The 1 hour and 15 minute drive to Evanston to have tea with my hija-amiga was absolutely worth it…read more Patisserie Corali is a tiny, very popular, and very crowded little gem that serves a beautifully simple high tea in a warm, quaint, country-French setting that instantly puts you at ease. We had a dedicated server who was kind, friendly, and young -- and her slight lack of experience only added to the charm. It felt human, unpolished in the best way, and refreshingly sincere. The classic three-tier stand delivered a joyful tasting journey: savory finger sandwiches, lovely cakes and sweets (including their excellent macarons and madeleines), plus warm buttery scones and tasty mini quiches served separately. It was a cornucopia of small delights; generous, comforting, and clearly made with care. The tea selection is also wonderful and thoughtfully curated. What truly stood out, though, was the lack of pomposity. No stiffness, no theatrics, just good food, good tea, and a feeling that you've been welcomed into someone's home. Easily one of the best high tea experiences in the Chicago area. Lovely, cozy, and full of heart.

This is not a review of their coffee or food. It is a review of their website, which is so gnarly…read moreand difficult to get through that it's virtually impossible to order pickup or delivery. Hard pass.

For my lactose intolerant girlies, this is theee spot for some of the smoothest and creamiest…read moregelato. The chocolate one?!! The servers are so nice about letting you try different flavors before picking your favorite ones. Theres a little seating inside but the best time to come is when it's warmer and you can walk around :)

Flavors were amazing! Ended up with dulce de leche and dulce de leche with flan. Definitely would…read morecome back. However, the guy working there didn't seem to enjoy his job lol. Didn't really smile or was friendly . He seemed irritated when we were asking to try a few samples. Would have gave a 5 but due that issue, brought it down a star.

Lovely place for ice cream. Awesome customer service! One can eat inside as they have a small area…read morefor dining in. Parking is tough (metered parking) so please pay or one will get a ticket. I ordered salted caramel (vanilla) and chocolate salted caramel. So yummy! A great treat for a Saturday afternoon.

Upon entering a young man greeted us. We were confused on what to get. There were no prices on the…read morefudge so when we asked for a slice and it was weighed , it was not what i expected. Overall it was good. Also, we got a toasted coconut ice cream as well. One of the older ladies was a bit rude when we asked about adding our fudge pieces to our ice cream and responded "what do you mean" in a rude way. We ignored it . Would have gave it a 5 if it weren't for her.

DELICIOUS! I was exploring the area and had to stop by and get a drink here because it looked good!…read moreI got the taro green tea latte and it was a 10/10! The barista gave us a free drink to try which is the pink and yellow one in the pic, and it was soooo good! it tasted like a strawberry mango slushie. He was so sweet and patient because we did not know what to order, so the fact that he gave us a drink to try was very kind. I definitely will be back to try new flavors!

This is a cool little bubble tea shop that is open late. There was only 1 person working (I think…read morehe was the owner) on Friday night, so service was a little slow (even with you a placing your order on one of the kiosks). He was working hard making drinks but we still ended up waiting almost 20 minutes for a bubble tea.

Yummy açaí that comes with unlimited toppings. The size is definitely much smaller than expected,…read moreand they were a little skimpy on the fruit. I ordered to-go and the açaí had already melted so it was more of a smoothie bowl than an acai bowl. All the ingredients were fresh and high quality though. Pick up was convenient and smooth. There was just one person working at the time I stopped by around lunch time. This is a nice acai option for the Evanston area. But my favorite acai option is Bonita Bowl in Park Ridge. They have different base options and their sizes are much larger. Plus they stuff the top with lots of fruit.

I'd love to give this more than one star but to be honest, I walked in trying to get an açaí bowl…read more The menu does not have a description of what goes into the bowl so I asked and the gentleman behind the bar but he could only tell me "layers" and açaí. Like... there is a picture here what is in this picture? "layers" Was all he could tell me. I will say there was a language barrier so that contributed to my inability to make sure I got what I wanted. My suggestion would be go to another smoothie bar that has better descriptions on their menu. This one was quite confusing on all levels.

Mia was incredible this morning! She was holding it down. Please give this person a raise!read more

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.

We got some dessert from here and their opera cake(not sure with official name) and it was really…read moregood. I'd stop by again if im in town.

Very old school family owned bakery that has been around for almost 90 years. They use high quality…read moreingredients and make delicious baked goods! They have seating outside if you want to enjoy your food there. Great novelty cookies, like graduation cookies and Pope Leo cookies!

This is my neighborhood spot so it's hard to be impartial. I've been raving over their chicken pot…read morepie for nearly a decade, and I won't be stopping anytime soon. In the sweet side, I love the coconut cream pie and the cherry pie (when you can get it). Somethings can be hit or miss, but I argue it's more a question of your personal taste than the objective quality. I've had things I didn't like but nothing that was poorly made. It does get crowded, especially on weekends. This place draws families, professionals, Northwestern students and everyone else you can think of. In the summer, the outdoor patio is lovely.

Very cozy happy place for pies. I tried a few pies but not suoer impressive but very fun to go…read morewith friends. Tried coconuts cake which was ok. Guava strudel was pretty good but I had much better one in Mex city - which I am addicted to. Good ambience

Updated review solely based on the new cup sizes.... I get inflation but these drinks cost penny's…read moreto make you think about it really... the size is somewhere I between a tall and grande hot drink cup at Starbucks...

Still my favorite boba place in Evanston. The order ahead and pick-up option is super convenient…read more When you order in person, the egg waffle can sometimes take a bit so I recommend just doing pick up. This place is known for their cheese foam and lemon teas so I highly recommend giving those a try. There aren't a lot of seats in the shop so most people just sit for a bit and then move on. It's not a place you and sit and study for a while. The employees are very nice and professional.

The boba milk was good and toppings were yummy. My favorite is the crystal boba and aloe jelly. it…read moregives me hiccups sometime.

So cute the vibes are fun and pink in here! Got 3 drinks and they were great. Even though we got 0%…read moreand 30% sugar levels, they were still decently sweet. Also the mango pomelo sago was not blended which I feel is what a lot of other places do, but I still really enjoyed it! Would come back to visit!