Wonderful ham and cheese croissant kissed with just enough bechamel to make the whole thing melt in…read moreyour mouth...and a pretty darn good capuchino, too.

Came in looking for a sweet. Saw the chocolate raspberry in the case and could not resist. I also…read moregot the gluten free chocolate cookie filled with cream, chocolate chip cookie and coffee. I had no intention of eating all three at the same time. Loved the top two layers of the raspberry dessert. Would have preferred the bottom to be soft vs the chocolate crunch. In fact, it was so hard I could barely get my fork through. I took a bite of the double chocolate gluten free cookie. Kind of like a shortbread cookie with filling. Not much to say about this. I like gluten. A chocolate chip cookie. Not a tough one. It was dry and I swear it was sitting in that jar for 4 days. Total bummer. I threw it away. The piece of cake and coffee came right away to counter. I sat down. Then about 5 minutes passed and my two cookies just showed up. I went back up to ask the guy at counter for them. Wouldn't you think he could have brought to me since it was not busy and he made me wait or maybe just forgot about me. It is time to repaint and tidy up. As for the baked goods. Needs a major step up to make it. If I can't get a chocolate chip cookie that I would eat. Total loss. I pride myself of being positive for reviews. I just can't with this one.

Place was a hit for a desperate father on a late night. Eccentric flavors such as Malbec, cheese &…read morehoney & figs with cognac. Flavors were subtle yet delicious. Enjoyed the fact that you could sample. I'll definitely return

Was in the area for a baseball game and hungry for a sweet treat so looked up gelato on Yelp and…read morewow was my mind blown! I did not expect to find such a nice place. From homemade waffle cones to numerous sorbets and gelatos. You will not be disappointed. I had strawberry and coconut and it was so tasty. I would love to have some again someday soon!

Kilwin's was conveniently located near our hotel! We met family there for a post dinner treat!…read moreServers were friendly and the shop smelled divine!!! Ice cream was excellent... the only issue really was the cost... at $9 per small scoop, bill was $42 for 4 people (3 small, one double) before tip... OUCH!

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.

I got a Japanese matcha bubble with cheese and my daughter got a brown sugar bubble milk. Both are…read moreoutstanding! (Still enjoying) The kiosks are usually pretty confusing but it went pretty smoothly- make sure you scroll all the way and answer all the questions. The gal making the beverages has a lot to contend with. She was working solo and some friends showed up in the thick of it but she kept her cool and made amazing boba masterpieces. I feel everyone should spend an hour in her shoes to understand a challenging work experience. I appreciate her skills! The space is quiet and cute.

Friendly staff. Drinks are good. I like the idea of choosing the amount of sugar or ice in your…read moredrinks. Parking is paid street.

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.

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.

A great place in Evanston to grab a quick breakfast, catch up with friends n family, and grab a…read morecoffee. They've got a great system here, and it's efficient and appreciated. I'm a drip. A drip coffee drinker! And a refill here is free, yay. I like a healthy breakfast and there's plenty of that, and also sweet French toast options. Today I had the No. 5 Breakfast Sandwich and I would just like to see the breakfast sandwiches on a bagel instead of a croissant. Lots of seating from tables, to casual comfy chairs, gives great options. Outdoor seating, as well. Is Cupitol a chain? It should be!

Simply sublime. My…read morecompanion and I wandered into Bennison's on our final morning in Evanston. Thankfully, we had a plane to catch or we would have tried everything in the store. In our case, we left with way too many tasty croissants. High quality, very local, super friendly. If you visit Evanston, a stop at Bennison's is a MUST.

Northwestern Graduation Cake !!! My daughter graduated this month from Northwestern and I found…read moreBennisons on Yelp . They truly made it easy for me to order her customer grad cake remotely . We chose a white cake with lemon curd filling and butter cream icing . They had the Northwestern purple and cap to match ! Great deal and everyone absolutely loved it. Customer services was amazing and awesome !! We will be back :)

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.

Yeah, I like eating here. Every pie is unique and delicious and the prices are super duper…read morereasonable considering how much food tends to cost in Evanston. Vibes are low-key and diner-esque - some of the seating/tables could use some upgrades/repairs (unsturdy) but no major complaints. Service at the counter is usually friendly, though can sometimes be a bit slow. Love coming here and will continue to visit.

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.

Typically, my reservations about bubble tea places are the following: 1) huge menu, no vegan…read moreoptions, and 2) half the boba don't fit up the straw. Neither is an issue at Happy Lemon, where you can substitute in oat milk or almond milk. And whether the boba are smaller or the straws are bigger, it just works -- you're not left with a cup full of boba when you finish the drink. This place is a good go-to for drinks and snacks, so much so that I'd choose it over nearby competitors.

$8 and more than half of ice. Would never return…read more Flavor was also very off. I think watermelon turned sour

I checked this place out with my husband because they had an interesting drink I wanted to try. I…read moregot the oat burst sticky rice yogurt drink with oat popping boba and it literally had oats in the boba it was unique and delicious! My husband got the passion fruit/watermelon and ordered a watermelon tea and a chicken and fries combo for our son. They have the cutest cups!