Super cute place with high quality food and friendly staff. I had the St. Patty's Day special and it had amazing big chunks of the most delicious age tender corned beef. The poached eggs were pure perfection, with the whites firm and yolks runny. My husband's huevos rancheros were equally delicious. After breakfast we stop at the bakery section and bought a few pastries to take home. The selection was quite large and they were wonderful. So glad to have discovered this gem! read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - The specials, I had the Irish Hash. - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

Excellent bakery & restaurant. I stopped by after it was recommend from a local fellow shop owner. Had a breakfast omelette followed by a purchase of scones, cookies and caprese sandwiches for a following lunch from their attached bakery. With this find I will be returning w friends as a newly found space for delicious food and conversation. read more

Phenomenal food with tremendous portions for the price. Incredibly kind service. A wonderful set up for that neighborhood friendly diner. If you need a great meal in-and-out in 30 minutes - or a relaxing meal with no urgency or leave - this is the place to be. read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - Corned Beef Hash - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

An all-in-one bakery and restaurant. They have a fantastic selection for breakfast, lunch and brunch. They also have a full bakery and you can have anything you're looking for custom made. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is fantastic. My go-to is the chicken salad sandwich on a ciabatta roll. read more

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I had a yummy time dining in at Eva Dean's. I got thr turkey club which I asked for no yellow mustard on but they forgot so it wasn't as good for me personally as it could have been! My next choice would have been the adult grilled cheese - there isn't room for error there (hopefully). The tomato soup was enjoyable, and the fruit was fresh. The restaurant was pretty empty at first then became busier so there were only a few employees so it wasn't their fault they were slower at sometimes. It's definitely a nice environment to gather with family or friends or colleagues for a meal. The bakery is attached next door and their treats are sooo yummy - especially the black and white cookie! read more

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I was really looking forward to trying this bakery as I'm always in Wilmette for lunch.... However, I was a little disappointed. Not only did I get overcharged for the items but I was given a hard time about it when I tried to get the amount adjusted. I was told to not order from the restaurant as the restaurant has different prices, but order at the bakery instead - which I did as I placed my order at the bakery and not sure why I was being told that. Not the best feeling especially when I told them this was my first time here and was really looking forward to trying this place out. On to the food. Cake pop was just ok. We had better. Unfortunately, Lawrence Deans bakery is closed as they used to make cake pops for our parties. The oatmeal raisin cookie was good but Three tarts also makes amazing cookies too and I'm always treated with respect there. Overall, I've been to nicer bakeries and I love supporting local restaurants and bakeries. Just sad that this experience was such a huge miss. read more

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This place is warm and inviting sort of gives off grandma's house/country vibes in a way.. not sure how else to describe it haha There is plenty of seating room and service is good. They had a 3 course meal deal that was decent. The avocado toast was a bit soggy but absolutely loved the waffle as it was perfectly crispy on the outside/soft on the inside--better than most brunch places I've tried. There is also a variety of fresh baked goods that would be great to pick up for a party or picnic with friends! read more

Their food is different and delicious. Love their breakfast and bakery. #iraeats #iraeats1 read more

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I went to the bakery side and got a hot chai latte and a Valentine's Day cookie that was essentially on clearance I got for $3. While I can respect the time and energy it takes to make the baked goods, I can't justify the cookie being $6 originally... Anyways, the drinks were good and the cookie was fine. There's 4 or 5 round tables available for seating on the bakery side. I think I went on a Sunday and children were everywhere here and another establishment I visited so I'm not sure if that's Wilmette's normal Sundays or we just went on a very family friendly weekend. Anywho, I liked my drink and cookie. I just think the pricing for the baked goods are steep. read more

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A delightful place to have breakfast and lunch. The restaurant itself is beautifully lit and attractively designed. The staff is friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. We've had just about everything on the menu and all surpasses expectations. . My favorite is the smoked salmon dish. Thank you for providing us a consistently happy experience. read more

Our server and waitstaff were terrific! We each ordered soup and salad and both were delicious and fresh tasting! Will definitely return! It is a very busy restaurant with a wonderful bakery next to it! read more

Went to this location for lunch. Wait staff was wonderful. The cafe is attached to a lovely bakery. I ordered the chopped salad. It also included pasta. The salad itself was wonderful but the pasta was very hard to chew. It wasn't cooked through. A person at our table sent her salad back because the cut peaches were too hard to chew. Place was very busy which was a good thing. The chicken salad was enjoyed by another guest. read more

Came here after work for brunch with a friend and we instantly loved the ambiance of the place! Interior was aesthetically pleasing and food was delicious. Service was also friendly and frequently checked on us. There's also a bakery next door. read more

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In previous visits had great meals with Leo & Lars as servers. This AM I was 1st or 2nd table. Host/Mgr seated me w/o any word or greeting. Server seemed very nice but on hyperdrive verbally & physically. I order very specifically, and was provided with tea and crispy hashbrowns as ordered but eggs overdone. Butter ordered was not brought so it could soften, nor was it brought at all when food was served. When a customer has an issue w/ food or drink, it should immediately be removed so as to diminish further annoyance or upset. Plate was left on table w/ eggs, allowing hash browns to get cold while more eggs were cooked. One does not go out for a hot meal to eat it cold. No saucer to put tea bag on so had to get up to grab cup from other table. No check back to see how meal was, which is a MUST in good basic service. When ordering, I had said that I would be ordering further AFTER the eggs & hash browns, but server whisked my empty plate away right when I finished, and never asked what else I wanted. I was going to order a 2nd entree and probably a glass of wine, so bill would have been rather high. It is not good to eat when upset or disappointed, and it is not rocket science to serve properly or to train staff to do so. The setting is very clean and very pleasant, but the whole experience should be positive and nurturing. Even paying the bill was negative as this is just another business that thinks they don't have to give the customer proper change, but keep it for themselves. In addition, the Host/Mgr continued to be shut down, never taking the opportunity to ask how my meal was or thanking for the patronage even as he was five feet away as I was leaving. Stunning. Having owned my own restaurant and catering, and worked in all capacities in the food industry for 26 years, I tend to be an overly generous tipper. It hurts my heart to stiff a server, but today this whole place needed to be stiffed. read more

I had Evadean's make a cake for my daughter's baby shower and they did an unbelievable job! Not only was it beautiful, it tasted like heaven. Thank you to the Evadean's team for making the shower special...and yummy! read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

I would not suggest this place to ANYONE! I originally wanted a special shaped cookie for my daughter's graduation party and went to Bennison's Bakery in Evanston. I was told that they only do round shaped cookies and suggested that I go to Eva Dean's in Wilmette. I went there and was greeted with the attitude of really not being wanted. Per their suggestion, I sent an email along with a picture of what I was looking for. We went back and forth based on what they were able to do ver what I wanted. I specifically stated that I did not want a circular cookie. In the end, we agreed to a certain shaped cookie that they said that they do! I specifically asked for 6 of that specific shaped cookie with her name using that same font and 6 of that same shape saying "congrats" along with a dozen of the graduation cap shaped cookies. I paid a nice price for this order...ONLY FOR IT TO BE INCORRECT! When I arrived, in excitement I asked to see the cookies before they tapped up the boxes! That's when I realized that the order was incorrect. The young lady went in the back trying to see if there was anything that could be done. A few minutes later another young lady came out with a complete defensive attitude and told me that when I called to make the payment that I was told that I was paying for the circular cookie which was a complete lie! She continued on scolding me and talking to me as though I was some two year old that just broke her favorite cookie jar! I tried to explain to her that if you weren't able to do the requested shape then they could have called me or sent me an email...NOTHING! She then slammed the apron that was in her hand on the counter top and yelled (yes yelled) at me saying "then I'll just give you a refund! I just need the last four digits of your credit card! I responded back by telling her that my daughter's party was in a few hours and I needed the cookies! She quickly fired back saying "well then you're not getting a refund!" I picked up the boxes and said "that's okay, I will never do business in here again! As I was leaving, she literally followed me out of the store yelling at me! I told her that her attitude sucked, got in my car and left! I called Bennison's and spoke to the manager on duty ( who I might add was very condescending) to stop sending people there because they messed up my order... I was pretty disappointed in the manager's attitude particularly since my family has been doing business with the Downer family for YEARS!!!! As a paying customer, there was no apology for the mistake nor was there partial refund offered! Just a great deal of attitude given! While she was yelling at me, she kept saying "That's how we treat people!" I wasn't sure if she was referring to an email exchange or what...so I went back into my email string (see below) and there wasn't anything nasty said outside of me stating that I was disappointed that they didn't have the shape that I originally ordered! I have NEVER been treated like this, EVER! Unfortunately, this woman never identified herself, but I would definitely recognize her ... long wavy brunette hair, about 5'6"/5'7" with a thick build. Her behavior was simply egregious!!! read more

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Outstanding authentic and so full of flavor Huevos Rancheros!!! and Chilaquiles!!! Great spot to sit in their nice outside patio! Can't wait to come back! read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - Huevos Huervos Rancheros - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

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I ate at EvaDeans (today) on a Saturday. The food is good (a little pricey), but today (on the weekend) they kicked my friends and me out from our table in under an hour! The server came to charge us for our meal while we were still finishing eating (!), and the manager came and asked us to leave right after we were done (we were still drinking our coffee). If you want to go out with friends and have some time to socialize as most people do when they go out to eat, DO NOT go to this restaurant. Kicking us out of the restaurant within a very unreasonable period of time is rude and inconsiderate. I will no longer be patronizing this restaurant any more. read more

Baked items were average - I got a cinnamon roll and a "horchata" donut... which really was a cold rice pudding inside a donut. The one star comes for the greediness of the manager. We have family coming in from out of town and I wanted to reserve a table for 20; each family pays their own. Manager said we have to put $500/deposit down and spend a minimum. Um no, that's ridiculous. I wanted to stay local and support local but I'll just book with Maggianos or Miller Ale, which have never given us such redic asks. Yall Could have used the business, last time we were there the dine in area was barely 10% full, hence why we chose your restaurant. read more

Came here for the first time yesterday for a work holiday party. The Lad and Lassie private room is adorable - and a lovely nod to the previous occupants of the space. Our brunch was wonderful! Highly recommend all the pastries, the fluffy pancakes, the sun-dried tomato and goat cheese quiche, crispy hash browns, and ham, bacon, and sausage platter. The mimosas were popular as well. Our servers were friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back with the family for brunch as well as to pick up flaky croissants and boston crème donuts. read more

The food is excellent and varied. And the staff is so amazing. Luciano behind the bar is there to make sure you feel at home. The wait staff is knowledgeable and super friendly. We go all. the. time. read more

Thank you for making some of the BEST cupcakes I've ever had!!!!! Hands down the BEST frostings...yes plural... I've ever eaten. So smooth, so flavorful, no filminess left behind and light as a cloud. Your cakes were moist and tender each and every one. The strawberry frosted yellow cake was like a wonderful wave of strawberry silliness. The chocolate on chocolate was a dream. The carrot cakes flavor was off the chain. The prices are a little high but, if you're gonna spend it it's well worth it here. My only suggestion is please expand your flavors I would have bought more had there been a broader variety. Really a 5 star cupcake experience. read more

Had a great experience here! Made a reservation online in advance as we had no clue whether it would be busy or not. We were seated immediately and greeted by a friendly waiter. Food came out pretty quickly, and was delicious. The place was very big and you didn't feel crammed. Great bakery selections too. Would definitely recommend! We are looking forward to returning. read more

Delicious baked goods! The Gilson breakfast sandwich is my family favorite on the weekends. The restaurant is also cute, everyone is very friendly and welcoming. read more

We really enjoyed our breakfast here. We went with another couple and everything was very good. Great server too.

Customer service was below average. Had to ask for coffee twice. The manager was rude and unfriendly. My wife's breakfast was served lukewarm. read more

Brunch at EvaDeans was excellent! Outstanding and friendly service (got seated within minutes), nice ambiance, and the Eggy Mushroom Toast dish for brunch was especially and phenomenally delicious! Fantastic experience all around! read more

So great to see this beautiful restaurant open in Wilmette by two North Shore Culinary stalwarts. The ambiance is causal, clean and welcoming. All of the food we tried came out hot, beautifully presented and delicious to boot. The hash browns in the corned beef hash being my favorite Part. I normally would not get Hollandaise on my corned beef hash but this was lite and didn't overpower the dish at all. Staff all very polite and attentive (especially for day 2)! read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - Corned beef hash with poached eggs, hollandaise, rye - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

We stopped in for brunch and I had a French omelet with cheese and mushroom. I asked to hold the hash browns and the waitress suggested a side salad instead. Everything was good and the people who work there are extremely nice. It was a beautiful day and ate outside. read more

I wanted to update my review to Eva Dean's because when I made a review almost a year ago, the service was a little hit or miss. I have to save, we love going to Eva Dean's. We were just there for lunch on Friday and I just popped in today to grab a sandwich for lunch. Hands down one of the best burgers I have ever had and the chicken salad croissant from the bakery was great. Cake pops are delicious and seriously some of the best cupcakes. It's hard not to buy everything in the case when I visit. It's such a bright, clean space and the staff is great. We've enjoyed every visit and always look forward to future ones! read more

Great breakfast spot in the heart of Wilmette with cozy and laid back surroundings plus kind wait staff that put you at ease with a great cup of coffee and a hardy breakfast!! Yummy.... Love!! read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

Have tried on 3 separate occasions to get a coffee to go and a baked good at the counter. Each time, I stood anywhere from 5-10 minutes while I watched workers go back and forth and nobody ever waited on me. Only 1 out of the 3 times was I told, "I'll be with you in a minute." Waited for another 5 minutes and gave up. read more

About a 2-2.5: EvaDean's offers breakfast and lunch on the daily, and I like how you can order from their lunch menu, even at 8 AM in the morning! Note that their bakery is open an hour earlier at 7 AM. We came here to check them out for the offerings as well as to pick up some bakery items to go; we tried: +Warm & Gooey Cinnamon Roll - these were soft-baked and topped with a cream cheese icing; these could have been more warm, and the cinnamon roll seemed slightly dried out +a French Style Omelet - a rolled 2-egg omelet in which you can choose between goat cheese & chives or prosciutto with gruyere cheese; I went for the goat cheese & chives; this was served with a choice of toast and a side of hash browns; hash browns could have been more crispy, and some of the potatoes were undercooked; the omelet itself was cooked a bit hard, and not fluffy and light as expected +a Smoked Salmon and Sourdough Tartine - thick-cut sourdough toppd with whipped herb cream cheese, smoked salmon, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled red onions, capers, and shaved radish and herb salad; well-presented dish, but the herb cream cheese was a bit overpowering; the side salad was unnecessary +a Cheeseburger - two griddled smash patties topped with caramelized onions, pickle sauce, and Butterkase cheese in between a brioche bun, served with a side of shoestring fries; request the pickle sauce on the side, as the flavor is not for everyone +a Vegetable & Shrimp Scampi - sauteed veggies and shrimp with garlic, herbs, butter, and Parm over pasta; we felt that the ratio was off, as there were more veggies than the shrimp; sauce could have been more thicker to dress the pasta better +Twice Baked Almond croissant +Eclairs +Strawberry Tarts +Cherry strudel +and, some cake & yeast donuts Service was friendly but mostly MIA. You could tell that this is a fan favorite, and there were plenty of individuals getting coffee and pastries to go. Street parking can be found in the area. +MIA service +some pastries are dried out +street parking available in the area read more

The food is okay wouldn't say this is a great "family" restaurant to bring your kids to. I was there today with my son and my friends 2 kids. I asked for menus and our kids were pretty rambunctious and excited to be having lunch with their friend. I asked the guy at the front for 3 kids menus and regular menus. He was very hesitant on seating us because we had kids with us and made the comment: "do you think you will be able to handle a table" I thought that was beyond rude. I live in Wilmette and honestly would rather bring my kids to a more kid friendly restaurant. The food is okay nothing mind blowing. read more

This is my second time here, I came 2 weeks ago for breakfast after trying the amazing cupcakes prior. I had the French omelet, which was delicious and great hash browns. Today, though, I decided to try the chicken sandwich to go. I was disappointed to get home and find a burnt chicken, which only tastes, and at that price, it's highly disappointing. I gave the 4 stars and not lower due to the bakery goods being delicious and my food previously. 1 other quick note I have a suggestion for the bakery. The ham and swiss croissants are delicious, but the ham is too rolled and not evenly distributed within it. read more

EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe - Crispy Chicken sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

This restaurant serves quality food and well prepared. I had a vegan burger with fries and my guest had eggs benedict, She was impressed in the high quality sauce used on her dish. I felt the burger was prepared with ample tops. Ambiance of an older building well maintained added the atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

I've really been enjoying this restaurant! I'm a big fan of their changing quiches but their coffee, juice, baked goods, and eggs benedict are fabulous. The to-go items in the bakery are great if you're in a hurry. read more

Absolutely delicious pastries and baked goods and an easy online ordering and pickup system.

Great addition to the north shore. Wonderful menu. We had grilled cheese and chicken salad sandwiches. Both got tomato soup with which was delicious. The croutons in the soup were amazing. Can't wait to come back and try more. Also has a nice outdoor space. read more

Excellent Bakery with great coffee and a friendly staff. Fabulous baguettes. Looking forward to returning for lunch.