Wonderwood Springs

"Artist Mike Bennett is giving away free I Voted stickers with no purchase necessary at his whimsical St. Johns cafe Wonderwood Springs. The cafe will close at 3 p.m. on Election Day so its staff can take time to vote." - Janey Wong

"Local celebrity artist Mike Bennett opened this fantastical spot on Lombard as both a gallery and a cafe, serving coffee and hot chocolate in a room surrounded by cartoon creatures. While the space alone makes the cafe worth a visit, drinks here are fun and distinctive, pairing espresso with house-made syrups or lemonades with teas and strawberry sauce. Food options here include breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and other cafe staples." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Local celebrity artist Mike Bennett opened this fantastical spot on Lombard as both a gallery and a cafe, serving coffee and hot chocolate in a room surrounded by cartoon creatures. While the space alone makes the cafe worth a visit, drinks here are fun and distinctive, pairing espresso with house-made syrups or lemonades with teas and strawberry sauce. Food options here include breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and other cafe staples." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Wonderwood’s first chapter, 'the Scourge of Castle Maplehold,' will be on display through December 1, and its second chapter is set to unfold in spring 2023." - Janey Wong