Your Comprehensive Guide to the Cafes and Coffee Shops of Evanston

Oct 24, 2024

Evanston has been called the City of Trees. It is well known for its beaches, parks, and homes of every shape, size, style, and price range. The education institutions, from pre-school to college, are among the best in the nation. You can find a restaurant to satisfy every taste and budget.

But what truly turns Evanston into “Heavanston” for many is its cafes and coffee shops.

In fact, Evanston is home to some of the best coffee shops and cafes in the Chicagoland area. From sleek and sophisticated to quaint and homey and from the busy and bustling to something a little quieter and studious, you are sure to find one that fits your style.

Some roast their own coffee beans while others are supplied by leading local, regional, and national roasteries.

And the house specialties are just as diverse – and satisfying. How about an Oatmeal Cookie Latte, anyone? Want more options? Select from cold brewed to steaming hot espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes to drip, pour overs, and more.

Most also feature a wide selection of teas – black, green, herbal, you name it – to help you warm up in the winter or iced to help you cool down in the summer.

And don’t forget the food. The menu options are just as diverse, but always tasty.

So, recharge or wind down with your favorite beverage. Read a book. Catch up on your work. Meet up with a friend to socialize. Check out all of the Evanston coffee shops and cafes listed below – if you can – and let us know your favorites. We’re always curious to know which mug is putting the smile on your face.

Backlot Coffee

2006 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 859-2144

https://www.backlotcoffee.com/

 

Bagel Art Café

615 Dempster St., Evanston, IL, 60201

(847) 864-8700

847bagels@gmail.com

http://www.bagelartevanston.com/

 

Brothers K Coffeehouse

500 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 328-7940

brian@brotherskcoffee.com

http://brotherskcoffee.com/BROS-K_THE-HOMEPAGE.html

Coffee Lab

910 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 868-8033

https://www.coffeelabevanston.com/

 

Colectivo Coffee Evanston

716 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201

(312) 535-3001

https://colectivocoffee.com/cafes/evanston

 

Cupitol Coffee

812 Grove St., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 868 8078

cup@cupitol.com

https://cupitol.com/

Curt’s Café

2922 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201

847-868-8385

danielle@curtscafe.org

https://curtscafe.org/

 

Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie

749 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 868-8863

evanston@hoosiermamapie.com

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

https://www.dollopcoffee.com/locations/evanston-location/

 

Evanston Pour

528 Dempster St., ​Evanston IL 60202

847-859-2082

info@evanstonpour.com

https://www.evanstonpour.com/

Leonidas Chocolate Café

1907 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201

847-686-0190

evanston@leonidas-usa.com

https://www.leonidas-cafe.com/

 

Newport Coffee

622 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 563-8322

info@newport-coffee.com

https://www.newport-coffee.com/

 

Patisserie Coralie

600 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 905-0491

pascal@bestfrenchpastries.com

https://www.bestfrenchpastries.com/

 

Peet’s Coffee

1622 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 864-8413

https://www.peets.com/

 

Philz Coffee

1030 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 425-0256

https://www.philzcoffee.com/locations-chicago

 

Reprise Coffee Roasters

710 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 868-8097

https://www.repriseroasters.com/

Starbucks

1901 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60201

847-492-1658

https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1007892/dempster-dodge-1901-dempster-st-evanston-il-602014069-us

 

Starbucks

3330 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201

847-424-0624

https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/16171/crawford-central-evanston-3330-central-st-evanston-il-602011108-us

 

Starbucks

519 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202

847-328-7595

https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9346/chicago-main-519-main-street-evanston-il-602021814-us

Starbucks

1734 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

847-492-0490

https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/116523/sherman-clark-evanston-1734-sherman-avenue-evanston-il-602013713-us

 

Starbucks

2209 W Howard St., Evanston, IL 60202

847-733-1144

https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9410/target-evanston-t-927-2209-w-howard-st-evanston-il-602023636-us

 

Tag’s Café

2012 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201

847-859-2027

manager.tagscafe@gmail.com

https://www.tagscafeevanston.com/

 

 

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