Viral Hype vs. Reality: My Disappointing Visit to Farmer’s Milk in Schaumburg

If you spend any amount of time on TikTok, you’ve probably seen Farmer’s Milk, the bakery and coffee shop in Schaumburg, Illinois. Video after video raves about their cakes, their drinks, and how “amazing” everything supposedly tastes. After driving past it multiple times, curiosity finally got the best of me, and I decided to see for myself if the hype was real.