Was walking by but the beautiful chocolate displays enticed me to go inside. I'm glad I did! There…read moreis a good variety of chocolates to choose from. I purchased a couple of assortments for gifts and grabbed a few solo pieces for myself. The associate was helpful and patient when I took a long time to decide (everything looked too good). The chocolates I had were so smooth and I really liked the orange flavor of one of the pieces. Go here if you want a tasty treat!

Order about every other month, product is greasy and delicious. Service through the mail has been…read moreexcellent.

This is my neighborhood spot so it's hard to be impartial. I've been raving over their chicken pot…read morepie for nearly a decade, and I won't be stopping anytime soon. In the sweet side, I love the coconut cream pie and the cherry pie (when you can get it). Somethings can be hit or miss, but I argue it's more a question of your personal taste than the objective quality. I've had things I didn't like but nothing that was poorly made. It does get crowded, especially on weekends. This place draws families, professionals, Northwestern students and everyone else you can think of. In the summer, the outdoor patio is lovely.

Yeah, I like eating here. Every pie is unique and delicious and the prices are super duper…read morereasonable considering how much food tends to cost in Evanston. Vibes are low-key and diner-esque - some of the seating/tables could use some upgrades/repairs (unsturdy) but no major complaints. Service at the counter is usually friendly, though can sometimes be a bit slow. Love coming here and will continue to visit.

Kilwin's was conveniently located near our hotel! We met family there for a post dinner treat!…read moreServers were friendly and the shop smelled divine!!! Ice cream was excellent... the only issue really was the cost... at $9 per small scoop, bill was $42 for 4 people (3 small, one double) before tip... OUCH!

Lovely place for ice cream. Awesome customer service! One can eat inside as they have a small area…read morefor dining in. Parking is tough (metered parking) so please pay or one will get a ticket. I ordered salted caramel (vanilla) and chocolate salted caramel. So yummy! A great treat for a Saturday afternoon.

Absolutely delicious & everything the reviews here said are true. Service is incredible (so…read morefriendly), food comes out quickly, and the flavors are authentic. It feels like you're walking into your family's home. The space is no frills and the food is incredible. Easy street parking outside the place and it looked like most people had pick up orders. Portions are MASSIVE and it's quite a beautiful thing. I can't wait to order from here in the future!

I have been eating at Olympus Gyros in Mount Prospect ,IL (Fantastic) for 30+ years, but I stumbled…read moreacross this place doing in a corporate event in Evanston Illinois and was told about this place that has been in business for over 30 years now second generation owned by the daughter. The ambience is old school vibes just like you a picture in Chicago restaurant,very clean but absolutely fantastic delicious egg lemon soup the original and right way to Make lemon soup , Just flip'n fantastic as well as the Gyro sandwich..It doesn't get any better than this!!! And for the $22 bucks for soup and a sandwich , it's best deal in town and worth every penny highly recommend this place. FYI!!!!! *****It's Cash only!!! ***** Cheers!!!

Was in the area for a baseball game and hungry for a sweet treat so looked up gelato on Yelp and…read morewow was my mind blown! I did not expect to find such a nice place. From homemade waffle cones to numerous sorbets and gelatos. You will not be disappointed. I had strawberry and coconut and it was so tasty. I would love to have some again someday soon!

Place was a hit for a desperate father on a late night. Eccentric flavors such as Malbec, cheese &…read morehoney & figs with cognac. Flavors were subtle yet delicious. Enjoyed the fact that you could sample. I'll definitely return

Wonderful ham and cheese croissant kissed with just enough bechamel to make the whole thing melt in…read moreyour mouth...and a pretty darn good capuchino, too.

Came in looking for a sweet. Saw the chocolate raspberry in the case and could not resist. I also…read moregot the gluten free chocolate cookie filled with cream, chocolate chip cookie and coffee. I had no intention of eating all three at the same time. Loved the top two layers of the raspberry dessert. Would have preferred the bottom to be soft vs the chocolate crunch. In fact, it was so hard I could barely get my fork through. I took a bite of the double chocolate gluten free cookie. Kind of like a shortbread cookie with filling. Not much to say about this. I like gluten. A chocolate chip cookie. Not a tough one. It was dry and I swear it was sitting in that jar for 4 days. Total bummer. I threw it away. The piece of cake and coffee came right away to counter. I sat down. Then about 5 minutes passed and my two cookies just showed up. I went back up to ask the guy at counter for them. Wouldn't you think he could have brought to me since it was not busy and he made me wait or maybe just forgot about me. It is time to repaint and tidy up. As for the baked goods. Needs a major step up to make it. If I can't get a chocolate chip cookie that I would eat. Total loss. I pride myself of being positive for reviews. I just can't with this one.

We went there with another couple. Even though we arrived an hour before our reservation, they were…read moreable to accommodate us. This was our second time there, the previous being as outstanding. My girlfriend and I both opted for the halibut with farro special. I'm a pescetarian and picky about my fish and this was perfectly cooked. The basmati reduction was mellow and savory. The couple we were with had pasta and both loved their dishes. This is the quality of food one would hope for in a downtown or River North restaurant, but it's in Evanston with more reasonable parking. The menu leans towards elevated Italian, and not the heavy red sauce stuff (not that there's anything wrong with that). Everything has been great. The restaurant itself is in a vintage building with nice high ceilings. It's much larger than what it seems from the outside. All in all, a nice place to take a date, or for a special occassion or even if you just feel fancy. Not too spendy considering the food quality and service. Can highly recommend.

Another excellent visit! This time for our second anniversary! We really do love it here, fantastic…read moreatmosphere, service, and food!!

Sugar & Spice makes some of the greatest cookies known to man. Huge, soft cookies with just the…read moreslightest bit of crispiness along the edges. You might have actually eaten some of their creations without realizing it - they are the cookie supplier to Intelligentsia coffee shops! When I was in college we used to have a pre-finals week dorm event where everyone would gather in the common room to enjoy a big glass of milk and Sugar & Spice cookies - a delicious bit of comfort before the harsh reality of finals week set in. Oh, how I miss those days! I am partial to the M&M and the Double Chocolate varieties. Intelligentsia currently does not carry the chocolate ones but perhaps if enough people read this review and make the suggestion to management, we can bring about a cookie revolution. I promise it will be well worth the effort. If you visit their website, they have a bunch of gift options available, too. I know I certainly wouldn't object if someone bought me a box of cookies or brownies! ;)

After becoming a recurring visitor to Backlot Coffee - Evanston for their excellent coffee, I…read morestarted adding an addictive "vegan morning scone" to my tab. Saw someone deliver a fresh batch midday one time, thus finally figuring out that Sugar & Spice makes these scones which have reset my expectations for scones. Now have to-do list item to visit Sugar & Spice's bakery.

I hadn't been here since they expanded yet again -- not to date myself, but I remember when they…read moredidn't have a tap room at all and you literally had to come in through the back alley. Now they took their tap room and more than doubled its size. So glad to see that they're doing well, especially with the loss of Temperance. I hadn't been here in a while, mostly because parking is more challenging here than it was at Temperance or at Sketchbook's Skokie location, and I don't live anywhere near public transit that would get me to this location. But, the week of Thanksgiving one of my neighbors wanted to come here for Irish music night, so we got a group together and came over. It was super chill (they were playing in the background rather than performing a show), and it was perfect for a Tuesday night on a short work week. I also love that they have other events for the community, as I saw that they were doing a drag show that weekend (sadly I didn't make it out for that. I'm sure it would've been awesome). Obviously, the beer is great, as I've mentioned in my previous reviews of both locations. I also like that they carry some NA options, as well as their own hop water (which I haven't tried because I'm not a huge hops gal, but I'm intrigued). I'll definitely be back, and if I lived within walking distance I would be here all the time. The vibes are immaculate, as the youth would say.

On a recent visit to Evanston, my friend who knows I love beer brought me to Sketchbook…read more We grabbed some seats at the bar and I immediately asked the bartender if they did flights and they do! I set about selecting 4 beers to fill my flight. The beers were decent and I'd had a cider in the mix I liked so much I got a full pour of it after I finished the flight. Good visit in a cool space!

I don't know who Guzman or Gomez are, but I'd like to offer them my thanks for the fast, relatively…read morecheap, vegan-friendly Mexican options. My first thought was, "This is like Chipotle, if Chipotle was actually good," and I'm sticking with that. Perhaps that can be the new slogan for Guzman y Gomez. Run with it, put it on your bags and cups, just make sure to pay me back in free burritos. It's not exactly the same model as Chipotle. You don't watch the magic happen, so there's no opportunity to request a little more of this or a bit less of that. But the staff here are so eager to please, I always find I get exactly what I was looking for anyway. If you need a little more of anything, just ask, and they're happy to oblige. Plus, this place has so many more options than Chipotle, it's crazy. Better food, better atmosphere, just better overall. During my first visit, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the chefs, Dustin, and I could hear the passion for cooking in how he spoke about this role here. He broke down all their vegan options for me and made sure my first burrito was an absolute hit. It's probably that first visit that got me hooked, so G y G is lucky to have a guy like him. Two vegan mayos, chipotle or herb, both delicious. Pulled shiitake mushroom, seasoned beautifully and cooked to order. Perfectly cooked rice, yummy fajita veggies, salsa options galore, it was all spot on. Super authentic Mexican? No, but that's ok. "Inspired by authentic Mexican food" is fine by me. And how'd they manage to get so many friendly employees? I've been here a half a dozen times, and everyone is so damn chipper and happy to help. Plus, the music is upbeat and fun, not some dreary corporate playlist. I actually *want* to eat in, which I rarely look forward to in a fast food spot. I'm loving it. There are times when you just need something satisfying and fast that doesn't break the bank. This place brings that energy via fresh ingredients prepared with expertise. Plus, as I said, Chipotle is garbage. I'm glad Guzman y Gomez decided to pop up in Evanston.

One of those burritos-and-bowls Mexican-ish chain places that are popular at the moment. Smaller…read moreportions than Chipotle, but also a lower price. They charge extra for sour cream, but have three salsas in dispensers out by the drinks dispenser, along with onions, cilantro, and sliced jalapenos, and they give you a few tortilla chips with your bowl. Overall, not a bad deal. The chicken was well-cooked. The green salsa was a tad spicier than I'm used to, and the chipotle salsa was a little milder than I expected. Bathroom was clean. On a Thursday evening, the place was fairly crowded, but seating was still available. I'd go again.