TONS of seating both indoors & outdoors. I absolutely LOVED this coffee shop. If you enjoy good quality tea & coffee, great food, and a fun and friendly vibe then I highly recommend visiting. Check out the pinball, skiball, shuffleboard, and swinging chairs while you wait for your coffee. We ordered the mocha, avocado toast, smoked salmon platter, and breakfast tacos. Each of the food items was a 10/10. Highly recommended. read more

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Cute spot located inside the new Bellworks building - former AT&T campus. Comfy fun open spaces with games. Boasts a coffee bar (cold brew, iced drinks, matcha, kombucha cans, drip coffee bar etc), FULL cocktail bar, shuffleboard, arcade games, foosball, and an outdoor patio area. Open from 7am - 8pm, you can be here from breakfast to dinner. Laid back ambience, music gets a little loud if your trying to focus on work but cool vibe overall. Would def check it out and I'll its one of my new spots to work and chill. Menu is fun with items like avocado toast, lox and bagels, grain bowls, curry salmon bowl, kimchi chicken bowl, fries, grilled cheese and tomato soup and more. Free water - still and sparkling options from a cool tap with copper cops. read more

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I consider World's Fair by Fairgrounds a new hidden gem tucked inside the big work building that once was AT&T's thriving site. When you enter the new and improved building from the East Entrance security desk, the World's Fair is to the immediate left. The food menu is on the left of the restaurant, when you arrive. The bar is around further to the left and the outside patio straight back. There are places to sit outside, and it is pup friendly on the patio. The food and drink prices seem about right in line with other local bar/restaurants. I paid just over $40 (with tip) for 2 mixed drinks and an order of loaded French fries, which were very filling and shareable. Two of us couldn't even finish the plate! The swing chairs were fun to sit in at least for a few minutes, but I doubt they are comfortable to eat at since they move around. Or maybe I am just not coordinated enough! Check out the fun pinball machines and foosball tables. Parking is close in the East lot. I have a feeling that once more people learn of this fun and unusual place, it will become a hot spot for a morning coffee meet-up or after work drinks. (But shhhhh, for now, let it be our little secret to enjoy). read more

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I work in Bellworks and this is the only restaurant on campus. It is WILDLY inconsistent in quality and ingredients. Sometimes I order the same thing a day apart and it comes prepared in a completely different way. Today was especially disappointing when I got a chicken sandwich that was supposed to have coleslaw and it had three tiny shreds of cabbage. Also traditionally made with chicken breast but was given two tenders today which made the ratios super off. The quality seems to be going downhill since we started working here. read more

World's Fair by Fairground - BBQ chicken sandwich with coleslaw - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Disappointed at the change in this coffee venue. It is no longer a place to bring a friend and chat.

Amazing spot. Great coffee, really nice decor/spacious and fun for kids (games etc). It's a little off the path but absolutely a hidden gem. New hangout, for sure. Coffee, snacks, full bar and great atmosphere. Two thumbs up. read more

Such a beautiful big space! This is a great place to hang out with friends or for a work day! The drinks and food are delicious! For me, this is definitely the best suburban coffee shop option! read more

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I never write yelp reviews. Literally, this is my first one. But I just have to say how great this place is. First of all, the drink selection is incredible. It's unlike any coffee shop I've been to--and I've been to more (all around the country) than I care to admit. Love all the worldly drinks and the matcha selection. The food is such high quality and the menu is great. It's way beyond what any coffee shop and most cafes would have. Love the ambiance inside too, and the staff is always beyond nice. There are a bunch of nice little smart touches throughout like copper cups for water. They go above and beyond. Kudos to the owners and staff. You're doing a fantastic job! read more

Found out about Worlds Fair by Fairground after visiting a friend who works at one of the offices in Bells Work. It used to only have a small pop up store but now have expanded to a permanent area within the building. This place is "awesome" per my 8 year old who enjoyed, not only the food we ordered, but the variety of arcade games they have for patrons to enjoy. The coffee drinks, although on the pricier side, were well made. I love a well pulled espresso drink! The baristas were nice and the ambience was chill. Will definitely be back more often. read more

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Wish this location was open on the weekends! Immediately so welcoming, can either go to the counter and order or there are self service kiosks! Thankfully, I had taken myself there for my birthday which happened to be during the week! I got an Oatmilk iced latte, blueberry muffin & avocado toast and all of it was delicious! The aesthetic of the inside and outside was gorgeous! There is a huge outside patio, with lounge furniture, tables and chairs, they even had a bag set! I love that there are games as well to bring in that "vintage carnival" feel! This is one of my favorite coffee shops to add to the roster! I will definitely be back! read more

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Amazon coffee, ambiance, value. Location is okay but it's worth it. Not sure what else to add but just great

Amazing coffee drinks to kick start the morning & the atmosphere there is charming. The staff are very accommodating and friendly too!

I ordered a Cobb salad. It was far from it. The entire bottom of the plate was filled with corn and black beans. No chicken or hard boiled eggs. You have to order them separately even though they are pictured. Horrible food. The guy working the coffee bar sneezed into his bare hand and then didn't wash them and waited on customers. The drinks were mediocre at best. The only thing this place has going for it is the space, the games and the outdoor seating. Not worth the hype at all. read more

World's Fair by Fairground - Cobb salad? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Such a hidden gem in the Bellworks building. Went around lunchtime, ordered a lavender latte and grilled cheese w/tomato soup that hit the spot on a gloomy fall day. It was also fun to play a round of skee ball with my husband while waiting for our order. We both said we want to go back for happy hour/trivia night. If you are in the area give this place a try! read more

Ryan was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about all things coffee! the bartenders a weirdo haha

Stunning, spacious, awesome outdoor space and indoor swings. Add awesome choices in coffee and tea and a dash of a great food menu, it's a recipe for success. The team working was very kind, can't wait to come back! read more