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    Curt's Cafe

    4.5 (92 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Spinach wrap and French fries

    YUM! I stopped here on my lunch break, not familiar with the area and hoping to find something good. I was so pleased by the atmosphere, the spinach veggie wrap was AMAZING and the cafe supports a good cause. I'll definitely be back again.

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    Deborah H.

    The cause is worth a visit but the place needs work! There are usually food bits on the floor, some chairs are dangerously rickety, employees sometimes stand around chatting while the food sits on the counter getting cold. I believe in the reason for the restaurant, often patronize it, and the food is really quite good, but it can benefit from some improvement.

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    Armeen A.

    I woke up this morning wanting to try a new place for coffee so I found this little gem on Yelp. Curt's is an adorable community coffee shop that have a nice selection of cafe beverages, fresh pastries, donuts for Do-Rite, and even smoothies! I got a nitro and a cinnamon chip scone. The nitro was fairly decent but the scone was DELISH! I will have to be back to try something else from their drink menu. I'm thinking a latte would be a better choice. Parking is convenient with lots of street parking all around.

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    Amie G.

    I'm in love with the avocado toast! Being vegan and gluten free, it's hard to find breakfast when eating out. This meal, and I believe one other, can be made vegan and gluten free easily. The gf bread isn't bad either, which is saying a lot! My partner eats everything, so when he got a breakfast sandwich, and saw how big it was, he was ecstatic. It's very much worth the price. The inside is very homey and beautiful! It's a place I keep wanting to return to. The outdoor seating is nice too, and everything is kept clean. We've always felt very welcome here.

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    Annie B.

    Love their mission and would support the restaurant on that alone but their food also speaks for itself. Did takeout on one of their speaker nights last year and loved it. Chicken, pasta, cauliflower, and a side salad!

    Meg K.

    We ordered Curt's Cafe catering this past weekend for my daughter's second birthday to celebrate with our family, and all of the food was delicious! We got mini sandwiches (ham, chicken salad, & pesto caprese), purple potato salad, lemon orzo pasta salad, and the kale & strawberry salad. Everyone was raving about the food, and the portion sizes were great for the price. We will definitely order from there again!

    Angela S.

    I only stopped in for a quick coffee, so it wouldn't be fair to give a full review without having the pleasure of trying absolutely everything, which is something I definitely want to do the next time I'm in the area. The truth is, this place should be called Curt's Cozy Cafe, because upon stepping foot in the space, I wanted to stay for a long time! It's got such an inviting cozy feel with a more-than-obvious community focus with all that lovely artwork on the walls inspired by Evanston artist Ben Blount. After a stop across the street for some fabulous crepes at Gotta B Crepes, I popped in for a quick dessert coffee before heading out of Evanston. Immediately greeted by an amazing case of baked goods, I was too full to order anything, but...next time. The customer service was friendly and helpful, and since I ordered a cup of their house coffee to go, I was directed to a selection of coffees on the counter in lovely carafes to choose from. I selected an Ethiopian coffee by Uncommon Coffee Roasters. It was a mild, smooth brew, and I had such a fun time adding spiced sugar from The Spice House (way to support another local Central Avenue business). The sugar was a cinnamon blend, and it gave my coffee a lovely kick. They have a few two-top tables, and a bigger table with a comfy couch for gathering with friends. Just a lovely stop. And, of course a lovely mission, providing workforce training and life skills for at-risk youth.

    Angela N.

    I had been meaning to check out this place near me for awhile. Their menu looked really appetizing and I knew there was a deal on Livingsocial. Just so happened I was in the area and made a stop in for something to go. Upon arriving, it was smaller then I had thought. There was a couch and some tables and chairs to sit and eat, but not many. There is also a nice array of freshly baked breakfast and pastry items on display. Also, a very large assortment of teas, some of which I've never tried before. I was looking at the menu and waiting for someone to ask me what I would like to order. There seemed to be some discussion about who should take my order. I know I am not an intimidating person so it didn't bother me. I think it's wonderful that at risk youth have this opportunity to gain real restaurant experience. The young man who waited on me delivered excellent customer service and was a really nice guy. I ordered the lunch flight of a small soup (butternut squash) and baby spinach and goat cheese salad for $8. With the Livingsocial deal $5 off 8 orders it was only a little over $3. Both of the items were delicious and very satisfying! It also came with a small chocolate chunk brownie which of course I can't say no to. I really like what this place is doing so hope they keep up the good work! Excited to try more items on the menu.

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    Wonderful little non-profit cafe, I go there all the time. The smoothies are great and the atmosphere is perfect.

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    13 years ago

    great pizza, great service, great prices, great mission. cozy.

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    My friend and I used to eat lunch here all of the time. We always got the tomato basil soup and I…read morewould get a salad and she would get a panini. My companion and I stopped here after an afternoon of shopping. In the evening, the Cafe is considerably quieter, and I saw that the bakery case was almost empty. My friend ordered the shrimp and corn salad and a biscuit -- but they were out of biscuits. I ordered the tomato soup and one of the sad lonely cookies that were left. We sat in a booth (the decor seems a little dated) and a wait staff confirms your order and brings your beverage. I like that they still keep refilling your diet coke from a carafe. My friend enjoyed his salad and the tomato soup was the same as before -- rich and tangy and tomatoey. The cookie was good -- would have been even better warmed. The food is pretty good. I think all of the salads are great. It's livelier during the day -- in the evening it seemed a little sad. They used to give you a little chocolate wafer when you finished -- but not this time!

    I can't believe that they're not on yelp yet no one has ever bothered to put this place on their…read morefood is so good and their menu looks great. I have to come back here and try some other things. Don't forget to try the red velvet cake and the clam chowder they bring the delicious cheese bread with wonderful butter. They gave her cookie wave by accident, so they made one fresh to order

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    Nordstom Cafe - Supposed to be served warm. It was cold it couldn't even melt the butter.

    Supposed to be served warm. It was cold it couldn't even melt the butter.

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    Also, not too happy about silverware placement. :(

    Curt's Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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