4.4
Superb
35 Reviews
817 Noyes Street, Evanston
Customers’ favorites
- Assorted Fresh French Pastries
- Orange Blossom Cinnamon Bun
- Baguette De Tradition
- Almond Croissant
“Run. Do not walk to Fred's. This is not a 'european style' cafe, or a 'french themed place'. Fred is French. His flour is French, his receipies and techniques are French, and as I found out when I visited last weekend.. all of his ovens and various baking machines have been imported from France too. Where to begin? The pastries were divine. Fresh, packed with flavour and refreshingly light, I tried my best to taste as many of them as possible but I failed. Though I was stuffed to the gills, I still had to try some of the lunch options - Le Parisean (the sandwich) was exceptional, so too the quiche. They are also serving locally roasted coffee from one of Evanston's own roasting companies - we love that, especially when it comes in those beautiful Vero glasses. As an owner of a coffee shop myself (in another country) I want to compliment and congratulate Fred's for the exceptional attention to detail throughout this lovely place. Those who have not done so before will struggle to appreciate the many multitudes of decisions required to put together a perfectly designed Brand and shop experience. The glasswear, the plates, the cutlery, the chairs and various shapes of table - hell, even the light fittings are a bueatiful metalic shade to compliment the strong 'french blue' accent colours throughout. This independent bakery & cafe is doing absolutely everything right, and it will be an absolute scandal if you have read this far into this review and you don't drop what you're doing right this second and run to Fred's. They deserve it and you won't be sorry. Saludos desde Argentina”