This place has the best French toast with bacon, great smoothies and awesome service…read more Thank you!

Such a laid back place! Great lattes and really healthy options on their menu! I had a pink latte…read moreand a croissant sandwich with salmon. Delish! My lunch date had the avocado tartine with salmon and a regular latte. We enjoyed our lunches and the atmosphere, soooo great! On the TV they were playing a classic movie with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. The restrooms are clean and decorated with vinyl records and album covers. So cute! Our server was super friendly and helpful and did not rush us at all. Wonderful experience. 5 stars!

I was in the area and loved this gem of a place!! The decor…read moreinside the restaurant is lovely. The staff said they have events from comedy nights, jazz nights, game night and an upcoming Wing Tasting event - yum! I find the location is great to enjoy and share experiences with community. One can order from website or at kiosk inside the restaurant. I ordered online and picked up my to-go order of the Blackened Po Boy which comes with 2 sides(I selected fries and side salad). Oh my! Everything was perfectly seasoned! The blackened catfish was so so tasty! I especially loved the seasoned fries so much I wanted a double order. Salad: I plan to save for a later time to enjoy. I shall return to order again their delicious food. Cheers!~

My first visit but it won't be my last‼ The service was…read moreamazing. There's a barcode to scan and order but we were told that we could just order right there as well. The food looked good on the screen but was even better in the dish! The grits were cheesy, creamy and so good! The shrimp melts in your mouth. The cornbread had a touch of sweetness that was perfection. You need to go and enjoy a meal yourself.

Still love this place. We come here for trivia almost every time they have it. Vibes are always…read moreimmaculate. We always run into the owner and his family, and he's super nice. The patio is incredible. Last night we lost (after winning the previous time, but it's good to be humbled on occasion lol). But, I thoroughly enjoyed my free grilled cheese sandwich that I won as our previous trivia night prize. Sandwiches really are their specialty. Perfectly greasy, and the caramlized onions and spinach really elevated it. Another person in our group had the turkey on a pretzel bun and said it was amazing. Also, a great range of drink options. Always a good time, and I'm excited to come to one of their mahjong gatherings, since I recently learned how to play.

We stopped by the Fat Shallot on a whim. I had the turkey sandwich, which came on a very fresh,…read moresoft pretzel roll bun with lots of greens. The fish tacos were very good too and had two large pieces of fish! Worth trying if you're debating between options. The staff at the counter gave great recommendations. We went on a weekday afternoon and there were few people there. It's a good spot to hang out and relax without feeling rushed. The decor is fun and cutesy, with dried flowers at the tables. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area again.

Always a great dining experience! The servers are always helpful too! Thank you! The restaurant…read moreis comfortable.

Absolutely delicious & everything the reviews here said are true. Service is incredible (so…read morefriendly), food comes out quickly, and the flavors are authentic. It feels like you're walking into your family's home. The space is no frills and the food is incredible. Easy street parking outside the place and it looked like most people had pick up orders. Portions are MASSIVE and it's quite a beautiful thing. I can't wait to order from here in the future!

Please do not confuse Don Julio Cafe with Don Julio in Old Orchard! The family owned business is…read morethe best....I love every employee there. They treat us Royally and they deserve a WOOHOO! Keep on being kind Victoria..Beautrice.and all... We love the way you present your food and your whole attitude. PS We moved from Skokie to Hoffman Estates, but whenever we go to this lovely, clean, delish food establishment, the Julius Meinle designer coffee is the best, and like I said WE LOVE IT. (Location across from the Skokie Theatre) Kathy & Chris

Situated in downtown Skokie, you wlll find Don Julio Cafe. Authentic recipes drawn from their…read moreGuatamalan roots, the food is delicious, comforting and authentic. Family run, you can feel the care in the service. You feel like you are invited to join the Julio family in the kitchen of their home. I ordered the Cowboy, a delicious blend of chorizo, bacon, and scrambled eggs, seasoned to perfection. They are accompanied with homemade guacamole and corn torillas, with a ranchera sauce on the side. The homemade tortillas are a perfect base for the dish, warm and rich with flavor. I've never had Chorizo with bacon but what a perfect addition. So latino with a touch of americano. Perfect. The Ranchero sauce had good flavor but really no heat, which was fine. Special requests are no problem at Don Julio. My brother-in-law asked for his favorite dish, Juevos Americano's. The Chef was happy to accomodate. A mix of scrambled eggs, the dish was served with black beans and white rice. It must have been good because before you know it, it was all gone!! My sister-in-law ordered what looked like a Steak dish. It was served with a Chimichurri sauce that was the perfect addtion the the steak. Her plate included a small salad, which balanced the steak nicely. My wife had a yogurt plate. Not exactly latino, but the yogurt was good and the fruit was fresh, firm and sweet. Delicious. If you are looking for latino cuisine with a Guatamalan twist, Don Julio is your place.

My best friend is vegetarian and Blind Faith came highly recommended by another friend when I was…read morefishing around for somewhere new (to me) to treat my best friend to. Blind Faith Cafe was easy to find and there was plenty of (paid) street parking available. We stopped by on a Saturday around 1pm without a reservation and we were able to be seated without wait in a booth. Service was kind but it was very clear they were busy. This was definitely a casual dining experience and we were not rushed through our meal. Inside this feels like a traditional more-than-a-diner but feels cozy like a local restaurant on a tv set where your favorite characters regular. I chose the chilaquiles, which came highly raved about by my friend who recommended Blind Faith. The eggs come any way you want, I chose over easy, they also let you choose between a tomatillo salsa verde or tomato ranchero salsa, I chose the salsa verde which was tangy with a kick but not spicy, just very flavorful. Both were described as relatively mild/not spicy to me by the staff. My best friend ordered the Vegan Mexican Breakfast with vegan cheese and my partner had the Huevos Rancheros, also choosing eggs over easy. Food came out pretty quick and looked delicious. Most notably everything was vibrant and looked so fresh. The serving sizes are large and were plenty for each of us. Prices are comparable to other brunch spots around the city and the quality was great. Blind Faith cafe was delicious and a good experience. I would definitely return and will absolutely keep them on my list of vegetarian options

Blind Faith is a beloved Evanston institution! Superbly managed, with a friendly, fun staff and…read moreinteresting cuisine from every culture you can imagine. This is the place to which we take almost all of our out-of-town guests, vegetarian and not. The space is warm and spacious and it's so easy to have conversations in the absence of loud dishes or blaring music. Great place for family reunions and celebrations.

I rarely leave reviews. This restaurant makes very good food, and it's a good place in downtown…read moreEvanston for lunch! Sadly though, they changed the menu and removed some sides. I used to get tomato soup, delicious! , and maybe a side of lentils or carrots or green beans on the side. Now there's only broccolini (bleh, worse than broccoli for me) as a side vegetable. I have T1 diabetes and nearly vegan, so vegetables without tons of carbohydrates are important to me. I'll likely come less in the future. Please put the simple veggies back on the menu!

Welp, Yelp, I like a new local place. I hope it sticks around for a while because the yummies I had…read morewere really yummy. Here's what when down. I walked past Evanston Corner Bistro on a September Tuesday at that awkward not lunch anymore, but also not dinner time. Relieved to find it open I did a 180 turn and headed to the charming manager, Melissa, who was attentive, funny and seated me immediately. This building has been at least five establishments on my watch, most of them not too memorable, and a few dreadful. However, I am very happy to say this iteration and restaurant impressed me, especially their endearing staff. I am now currently obsessed with their take on a turkey club that the knowledgable, elegant, and attentive waiter, Ben, highly recommended. Caramelized onions, arugula, gruyere, garlic aioli, yes gawd, please. This thing was huge. Dagwood sized, jaws unhinged to consume. I had to take half home with me, which was devoured by a grateful husband a few hours later. People, I don't think I have ever thought about a turkey sandwich beyond consumption, but damn it if I don't want another one today. I now lament allowing the hubby access to this revelation on bread. I also had a cucumber gazpacho that truly freaked me out in an "I'll try anything once, holy crap this is really delicious!" way. I think Ben mentioned there was an apple gastric drizzled in there, which is probably the secret sauce. So yeah, now I need more of that, too. Socially speaking, I must mention that these kids are so lovely. I hate to bother staff during that unpopular time, but I was feeling rather low, and needed some company. I was delighted to be treated very well. I even got a few snatches of very interesting conversation, which gave me a chance to practice not being a feral curmudgeon in public. Ben is a very well traveled fellow and he knows his food. So does Melissa, but watch out for her, though. She looks the very picture of innocence, but she can whip out a joke with such stealth and precision that you will think you're merely discussing a current event, then BAMMO, you might find yourself doing a spit-take or guffaw and a groan. Soon, I'll head back for steak frites and a martini, most likely an early bird Golden Girl's special, so I can get some special attention, and, perhaps, a joke. Thanks, corner kids. See you again, soon!

Stopped here for breakfast, pancakes on the sign made the choice easy…read more I was promptly greeted and shown to my table. I then received my menu and a glass of water. My waitress came over and greeted me and asked if I wanted something to drink. I ordered a coffee while I looked over all the choices on the menu. I decided on the 3-egg breakfast which includes hash browns and your choice of toast, something else or pancakes. I immediately went with the pancakes. It doesn't come with meat so I ordered a side of sausage. The interior was old-school booths with the tv playing financial news. Tanya was my server and she was really cool. She brought my order over and asked if I need anything else. The pancakes were light and fluffy with a slight buttery flavor. Surprised that they come with warm syrup. The hash browns were crisp and hot. The link sausages were good with a hint of sage. The eggs were scrambled soft. Plus my coffee cup was always refilled. Can't wait to go back and try other items.

No pics of the food because it was gone by the time it landed on my table…read more Great old style diner vibes. Amazing assortment of foods on their menu from breakfast to lunch. Had the corn beef hash and the Benedict's. All so good. French toast was also delicious. Our waitress was the sweetest as well. Gave me an old southern aunty style, but I believe she was mixed with Filipino. Will be back for sure!