Cafes near Carol Stream

“My mother-in-law has dementia and she had run into here, so naturally I had to run in after her (always turn on the child locks on your minivan lol). When I entered the doors, I expected to be greeted with Betty screeching and threatening to call the police, but what I found instead was the warm welcoming embrace of the Winning Circle. The sound of video gaming machines sang an angelic chorus to my weary ears. The bartender welcomed me to take a seat. That's when time stopped, and I saw bathed in glorious light the words, "Taquitos $4". As in a dream, I ordered without even realizing that words were coming out of my mouth. They served me a colossal drink, and I plopped into one of the comfortable seats by the video one armed bandit. Now I know what you're thinking, you're probably wondering if the chair broke. Don't worry, I have been known to crush metal chairs lol. I'm not offended lol, I am just healthy and not afraid to express myself. But the chair DID NOT BREAK! Anyway great place, I won nearly 300, which paid for all those taquitos and drinks. Update - the police ended up bringing Betty home. Best day ever as I didn't have to drag her sorry old carcass around for the rest of the day. Thanks Winning Circle!“

“I enjoy stopping by this facility periodically, because I have fun. Great staff whom are courteous and respectful to all who patronize this place. I read someone saying something about a Greek employee male who works there.I've never seen him high or drunk, I've observed that he looks tired at times probably because he works quite a bit, as majority of the staff working there have other jobs outside of working at Tracy's.I have seen him with his beautiful fiance at times when I am gaming there, But never has he been disrespectful or flirtatious to me or other women for that matter who go there, because he is constantly bragging about his fiance. I have never seen mice or bugs at this place either even the washrooms are exceptionally clean and sanitized, much better that other gaming facilities I might add. It is just a great place all around.Great people patronize this place and a must go to place when you want to get your gaming on. Even most of the people who play there are great also. Kudos Tracy's glad I found such an amazing place to get my gaming on.“

“I’ve been coming to the Playroom with my now 3 year old for over a year. It’s our go to indoor place to play - the workers are excellent, the food variety is healthy and delicious, and they are always cleaning the toys. So much for the kids to do - slides, ball pit, kitchen, bikes, rollercoaster, fire station, doctor, baby area, grocery store.. all the toys are in great condition and of great quality. We spend hours here when the weather isn't great. Every time I ask my toddler what she wants to do in the morning she says “playroom!” Highly recommend.“

“Food is delicious, but on the more expensive side for breakfast. Service once seated and fast and great!However, they will not seat out if you do not have your entire party ready. And EVERYONE will ask over and over if everyone is there and demand it. If they are not counting the amount you had on your reservation, they will rebute it against you. The asking and verifying the party can be done in a more respectable manner.I understand that they want to turn the tables as quick as possible, but the customer service can be applied to make it less aggressive.“

“An exceptional visit with Tonya (owner) along with an equally impressive menu. I got the Berry Açaí Bowl, my husband got the Cadbury Egg shake, and we got the protein waffles with berries. Made fresh right in front of you. Tonya is so welcoming and full of knowledge of her product. Everyone should visit and check Elevate out! I cannot recommend it enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I just had my very first order from Sweet Reserve Bakery and I am completely in love! I ordered a variety. the cookie butter in a jar was probably the best dessert I've ever had! so delicious, perfect serving. super reasonable prices! 5 stars, 4thumbs up!“

“Stopped for a coffee with a friend on a weekday morning. It was very busy and all seats were taken but we managed to eventually snag a spot at the coffee bar. I went with a decaf caramel latte with oat milk. It was delicious and smooth with a nice strong espresso flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. They actually give a real cup of you dine in as well. The pastries looked great and they also serve a selection of sandwiches- I will have to try next time!“

“I go here every once in a while, and the trip is definitely worth it!As I’m usually in a hurry, the workers are able to get drinks and other goodies made within 5 minutes.Overall their customer service is amazing and the space is super welcoming.Kid-friendliness: I’d say there’s a ton of stuff I’d recommend for the kiddos. They have lots of great cookies and cakes, as well as delicious smoothies to enjoy.“

“Lily's cafe is such a cute breakfast spot! The food was delicious and was out very quickly, the service was great and everything came out perfectly! It is a bit on the smaller side so I would bring no more than 4 people. But I loved eating here, a great hidden gem! We had the stuffed French Toast and it was delicious!“

“I absolutely am hooked! Everything is absolutely delicious and yummy!!!!! I said goodbye to Starbucks last year sometime, I am so glad I did and found Evolve nutrition! So healthy for you❤️❤️❤️ The Owner is absolutely very knowledgeable! She is so sweet“

“I am a regular here - at least twice a week. The place has independent coffee house vibes, wood floors, and lots of places to sit alone or in groups.Coffee is always excellent. The baristas are very good and know the product.The muffins and pastries are great, but my favorite is their BLT. Seriously the best BLT on the planet.Last they are friendly. Not smarmy but in some coffee houses you almost feel like you are interrupting their day to order something. Always greeted well here.“

“I take pride with my Polish Heritage and have always loved traditional Polish recipes. I ordered the potato/cheese and sauerkraut pierogis which were prepared that day from scratch and perfect in texture and taste. I also order the Wiener Pork Schnitzel that was tender and juicy on the inside with a crisp and lightly brown exterior. The restaurant appeared to be clean, organized, and spread out for comfort and privacy. This restaurant is a hidden gem.“

“We came here to warm up and get a midday snack since we were in the area. We came an hour before closing and there were still plenty of baked goods available. There was also plenty of seating and it was clean inside. I had a blackberry brownie and a blueberry basil matcha latte. I typically dislike sweet drinks so I was hesitant to order the latte. However, it wasn't overly sweet and the flavor was interesting (in a good way). The blackberry brownie was rich and also delicious. My child had a big chocolate chip cookie and devoured it instantly. I wish we came for lunch since there were intriguing menu items but we will be back if we are in the area!“

“Really enjoyed this unique coffee and gelato place. Not only was the latte perfect, but the gelato was also really fresh and they had plenty of flavors. I saw others getting Nutella crepes that also looked amazing. Will most definitely come back!“

“Chopped steak and eggs are delicious. The crepes were also amazing. We had a very attentive and polite young man as a server, and he was outstanding. It's not fancy and seems to be family owned. It's a very comfortable place for us. My boys love food and they give you plenty.“

“beautiful array of baked goods. Only sampled a meal of stuffed cabbage (excellent mashed potatoes, sauce and cabbage and even carrots were full of flavor but much saltier than I'm used to), lovely roll and dessert. Mexican wedding cookie had good flavor and somewhat tender.“

“Nice cafe with lots of drinks.Service was slow as there was only 1 person managing the whole store.Coffee was really good.They have a lot of Boba tea options if you are interested.Not much to eat here.Not much seating and lounging space. They have 3 high tables and chairs some benches and a couch.Not exactly a cozy place to hangout. It was also very cold there. Had to leave after a few minutes.“

“Breakfast food and more ELEVATED! From bacon to drinks and juices, from organic eggs to gourmet bread and jam, chicken sausage - the details have been thought out when it comes to flavors. Somebody put some thought into how to make quality dishes!We will be back even if we have to drive a bit to get here.“

“I just wish I took photos but no biggie because I will be back. For 40 dollars we got two huge plates, an appetizer and drinks. These plates consisted of beef and steak also! You simply do not go out to eat for that price anymore. Prices good, cute little cafe, food taste, quality, portion is PHENOMENAL. Never in my life have I had a more tender meat than the shish kabob. Everybody on staff is so friendly and accommodating. They get so busy!!! So many people in and out and I see why. Eisaa thank you so much!! You are a beautiful person with a wonderful business. Shawarma and middle eastern cuisine is my absolute favorite and I could attest this is one of the best places I have ever been. So good on every level.“

“I have been here a few times to dine in and service has always been great. The past couple of weekends I have opted for takeout, and it has always been ready earlier than expected and super fresh. The portion sizes are pretty big for the price. I would definitely recommend this place, I think it's really delicious and worth the wait, when there is one“

“We visited the Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe while on a short visit to the Aurora area. It was right across the parking lot from our hotel so we were able to walk there. I really enjoyed this breakfast place. Not only do they have a great selection of food, but they also have several breakfast cocktails available. Check out the menu for the full list in details.I started off with the tomato basil soup just for grins to get a taste of something other than breakfast food that they made. I have to say the soup was very very good and my daughter who does not normally like tomato soup really enjoyed it as well. Very flavorful!For breakfast we had the Carnivore Skillet which was absolutely amazing. It has a ton of meat. It is served with eggs your way on top and mixed with the hash browns. I found it to be very enjoyable. The Carnivore Skillet while plenty of food for anyone also came with a side. We chose to get a side of the Honey Berry Crepes to taste those as well. I mean they were fantastic! The fruit was very fresh. The pastry was nicely done and the house Berry sauce put it all together for a treat in your mouth with everybody. I shared that and the gluten-free avocado toast. The toast was perfectly done, the avocado was fresh and served with two poached eggs on top. The seasonings they had with the avocado really made this a great dish. This was served with hash browns which I really didn't end up eating.To drink we just had coffee and the Breakfast Punch mixed drink.“

“Waitress stands around talking to other employee. You wave at her to come over and she stands and stares at you. You actually had to tell her to come over to table. Never came back to ask how it was. Told her we want nothing else just the bill. Waited and had to ask for bill again. Not impressed.“

“Enrique, the owner, made us our drinks including a cafe mocha, vanilla caramel latte, iced chai. You could tell he really cared about making the best drinks possible and making them aesthetically pleasing. We will definitely visit every time we come to Bartlett!“

“Healthy Homemade Soups daily ? ? . Delicious breakfast or lunch . Nice atmosphere to have some coffee with friends or family.Family owned business nice change from the franchises.Kid-friendliness: Kids enjoy the choices, too. Servers are friendly“

“What a cool little establishment near Humbolt Park serving up the finest smoked meats. I was looking for some authentic bbq and stumbled upon this little smoke house. I had the trio, which consisted of St. Louis style ribs, beef brisket, and pulled pork. I look forward to visiting again. Delicious ?“

“I came here on a Sunday morning and was pleased with the service and food! My friend and I got seated within 10 mins and decided to split a savory and sweet option. The portobello mushroom focaccia was cooked very well and the portobello itself was very tender and paired well with the peppers and balsamic vinaigrette inside. My favorite item personally is the nutty Nutella waffle, but you should def come in with a sweet tooth if you plan on ordering it:)“

“My husband and I had a late breakfast/early lunch there today and we were "wowed!" Our server Liz was so pleasant and attentive, and our food was great! My breakfast quesadilla was very flavorful and ample in size (plus it came with sides of sour cream, guac and salsa). Half of it came home with me. My husband's sandwich (Glen Forest) was grilled chicken with bacon, cheddar cheese and bbq sauce on sourdough bread. It came with a cup of soup and he opted for the chicken noodle which was hearty and delicious. The fries were fantastic (the double fried kind) and he had leftovers as well. We would both HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!!“

“Best breakfast spot around, we've been going here for years.On a recent visit we had the nicest waitress who was very efficient getting our coffee refiled and our breakfast out in a timely manner.The staff is very friendlly.Omelettes we ordered were delicious.Discount on bill if you use cash instead of credit card.“

“Prior to entering the restaurant we stood at the doorway entrance to browse the menu. While standing there, a very polite gentleman from the management team walked over and encouraged us to give it a try.I can say that we were not disappointed. The food and the service was excellent. Our meals were prepared as expected and with little wait time.“

“My husband has been going in here for awhile. I had my first visit today. My shake was really good, Bahamas breeze protein shake. The owner is super nice. The place is very clean. Price is right. I would highly recommend village nutrition.“

“Came here since I was in the area. First time.Ordered 3 steak taco dinner and also a steak burrito. Taco meat was seasoned right. The texture was good. Rice tasted good but I was not a fan of the beans.The burrito was a little small. It was ok.The place was empty. Ordered during lunch and it only took 10 minutes.Decent experience.“

“This place is such a hidden little gem. I had the Mediterranean salad w chicken and it was DELICOUS. The salad ingredients were so fresh and full of flavor and the chicken was juicy! My fiancé had the pork belly gyro plate and he said it was amazing! The servers were very attentive and kind. Will be back “

“This is not a bad review. The food is good. They no longer serve Bougatsa or Baked Oatmeal. Disappointing. More disappointing was being charged $1.79 for extra gravy on my hot turkey sandwich. We were told that the owner/manager believes that the amount of gravy on the hot sandwich is sufficient. It was not enough as far as I was concerned and maybe others feel the same. I mean ....... it's a little scoop of gravy???“

“The young guy that helped us was extremely nice and polite.. He waited for my kids to chose their ice cream flavors and did not rush them at all.. ice cream we got and paletas were delicious! Fresas con crema were good too! Will definitely come back!“

“The Life Cafe doesn't disappoint. The Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla and the Almond Butter Shake is ! The service by Angela is way above average. She always greets you with a smile and make the best smoothies! She definitely deserves a promotion!“

“I originally saw this place on Tik Tok was super excited to see it, food was good the boba was amazing the cups are super adorable i do plan on keeping mine the workers are super nice the only problem was that there were so many people so i waited almost 10-15 min for my boba tea it couldve been that i went on a weekend but al in all i loved it i would totally go again“

“AMAZING DRINKS!This was one great find for us. We got Taro slush and Mango yogurt slush with lychee chewy jelly. The drinks tasted great. The girls at the service desk were very nice and helpful. The place has a cool vibe and lots of people attracted to their drinks/food. We would definitely try come to try more options.“

“Came here in the middle of the day during a weekday, so it was pretty empty. That also mean we got served very quickly. The store had a cute wall and seating along the wall, but no tables. So it might be a little awkward if you have a large group. The drinks were pretty good though, we got the brown sugar milk tea everything was decent. Definitely not the best boba I've had, but the pearls were decently chewy and the flavor was decently good. My friend enjoyed his smoothie as well. Overall a pretty solid boba place. I'd come back again.“

“The flatbread here is so delicious. If you need a quick snack or breakfast before hitting on the train or going somewhere, definitely check this place out. The fresh juice is refreshing and delicious. I can't wait to go back and try other items on their menu.“

“Very nice restaurant! Love the ambiance. It's clean and the decor is beautiful especially the floral portion on the ceiling and paint color on the brick. We ordered skillets and they were large portions and were not greasy. Very delicious! I upgraded my pancakes to the signature honey berry ones and they were amazing!! Not too sweet and my husband ate half cause they were huge! Wide variety on their menu so we will be back.“

“Nice and bright; I like the ambiance and natural bright light from the windows. Overall, food was good, however service was mediocre. Server was not attentive and didn't check in on us; hence 3 stars it is Portions were good compared to the price point. At every table, there's plenty of flavored creamers, jams, and sweeteners. Here's what we ordered: - Signature Honeyberry french toast $15: toast was thick, a bit on the dry side. Flavorful with mascarpone, berries, and fresh berries -Florence Benedict $15: exactly what I wanted. Perfect poached eggs with bacon & spinach -South of the Border Skillet $17: great combination with chorizo, avocado, and other flavors. I would order it again. -Carnivore Skillet $16: a bit dry, but understandable since it's only meat and hash browns -Latte $6: milk and coffee combo was nice but vanilla flavor was a bit too much adding artificial flavor to the coffee. Next time, I'll opt for coffee -coffee $3.50: bottomless coffee with refill coffee... who would complain? Overall, experience wasn't bad because food was good. I'd give it another try.“

“I love coming to this Panera. The food tastes great and has that family freshly prepared meal feel. The staff is always friendly. I love the smiles on their face every time I come there you eat. Makes you feel like family. Highly recommended. My favorites are Turkey chili, Chicken and wild rice soup, Chipotle Chicken avocado melt, Cinnamon Crunch Bagel“

“If I could I would give 10 star instead of 5, thats how much I like this place. My daughters and I go here a few times a week. I absolutely love the food and the atmosphere/environment, it has a very cozy feel to it. The Staff here is so so so amazing that sometimes it feels too good to be true especially nowadays when people have become so rude and obnoxious especially since covid. I want to mention names of the people who are not only kind but polite and provide excellent customer service. Emily is one of the managers but what a great person, she definitely deserves her title, Nerlyn (not sure if I am spelling her name right) is also very very awesome. Couple other absolutely amazing people from the staff are Tina (one of the managers) and Adan.Love love love the place, service and atmosphere. Thank You guys for being so awesome always!!!“