43 Best Cafes near Highwood

“Any time anyone asks me for my favorite coffee place I send them here. They've got my favorite espresso of any of the local roasteries and I've never had a bad experience here. Everyone behind the counter is friendly and personable, and they always take the time to make sure things are done right.“

“I travel to the area for work and always love coming here! ♥️♥️“

“This is my family's go to for breakfast most weekends. Very friendly staff and the food is always delicious. 5 out of 5 stars.“

“The owner is so nice and knowledgeable. This is our goto spot for coffee, beans in the burbs. Very recommended“

“Very cute place and the tea was so good!“

“If you’re looking for a local spot that truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Glenview Grind enough. We’ve used them for teacher gift cards every year, and it’s become one of our favorite traditions—such an easy and appreciated gift. This year, we also had them cater breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week, and they absolutely exceeded expectations. The entire process—from ordering to pickup—was seamless. Their team was incredibly organized, friendly, and genuinely helpful every step of the way. They even assisted with loading everything up, which made a huge difference during a busy morning. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, and the customer service truly stood out. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they do. Highly, highly recommend supporting this wonderful local business“

“What an awesome addition to the North Side! Beautiful place to have breakfast, delicious eggs with crème fraiche, chives, parmesan fluff, griddled country bread, we got our son the grilled cheese & I ate most of it. Great ambience, it has a very open feel. We would def come back, thank you 🙏“

“That Little French Guy makes us happy every time we head that way. The Champs de Élysées doesn’t have better! It’s being back in Paris, every unique French delight. Thank you for our favorite place to visit often.“

“Great, authentic Italian cuisine. Never disappoints.“

“Great thrift, bake shop and cafe! Haven’t visited the other services yet!“

“Best scones! Excited to visit in February!“

“GREAT ATMOSPHERE- GREAT COFFEE & that Ham & Cheese Roll was amazing“

“Excellent service, very clean. Too many choices of sandwiches. Great coffee. Love, love this place.“

“Stopped here on our way through town. Friendly service and delicious food in a cute little town.“

“Nice vibe, extensive menu with many unusual but interesting avocado toast options with the Mexican and Caprese that we had were excellent. Nice indoor and outdoor spaces to eat and they bring the food to your table. Staff is pleasant and accommodating help. Prices that are not bad considering this is Winnetka, great choice especially for breakfast.“

“Fresh Made Cafe consistently delivers an outstanding experience. The quality and freshness of the food truly set them apart. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the difference in every bite. The ingredients are always fresh, the portions are generous, and each meal is prepared with love.

What makes this place even better is the exceptional customer service. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making sure every customer has a great experience!

If you’re looking for delicious, freshly made food and top-notch service, Fresh Made Cafe is a must-visit. Highly recommended!“

“The best coffee shop in Highland Park/Deerfield area! Best customer service and perfect atmosphere for work meeting, reading a book or grabbing coffee with a friend!“

“Great, but pricey pastry. Good breakfast and light lunch in a very pleasant setting.“

“Inside, outside, early night, late night, no matter when or where, it’s always fantastic, every single time. The spicy feta is great, the chicken kabobs, martinis, coffees, have never had anything not fantastic!“

“Try em all.………………………………….“

“The crepes were delectable! The service was prompt, and the food was fresh.“

“This place was great. Easy parking (during a wee day), friendly and patient staff, excellent Ube muffin. (I ate so fast I didn’t take a picture). I got a Malibu smoothie. It was ok, seemed like there was a good bit of ice in it. I also got a Skinny Genes juice. It was WONDERFUL!!! Looks like the company is changing their name to Gimme Cafe as of July 6th 2026 on their website. Updated from previous review on 2026-07-06“

“Delicious, homemade and low in sugar, just the way I like it! But the standout here is the incredible service. Our waitress was hands down the friendliest server I’ve met during my trip to Chicago, across both high-end and casual spots. Coming back tomorrow for breakfast again. Highly recommend Original Greenbay Cafe!“

“Great time. Good service and food and drinks.“

“I work with many chambers and I must say The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber is the best. The ladies who work in the Chamber are so upbeat and always friendly. Terry has a very unique gift of guiding shoppers with retailers and connecting people with both Winnetka and Northfield.“

“Best coffee shop in town. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food. Good service. Great people. Very reasonable prices. I’m very glad I stumbled upon this spot and will be coming back again and again. I loved the southwest style salad with blackened chicken. Their specials are also fun and different. Check this place out - you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!“

“It is very pleasant sitting at an outdoor table enjoying their delish ish food!“

“We were looking for breakfast while on the Highway. This place was 10 minutes out of our way, but well worth it! This was the best French Toast and the staff worked together like a well oiled machine. They were all so friendly and efficient.“

“Some of the best pastries I have ever had! I have been there several times now and plan to keep going. Service has always been quick and efficient. Staff is polite, cafe is kept very clean, there is a little play area for kids, and they even have Mahjong tables you can rent for free! I plan to play Hong Kong style with some friends in September. I am so grateful for this cafe.“

“my God the egg roll and bi col express..you'll miss the half miles of your life..pag di no Natikman...believe me....“

“Great products but why is the store not addressing the mask mandate? I was in shopping yesterday and saw more then 10 people without a mask on.“

“I’m not usually one to write reviews, but the staff here at Starlite Cafe is absolutely lovely. Every time I walk in for lunch I am greeted with a warm smile, a sense of community, and most importantly the smell of their buffalo chicken wrap. The staff is so friendly and service + food quality is that of a 3 star Michelin restaurant. Every day I ask for extra pickles and am given an absolute boat load. I couldn’t ask for a better restaurant to have in my office. I love the Starlite Cafe.“

“I stopped by on an early Sunday afternoon to get some work done on my laptop, and the place was packed. Not to mention, the parking lot was full but there is 30 minute and 2 hour parking a short walk away, so don’t get discouraged if you’re driving here! I ordered a small iced latte and HT breakfast sandwich, and both were sooo good. I really want to try the wrap next time I come here. The espresso has an original flavor and the sandwich was simple with light ingredients but was also very tasty. The atmosphere is very lively so I didn’t stay to study for long since it was busy and booming with conversation, but I can’t complain! It’s lovely to see everyone enjoying their time here as much as I did. I even shared my table with two lovely ladies because they asked so nicely and who am I to refuse? lol. very nice community feel and staff is super helpful and kind.“

“I have gone to many different Panera's and this one is by far the best. Service, food, and the manager was over the top accommodating. I had to change the pick up date and he step right up and took care of it. Couldn't be happier, will use them again!!!!“

“Amazing place! Delicious onion soup!!!!l love it 😍“

“Very good food and reasonably priced“

“The pancakes are delicious 😋“

“Best scones! Excited to visit in February!“

“Another beautiful night on the patio. We ate at 7:00pm as the sun was going down and the temp was about 66*.... The patio is spacious, and far enough from the road to allow for conversations and night sounds. Food is always great. Had friends in from outta town and they loved it. Service was great. Great food, great service from server Joey!“

“I've been going to this location since it opened. I was very disappointed to find out that 2 of my favorite people are not going to be there. To say that the place was not clean and the customer service is poor is like saying the Pope is Jewish. Whomever made this decision made a very poor decision. Trish has a wonderful personalty and is very attentive. When it comes to doing her job there is no one better. Scott is very intuned with what's going on and is the perfect choice for someone to run that place. The person who made that horrible review was not a nice person. She would literally ignore me when I would go in there. I stopped going when she was there because she was a mean and petty person. She drove away business. I really will have to think whether I want to frequent your stores anymore. It's the people that are there that make me want to go there.“