I live in Chicago but took the CTA up to go to the Baha'i temple. This place is only a block from…read morethe linden purple line stop, so it's extremely convenient. I saw they take card. I was hungry, and it was 12:30pm on a Saturday, and I grabbed two scones that I was surprised they still had some left! I got an apricot one and a chocolate chip. They were both positively delicious. I'm a scone fanatic and holy sh*tballs they blew my mind. I'll be hiking my pretty a** from Chicago to go here again for sure. Just for the scones! Needless to say, this is the one yelp review I'll write without a picture because I absolutely demolished my scones...for obvious reasons

I was so excited to stop here on infrequent trip to wilmette and have a scone and coffee. It's…read morecharming and smells dreamy. I was sad though bc I asked for a cherry scone (fresh out of the oven even) and it was burned on the bottom. I felt sheepish complaining about it so i didn't. Big bummer though!

Good coffee. Love the vibes they put out. Busy place, but not so much that you wish you'd have…read moregone to another place. The folks who take your order are proficient. Some coffee places you only order coffee since the food selection is weak. That isn't the case at Backlot. I get the Classic( somewhat spicy) and my wife gets the Monty breakfast sandwich. A great start to your day!

Best latte I have had while on this trip! Maybe ever! Wish they delivered to Evanston Hospital or…read moredid DoorDash!

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.

Good location, nice atmosphere, clean, bright inside the shop. Good coffee! I had a decaf oat…read moremilk latte! It was yummy!!

It's only fitting that my 600th review is one of my go-to spots. Just a quick update that this…read moreplace is awesome. Love the community vibes and staff are great. Also they have very cute cups for the holiday season, which brings me joy. (I bribed myself to come here today to get bunch of finals week grading done, so the fun cups honestly makes it a little more fun).

Amazing morning buns, among many things! My absolute favorite place to buy baked goods.read more

I wish there were 6 stars!! In addition to their beyond excellent and healthy and wonderful bread,…read morethey are currently making pastries with fresh strawberries. Good sandwiches and many kinds of (French bakery) treats. Coffee bar with excellent drinks. Highly recommended. Staff is welcoming, kind, and efficient. Always busy, but the line moves quickly. Check the web site to find the breads of the day and to place holiday orders.

Please bring back the old version of COCO BREW. I'm begging…read more I've been a regular since they first opened a few years ago, I think around 2019? Their Coco Brew used to be one of my absolute favorite coffee drinks for years, up until recently. I'm not exactly sure when the recipe changed, because as far as I remember it still tasted the same through 2025. I've been busy this year and haven't come as often, but the last three times I ordered it, it was completely different. And since it was made by different baristas, I'm assuming this is a recipe change rather than just inconsistency. (Check the photos to see the differences!) The old version was much lighter, mildly sweet, and had that lovely coconut milk aroma. It tasted fresh, smooth, and really balanced. The new version is totally different. The first thing I noticed was the color. It's way darker now. And the taste matches: darker, more sour, and with a strange almost medicinal aftertaste (reminded of some cough medicine..) The gentle sweetness and mildness are completely gone. Now it somehow tastes strong, sour, and watery at the same time. What happened?? Please don't change something that was already so good. Even the ice seems different now. It used to have smaller ice pieces that filled the cup more evenly and let the liquid move through, so you got that really pretty layered look with the coconut milk and cold brew. Now it's large chunks of ice just floating on top. Anyway, this is just my little heartbreak over a drink that used to be so beautiful and delightful. Other than that, the vibe is still nice as usual, maybe a bit more crowded than before. The decor is still cute, and I've always liked the woody interior. It's also one of the brighter coffee shops in Evanston, with really nice natural light.

Love this bright, clean, and professional coffee spot! Plenty of free parking with a large lot…read moreattached, which makes stopping by super easy. The baked goods are incredible, and the baristas are friendly and easy to chat with. Lattes are beautifully made, and I really appreciate the care put into the latte art. A great place for quality coffee with a welcoming vibe.

Great matcha. Friendly staff. Good ambiance and overall great experience at this establishmentread more

I was amazed at the service of café Shepard! The door to door service truly hit the mark! I was…read moreespecially impressed with the frothiness of the milk and the temperature of my coffee. Not too hot that it burned my tongue, but definitely a nice warm beverage to take on my trek up to north campus. I appreciated the chef himself taking the time to explain to me the ratios of what went into my coffee. I am currently feeling buzzed by the espresso proportion and recommend this coffee for the energy to do your work, as I ran all the way back from north campus for no reason. The ambiance of cafe Shepard was eclectic and sophisticated yet still understated. 10/10

Stopped by this Starbucks at 739 Green Bay Rd right at 5 AM when they're supposed to open, but they…read moreclearly weren't ready. The baristas looked genuinely surprised to have customers walk in -- lobby wasn't clean yet and the whole place had that "we're not really open" energy. Not a great first impression when you're relying on an early coffee stop. The drinks themselves were fine once they got going, and the staff was friendly enough, but if you list 5 AM as your opening time, you should be ready at 5 AM. Will probably give them another shot, but show up a little later next time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Starbuck's on Green Bay Road in Wilmette, Illinois, is one of my favorite Starbuck's stores. I…read morehave been a customer at this store for more than three years. I find the food and drink, the service, and the atmosphere to be excellent and enjoyable. I have even become friends with several of the employees at this store. The employees at this store always make you feel at home and like you are part of a family. Thank you to this Starbuck's store and its employees for being both a great part of the Wilmette community and a great part of the Chicagoland community. I look forward to many more years of enjoyable social and dining experiences at this wonderful Chicago North Shore cafe. God bless!