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Buzz Cafe is a four star restaurant in Oak Park. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its sandwiches. This place features breakfast.
2.0 of 5 stars.
It is so hard to write a negative review for the Buzz, I so want to love this place, but it just never quite measures up to the standards of a great coffee shop.The food can be awesome one day and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I go here it takes FOREVER to get ANYTHING that I order. The staff is young and inexperienced, the art on the wall is NOTHING to rave about, and the drip coffee is always bitter. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great, local coffee shop. Most importantly, the coffee is spectacular. I'm reading reviews about all of the kids running around, but I've actually never noticed that when I'm here. Maybe I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at the Buzz many times. All I can say is that this place is a zoo. Way to many kids running around and screaming. The service is very poor and the staff is very snooty. I always give this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I believe you're either a fan of the bustling, happening coffeeshop or the hush hush, library-like variety.Me? I'm somewhere in between.True-to-name, Buzz Cafe is full of buzz: it's alive with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Used to frequent the buzz about once every couple of months. (So note: I am not a regular). Gas prices soared and couldn't justify the price for driving mi rt for coffee. However, about a week ,ago...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place would be a great place to get coffee. Unfortunately we ordered food. Buzz is the run of the mill hippie-esque coffee house. Funky hand painted oddball wooden chairs and tables....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a mom of two toddlers, I love this place. I love this place for breakfast, afternoon treat or dinner. It is totally kid friendly and parent friendly. They have a great lounge area with tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to talk about all the things I love about this place. I think everyone else has done that already. I'm going to talk about the missing star, in what would otherwise be a five star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Occasionally* we get slow service there, which is the ONLY reason they got 4 out of 5 stars. I love the decor, and the local artwork for sale all over the place. The free wifi and the couch area in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is too cute for words! Great little coffee shop with a pretty sizable menu that includes a nice little small print box for vegans.There's art aplenty and though it's everwhere, the vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met a friend here on Saturday and I had the best server! She was really on top of her game. We ordered a hummus plate and it was delicious. we had two samples: black bean and red pepper. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is alright, the place is WAY too busy and loud for it's small size. But the vegetarian/vegan dishes are absolutely delicious and the staff is pretty cool generally. It seems a little bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute old school cafe. Perfect almost halfway spot for meeting my parents whom are coming for the Western burbs.The menu is simple, pleased the basic breakfast seekers, and the more adventurous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere - sometimes too many kids - with pretty fast service. Their brunch and lunch options are pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place...it's real laid back. They make a fantastic soy latte, have a pretty good vegetarian/vegan menu, and it's kid friendly. The staff is friendly without being annoying.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not really crazy about their coffee, per say, but i LOVE the atmosphere! bad, funky art on the walls is fun to look at and it's a super kids-friendly place. can take little ones with strollers, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its kind of hard for me to rate this place as i'm kind of stuck.....it really depends on what day you are there honestly.good points:-very cool look to the place-this place is very supportive of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Price is right, food is OK, idea WAS good. Looks like a "hippy" place - little DIRTY - suppose to be cozy. The wait staff is rude and pushy. The line at the door and nobody in. Place feels like a "loud" DAY...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I was there for some event because if you live here, you end up there which would be a wonderful thing, if the place wasn't so bad. I ordered a cup of decaf and I tasted it and it was ice cold....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, it's a cute place. But they've screwed up my order every time. Always a different screw-up.Come on, Buzzies, leave the drugs at home and quit substituting sausage when I asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food is good, but the high school student service is slightly annoying. I think the last time I was here, a 5th grader took my order and forgot all about bringing it out.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided on Buzz for a late lunch today and it was great. Better than the first time I visited the place. I had a vegan burger with grilled onions, mushrooms and black bean hummus. Yum!! It came...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend Buzz for the coffee drinks and pastries; *to go*. I have to agree with most of the other reviewers about the (lack of) service and food issues. The servers tend to make you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like a previous reviewer, I really wanted to like this place since I like in the neighborhood but the service is really spotty. If they're just slow because they're busy, it would not be as bad but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1. Food - fantastic. They have tons of vegetarian, organic, and healthy foods. The coffee is pricy but great. I Just had their burger today for lunch and I ate every last bit of it. Sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to support this place since I live in the neighborhood but the service is SO BAD. The kids that work the counter are too cool for school and make you wait until they finish their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1. The food is just OK (although I really must try their delicous-sounding Sunday Brunch sometime).2. The coffee drinks are OK (kudos for using Metropolis beans!)3. Although the staff are friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Would give 0 stars if that were an option.This place gives the impression they are all cool and progressive but DON'T buy it! I know from personal experience that they are only 'greenwashers'. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my mom, sister and I hit this place up for some lunch to get charged up for a girls' afternoon together. It has a great, local, charming feel inside. Its artsy, cute, clean and relaxed. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a cute little coffee place that has some food, too. It can get crowded and thus service can be very slow at times. The hours aren't that good, but if you are just stopping in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like how kid-friendly this place is. Not only that, but the service is very friendly and so are the other people who hang out here. Everyone smiles at you and I start to wonder if I got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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The Buzz Cafe is a wonderful coffee house and restaurant located in Oak Park's art district. The atmosphere is everything I enjoy in a coffee house. Walls covered with art by local artists, families, friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn the scary Jesus picture that was on sale for $300. Made me lose my appetite. I mean, I still finished my sandwich. It was yummy. I wish I got the chips instead of "fruit" (which was a skinny...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since we went out to Oak Park for the Frank Lloyd Wright audio tour today, we stopped in here beforehand. Holy awesome. I did the soup/sandwich deal with the soup of the day, garlic lentil and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i loved this place for live music when i was in college. just didn't like the seeds in the pesto on the grilled cheese. place has a great atmosphere, tho.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I heard about this place I had been wanting to try it and today I thought what the heck. We walked in and decided to eat-in and check the place out. We didn't wait long before we were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good mochas with JUST the right amount of frothy goodness. Also a plentiful selections of scones, homemade fudge, etc. as well as a meal menu. They don't seat after 2 so be aware of that.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
---EDIT 3/2/08:If you're here for the Sunday brunch, and if you finished eating and paid just after closing at 2pm, you might be one of the lucky few to take home their remaining pastry at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here twice now...I liked it better the first time. The first time I went here I had a DEEELISH breakfast sandwich with pesto and roasted tomato spreads. Yesterday our party sampled 2 of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to go with kids, they play in the back while you sip on a great coffee. I also love the fact that you can buy handmade jewelry and other crafts there. Makes for a quick gift for a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's in Oak Park--every restaurant there is staffed by high schoolers. What else would you expect?I was a regular here when I lived in Oak Park, and I never had bad service. Their coffee is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is solid (meaning tasty and appropriately priced, not liquid), and the coffee and espresso are tasty. The service leaves a lot to be desired. There are often large lineups in the front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute little neighborhood spot with a huge and delicious menu! I highly recommend the southwestern wrap. The walls are filled with the work of local artists and the staff is super friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable coffee shop- Amazing, cute, urban outfitters-esque decor. Casual and lots of organic food options. The food is good, not amazing, but good. I think the decor is the best part. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood restaurant offering a tasty selection of coffee and food. I've only been here for Sunday brunch so I can't speak to the weekday menu. I enjoy meeting friends here and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this little place after I had moved to Oak Park a few years ago.I frequent this place more at breakfast/burnch time. And I have to say the food is very fresh. Alot of their menu items are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute little cafe. The negative is that it's often overrun with mothers & small children; I prefer to eat my meal with as little yelling going on as possible. The positive is the food. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrun with children. Seriously, when I was here, they were EVERYWHERE. It was a little disconcerting, especially since the seating leaves you feeling rather cramped. It was basically noise and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a meeting here at 10 this morning and was surprised by how many people were enjoying coffee/breakfast. Apparently people don't work in Oak Park or they don't start work until at least 11. If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little coffee shop that offers many vegetarian and organic options. Funky decor with the walls filled with local artists works that are for sale. Great place to sit and catch up with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little eclectic coffee house in the arts district of Oak Park! Kind of out of the way, as it's not in the downtown area of Oak Park, but well worth the trip. I first discovered this place when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like Buzz so much more than I actually do. The coffee is good, the space is pleasant, well-decorated and well-divided, and the food is better than coffeehouse average. But it's closed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great local place. Good coffee and other beverages. Delicious locally-made desserts. Surprisingly good food, focusing on freshness and organics when possible. I say surprising, because the kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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Food is okay - sit down service leaves a lot to be desired. sometimes the wait staff is a little rude. good coffee. so glad to have the buzz in my neigborhood!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute local place with cool staff! Very involved with the community. Walking distance from the blue line! Menu has organic and vegetarian dishes!
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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This place is the best. Our play group often meets up here and the staff are happy to accommodate.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in Harrison Art District, this colorful cafe is a great place to hang out and drink coffee with friends. You can either buy a cup and sit at the tables in the front or you can have a sit down...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Located in the Harrison Art District, Buzz Cafe fits right into the neighborhood surrounding it. The cafe provides one of the only places in the area where you can grab a cup of joe, kick back and re...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a great local independent coffe shop with okay service - I think the most attractive thing abou this store is that it is fun to hang out here. They have a community calendar of all the groups that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Charming and quirky neighborhood cafe with great (and inexpensive) food with a nice selection for kids. Decor includes paintings by local artists, and there is a play area in the back.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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this unpretentious cafe caters to the oak park and austin arts community. the olive-green and purple walls are vibrantly decorated with local artists' paintings and photography. buzz serves espresso drinks,...
metromix.com - user review
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my mom and i checked out this cute place on a cold wintery morning and were delighted! what a treat this place is inside; cozy, artful, good service and yummy sandwiches!
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