Super cute place with high quality food and friendly staff…read more I had the St. Patty's Day special and it had amazing big chunks of the most delicious age tender corned beef. The poached eggs were pure perfection, with the whites firm and yolks runny. My husband's huevos rancheros were equally delicious. After breakfast we stop at the bakery section and bought a few pastries to take home. The selection was quite large and they were wonderful. So glad to have discovered this gem!

Excellent bakery & restaurant. I stopped by after it was recommend from a local fellow shop owner…read more Had a breakfast omelette followed by a purchase of scones, cookies and caprese sandwiches for a following lunch from their attached bakery. With this find I will be returning w friends as a newly found space for delicious food and conversation.

WOW what a fantastic meal at ovo frito!!!…read more Right off the purple line Foster stop, this breakfast joint is the BOMB. We were one of a handful of parties at noon on a Friday. Service was fast, so kind, and prompt! Our food came out hot and fresh like 5 minutes after we ordered. The coffee was delicious. Definitely not burnt or left sitting too long. Inside is a bright and warm vibe with interest artwork depicting various types of egg! It felt like eating with family. I would bring anyone here and feel confident they will find something exceptional on the menu. TRY OVO FRITO

After checking out the very interesting menu online, we stopped by Ovo Frito for a weekday brunch…read moreand easily found street parking out front. My Dad walks with a cane and was able to make it up the 3 steps in front with no trouble. We were greeted and seated right away. This sunny cafe is decorated with a really cute egg theme-the lights are fried eggs or eggs in a basket and the walls feature whimsical egg-related paintings. We all opted for breakfast items. Mom and I got omelettes with the potato hash and toast and my brother and Dad got different types of French toast. The coffee is from Julius Meinl! I'd like to try several other items here next time I'm in the area.

Still love this place. Came here again for the Christmas vibes 2 days before Christmas to get some…read morework done. I needed to bribe myself with coffee I didn't make myself and to get out of my house to plow through a bunch of work admin. I took a chance coming here because I know they have some laptop policies, particularly around Christmas. This time it was no laptops after 9am and then none on Friday and weekends during the holiday season. (During the rest of the year it's certain tables that aren't allowed to use laptops and/or certain tables at certain hours). I came in at 7am and it was good motivation for me to knock out a bunch of things efficiently since I have a 9am cutoff lol. They also now put that notice on their front door, which is helpful and was my complaint last year when I came here to do work on a Saturday and found out I couldn't. As always, the coffee was great, and the Home Alone installation is always fun. Their tartines are also always amazing. Definitely keeping this in my regular rotation.

Visiting family again in Wilmette! We returned to Towne and Oak…read more Of course, I got the biscuit again - it was every bit as good as the last time I was here! I brought my own honey to drizzle on it! Next, I thought I'd try the pancakes. They were okay - light but not so fluffy. I'm used to a fluffier pancake - I make them regularly at home. Beating the eggs and letting the batter sit for several minutes enables the pancake to rise and accentuates the 'cake' of pancake.

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.

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We loved the food here so much! The item that caught my eyes right away was the chipotle chicken…read morecrepe and it satisfied everything I was hoping for. The crepe was soft and delicious. The sauce paired so well with everything on it. It came with potato pancakes which was soft and tasty. The banana pancakes was soft and fluffy. And the hash brown was crispy on the outside and side and creamy on the inside. I especially loved the Hawaii kona coffee, it was the perfect pair to the food. The service was very quick and attentive and I love the stain glasses inside the diner.

Great customer service!! Very busy day so totally understand the wait. Server and bussers were very…read moreattentive. Food was so yummy!! I got pancakes,hash browns, scrambled eggs (eggs were top noice) Canadian bacon ,orange juice, bananas and cream. The location is beautiful, stainless glass lights and wood decor . Bathroom were every clean and nice

This place is amazingly as well as deservedly very popular! We returned with the kiddos for a…read morebreakfast outing on their next to last summer vacation day before school commences. There were a few other families with kids but the vibrant and busy place was totally filled with other patrons on a Tuesday at 9am. Anyway, the grand-darlings both enjoyed the kids' Breakfast of Champions which includes a drink (orange-strawberry juice) for $13. Wife had their Farmer's Market Benedict for $16 and I had their traditional breakfast (two eggs over easy, bacon, and Harbor potatoes) for $15.50. The food came out pretty quickly and was tip-top fresh and delicious. Our server was Mariela G who was friendly and also busy but still attentive. I liked that you can now scan a QR code and easily pay your bill at the table. This Egg Harbor Café has always and continues to impress! Big thumbs up!

Came here for the first time on a Sunday morning. No wait when we got there but a long line when we…read moreleft. My skillet was amazing! I am already looking forward to my next visit.

Delicious food, great service, cozy atmosphere, and completely unpretentious. Cash only. Will be…read moreback!!

THE BEST breakfast on the north shore. We come here nearly every weekend. The servers are sweet and…read morethe food is so so so good.

When in doubt, go to Alexander's. I've been coming here for years, I'm shocked I haven't written my…read morereview yet. But here I go continuing to since praise for their unique breakfast/bunch items. Three words, tres leches French toast or crème brûlée French toast. I promise you won't regret it, they're both delicious. Fluffy but light and creamy in the best way possible. There is street parking and a parking lot around back. When you walk in they are usually busy, but go during an off time or right after lunch and you'll be able to sit down with ease. The staff will quickly come take your order, and the food comes out super quick after that. Gotta love a small time diner/ restaurant. Can't wait to come back soon.

We walked in and the place is packed with chill music and a sunny window view. Saw a plate of food…read moreas we were directed to the back after getting a post it with 39 on it. Chatted with others who were waiting and n asked suggestions. Harvest beet was suggested and French toast. We were seated in a booth and ordered coffee using the sugar in the raw to sweeten the brew. It's a bustling restaurant and tables quickly turn over. Prices are worth it. The corn beef hash was sooo amazing and the side of toast was great with fresh strawberry jam. I ended up getting the churro French toast... in this by far was the most delicious thing I've ever eaten for breakfast. Light and fluffy extra thick custody French toast, with delicious villain cream...maple syrup not needed. A a $5 side of crispy applewood smoked bacon was worth it too! We have a new favorite breakfast spot.

Got a vanilla latte. It was good. The space is cute and has great seating, tables are a little…read morewobbly though so if you happen to be sitting and working with someone else it can get a little annoying. Employee are nice and get you your order quickly. Will return if I'm ever in the area again.

I hate to leave a bad review but this cafe was a big let down. I will start by saying it's clean,…read moreopen, and bright inside. They have a cute patio out back. They sell art from a local artist. I ordered the strawberry, pitaya, coconut matcha for myself and the salted cardamom latte for my husband. The drinks took a very long time to make and then they tasted so bland we ended up throwing them out after a few sips.

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.

About a 1-1.5: I hate to do this to you, Blue Kale, but our recent visits for brunch/lunch have…read morejust been super disappointing. Not sure if there's a lack of quality control or there are different individuals preparing the food at different shifts, but we have been receiving almost inedible plates. The Garlic Mushroom Scrambled Eggs had an off-putting smell and were scrambled hard - was not possible to enjoy these so these were pushed off to the side and tossed. The B.A.T. Tartine's arugula/mix was not fresh and had a slimy consistency, and they were also not dressed well. The lattes were served lukewarm, even though we requested them to be extra hot - they were also watered down. Staff are friendly, but the price point just does not justify the items you receive. No dice, Blue Kale. +avoid the scrambled eggs +slimy arugula +weak lattes