This place has the best French toast with bacon, great smoothies and awesome service…read more Thank you!

I have been wanting to try this place for while and had the opportunity to do so. It's a cute cafe…read morewith the nicest people and fresh tasty food. I ordered the salmon croissant sandwich and my friend had an egg one. We thought they were both delicious and filling. I'd love to try more options next time. I did notice they don't have a ton of meat options. Service was friendly and I like that you can pay on a portable machine while sitting. Plenty of free street parking.

I don't leave reviews often but I genuinely think this is one of Skokie's hidden gems…read more Will's Place is one of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots in the area. The food is always fresh, filling, and the menu changes regularly, which keeps every visit exciting with something new to try. The service is outstanding and everyone is genuinely kind, welcoming, and makes you feel right at home. One of the best parts is the sense of community. You'll often see familiar faces and local residents catching up over breakfast or an early lunch, making it a great place for good food and even better conversation. If you're looking for a friendly neighborhood spot with delicious food and a warm atmosphere, Will's Place is definitely worth a visit.

Loved Will's Place. Grilled cheese and fries were terrific…read more Definitely returning with friends.

Great place for a nice brunch with friends! Very hide inside with seating options as there are…read morecouches on the side for those that jut wanna place to chill with a coffee and read a book or table tops on the main dining area. Went there this past Saturday with friends and glad that we got there when we did because the line just kept growing lol. I got the Sweet Potato bowl and added some smoked salmon to it and did not regret my choice at all. Flavorful, healthy yet, satisfying. And the pastry display caught my attention (as it always does anywhere I go) so just had to snag their newer item...the Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana bread which was a nice way to end this brunch. This is going to be a nice go-to brunch spot in downtown Evanston for me...and apparently the rest of Evanston from what I saw lol. Popular spot and I see why. Great location, great food and great ambiance.

A great place in Evanston to grab a quick breakfast, catch up with friends n family, and grab a…read morecoffee. They've got a great system here, and it's efficient and appreciated. I'm a drip. A drip coffee drinker! And a refill here is free, yay. I like a healthy breakfast and there's plenty of that, and also sweet French toast options. Today I had the No. 5 Breakfast Sandwich and I would just like to see the breakfast sandwiches on a bagel instead of a croissant. Lots of seating from tables, to casual comfy chairs, gives great options. Outdoor seating, as well. Is Cupitol a chain? It should be!

I was staying at the Hilton Orrington for a work trip and visited Land & Lake Cafe daily for…read morebreakfast. I really appreciated how warm and personable the staff was. The minute you walk in you're met with a friendly greeting and allowed to choose your preferred seating. I met Lydia during my first visit and her service was spectacular, so I requested her each time and she never disappointed. She was warm, knowledgeable, patient and made me feel like a regular even during my first visit. I also appreciated the quality of the food. Everything was light, yet well-flavored with clean ingredients. Whether you're staying at the Hilton or in the mood for a pleasant brunch, you'll love Land & Lake Cafe!

Everything was great. Food, location and service. Service was really really great…read more Located within lobby of Hilton.

This place always makes me sad I'm on a GLP-1. Service is friendly and efficient. The indoor space…read moreis bright, relaxed and colorful. The outdoor space is breezy and very comfortable. The En Cartagena dish is a true winner. Beautiful and deeply delicious. Stewed black beans with cotija cheese surround fresh gallo pinto on a crispy corn tortilla. Two eggs on top of that. Comes with their potatoes and two dipping sauces for those. The Ay! Way comes with plenty of spicy chorizo, fluffy eggs and pillowy flour tortillas. La Boricua omelet sandwich has ham on it that you will never, ever forget. We can't wait to go back and try the steak mushroom bowl, the Cowboy and a number of other things that caught our eye. This is a great stop before or after the Skokie Farmer's Market, or when you just need a great, low key place to take visitors from out of town or treat yourself to a high quality brunch without driving all the way downtown.

Situated in downtown Skokie, you wlll find Don Julio Cafe. Authentic recipes drawn from their…read moreGuatamalan roots, the food is delicious, comforting and authentic. Family run, you can feel the care in the service. You feel like you are invited to join the Julio family in the kitchen of their home. I ordered the Cowboy, a delicious blend of chorizo, bacon, and scrambled eggs, seasoned to perfection. They are accompanied with homemade guacamole and corn torillas, with a ranchera sauce on the side. The homemade tortillas are a perfect base for the dish, warm and rich with flavor. I've never had Chorizo with bacon but what a perfect addition. So latino with a touch of americano. Perfect. The Ranchero sauce had good flavor but really no heat, which was fine. Special requests are no problem at Don Julio. My brother-in-law asked for his favorite dish, Juevos Americano's. The Chef was happy to accomodate. A mix of scrambled eggs, the dish was served with black beans and white rice. It must have been good because before you know it, it was all gone!! My sister-in-law ordered what looked like a Steak dish. It was served with a Chimichurri sauce that was the perfect addtion the the steak. Her plate included a small salad, which balanced the steak nicely. My wife had a yogurt plate. Not exactly latino, but the yogurt was good and the fruit was fresh, firm and sweet. Delicious. If you are looking for latino cuisine with a Guatamalan twist, Don Julio is your place.

First of all, Asher at the counter who took my order is very HANDSOME, and extremely polite. There…read morewere two of us and we each had a bagel with lox, and a side of Jerusalem salad. Delicious, honestly the best bagel I have had in ages. Everything else was lovely. Listening to the older crowd around me at the other tables, it must be difficult to be polite. Service was quick, everything fresh, coffee good, and clean.

A quick stop for a bagel and lox. Filled the gap and left satisfied. Very clean and organized…read morespot!Tasty Israeli salad side choice. Coffee was great. I'd return.

Came here with hubby and our child on a weekday for brunch. There were a good number of open tables…read morebut some of them weren't cleaned and the first table we chose had a piece of the wall sticking out so we relocated. I had expected more pancake options on the menu since it is a pancake cafe but there are ~4 options available (aside from the standard buttermilk and gluten free ones). I had the California omelet (avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese) with hashbrowns and pancakes. I upgraded to the berry pancakes (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) for an upcharge. My child had the pancakes from the kid's menu which came with two small pancakes and a meat of her choice (she chose bacon). Food took some time to come out and we had to ask for water. My omelet was decent but the hashbrowns were overcooked and dry. The berry pancakes were just okay. There was fresh fruit on top but I didn't care for the berry drizzle on top of the pancakes as it tasted artificial. The kid's meal was very plain (I don't know what I expected) and I should have shared my meal with my child since she ended up eating all the berries off my pancakes anyway.

Great breakfast spot. I got biscuits and gravy with 3 eggs and hash browns. Food came out fast…read more Service on top of everything. Location was clean. Plenty of parking. I've been here a few times and it's always been on point.

Stopped here for breakfast, pancakes on the sign made the choice easy…read more I was promptly greeted and shown to my table. I then received my menu and a glass of water. My waitress came over and greeted me and asked if I wanted something to drink. I ordered a coffee while I looked over all the choices on the menu. I decided on the 3-egg breakfast which includes hash browns and your choice of toast, something else or pancakes. I immediately went with the pancakes. It doesn't come with meat so I ordered a side of sausage. The interior was old-school booths with the tv playing financial news. Tanya was my server and she was really cool. She brought my order over and asked if I need anything else. The pancakes were light and fluffy with a slight buttery flavor. Surprised that they come with warm syrup. The hash browns were crisp and hot. The link sausages were good with a hint of sage. The eggs were scrambled soft. Plus my coffee cup was always refilled. Can't wait to go back and try other items.

Great service and great food (sadly not many vegan or gluten-free options). Nice restaurant and…read morethey have booths. I went for my usual hashbrowns (these were cooked in oil, not butter so vegan by default). My husband had the Eggs Benedict. He enjoyed them but he has had better. The potatoes here were cut in a very unique way, similar to Bread and Butter. I think that they have a Robot Coupe vegetable machine. Long way from home, but if we are in the mood for good bagels, we shall return!