The Ultimate Evanston Breakfast & Brunch Guide

Jul 11, 2022

Does a freshly brewed cup of coffee sound good? How about a bagel sandwich while you read a good book or a fresh-made homemade pastry while you spend a relaxing morning taking in the city scenery? Or try simply eggs, an omelet, a benedict, waffles, crepes, pancakes, French toast, and other specialties. Top it with jalapenos, avocado, or other fresh ingredients.

Many of Evanston’s unique spots take pride in using locally sourced ingredients, putting your health and access to the freshest quality food at the forefront of their missions. So, kick back by yourself or meet up with friends and enjoy something tasty. After all, no matter what kind of breakfast or brunch you want, there’s something delicious waiting for you here in Evanston.

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH IN EVANSTON

Breakfast

Bagel Art Café

615 W Dempster St, Evanston, IL, 60201

(847) 864-8700

847bagels@gmail.com

http://www.bagelartevanston.com/

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery

812 Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 868 8078

  https://cupitol.com/

Curt’s Café 

2922 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201      

(847) 868-8385

https://curtscafe.org/menu-north/

Frida’s

618 Church St, Evanston IL 60201         

847-859-6342 

fridas618evanston@gmail.com

https://www.fridasevanston.com/

Hoosier Mama Pie

749 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 868-8863

evanston@hoosiermamapie.com

https://www.hoosiermamapie.com/evanston.html

IHOP 

100 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 328-1450                 

https://restaurants.ihop.com/en-us/il/evanston/breakfast-100-asbury-ave-1203

Le Peep                 

827 Church St., Evanston, IL 60202       

847-328-4880                   

https://lepeep.com/stores/evanston/

Mid Kitchen

1512 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 

847-563-8454                   

https://www.midkitchen.com/

Ovo Frito Café                

1936 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

847-859-6966                

 https://ovofrito.com/

Sarkis

2632 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL 60201 

(847) 328-9703                 

https://cafesarkis.com/

Sher-Main Grill                

802 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202           

(847) 864-1340                 

https://www.allmenus.com/il/evanston/773613-sher-main-grill/menu/

Tag’s Café

2012 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

847-859-2027

chef.tagscafe@gmail.com

https://www.evanstoncafe.com/

The Lucky Platter            

514 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202           

(847) 869-4064                 

https://luckyplatter.com/

Brunch

BLIND FAITH CAFÉ        

525 Dempster St, Evanston, IL, 60201

(847) 328-6875                 

https://www.blindfaithcafe.com/

Peckish Pig           

623 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202           

(847) 491-6778                 

https://www.thepeckishpig.com/

Ten Mile House

1700 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

847.905.0669

info@tmhevanston.com

 

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