This place is always busy, the service is great the food is fresh and fast and it's like eating in your living room. Im a regular. The Old Orchard Cupitol is bigger and nicer because they serve dinner. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Cupitol is a favorite choice of our daughter's and they certainly seem to have a following. Brisk business whenever we stop in. The system is: order first, then one can grab a table. The manager mentioned (while we were discussing WiFi issues) that they request guests to choose sofa or high table seating if they need to be on computers during the busy weekend brunch rush. Not a problem for us; this was comfier anyway. They had lots of staff turning over tables quickly and they seemed able to handle to flow of typical Sunday morning crowds. Over NU parents' weekend, the line went out the door. Keep that in mind if time is an issue for you on busy NU weekends (move-in, etc.) Today we were able to order and find a seat at one of the comfy couch spaces. My salted caramel latte was a bit on the cooler side than I prefer. It arrived at a lukewarm heat and cooled quickly from there. I love a latte with heat. But it was presented artfully and tasted good. The pistachio croissant I've had before and it's delicious. Today I took mine to-go for the airplane, and ordered the avocado wrap for breakfast. This scrambled egg/guac/pico wrap provided the perfect amount of sustenance without being too heavy. My husband devoured his shroom omelette and gave it a thumbs up. :) Cupitol is more than your standard coffee shop with diverse, flavorful menu options. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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I haven't been here in a few years and it still hits the spot! The place is aesthetically pleasing/open/modern. The staff is super friendly. They have great pastries to choose from as well as on their menu for brunch and lunch. Super cool you get to choose still or sparkling water on the tap. As always the food is really good! I ordered the corned beef hash, coffee and berry mascarpone French toast to share. Portions to me are good sizes to share or eat alone. Definitely will come back to try more of the menu and yummy desserts/drinks. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Corned beef hash, country Benedict and Berry Mascarpone French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Loved it the moment I saw it from outside to the walk in. Hopping, modern, great smells, very friendly staff. Great menu! I got the vegan sweet potato rice and added shrimp and mushrooms. It tasted like risotto without the cheese. The shrimp was cooked it's a slight crunch going in to a moist once all the way in. Almost tasted like an outdoor grill cooked it. Soooooo good! I'm so happy I got this one. The coffee was hot and good. Wish I would have gotten some dessert but the stomach was full. Worth coming to! read more

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[Cupitol] Local cafe and brunch location. This one was the Evanston location. 1. Sticky Bun French Toast with salted caramel and pecans 2. Chocolate croissant and pecan croissant 3. Cappuccino and Latte 4. Omelet 5. Classic Breakfast Overall, good vibes. Very aesthetic brunch stop with large tables in the back and tables with sofas/lounge chairs in the front. When we went it was packed. Service was good but I would say our food took forever to get to our table, maybe partly due to the fact that they were busy. The sticky caramel French toast was amazing. Their pastries were also great. 8.5/10. https://cupitol.com 812 Grove St Evanston, IL 60201 read more

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about twice a year, my husband and I come to visit our grandchildren in Evanston. Cupitol Coffee is always at the top of our list. The service is fantastic the quality of food as well. It never disappoints. Coming from a small café operator in Texas, I see and appreciate every detail in executing excellence. Cupitol does just that! read more

Nicely designed and decorated place to have brunch. We ordered their burger, avocado toast, and pasta. The prices are affordable compare to many other brunch places around the area. The food is is good but nothing spectacular; however, their desserts were delicious. The mini key lime, Nutella chocolate, and tiramisu were delicious. The service is good. The wait staff often checked our table and removed our dirty dishes. I am impressive with their efficiency and self-serve water station-still and sparkling available. read more

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Been here twice in a month. Food is very good, prices are reasonable. Wide selection of food, drinks, desserts. Service is excellent and so is the relaxing atmosphere. Thanking my daughter for introducing us to Cupitol Coffee. read more

Good food but nothing exceptional. Matcha was good. Love the pastries from here. Service could be better. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Classic breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I really appreciated the host who greeted me at the door & watched out for a table for 4. I have stopped by to meet friends for coffee but this time my family enjoyed their breakfast offerings & I had the mushroom omelette. We will be back. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

My favorite coffee place in Evanston and the Chicago area! I haven't tried the brunch menu but they always get my go to order right. A cappuccino and a pistachio or almost croissant always is on point when I visit Cupitol! read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I've dined in here and also ordered for delivery. It's a great breakfast spot. It can get busy but I still think they're able to maintain a cozy feel. I've tried their bakery items (I personally love the almond croissant), breakfast sandwiches, and omelettes. All are really delicious. If you're up for desserts, I've had their tiramisu and enjoyed it. My staple is a hazelnut latte with oat milk and they have great coffee beverages as well. read more

***This review is only for our particular brunch food items/experience; we didn't get any of the pastries this time around.*** Came here for brunch with my wife and toddler as they were doing outdoor seating again on this beautiful day. Outdoor seating space in the front is small (maybe 4-5 small tables if I remember correctly) but we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Once we were situated we pulled up the menu on their website; they also have a QR code you can scan for the menu while waiting in line to order. I personally prefer a physical menu since they have a lot of menu items and it would have been easier to navigate. It was kind of a hassle to scroll through everything to find what we wanted. We ultimately decided on the Midwestern Omelette, the Chicken Pesto Mac and Cheese, Apple Cinnamon French Toast sticks kids meal, and a matcha latte. Service was fairly quick and we didn't have to wait too long for our order to come out. The food was good, though I wouldn't say it was outstanding. The Chicken Pesto Mac and Cheese was smaller than we expected though, and my wife said the matcha latte was okay. Overall we didn't have any complaints about the quality of the food. The downside to this experience was in the outdoor seating. There were some pieces of trash on the ground around our table, along with an old sock. The tables are also extremely close to the street with metal railings as the only barrier, which I understand can't really be helped as they can't block off the sidewalk. However it was getting pretty windy, and as a few cars drove by we got a blast of dust and dirt blown into our faces and our food, so we had to take time to try to get dust and dirt out of our eyes, off our daughter, and off the food. Would have been nice if they had a more solid barrier between the tables and the street to prevent that from happening, but of course this is just our unfortunate experience and that's part of the risk of outdoor dining. I hope they can at least work on keeping the area clean and presentable though. As we're only sticking with outdoor dining for now, we will probably only come back for pastries and drinks to-go. The interior is still very nice and spacious and seems like it would be a great dine-in option down the line. read more

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Had a few hours to kill over lunchtime today in Evanston, and went looking for a coffee shop to work at. Glad I found Cupitol. Comfortable chairs, fast Wi-Fi, great coffee, and both decadent and healthy options for snacks and lunch. Love it. Wish there was on in my neighborhood! read more

Disappointing. Ordered a Chopped Cobb salad with tuna as a protein. What I received was not a Cobb Salad and not chopped. It was no different than the scoop of tuna on lettuce like I'd get as a side salad somewhere else. When I pointed this out to the waiter he said - they only call it a chopped salad - but it's not chopped. The food is decent tasting - which accounts for the 2 stars but the rest of the experience was a loud diner and an eating a salad that was not what was advertised. There are plenty of restaurants that have good food and a menu that is accurate. No need to return here. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - The non-chopped, non-Cobb "chopped Cobb salad" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

We tried this place for breakfast this morning. Won't be back My classic breakfast was decent, but it came out at least 10 minutes before my partners pancakes. Speaking of the pancakes, the cinnamon roll pancakes are just regular pancakes with cinnamon sugar on top. Even IHOP's cinnamon pancakes have the cinnamon mixed into the pancake dough. My partner's coffee was burnt. He asked for a new pot to be made, but that took forever. And the tables are very close together here. Overall, for a $43 breakfast for 2, this was a disappointment. read more

yes perfect for brunch or bringing people for a quick bite everything so good, coffee worth it as well! read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - european breakfast side of pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This spot is a gem. I enjoyed how spacious it is inside and still have distance between the tables. First thought coming in, I noticed how clean is was inside. They have sanitizers on the all the counter top tables and the area to order was clean. All the workers are wearing their masks properly, and we were greeted kindly when ordering. The food was good as well . We ordered the breakfast sandwich and the number 5. The croissants sandwiches were made perfectly , and was light enough to satisfy my hunger. I ordered the matcha Latte and that was made well. Overall the experience and the food was good. Parking was a little tight, but eventually you will find some parking. this is a good spot to get some work done if you are working remotely, but they do ask to keep your stay to a min of 90mins to allow for more customers to come in. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

The food and food choices are yummy! Fresh squeezed juices, coffee, espresso, great study environment, great breakfast/brunch or lunch spot. Not cheap but worth the try at least once. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Wrong cheese on my sandwich (ughhhh) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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The ambiance of the restaurant was delightful & aesthetic. I couldn't tell if it wanted to be a restaurant or a cafe but I went there for brunch. You wait in line to order food & they bring it out for you. The prices are a $1-$2 high for what felt like very simple lunch menu items. The salad was refreshing but the sandwich was hard. The baguette was hard to rip with your teeth & made for a not fun sandwich experience. I enjoyed the pistachio croissant with its green dye & pistachio filling. Overall, great place to stop for a bite on a sunday since parking in Evanston is free. But the food felt a bit mediocre for what it was being charged for. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - cupitol salad & gravalax baguette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I was at the Evanston location this morning with a friend around 10:30am, having just arrived. We were awaiting two other friends and had pulled over a chair. We were about to get in line to order food and beverages. Before we could, an older man came over to us, speaking in a very aggressively, asking me why we had an extra chair, when there was plenty of room on the couch. At no point did he introduce himself or did we know who he was. I explained that we were settling in and waiting for more people to arrive. He started to raise his voice to me, yelling something about "sitting with computers". He literally got into my face, and waved his hands very close to my face and torso. I asked him to back up many times and he did not. He finally finished ranting and walked away. Several customers witnessed this aggressive, confrontational behavior. Shaken up, I left a short time later, and took my business elsewhere. We found out later that this man is the owner. Ironically, this establishment likes to market itself as an "all day lounge." Let the buyer beware. read more

Very good place to go for breakfast and your choice of caffeinated drink. Spanish omelette was a hit. Pastries and breads were also really good. Will be back. read more

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This weekend I visited this cafe as it opened for outdoor patio seating. It was a great experience from start to end. We were seated, the seating was nice and in front of the cafe. We ordered a latte and yum berry smoothie. The latte was strong and hot the right notes of a slight tang in the expresso. The smoothie was berry heavy and was refreshing. We ordered a Belgium Nutella banana waffle. The waffle was freshly made, very light and had the right amount of Nutella spread on top and in the plate and topped with banana and nuts. A very nice taste. We also ordered the falafel sandwich: a crispy patty and topped with cabbage slaw and a yogurt spread and paired perfectly with the crispy bread. Last, we had the lox bagel which was okay, the flavor was a little bland but overall still great ingredients. Keep up the great work! read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Belgium Waffle and Falafel sandwiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Food was amazing!!!! I had the classic breakfast, it was the best. It had a choice of meat, I got the chicken sausage. The plate comes with eggs, toast, and hashbrowns. The service was amazing and our food came fast. The ambience was nice, not too loud and I could hear the conversation with my mom. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Orange Juice was good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Was visiting for the day and came here because it was listed on the Find Me Gluten Free app. They are so accommodating of food allergies and we were able to get three breakfast dishes that came out quickly and were so delicious! They have ice cold flat and sparkling water on tap. This place is 10 out of 10! read more

I've been to Cupitol a few times at this point and it has always been a positive experience - probably one of my favorite Evanston brunch spots! There are a variety of seating options so it's good for meeting up with people or studying, and their menu has many options (savory and sweet plates, pastries, beverages) with reasonable prices. There's almost always a line to order, but service is pretty quick. Dined: October 24, 2022 read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Chicken pesto mac and cheese, Spanish omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

So I've been here before, but man it's a let down. The place is loud but that's okay. That's the vibe and the vibe is cool. The coffee was okay. We got both specialty selections and it was nothing special. Collectivo around the corner is better in our opinion or even Dollap which is new (amazing). Honestly dollap might even be the same price if not cheaper for a high quality pour over. The pastries were nice, but worthy of a 4 star not 5. I'd say try out Dollap or Reprise if you can make the drive! read more

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My friend and I found this place quite confusing and overwhelming when you walk in if you're a first timer. Someone will assign you a table when you come in. You have to use a QR to get access to the full menu. Once you get to front of the line, you can order everything you'd like (drinks, food, pastries). The pastries and drinks you will get yourself from the counter when they call it out, and the food will be brought to your table. The food itself tastes great, and I hope to be back! read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Breakfast was really good!!! This is my go to place when I want a good breakfast. From the steak and eggs, the gravlax, the pure fresh squeezed juice. The place is cozy to dine in. Try it out on a Sunday breakfast or brunch and you won't forget the experience. read more

We were walking around Evanston and wanted a place to sit and relax a bit that wasn't a bar and Cupitol was right down the street. It was a Sunday in the early afternoon so it was pretty quiet and there was plenty of space. There's a coffee counter where you place your food and drink orders-the main board has all the drinks and the food menu is on the side. The soup of the day that day was chicken noodle and I'm a sucker for a good chicken noodle soup so I got there in addition to the burger. I'm not a coffee fan so I ended up getting an Arnold Palmer, which I got right away and a number for the food. The Palmer was tart, almost too tart. The soup was shells and had big chucks of meat and veggies, but was a little on the bland side. The burger though was really good and the fries were salted just right. Overall, it was a pretty good spot to stop into. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Cute atmosphere with delicious food! Perfect place to grab a quick coffee, study spot or to enjoy a sit down breakfast/lunch. The Beetalicious smoothie was so refreshing! We had the Spanish & Shroomed Omelettes they were fluffy & filling. The Spanish had chorizo with a nice kick and the Shroomed was stuffed with tasty mushrooms. The side of corn beef hash was perfectly crispy. I ordered my favorite breakfast dish, the Country Benedict and I have to say I was surprised! The gravy was creamy with bits of sausage with a flaky buttery biscuit. Definitely going to try a pastry next time because they looked amazing! read more

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First time here. Won't be my last. The coffee was excellent. The croissant selection is amazing. I had the gravlax bagel. It was delicious. Generous portion of Salmon and cream cheese. read more

Sitting here at Cupitol now. Ordered their pesto wrap which their menu states should contain greens, cherry tomatoes, feta, zucchini ribbons & pesto. It was just a greens & tomatoes wrap. It contained zero zucchini & 3 tiny pieces of feta. A complete ripoff. read more

Hubby and I came here for brunch on a Sunday morning. We had to wait a little bit for an outdoor table (there's only ~5-6 small two seater tables outside and several of them are placed very closely to each other). We snagged an available table as the previous patrons were leaving and I had to flag down a worker to help clean off the table. There was also trash all around the tables outside. I really wish there were QR codes available to scan outside since we were told to scan the QR code inside to view the menu and it was sooo crowded. You also have to place your order at the register. Our food came out relatively fast. I had a matcha latte which mostly tasted like milk and I could barely taste any matcha flavor. I had the chicken pesto mac n' cheese while hubby had the Midwestern omelette. The mac n' cheese was good but I wish it was a larger portion since I wasn't full after polishing off my food and I usually get full pretty quickly. Hubby's omelette was okay but not memorable. read more

Things I LOVE about Cupitol: - Cappuccinos!! I get them on a regular basis and they never disappoint. - Breakfast Sandwiches (love how you can customize them to your preferences, and they are truly so delicious!) - Carrot Cake (best carrot cake I have ever had in my life and definitely a must try) - I haven't tried all the baked treats, but every time I visit I stop to stare at their beautiful display window of cakes + tarts + pastries. Everything looks amazing!! Things I do not love as much about Cupitol: - It can be pretty confusing/difficult to get a seat here. Cupitol is more a cafe than a proper sit-down brunch place, but the lines are blurred when looking for seating. There are people doing work on laptops, but there are also people waiting 20+ minutes to be seated. - I only once sat down for a proper meal here. I ordered a waffle, but it was a little overpriced for what you get. I came with friends who ordered wraps and the portion sizes were pretty small all around. I'd stick with breakfast sandwiches, beverages, and desserts to-go. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

The restaurant is extremely aesthetic and spacious. You order at the counter then sit and wait with your number, and pickup your drinks right away. It keeps the restaurant flowing well. That being said - the food is not THAT good and is all extremely heavy and more expensive than it needs to be. Worth experiencing for a better classier brunch in Evanston, but not somewhere I frequent. I do know it is a student favorite though! (from Instagram @tastessky) Also, once had an incident where the staff was EXTREMELY rude on a Saturday - but never had that again. May be hit or miss. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Avocado toast with hummus and egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Iced lattes are nice and strong tasting. If you're dining in then you line up to order, pick up any drinks from the counter, and then go to your assigned seat # (assigned by staff if they're busy) where they'll bring you your food. We came around 9:40AM on a Sunday and managed to order and get our food pretty quick. The line length fluctuated between no line and a crazy line almost reaching the door. This is a good brunch spot as there's lots to choose from and the setting is relatively modern and bright. I ordered the Country Benedict, which was basically two biscuits drenched in meaty gravy and topped with poached eggs. It was good and gravy had great herb flavors. I ate about half, took the rest to go, and I didn't feel too heavy or gross after eating it. Only negatives here are that the bathroom line tends to back up and it's loud inside the restaurant. The cashier didn't hear me when I ordered my drink to be iced, but they fixed the order right away. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Country Benedict (biscuits, meaty gravy, and poached eggs) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Nice place. Always packed but you can find a cozy spot for sure. Good coffee. A lovely place to meet with friends.

Lemonade had no ice in it, grilled cheese accidentally came with ham, and macaroni and cheese was a good taste, but too large of a bowl. Service: friendly, quick service. Ambiance: great decorations, not very loud music, crowded, immaculately clean, and comfortable seats. read more

~Monica's T.A.S.T.E. Test~ Taste: I ordered a decaf coffee and a pecan roll. The coffee is decent and customizable with the counter top of creamers/sweeteners. Standard coffee fair. However, the sticky bun with pecans was amazing. I ordered it warmed which was the best decision. It was sugary but not overly sweet, flakey, and had just the right amount of nuts each bite. Atmosphere: The couch area is great for rainy days when you just need a place to hang out and read/study that is as comfortable as your living room... but isn't actually your living room. I would say if background music and noise isn't your ideal environment to do work in, either bring headphones or just come to enjoy the sweets on your way to the library. Service: The counter service is quick and efficient. Easy enough to understand. Find a menu on the first counter when you walk in, order your food/drinks at the counter, and sit down at a table/chairs with a number and your food is delivered to you. Feel free to leave the plates/drinks when you go, they bus the tables. Simple right? Tab: The coffee is $2.5 and comes with free refills. The pasty was relatively inexpensive as well. In all, standard coffee shop prices for a quality product. Extra wow factor: That pecan roll though... so good! And surprisingly filling. And FREE REFILLSSSSSSS. Does it pass the T.A.S.T.E test? Yes, for coffee/pastries and a hangout for when I am feeling stir-crazy, this is a go to. I've been here for lunch as well, which was not as rave worthy. read more

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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