21 Best Coffee Shops in Evanston

“Thank you, Backlot Coffee, for letting us use our personal cups again and helping to protect the environment.“

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“oh my gosh, Hewn is so cool – – such inventive and hearty and wholesome and beautiful flavor combinations – – I especially love what they do with fruit and nuts. I’m not surprised at all that their holiday special offerings sell out so quickly – – This is a special kind of bakery – – not too refined as to only have the sweetest and most delicate of desserts – – but more of a chefs kind of place – – you know the ingredients are going to be the finest out there. My only quibble is the inflexibility with the vegetarian sandwiches in their refrigerator – – the staff would not make me a fresh sandwich. But this is a minor quibble. I really do recommend them without reservation.“

“I’ve always loved the clean Scandinavian aesthetic of Newport Coffee House. Their coffee is always smooth and well-balanced and the breakfast items are delicious without being too sweet. The service is friendly and efficient, and the one hour limit on seating ensures a consistent rotation of the tables. Recommended.“

“Pour feels like the closest thing to an authentic European-style coffee shop I’ve come across ☕🇪🇺 It has a really unique concept—by evening it transforms into a wine bar 🍷, which adds a lot of character to the place. I also like that laptop use is only allowed at the counter, which keeps the main seating area more relaxed and conversation-focused instead of everyone staring at screens 💬✨

The atmosphere really encourages people to talk and connect rather than isolate themselves, which I appreciate a lot 😊 That said, the counter area is still a great spot if you need to get some work done 💻 Their matcha lattes are super good 🍵 and the baked goods are always fresh and tasty 🥐

Overall, it’s a cozy and thoughtfully designed place that works well for both productivity and social time 🌿“

“We love Cupitol at all hours of the day, but weekend brunch is the best. Food is top notch, service is fast, and Dylan makes our day.“

“My team member Mary gifted me with some bagels along with the honey vanilla and strawberry spread and I literally couldn’t stop eating the bagels and spread. They were delicious! I can’t wait to grab more!!!!“

“The vibe….so sooooooo good“

“Best scones! Excited to visit in February!“

“Great corner for watching Evanston go by.“

“Yummy. Delicious and healthy“

“Great coffee ☕️ cool vibes“

“A clean, pleasant place.“

“Eddie★★★★★ customer service, always helpful and positive.

Also, the woman that happened to be on the drinks at this time made an amazing iced mocha tesora!✓

Wheelchair accessibility: Floor level, easy to enter.“

“Nice staff and friendly customers“

“No matter what time of day I come here, this location is great. It's fast and I like how they have a drive thru. Every staff member there I am grateful for. If you're a regular, they know what you want and they learn your name. Good job great people.“

“Starbucks Coffee Company is always a dependable stop when you need a quick caffeine fix. The menu is consistent, whether you’re grabbing a classic latte or something more seasonal and sweet. The atmosphere usually feels comfortable and familiar, making it easy to sit down and work for a bit or just recharge. It’s not necessarily unique, but that reliability is part of the appeal. You know exactly what you’re getting — solid coffee, quick service, and a comfortable space to pause during the day.“

“Best coffee shop in town. Highly recommend!“

“Great hot chocolate goid chocolate brownies cookies chips“

“First review on this page. Thanks to one of my best friends for getting me into this! Bagels are so good. And a great place to grab breakfast before you get on the Metra/CTA Train. I will be returning again! Hopefully this restaurant can be popular!“

“A shoutout to Luke who made us great drinks! Thank you!“