Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie

1907 Central St, Evanston
(847) 686-0190

Recent Reviews

Mancow M.

This review is for 1 thing ONLY! There's hot chocolate, and then there's Mexican hot chocolate. Do your life a favor and try the Mexican hot chocolate here. Hard to describe. Hot chocolate with a kick. Pleased understand you don't have to text me later and thank me ! You are already welcome!

T Kling

It is a local gem. Freshly made pastries. Chololate from

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Sam

Its a trendy little place. The staff are friendly and pretty quick getting drinks out. Its neat being able to glance back into the kitchen to see the chocolates being made. The euro music really elevates the vibe. Its definitively my go to coffee place now that I'm working in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

M S

Excited to try this place for the first time walked in before closing and was told the shop was closed.

Service: 1

Barbara Meinecke

My husband and I came in for the first time last week and we loved our experience! Jenna was super helpful answering our questions about different drinks and crepe options! I got the vegetarian crepes and he got the salmon crepes and they were both excellent! I usually only like sweet crepes, but these were great! We both enjoyed our cafe drinks as well. The cafe is decorated very nicely and it was a fun breakfast spot :)Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian crepes :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissants, La Classique Savory Crepe, Lox

AA Alvaro

This is a good spot for a sweet tooth person; not the spot for coffee in my experience. For it to be a coffee spot they must serve more than 1 coffee roast. This is a cafe not a coffee shop but they do serve dark roast their only roast, in my opinion not very very flavorful. I drink my coffee no sugar no creamer. We spent $16. Plus tip for the good service.Kid-friendliness: Kids are calm here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaron

Kate S.

I've driven by here so many times and always thought it looked super cute, but have never gone in -- until now! It's darling. I met a friend here who I hadn't seen in awhile between Christmas and New Years. We got there right when they opened and we were the only folks there, but within an hour the place was jam packed. It's very cute inside (and festive) and my friend loved her quiche. I ordered a peppermint hot chocolate and it was divine. The staff was helpful, too, and service was great. It is a little pricey ($6 after tax for a small hot chocolate), so I wouldn't come here all the time, or at least not for "fancy" drinks. They do have brewed coffee for like $3 I think, which I'd love to try. But, I will definitely be back when I'm looking for a place to catch up with a friend. Metered street parking is available or you may be able to snag a spot on a residential street if you're willing to drive a bit to find a spot -- just be aware of street parking restrictions (some areas are permit only for a few hours in the morning and of course street cleaning/snow restrictions).

Rohan D.

What is most important to me at a place like this and most mornings is a good espresso in a proper espresso cup and saucer with an authenically French croissant. That's true happiness, right? Service is good. It's a pleasant inviting ambiance with the usual challenge of parking in this area.

Linda Garza H.

Tasty crepes, delicious chocolates, flaky pastries! Very cozy French Bistro! They also make a delightful Mexican Hot Chocolate with Oatmilk which is perfect for me!

Sherry Haupt

Fabulous food, kind and helpful staff. The owners have created a very special and charming shoppe/cafe. I always come here to buy a box of chocolates as special gifts for people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

C Scott

I love this place. Delicious hot beverages, pastries, chocolates, quiche and crepes! Owner is so lovely and staff is always so nice. A real gem!

Robert Orenstein

Outstanding truffles and chocolate, very good coffee, and many comfy couches and plush chairs that are largely absent from other cafes. Worth a visit.

vinnie moag

Had the best hot chocolate of my life, the Parisian! Delicious!! Also tried a Lorraine Crepe that was perfect! Highly recommend and I will be back to try other delicacies!

K. T.

The hot chocolate and chocolate croissant were divine! Will definitely be back.

Phyll Zuffante

It a nice little place. Good coffee an dessert.

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