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    Colectivo Coffee Evanston

    3.9 (194 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Inside
    Courtney T.

    Efficient service on a busy morning, unique selection of flavors, plenty of savory and sweet food options to choose from. I stopped in about 9am on a weekday and it was relatively busy. The employees worked fluidly to get drinks out and people through the ordering line. I spent $15 on a large iced smoked vanilla mocha and 2 scones. The smoked vanilla mocha was delicious, the ice to coffee ratio was perfect. It's a unique but subtle flavor. I think it was a great choice for my first drink here. I also ordered the lemon lavender scone and the mocha scone. Both were soft with a nice crust on the outside. Both are covered in a light icing. Although the icing itself didn't taste like much, it was supposed to be flavored. The coffeehouse vibes inside are great, the darker colors deepen the mood and the decor is warm and welcoming.

    Signature Avocado Toast
    Lina L.

    it was bustling inside so unfortunately i couldn't eat inside :(. but the sourdough was pretty good. avocado and goat spread was okay. service was pretty nice

    Menu
    Quentin P.

    Nice coffee house vibe! Ordering with person helpful and easy. Had:Matcha latte, pistachio matcha latte, bacon, egg, cheese croissant Croissant was very nice! Super flaky! Thick bacon, medium cooked, not crunchy, decent amount of egg. Enough cheese but not over powering or too much. Give it 5/5 The wait for drinks though.... 1 barista and this place was packed already. After a group of 10 behind me already got their drinks I asked about mine. Then seems they didn't ring it up? Hmm. Drink quality was very good though. Liked the pistachio the best. Nice crisp flavor, little sweet and could still taste the matcha just fine. Would have given 5/5 if didn't miss my 1 drink.

    Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
    Mikaella M.

    Really cool cafe and it's teeming full of students, coffee connoisseurs and ppl hanging out so the traffic was busy inside for an early afternoon. They had a patio outside that other customers took advantage of as the weather was quite nice. I've been in a cold brew spree lately so I always liked to try it whenever I went to a new cafe. I decided on the salted caramel cream cold brew and unfortunately, I was underwhelmed. It tasted watered down and I couldn't get a sense of that salted caramel flavor. It's quite a shame but I'll give this place a go again next time and try their other coffee selections.

    Pistachio Matcha Latte + Honey Cardamom Latte
    Neal B.

    This is hard to say cause I don't give 5/5 for coffee shops without a pour over. So getting a 5/5 is a real good rating for me since they don't have a pour over but they made up for it in other ways. They have normal Lattes and such but we got some specialty drinks and they were awesome. Both the Matcha and the coffee itself were great. They looked like they had awesome food. A nice smoothie as well. It looked like they had great food. Selling beans is a plus for someone like me. They also had a nice ambiance and a lot of seating (though it was packed). Definitely recommend!

    Seasonal Lattes with an Almond Croissant and Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin at Colectivo Coffee.
    Chan Y.

    A charming and cozy feeling cafe just across the street from our hotel. The rainy morning actually added to the magic and welcoming feeling of the coffee shop when walking in. We had two beautifully made Lattes along with an Almond Croissant and Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin. Those treats were enjoyed at a window side table, watching the rains fall on some tables and a lone bicycle outside. A real LoFi Chill music moment.

    Iced pistachio matcha latte (special)
    Ruby P.

    I like this elegant coffee shop! I got a large iced pistachio matcha latte (special) with 1 shot of espresso and I liked its good flavor. Delicious. There was plenty of seating but they can all be occupied on busy weekends. I managed to get a seat and I liked how there's an outlet to charge my electronics.

    Myself checking in for the first time visit
    Heather B.

    The ambiance is 5 stars. The oat milk cold coffee drink was 4 stars. The oatmeal with blueberry and peach? 2 stars. I wanted to love it more because it sounded so good, but it was dry and I saw one blueberry, I didn't taste or see a peach. I won't order this again. I'll have to come again and try a sandwich.

    pistachio matcha latte
    Nazia C.

    The cashier who took our order was very nice and gave recommendations. I typically enjoy matcha drinks, and I love pistachio, so I tried to pistachio matcha latte. It came out pretty quickly even though they were kinda busy, so I'm curious about how it's made. The drink is good at first and has a very strong pistachio flavor, but after a few sips, it starts to feel way too sweet. I ordered the smallest size and ended up only drinking half because it was so sweet.

    Will not dry the outside patio chairs
    Rafael S.

    Coffee is slow and outside tables are not dried well after the rain. You cannot substitute friendliness for lack of prompt service. Where is Management??

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    Fantastic coffee shop in downtown Evanston. This is where I get my fix when I'm in town!

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    Amazingly good coffee. Also had their almond croissants which paired well with a double expresso shit!

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    my shayla. Love. So good. Was my go to study/work spot or taking people to grab a coffee.

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    Great service at the counter, nice outdoor area for eating with a dog, nice coffee bean options. Food good too.

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    Yes. They are fully open, inside and outside. There is a fenced-in outdoor seating area.

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    I would give Matari 4.5 out of 5 stars, so I'm rounding to 5 based on service and ambiance! I heard…read moreabout their fruit mousse cakes online, so we knew we had to stop by to check it out. The cafe is immaculate and service was very friendly. The person who took our order was patient as he explained the different pastries in the case. I wish they had signs explaining what each pastry was so I could have decided while waiting in line. We ended up sharing an iced pistachio latte (delicious and 10/10!), the pistachio cheesecake (10/10!), and the strawberry mousse cake (7/10 - a subtle sweetness, great texture, but needed more cake or crust inside as it was mostly whipped cream and the shell). The mousse cake was $12.00, which felt steep considering it was mostly whipped cream, even though it was obviously beautiful. We would definitely come back for the coffee and to try more menu items! Check this place out!

    I wanted to like it. I did. But after a few visits, it's just not for me…read more The first trip, I tried the Matari Tea: Green tea, Himalayan pink salt, milk, and spices, topped with roasted pistachios. Sounds good, right? Alas, it could not have been blander. I couldn't taste any "spices" or even the hint of salt. The profile was that of very watered-down tea mixed with milk, and a ton of pistachios floating on top. Like, barely crushed pistachios. Huge pieces, covering the top of the drink, bobbed around like tiny icebergs, and even they somehow had a toned-down flavor. The drink was definitely a swing and a miss. Fast forward two weeks, and I tried Matari again. This time with a simple cortado. I sat at the table right by the door, and the espresso was pretty good. Solid body, not too bitter. It was on the pricy side ($7+), but I was ok with that. But then, I'm hanging out, sipping my coffee, and I catch a burst of perfume-like scent. I'm shocked, but whatever, I figured someone in heavy perfume walked by, no big deal. A few minutes later, wham, I'm hit in the nose with another burst of perfume. Then, I see it. A slight haze around me. So, not a heavily perfumed woman after all, but an automated air-freshener. After further inspection, I see the unit plugged in on the ground right behind my chair, which sprays up and out on a timer. That's right, an air freshener right next to a table where people consume food and beverages, shooting a mist into the air that slowly rains down onto my head and table, and into my coffee. I ended up tossing the last few sips of my cortado, as I could taste the scented whatever-it-was in my cup. I'd have gone to the counter and asked for a new one, but I was so over my visit by then, I just opted to get out. The staff aren't very friendly. Not rude, but they don't give off a welcoming aura, and I didn't feel like trying to explain the issue. Lastly, can we talk about their little "your order is up" beepers? We've all seen them. The little electronic things that blink and make a noise when your order is ready, so you can go snag it from the counter. When I think of a coffee shop, I think quiet and peaceful, or perhaps a bit louder, with bustling people and well-paired music. At Matari, it's an insane BEEP BEEP BEEP that goes off every few minutes when an order is up. I get it, you don't want to bring the food out to your customers. But does it really need to feel like an airport Chili's? It's a bummer, because Matari is beautiful inside. It's clean, it's chic, and its location is at a notable crossroads in Skokie with plenty of parking, leaving it extremely convenient. They've even got an easy-to-use website, which so many coffee shops simply do not have. There aren't a lot of coffee shops in this particular part of town, which is why I so, so very much wanted to love Matari. But subpar drinks? Air freshener spray intrusions? Frequent and obnoxious beeping? I tried. I'm sorry. I just can't.

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