Uplifted Bistro Downtown — Restaurant in Manteno

I've never seen a Boba Tea place that had such a laundry list of rules for their customers. They do not allow groups of over 5 teens to come to their business, they have a rule against teens buying items for each other, and they have a rule that you must buy something to stay in their little restaurant, but here's the kicker. Chips, baked goods, and other menu items that are low cost are not allowed, you must make a purchase that they deem worthy, or you are not allowed there. I'm a 22 year old with plenty of money to spend anywhere I would like to, and I will never support a business that does not allow children to be children. This place is positioned directly next to a park, and yet despises having children in their nearly empty establishment. I don't know why they would not want the business, as they were almost completely empty midday on a Saturday the only time I was there. The Boba tea was the most flavorless and watery Boba I have ever seen, and the time it takes to get a small order is absolutely ridiculous for not having any other customers. It is no surprise to me that this business was...

I came in late about 45 minutes before close. Unfortunately they were out of vegan mac and cheese. Staff was super nice and helped me pick out something I'd like. I was really thinking vegan chicken caesar wrap but I'm really picky about fake meat (got to be crispy, not mushy).

They helped me build my own wrap. Was hesitant on the vegan chicken and switched it to avocado instead. Also had romaine, tomato, onion, corn/bean mix, cherry pepper, with vegan caesar in a tomato basil wrap.

I wasn't sure it was all going to jive together but I went for it. When they brought it out they said it was loaded with flavor and she was right. It was excellent! Also had some spicy pickle chips with it (never seen those before) and a green tea. I hadn't eaten all day and the wrap really hit the spot.

We were impressed with Manteno downtown. Lots of cool shops, restaurants, and bars. Nice little town with lots of independent restaurants a few minutes from...

This little restaurant gets a "Triple G" Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Don't waste your time driving down to that corporate sandwich shop that starts with a P. This little small business has a much better quality product for just about the same price. Walked in for lunch and had the Turkey BLT Panini and a cup of Cheddar Broccoli Soup. The garlic aioli on the BLT is phenomenal. Every ingredient on the sandwich looked and tasted fresh, even down to the bacon. Most sandwich shops use the pre cooked microwave cheat bacon, but not at this bistro. The broc cheddar soup was an amazing pair to the panini. I will...