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.

Very cozy happy place for pies. I tried a few pies but not suoer impressive but very fun to go…read morewith friends. Tried coconuts cake which was ok. Guava strudel was pretty good but I had much better one in Mex city - which I am addicted to. Good ambience

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.

We love seeking out local ice cream shops whenever we travel, and we've probably visited around a…read morehundred over the years. We know not every place is going to be a home run, but Kilwins in Evanston had one of the worst price-to-quality ratios we've ever experienced. The prices were shocking. We paid $66 for three tiny scoops and three small scoops. Even the cheapest single scoop was over $9, and if you wanted two flavors in one scoop, you had to order the larger $11 option. I've been to plenty of premium ice cream shops that charge more than average, but this felt completely out of proportion to what we received. The selection was also underwhelming. There weren't many flavors, and nothing stood out as particularly creative or memorable. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the ice cream itself. It seemed like it may have been made with quality ingredients, but every flavor we tried was overwhelmingly sweet. Instead of tasting balanced or rich, the sweetness drowned out everything else. We don't mind paying premium prices when the quality justifies it, and we certainly don't expect every ice cream stop to become a favorite. But after visiting so many great ice cream shops over the years, this was easily one of the most disappointing experiences we've had. Between the extremely high prices, limited selection, slow and blah service, and mediocre ice cream, we won't be back. Maybe their other stuff is good. But the ice cream portion of the store is best avoided.

What a fantastic Greek restaurant. The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. It is not a very…read morebig place, but feels very cozy. Food was absolutely delicious , the Greek chicken was amazing! Everything on the menu was reasonably priced and the food being served throughout the restaurant was very generously portioned. Wish I had tried this place sooner!

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!

Fabulous flavors, especially the Chocolate and Sabayon. A+ service and nice clean store. Family…read morefavorite from ages 7- 90!!!

For my lactose intolerant girlies, this is theee spot for some of the smoothest and creamiest…read moregelato. The chocolate one?!! The servers are so nice about letting you try different flavors before picking your favorite ones. Theres a little seating inside but the best time to come is when it's warmer and you can walk around :)

The 1 hour and 15 minute drive to Evanston to have tea with my hija-amiga was absolutely worth it…read more Patisserie Corali is a tiny, very popular, and very crowded little gem that serves a beautifully simple high tea in a warm, quaint, country-French setting that instantly puts you at ease. We had a dedicated server who was kind, friendly, and young -- and her slight lack of experience only added to the charm. It felt human, unpolished in the best way, and refreshingly sincere. The classic three-tier stand delivered a joyful tasting journey: savory finger sandwiches, lovely cakes and sweets (including their excellent macarons and madeleines), plus warm buttery scones and tasty mini quiches served separately. It was a cornucopia of small delights; generous, comforting, and clearly made with care. The tea selection is also wonderful and thoughtfully curated. What truly stood out, though, was the lack of pomposity. No stiffness, no theatrics, just good food, good tea, and a feeling that you've been welcomed into someone's home. Easily one of the best high tea experiences in the Chicago area. Lovely, cozy, and full of heart.

Delightful little coffee shop on the corner! The macaroons were excellent I will be back.read more

Outstanding restaurant The food is tasty and they serve…read moregenerous portions The price is appropriate for he quality of the food Friendly stay A great place for dinner

One of the best meals I have ever had. Beautiful atmosphere. Highly professional service. The food…read morewas extraordinary. Thank you, Chef and staff.

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.

Great ambiance with lots of seating. When we arrived several folks were enjoying good conversation…read moreat the bar and the bartender was friendly. I'm less of a beer person than my husband. I know from him that Sketchbookhas an excellent reputation as a brewery. My flight selections weren't bad, but didn't wow me. My favorites were the kiwi-strawberry sour and the Mexican Hot CoCo - a barrel aged choice that leans sweet so I can only have a little. The guest cider was also great. The grapefruit raddler wasn't my favorite; it felt a bit weak. Based on vibe and wide selection, I'd definitely return to see what's on tap next time!