CFS Coffee For The Soul, Oak Brook

Hire someone that can speak English behind the counter.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Had a delicious chai latte at CFS. We went midday, and it was really busy. With it so busy, it was also pretty noisy. Otherwise it was a perfect visit and is once on my favorite spots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Its Saturday morning. You can tell the quality of the coffee you’re going to get from the vibe of the barista. The one who made ours greeted me without a smile and her energy was lacking. She was more interested in her conversation with her colleagues than her job. No warm smile. I didn’t see how she tamped the coffee, but when she stuck the milk under the steam wand and left it to steam while she perused her phone, i began to worry. Yup, two coffees with burnt milk coming up! Its been 15 mins and i still cant drink my coffee without burning our mouths.

Secondly, i ordered empanadas to go, yes, they took their time to reheat 4 empanadas in the microwave together, then “crispened” in the airfryer. Perhaps they forgot to turn it on. My empanadas were only lukewarm on the inside (definitely not food-safe) and the pastry still raw. The filling was dry and meaty, but lacked seasoning or any flavor.

We ended up throwing our two lattes and 2.5 empanadas away. Nope. I wouldn’t recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

I came in with high hopes, and left by throwing away my coffee.

My friend ordered a cafe con leche and it was not it. It didn't taste like coffee, it was diluted, not very sweet; therefore, she had to add sugar on her own. I ordered a black iced Americano, and it was very diluted - no coffee taste whatsoever. I threw mine away because it was undrinkable.

A lot of seating, and it should stick with serving food. Definitely a more food place than a cafe!

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Nice and cozy place with better food and entertainment then Starbucks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Average taste, expensive

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

The service today was honestly disappointing. The food had no flavor, it was bland, undercooked, and nothing like what we’d had before. The staff didn’t seem interested in taking our order at all, which made the experience even worse. We ordered the egg with steak.

The only positive is that the café itself is a good spot to study or relax. The last time we came, the owner was extremely kind, helpful, and the food had way more sazón. This time, it completely missed the mark. No tenía sazón en absoluto.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Cozy atmosphere, great breakfast. Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee and empanadas definitely recommend this for a quick breakfast

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good coffee, Good mood, Good place

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

don’t get food here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Had brunch nearby and stopped for a quick coffee on our way home. My spouse ordered drip coffee and I ordered an Americano. This is nothing overly difficult for a coffee shop.

We waited almost 20 mins for a to-go order. We were told the delay was because it was marked which i don't know what that means. It was still showing on the order monitor with the clock ticking.

I don't mind a little waiting but this was ridiculous. It's unfortunate because it's cute and has a nice vibe, but we would not come back.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Short staffed, unhygienic, unclean counter, no proper place to put matcha brush just laying used matcha brush on counter, just for my match tea they took more than 20 min just made it somehow in hurry it’s so bitter no sweetener never coming back

Food: 1

Service: 1

First time. The interior was cute and cozy had good vibes. I frequent a lot of coffee shops, ordered a dirty chai and Iced Vanilla Latte for 17$ to go.

Looked beautiful on the kiosk. (Cool idea)
Order took 45 minutes for not being that busy. I think a 3$ speedway iced coffee woulda been a better experience. Maybe it was the staff for the day? Place has gotten good reviews lol, so I don’t know what happened.

Not mad, just disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Wanted to try something new. The coffee shop is beautiful. It is very aesthetically pleasing, but very disappointing when it comes to coffee. When you order, you can order at this kiosk and the photos look beautiful, but it’s not what we got at all. Photos are very deceiving. We waited for 45 mins for 2 iced coffees. The coffees taste awful. We had to throw them away. There was barely any ice in the coffee. I am so sad. I really was hoping for a good experience on a late Saturday morning. Will not be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1