Hotcakes

Get the tuna salad platter, you will not regret it…read more So fresh, so much food- great value. Dining in was great, good vibe, & service was good as well.

There were plenty of people eating inside but I wanted to try it. Menu is very extensive and some…read moreitems expensive. I love the pastrami sandwich in Manny's so this is probably somewhat similar. I ordered it which is around $21 and it was fairly small (in length and width) compared to Manny's. Taste was ok, I saw that my sandwich was ready but they took a bit to call you name for pickup. I don't think I will come back to Mensch's deli.

Mostly bread.

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4.3(366 reviews)

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I am thrilled that hewn has such success. This morning around 9 AM I went to get a piece of quiche…read more They were sold out again, for the third time in a row. I inquired of staff that if they're always sold out why they don't just make more With attitude she said to me "well we always sell out at seven in the morning." I was then informed, that if they made more, they would just sell out at 7 AM anyhow, and that I should show up before 7 AM to get in line before they open. If you regularly run out of a product, a smart business person would make more. Overall, when I've had them their products are good. The breads and pastries are awesome However, the snarky attitude from the staff is unacceptable. I will definitely minimize the number of times I come to the store because of their frequent morning stockouts on products.

Love me a good cafe/bakery!…read more Going in there had a line and the line didn't particular take too long. It seemed like they ran out a lot of their fresh bakery items, but there still was a lot to choose from. My friend bought a sourdough loaf & it was gorgeous! We didn't get to try it, but it looked good. I bought a chocolate chip cookie, 1 chocolate croissant, 1 plain croissant, 1 ham and cheese croissant, no pics listed below. - Their croissants are honestly really good, crispy and flaky. - The chocolate chip cookie was like a generic chocolate cookie, nothing rly special about it. Also bought their brioche sandwich and I think it's overpriced for what it's worth. I think it had like their signature jam or something on it with a egg & bacon, it was $12. It's a tad bit pricy for something so basic. Overall, their service was fast. Their employees were nice and their ambiance was fun. I love me some fresh baked goods. I'd go back for more croissants!

Inside of Cheddar Chive Scone ($4.15) - it's OK. Doesn't have a very strong cheddar or chive flavor.

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Inside of Caramelized Onion Rye ($8.25) - good but not amazing. Less flavorful than expected.

D&D Finer Foods

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I don't know how many times I passed by D & D on Noyes, had no idea they made sandwiches. I saw…read moreonline that they offered these so I stopped there to get one yesterday. I was craving an Italian-style sub so I ordered their Muffaletta: Salami, prosciutto, capicola, Italian bologna, vinaigrette, provolone cheese and hot olive mix on sesame flat bread. Tell you what -- this thing was PACKED high with lean meats, hard to even bite into. And it turned out to be a taste sensation from all those sausage flavors, the cheese & olive mix. I could barely get down half of it yesterday, had more for lunch today. The heck with all those chain sub places -- D & D has REAL subs I believe you'll love.

I usually don't write reviews on Yelp, but having had my own bakery for a decade and working as a…read morePastry Chef in some of the finest restaurants and hotels in Chicago, I have to say something. If you haven't had the gourmet deli sandwiches here, you are missing out! Believe me, I know food and I know when food is being prepared with passion. Their dedication to putting out a great product is there 100%. Keep up the great work! My go to is the penthouse!

Best sandwich menu

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Soulwich

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Quick service, good sandwich, the chips were good. Simple clean storefront and not too long of a…read morewait. Good quick stop for lunch. Wasn't overly impressed to say I love it, but it's a good change up.

Fantastic sandwiches and salads. Comfy place, really friendly staff. Wish they had ice for the…read moresodas or maybe a soda machine :)

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Paneer Fig

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I was visiting family in Wilmette, and we needed a place to go for a quick bite with a 2 year and 5…read moreyear old. The decision was Buck Russell's. I'd been to Buck's once before, but it was a few years ago, and I had no recollection of my meal. I ordered the North Shore Turkey Club - the 2 and 5 year olds had the Chicken Tenders. The Turkey Club has oven roasted turkey, crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo. I opted out of the bacon and garlic mayo, substituting mustard! You can either have it in a white or whole wheat roll; I chose white. The turkey was sliced thin - it was very tender. The avocado add a nice touch to the tasty sandwich! I tried the Chicken Tenders the little ones were eating - they were very good! Crispy fried coating with a thick, tender piece of chicken! The service was quick, the prices were reasonable and it was a great place to stop and have lunch!

Great spot for pizza, sweets, ice cream and hot&cold sandwiches. Three stores all tied together but…read moreseparate at the same time. Each store is accessible from the other. Best Smashburger around, bar none! Great hot and cold sandwich's and some for breakfast served on croissants. Love the old time counter seating. Order at the counter, find a seat and they'll deliver it to ya

Right side of the menu 6/2026

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Crunch

4.5(13 reviews)

3.2 mi

Delicious food! The crispy chicken on a pretzel bun is to die for. The steak wrap is savory and…read moredelectable. Definitely one of the best kosher joints in Chicagoland!

A hidden gem in an office building (Wi-fi building) on McCormick! Definitely would not know there…read morewas a restaurant in this area but a pleasant surprise. It's a kosher restaurant with sushi as well. We got the BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy Sandwich + Fries, and The Nashville Crispy Sandwich + Sweet Potato Fries. Food was delicious but on the pricier side. Would recommend splitting the food. Honestly even the flatbread would be enough to fill two people alone. Service was friendly and the seating area is in a separate room. They have a Paris type of aesthetic.

BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy, The Nashville Crispy

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Inspired Indian Cooking

5.0(5 reviews)

1.7 mi

I braved the year's first snow day of Chicago to pick up a Bombay sandwich and a cup of chai. It's…read moremy first time here. The pre-order to pick up process via their website was very easy. The Bombay sandwich is extraordinary. Generous amount of ingredients that will satisfy any and all cravings you might have for spicy, sweet, salty, crunchy, pickled, fresh and vibrant. It's not a cheap sandwich, but it's big and split into 2, and since it comes with good quality Indian-spiced chips and a colorful and mayo-free slaw that satisfies the bitter part of the flavor spectrum, you have a complete lunch to share with a friend. I'm really picky about chai. I love it creamy, with cardamom, and with a slight sweetness from condensed milk. The only two chai teas I like in Evanston/Skokie are the irani chai at Complimentary Cafe (on Fri-Mon)... and this one. And both are very reasonably priced. I'll be back to celebrate pay day with a pickup lunch here! :)

I had the Paneer Tikki Masala Sandwich. This sandwich had massive flavor, but was not 'spicy just…read morefor the sake of being spicy' -- the whole sandwich blended together well, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly, fast service.

Kalpana Waikar Owner - photo via site

Inspired Indian Co - photo per site

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Chana Melt

Stacked & Folded - Evanston

4.1(209 reviews)

1.7 mi

Great restaurant located on the bottom floor of an apartment building. It's spacious and bright…read more It serves a fusion of items like Bao Sliders, salads and burgers. No parking available in front of the store. There is street paid parking available near by and a paid parking lot next to the building. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered a margarita. I was a little disappointed they did not offer higher quality tequila like Lalo and G-4. "They just ran out" is what they said. I went for the next best tequila they did have but not my top choice. The drink was great. I hope they offer better tequila options when I return. We started with the Bao Sliders. I was pleasantly surprised. They were well seasoned and flavorful. It's a descent portion, I was full and did not order additional dishes. I shared the Cajun Salmon Salad which is also a very generous portion. The salmon was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I hope to be back and try other items on their menu. It looks like they offer fun events through out the week. It would be fun to try them as well.

Food: Tacos were really dry and flavorless. Even adding sauce wouldn't help. Presentation was solid…read morethough. Waited around 20minutes for the food. Service: Our waitress was really nice and friendly. Ambiance: Lots of seating with natural lighting. In a great area.

Bryani Special

Falafel Taco!

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Bbq Pull d Pork

The Fat Shallot -Evanston

4.2(80 reviews)

0.9 mi

Still love this place. We come here for trivia almost every time they have it. Vibes are always…read moreimmaculate. We always run into the owner and his family, and he's super nice. The patio is incredible. Last night we lost (after winning the previous time, but it's good to be humbled on occasion lol). But, I thoroughly enjoyed my free grilled cheese sandwich that I won as our previous trivia night prize. Sandwiches really are their specialty. Perfectly greasy, and the caramlized onions and spinach really elevated it. Another person in our group had the turkey on a pretzel bun and said it was amazing. Also, a great range of drink options. Always a good time, and I'm excited to come to one of their mahjong gatherings, since I recently learned how to play.

We stopped by the Fat Shallot on a whim. I had the turkey sandwich, which came on a very fresh,…read moresoft pretzel roll bun with lots of greens. The fish tacos were very good too and had two large pieces of fish! Worth trying if you're debating between options. The staff at the counter gave great recommendations. We went on a weekday afternoon and there were few people there. It's a good spot to hang out and relax without feeling rushed. The decor is fun and cutesy, with dried flowers at the tables. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area again.

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Truffle BLT and Truffle Fries

Button Bakery

4.9(51 reviews)

3.2 mi

Love love love this place! Scones were wonderful…read more I'm eating at work... but honestly best scones I ever had. I got lucky to find this place during my morning run. I wanted to bring some to my mom

Great food Lots of choices…read more Friendly helpful staff Convenient neighborhood bakery No doughnuts

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Beautiful Vienna bread

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Maddie C.

14 years ago

I go to Greenbay Cafe quite a bit, and as the counterpart to that restaurant, I guess I had high expectations. The service was terrible, the place is so small and poorly laid out. And on top of it all, the food really fell short. I'm not sure what they're doing differently between the 2 places, but I would definitely recommend Greenbay over Hotcakes. read more

Jason W.

11 years ago

I love eating here, they are the best breakfast place ive found in my 42 years. The bread pudding is the best I've ever had, pancakes are always the tastiest in the country. I haven't had anything I didn't like. "The Best in the country" read more

Larry B.

10 years ago

This place has some Great breakfast choices. The service is Friendly. Great place to meet friends with no need to rush.

Wendy E.

Elite 14

128

15 years ago

Great stop- cost more than our dinner....but yummy. Coffee not great according to husband!

Gia L.

17 years ago

Great service cute atmosphere I loved the food. Definitely will go back:)

Chester W.

14 years ago

super small, but fun little place to grab a bite.

Ari E.

14 years ago

Mmmmmm very delicious

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