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Local Lake County, Illinois faves!

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This is where I grew up! After 15 years of living in New York City, we moved back to Lake County Illinois, and love finding the best coffee shops and restaurants!
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Coffee Shops

I love unique, cool coffee shops! Check out these independently owned local businesses in northern lake county, illinois! 

 
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Love this place! Incredible Owners that truly care about the community! If you are ever in Waukegan, this is a must visit place!
Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee
 
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The vibes, the sign, the large open work space…great for a meet up or to work!
Hansa Coffee Roasters
 
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Very authentic roasting coffee! They used to work at hansa and started their own!
Tala Coffee Roasters
 
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This is inside the Heinen's grocery store, but there is a lot of space to sit and work! Great pastries!
Newport Coffee House

Restaurants

There are so many unique restaurants, especially in libertyville!

 
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The best vegan Mexican food near great America!
Momcorn
 
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The best cocktails and cozy vibes for dinner with friends!
Maevery Public House
 
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Obsessed with the taco sign, the margharitas, and the overall atmosphere! nice people that work there too!
Milwalky Taco
 
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Best for date night, a work dinner, or if you are looking for a Foodie place! Reminds us of Brooklyn…good vibes, great cocktails, and unique thoughtful food!
Milwalky Trace
 
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very cool vibe for cocktails!!
Tavern Steakhouse Libertyville
 
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Cool vibes, great bar and local beers
Firkin

Vintage Finds

 
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This id a super organized good will with lots of finds!!
Goodwill Store & Donation Center
 
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Lots of cool furniture and finds! We love the pieces we got here from various artists
Reclaimed Artisans Inc.

Nail and Hair Salons

I love wild artistic nails and fun colorful hair

 
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this is where all the nail artists work!
Graphic Nails
 
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This is a small studio with very talented hairdressers! Specializing in extensions!
Deco Adamo

Lakes, Rivers, and Parks

Lots to do in Lake County!

 
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Large beautiful park around a lake. Concerts, restaurant, small beach, small boats, bike path
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
 
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Sledding hill, paths for walking in the woods
Old School Forest Preserve
 
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Amazing paths for riding bikes!
Des Plaines River Trail System
 
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HIDDEN GEM!!! Love this extra large beach so much!
Waukegan Beach

Donuts + Bagels

 
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Super fun donuts! Lots of sugar
Duck Donuts
 
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HANDS DOWN the best donuts I've ever had in my life….since I was little!
Lee Donuts
 
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unique donuts!
Gurnee Donuts
 
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Best bagels in town!!
Bagels By the Book