Got a vanilla latte. It was good. The space is cute and has great seating, tables are a little…read morewobbly though so if you happen to be sitting and working with someone else it can get a little annoying. Employee are nice and get you your order quickly. Will return if I'm ever in the area again.

I hate to leave a bad review but this cafe was a big let down. I will start by saying it's clean,…read moreopen, and bright inside. They have a cute patio out back. They sell art from a local artist. I ordered the strawberry, pitaya, coconut matcha for myself and the salted cardamom latte for my husband. The drinks took a very long time to make and then they tasted so bland we ended up throwing them out after a few sips.

This tiny little coffee shop is nestled amongst the apartment buildings and shops on Linden…read more There's only about five seats in the shop, three of them along the front window, so it can get cozy inside but for the warmer months they seem to have lots of outdoor seating. Inside they also have a record player for some ambiance and good music. Their chai is delicious! It was sweeter than I expected but I like it sweet too. On the spicy to sweet scale of chai, this is definitely on the sweet side, so if that's not your bag you'll want to select something else. The menu overall is small, but the drinks are pleasant. They had several scones and although I skipped those, another woman in the shop was buying a scone wheel to bake at home, so I don't deny they piqued my interest. There is a good deal of parking along the street here, but I don't think they have a parking lot. As of March 2023 they are open Friday through Sunday only (see my photo).

Alchemy Coffee House offers a selection of their roastery coffee options as well as their famous…read morescones for purchase. We came here to get a caffeine fix, and tried: +Caffee Mocha +Chai Latte +and, one of their summertime specialties, The Alchemist - blended with bananas, pecans, figs, honey, and milk Beverages come in 3 sizes - 12, 16, or 20 oz. Don't sleep on their scones, as if they are out at the store, you can get frozen ones to-go and bake at home. Great with your choice of butter and jam of choice. Staff were friendly, and there's plenty of street parking in the area. +try their scones +friendly service +plenty of street parking available

Good coffee. Love the vibes they put out. Busy place, but not so much that you wish you'd have…read moregone to another place. The folks who take your order are proficient. Some coffee places you only order coffee since the food selection is weak. That isn't the case at Backlot. I get the Classic( somewhat spicy) and my wife gets the Monty breakfast sandwich. A great start to your day!

They have a wide selection of drinks, pastries and local fare. The staff is very friendly and the…read morevibe is a friendly neighborhood coffee house full of art, plants, fresh pastries and local fare. It's always good to support local.

Super cute place with high quality food and friendly staff…read more 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!

Excellent bakery & restaurant. I stopped by after it was recommend from a local fellow shop owner…read more 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.

Fabulous espresso drinks, high quality coffee, and a wonderful outdoor seating area! Recommend!read more

Good location, nice atmosphere, clean, bright inside the shop. Good coffee! I had a decaf oat…read moremilk latte! It was yummy!!

I love this place. Consistently amazing bread and pastries. Friendly staff without that creepy…read moreoverly friendly, condescending that you sometimes get. Just nice people who clearly care about other humans and are passionate about the products they sell. It is nice to see small independently owned businesses in my community. The only problem is I overeat on my car ride home. I just ate 1/2 a baguette that was still warm. A tip I learned - baguettes come out after 10am and if you get there around that time you will get a warm baguette. Amazing!

Large variety of bread sandwiches pasties.. they also help teens …read more. Highly recommended!! Clean ,friendly,local.

Love this bright, clean, and professional coffee spot! Plenty of free parking with a large lot…read moreattached, which makes stopping by super easy. The baked goods are incredible, and the baristas are friendly and easy to chat with. Lattes are beautifully made, and I really appreciate the care put into the latte art. A great place for quality coffee with a welcoming vibe.

Please bring back the old version of COCO BREW. I'm begging…read more I've been a regular since they first opened a few years ago, I think around 2019? Their Coco Brew used to be one of my absolute favorite coffee drinks for years, up until recently. I'm not exactly sure when the recipe changed, because as far as I remember it still tasted the same through 2025. I've been busy this year and haven't come as often, but the last three times I ordered it, it was completely different. And since it was made by different baristas, I'm assuming this is a recipe change rather than just inconsistency. (Check the photos to see the differences!) The old version was much lighter, mildly sweet, and had that lovely coconut milk aroma. It tasted fresh, smooth, and really balanced. The new version is totally different. The first thing I noticed was the color. It's way darker now. And the taste matches: darker, more sour, and with a strange almost medicinal aftertaste (reminded of some cough medicine..) The gentle sweetness and mildness are completely gone. Now it somehow tastes strong, sour, and watery at the same time. What happened?? Please don't change something that was already so good. Even the ice seems different now. It used to have smaller ice pieces that filled the cup more evenly and let the liquid move through, so you got that really pretty layered look with the coconut milk and cold brew. Now it's large chunks of ice just floating on top. Anyway, this is just my little heartbreak over a drink that used to be so beautiful and delightful. Other than that, the vibe is still nice as usual, maybe a bit more crowded than before. The decor is still cute, and I've always liked the woody interior. It's also one of the brighter coffee shops in Evanston, with really nice natural light.

Great matcha. Friendly staff. Good ambiance and overall great experience at this establishmentread more

I was amazed at the service of café Shepard! The door to door service truly hit the mark! I was…read moreespecially impressed with the frothiness of the milk and the temperature of my coffee. Not too hot that it burned my tongue, but definitely a nice warm beverage to take on my trek up to north campus. I appreciated the chef himself taking the time to explain to me the ratios of what went into my coffee. I am currently feeling buzzed by the espresso proportion and recommend this coffee for the energy to do your work, as I ran all the way back from north campus for no reason. The ambiance of cafe Shepard was eclectic and sophisticated yet still understated. 10/10

Stopped by this Starbucks at 739 Green Bay Rd right at 5 AM when they're supposed to open, but they…read moreclearly weren't ready. The baristas looked genuinely surprised to have customers walk in -- lobby wasn't clean yet and the whole place had that "we're not really open" energy. Not a great first impression when you're relying on an early coffee stop. The drinks themselves were fine once they got going, and the staff was friendly enough, but if you list 5 AM as your opening time, you should be ready at 5 AM. Will probably give them another shot, but show up a little later next time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Starbuck's on Green Bay Road in Wilmette, Illinois, is one of my favorite Starbuck's stores. I…read morehave been a customer at this store for more than three years. I find the food and drink, the service, and the atmosphere to be excellent and enjoyable. I have even become friends with several of the employees at this store. The employees at this store always make you feel at home and like you are part of a family. Thank you to this Starbuck's store and its employees for being both a great part of the Wilmette community and a great part of the Chicagoland community. I look forward to many more years of enjoyable social and dining experiences at this wonderful Chicago North Shore cafe. God bless!

Super fresh food. Part of a chain of stores. Outdoor seating, so great to bring your dog. Local…read morehangout spot. I remember the original corner restaurant that used to be here. Yes, I'm that old, lol. This is a great little spot. Will come again.

Came here on a sunny day and it was bustling! The inside is very welcoming and clean but can be…read morevery crowded and loud - if busy would not be able to focus and get work done. Outside seating is cute as well. Food: my salad was delicious! 4.5/5 - I got it with hummus on the side which I definitely think it needed(or maybe avocado!) Avocado toast: 1/5 honestly the avocado tasted like smear from a plastic cup. For $10 it is very bad. They should use fresh avocado not mashed. Just make it at home. Smoothie bowl: 4/5 was pretty good! Could have been a tad bit bigger for the price but still delicious.