50 Best Cafes near Winnetka

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

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

“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 🙏“

“Absolutely the best pancakes that I have tasted in a very long time.
If you are like me, and steer away from pancakes because they just don't taste as good as your great-grandmother's, you have to eat a stack at this cafe.

The first bite literally took me to my grandmother's table. I could not be happier with my breakfast today.

The service is consistent, the atmosphere is cozy, and.... well you know what I think about the food.

5/5 all around.“

“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.“

“I visited here on a sunny Sunday afternoon and it was quite busy! They posted wait times for how long was needed for their various menu offerings. I only had a smoothie, which was quite tasty, but the menu had many options that were quite appealing for the next time that I visit.“

“Out for date night desserts and came across this new gem in the neighborhood! ❤️😋 Delicious variety of desserts, coffee and gelato! Welcoming and warm customer service! Highly recommend! #bubblewaffleicecream #baklava #pistachiomacchiato #supportlocal“

“Best pie I have had in Chicago“

“Great Food Great Staff Excellent Place Great for the community 👏 👍 🙌“

“great cookies, stellar coffee, incredible staff. consistently high quality environment to meet friends and colleagues alike.“

“The service is outstanding. The food is delicious.“

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“Absolutely delicious place! The sandwiches are to die for and I love the quiet atmosphere. Came on a Sunday at 1030 am, usually the peak of how busy a place can be but we were really fortunate for the peace and quiet. Will Absolutely come back again!“

“Great coffee and savory items are delicious.“

“One of the friendliest spits in Chicago. The food is good - outstanding sausage, and you have to have their home-made salsa - and it's an incredible bargain, especially their breakfast "sidewalk special."“

“Was really happy with their cheese danish and iced vanilla latte today.“

“Food is mouth watering delicious. My daughter and I had the veggie tostini, oh my goodness, the best Turkish sandwich we have ever had. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. We will be back for sure 😊😊“

“Finally!! Ever since I returned from living in Italy, I have been looking all over Chicago for authentic Italian pizza and bread. I had some bread, a slice of pizza, a daily special calzone and an espresso. It was perfection 🤌 A slice of Italy in Lincoln Square Chicago

The interior of the restaurant is modern, well lit, very clean and pleasant smelling, with plenty of comfortable seating. They have spacious outdoor seating with umbrellas.
Family owned and operated.“

“Fabulous food and service! Andrii was a fantastic server! Recommend the Pan Con Tomate and Croquettas!“

“Khepri duo Salad was delicious“

“Brilliant espresso. Very friendly service. Most of the pastries left were vegan/gluten free, so I didn't try them.

Fantastic place for either a quick stop or hang out with friends. Or work on your laptop if that's your thing...“

“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.“

“We had lunch here today, and loved everything! Roberto, our server, was the best! Super friendly. Brisket sandwich was fab! Best potato salad I've ever had! Can't wait to go back!“

“Such a cool and unique place to hang out with friends fot coffee, breakfast, lunch and shopping! Extremely friendly and fast service too!“

“Non-sweetened almond milk for my lattes, unlike Starbucks.“

“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.“

“We got the egg frittata which came with fresh Portuguese style bread rolls. The egg dish was really good. Super flavorful and the eggs are perfectly cooked. The bread rolls are amazing, freshly baked. We also got espresso and an affagotto, also delicious. I understand now why this cafe has such high reviews!“

“Best pie I have had in Chicago“

“Byłam z mężem na obiad w Polish Paczki Cafe bardzo smaczne i świeże dania obiadowe Polecam każdemu kto lubi dobrze zjeść! Pyszne ciasta i pączki, bardzo miła obsługa ?“

“Came here today (party of 6, with three small kids) and everything was wonderful. Very helpful staff, lovely restaurant, and delicious food. We were hoping to sit outside but the indoor ambience was lovely. All of our food was amazing and came out quickly. We had a hard time deciding on how to order food for two toddlers and the waitress stepped right in with suggestions and portion sizes. It really took the leg work out of ordering food and hoping it wouldn’t be too much/too little. This is such a welcome addition to the downtown Skokie area as there aren’t many decent brunch/lunch options so we will definitely be back and we hope Don Julio’s becomes a mainstay here!“

“Very cute interior and consistently kind service, but I often find the drinks lacking what I'd expect from the caliber and price point of this place. Even a cortado felt dilute and soggy, somehow.
*HOWEVER the pourover is great. Maybe just stay away from espresso-based beverages and you'll be fine.“

“Best coffee shop in town. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent highly recommended“

“Cozy is definitely a good word to describe this place. A small classic cafe with a fairly standard menu, the owner was very friendly and the space while small was very inviting.

Lots of decor themed around jazz & r&b and a few small tables to sit at. If you live nearby this is definitely a place you should consider trying.“

“We went here for dinner and loved it! The ambience inside and on the patio is so nice, we sat inside by the open door to the patio and enjoyed a nice breeze. I had the lemon chicken with mashed potatoes, which was absolutely superb (perfect cook on the chicken), and my husband loved the beef goulash. We also enjoyed the cheese curd appetizer and drinks from the cafe - a chai apple cider and a caramel apple butter latte, both of which were fantastic for fall. We didn’t try anything from the bakery because we were too full, but that looked delicious as well. The staff was great. Would highly recommend as a top choice in Lincoln Square. We will definitely be back!“

“Amazing food and atmosphere! Of course, the tea is great too!“

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.“

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

“Best scones! Excited to visit in February!“

“I stop there once or twice a month and everything is usually good, but I can’t recommend the fish tacos. Not good and take a long time to prepare.“

“Met for a brainstorming session…their coffee is a catalyst for sure! Great selection of healthy options with just enough sinful options to keep it balanced!“

“Very friendly and comfortable. Coffee was great.“

“Delicious’ I had the honey vanilla iced latte with oat milk. One of a kind! 😋“

“First time going there after trying to find some different places to eat in the area. I ordered the California turkey wrap and a cookie, and both were amazing! It’s probably not somewhere I’d go to sit down and eat with friends, I don’t think it’s meant for that. But it’s a great place to go and pick up from if you’re looking for good, fresh food. I took one star away because after I got home and saw the email of my receipt I noticed it was a couple dollars more than what I was told as I was checking out. Sure enough there was a $2 tip added. Not upset about a couple extra dollars, but I would’ve appreciated the transparency and the choice to leave a tip. There was no screen that gave me an option to tip so it felt a little shady to me.
Good to note: The office building itself was easy enough to find, but there aren’t any signs to point you in the direction of the actual cafe. You have to go into the west entrance.“

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Outdoor Café absolutely blew me away!

I ordered a custom boba tea with Coconut Matcha and Strawberry, and it was an instant favorite. The flavors were perfectly balanced, creamy, and refreshing, with just the right sweetness. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the tapioca pearls were perfectly chewy. The staff was friendly, fast, and genuinely passionate about their drinks. This place is a hidden gem for anyone who loves creative, high-quality boba. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!“

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“Friendly atmosphere! Nice outdoor patio to eat and sit! Food tasted great!“

“Picked up a bag of assorted snacks at the farmers market in Lincoln Square. Now I’m sitting here with an empty bag and wishing that I had bought two. Fantastic cookies and little pastries and all kinds of really tasty things I can’t quite identify but I will certainly purchase more of them.“

“This place is nice for guys and friends getting together. I've never seen families, girlfriends or wives there. It's a place to hang out and play games like cards, bingo, backgammon. They have a small nice kitchen operated by family which is very clean. They don't have a big menu but the food is very good. They're open for takeout until midnight“