Found out about this better than mid restaurant in Evanston. It may not be that big of a place but it has a surprisingly big menu if you can believe it. Mid Kitchen has a pretty big variety. Get something meaty or something plant based. The prices are pretty high but that's to be expected for the location and quality. Came at lunch. It's actually a pretty small place so it's always packed. There's only a few tables. At least that means people like it. Usually there's a long wait. A while later and we finally got one. It's about $15 for a sandwich, which is a lot but it's great stuff. I got the Vegan Club. This has avocado, along with plant based versions of bacon, chicken, and mayonnaise, along with lettuce and tomatoes. She got the Vegan BLT. This is almost the same thing but simpler. Got to say it has limited hours and space, which are the bad things about it along with it being expensive. It's got a lot for breakfast and lunch. They're closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. read more

MID KITCHEN - Lemonade And The Vegan Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

They use Uber Eats for delivery. That should be a red flag for anyone who has tried to order delivery through Uber before. Uber always manages to f--- it all up somehow. This time Uber wouldn't let me choose the tip amount, and I didn't realize they had charged nearly $20 for tip until it was too late to cancel this transaction. An outrageous rip-off -- and it's not like restaurants don't know Uber is shady and shoddy. I will never patronize this restaurant again. Is it really worth it to lose customers permanently just to save a few pennies on deliveries? read more

Mid Kitchen is a cozy dining option with a terrific menu abundant with enticing & healthy choices. Slightly off the beaten path from campus, it's worth a stop. We came for lunch yesterday and it was difficult to choose! Our table ended up with a delightful selection of the menu's diverse options: the golden bowl for me, Brussels sprouts salad, avocado benny, and Eggs Benedict - all delicious. The interior atmosphere is attractive and inviting. We sat in the cozy, corner nook. My only quibble and this could be a one-off. They were understaffed. One server for the entire inside /outside lunch rush. He was friendly and working hard, but the wait to order food was longer than it should have been. Still, this restaurant is a little gem in Evanston! read more

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The menu is very limited .i had avocado toast and the toast was "rock hard ".my friend struggled to find anything to order finally order child menu egg and bacon.it didnt look very appealing .! It was difficult to get waitress attention on coffee refills.!! It was a disappointing lunch. read more

In town for LAX and found this place on our way to another breakfast spot- luckily we chose Mid Kitchen instead! Friendly service, cool vibe and extraordinary breakfast choices. We had bowls, Benedicts, sandwiches & avocado toast: all well made, appetizing, and generously portioned. Even the coffees & cappuccinos were delish. Although we don't know the cafe's backstory we gather they're local & have a dedicated base as they greeted walk-ins by name! We'll be back to sample unique luncheon choices. read more

MID KITCHEN - Avocado Benedict eggs & muffin - Yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Sometimes you just need a place to talk. I didn't think much of the Mid when I first arrive to the space. I was looking for a nice spot to get coffee and maybe a meal while my friend and I caught up. I was greeted by very welcoming, colorful staff with great personalities. The interior was nice and comfortable. I wasn't even sure if I was going to eat food because the goal of the day was to make sure that my friend was comfortable. She very much enjoyed her meal. I tried her tea and it was delightful. After the conversation I was a bit hungry so I got the chicken and waffles with a coffee and it was good. Nothing to ride home about but good. I personally like chicken wings with waffles but the chicken breast was cooked well and the meal was decent. The mid is a perfect place for what I was personally looking for, a space to have a conversation over a light meal and it her much accomplished that. I would definitely recommend. The food was decent and reasonably priced. Not a bad choice for brunch with a friend. 3 of 5 read more

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Went here for brunch with mom and the place was packed! We got lucky that there was a table for two. We ordered the Avocado Benedict, Steak & Eggs, and the Cabbage Cucumber Tofu Salad. Would not recommend the Steak & Eggs for the amount and price and the Benedict was a bit hard to cut into, but other then that the food was good, especially the salad! Our server was really nice as well and checked up on customers frequently with plenty of coffee refills. read more

MID KITCHEN - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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This was a great Turkish cuisine experience! When you check this place out try their traditional Shaksuka! It's wonderful! Also pictured was their green superfood omelet and their steak and eggs they have Turkish coffee as well as regular coffee and you have the choice of non-dairy creamers You could visit this restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner they have so much to choose from! The service was super sweet and the ambiance is beautiful inside and out and of course we sat on the patio because why not?!:)) read more

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These pancakes. How do they let this out the door? Burnt cookies not too bad. Burnt pancakes, ugh. Their sausage was burnt but not too bad. Potatoes were crisp and delicious. To the Mid: This is the color of burntness. read more

MID KITCHEN - Burnt pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

As vegetarians, we liked this place a lot! The portions were a bit smaller, but the food was delicious! We tried the croffle and shakshouka. Both were super flavorful and tasty. The inside of the restaurant is also very cute and a great spot for meeting friends read more

Heh I saw Shokshuka on the menu which I don't see very often, and they did a real bang up job bringing it in a metal pan that was very hot, but the egg was nice and still liquid yolk, and aspicy sauce. more than I could even eat the coffee is the kind that they keep pouring in your cup refills so then I decided I had to have a cookie, and which they served It warmed up very nice! Friendly, and the owner out helping the server keeping customers happy read more

MID KITCHEN - Shaksuka and a coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Ever since the yelp event, I have been wanting to take my family here! Covid made it a tad difficult, but I am glad we got to come for brunch today! Everything was delightful! The crab cake my hubby had was excellent! I didn't taste any breading at all! All seemed to be real crab meat :D The green shakshuka I had was a nice twist of the traditional one, which is always my go to if I see it on menu :) I def overate since we also ordered sides and fry bread for my daughter, and I ended up cleaning her plate read more

MID KITCHEN - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

As always, this spot hits it out of the park. It just reopened this past week, and the flavors and hospitality are better than I remember. Shout out to the owners for the keeping this vegan friendly spot open, and to Grace our server for the top notch service! read more

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generally a nice experience. food was just a tab bland but no other problems. sizable portions. the avocado fries were good. service was great. read more

MID KITCHEN - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

5 of us walked in for Saturday breakfast. We waited for 10 minutes and got seated. The server was great. Sassy and attentive. We ordered right away. I had the standard which included 2 eggs 2 huge sausage patties potatoes and oMG wonderful sour dough toast. We all loved our orders. I will definitely return read more

Great brunch/lunch spot with a balanced menu of sweet & savory dishes. Waitstaff was knowledgeable and provided us with recommendations based on our hunger level. French toast - great texture and flavor. Not overwhelmingly covered in syrup like some places. Fresh fruit atop. Plenty to split between 2. Buddha bowl - lots of great flavors and different consistencies. Fresh falafel over a bed or carrots, beets (which i normally don't LOVE but in this dish I didn't mine), kale and cous cous. A great, hearty dish that masks the fact it's actually healthy! It doesn't look large in photos but be sure to come hungry if you're planning on getting this. Chicken club - pretty tasty, we loved the bread. Doesn't taste that similar to a traditional club but still a great dish that we would get again. read more

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Cool vibe and great food. Definitely suggest trying this place out. I got an omelette with feta, ham, spinach, mushrooms, and avocado. It was dynamite. And the service was terrific! read more

I've dined here twice: once with my fiancé and a friend and the second time with a group of 8 people. The restaurant is relatively small, so expect to wait, and there isn't really a place to stand to wait, so you'll probably be outside, but it's worth the hassle! The restaurant is clean, bright, and the owners and waitstaff are extremely friendly and tentative. This last time (group of 8), we lucked out and managed to be seated immediately. They seemed a bit overwhelmed in the kitchen when we first walked in, but the waiter that greeted us didn't seem to sweat such a large group and they were very accommodating. Everyone loved their food and I was super excited to see that they now offer mimosas and bellinis. I was a bit irked that they snuck in an automatic 20% gratuity without telling us, because I wound up tipping on top of that since I was paying cash and trying to run out for an appointment, so the waitress walked away with a 90% tip. I'm fine being charged an automatic gratuity percentage for larger groups, just don't be sneaky about it and let us know :). I love that they have a variety of vegan options on their menu and everything seems to be fresh. I've had their vegan waffles (highly recommend even if you're not veg) and their vegan BLT. Both simple, but delicious. Their sammies do NOT come with sides, so expect to pay an extra $3-5 for a side of fries/fruit/etc. but the side portions are more than enough and you'll have leftovers. I'm not in Evanston often, but Mid Kitchen is such a gem that I'm more than willing to make the 30 minute hike for a delicious Sunday brunch anytime. read more

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Was very pleasantly surprised to find the Turkish inspired food on their menu for breakfast. It's a cute little cafe with very sweet employees. I also appreciated how calm their atmosphere is, allowing for conversation without there being a rush. read more

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Cozy | Chicken and Waffles | Johana Gaines Cozy: The restaurant is very cozy. By cozy, I mean small, well done, and homey. The restaurant cannot sit more than 40 people. But, you feel like you are in your awesome southern grandmother's living room. Chicken and Waffles: I had the chicken and waffles. IT WAS AMAZING. The best part of it is the chicken is boneless and covers the entire waffle. So, with every bite, you get both CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. Normally dishes skimp on one of the two but they give you the same amount of both. THIS IS THE FIRST time I've ever had that. As a C&W connoisseur, I really appreciated this attention to detail. Johana Gaines: They had Johana Gaines level attention to detail with their meals, displays, and visuals. The C&W was divine. The overall decor feels like Fixer Upper with the black, white, grey and wood accents. Overall the restaurant is extremely clean, family-friendly, and welcoming. Pro tip: They charge 50 cents for the maple syrup. I found this surprising given I ordered chicken and waffles. I thought that was a standard condiment, but I guess not. Pro Tip: They do a 10% Northwestern Student Discount. All-day, every day. Pro tip: Per the staff, Mid Kitchen is the name because the head chef wanted to do an all-vegan restaurant but, given the market is ready for that he/she decided to have half vegan half regular. So the kitchen is "in the middle" of the two worlds. read more

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We loved the menu, so many great choices, even as pescatarians we felt that we could go back several times without repeating a meal (a rarity at even some of our favorite spots). That being said, perhaps we had too high of hopes after reading the menu and reviews. There were 7 of us in the group and we each ordered something different. Everything tasted "good" but, unfortunately , there were few standout dishes, my opinion...my family might disagree. We were graced with an olive tapenade amuse bouchée, and it was good, again, not great. Most of the meals came out at the same time while 2 of us were left waiting for ours, not terribly long but long enough that after a while 1 in the group asked where our meals were. I think the service and how slow it is is the biggest glitch in what otherwise has great potential as a good restaurant. I believe they have a lot of kinks to work out and I do look forward to giving it another try. The actual bill has 1+ and 1-. We waited an exceedingly long time and we were never given our bill so finally I just handed the waiter (possibly the owner) my credit card. He came back with the total bill, not itemized. I really like an itemized bill so that I can double check if it's correct. I did like that it included 3 options of percentages for tips and what the total should be with the selected option. There was also space to write in your tip of your own choice (not one of the 3 aforementioned). read more

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I like Mid Kitchen! the restaurant is really small, but pretty good for Evanston. The chicken and waffles was a huge skip- as they just gave you a huge hunk of chicken and a soggy waffle, but everything else has been enjoyable. Especially a fan of the chocolate chip waffles, the guac, and the caprese salad! Staff is nice. Good for a casual but yummy brunch. (from @tastessky on Instagram) read more

MID KITCHEN - caprese salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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We ate here once before and though the food was not anything special, I was pleased there seemed to be an effort to include vegan options (cannot speak to non-vegan items; they seemed to look great). Service was excellent. Unfortunately, today we tried to grab a bite, but had to leave before ordering. The server, who seemed impatient as we tried to find a seat out of the sun, sprayed sanitizing spray right in front of me and the wind helped ensure my face got covered. Not the directions on the bottle of spray, I'm sure, and definitely not the brunch I was expecting. read more

Visited for first time on a Sunday at noon and luckily I called earlier in the week to make a reservation. This place is tiny and packed! Street parking is limited esp on a Sunday bc it's free. Free parking in downtown Evanston is a rarity. This place is tiny and you might miss their front door so look for it! The service was extremely kind helpful and explained a lot to us. This place is not pretentious and the customers at the time were very diverse like their staff. The menu will wow you with the variety of choices and ability to customize. Decor is a bit unique and eclectic while trying to remain rustic. Food was delish and everyone in my group cleaned their plates. Portions are not big but fair and it is a little pricey but understands for their location. I would def come back! read more

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Love everything about Mid Kitchen! The toughest part is deciding what to choose from a fresh and interesting menu. We've gone for breakfast and the Benedict options are delicious. The lunch/brunch menu looks excellent and we will be checking it out soon! The service is friendly and fast. The owners are kind...the type of small business owners you want to support and see thrive. read more

MID KITCHEN - Chalkboard art - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

My entire family loved mid kitchen!! We loved the smoothies, waffles, shakshouka, avocado toast. The brussel sprouts and french fries were amazing too! The gluten free options were great too!! We can't wait to come back. read more

Great sidewalk patio opportunity, although not the most comfortable chairs. We went for brunch on a lovely day. My wife had the Brussels sprouts salad that was exceedingly plain. I had the chicken satay wrap which was nicely seasoned. read more

We have been coming here at least once a week for over a year. The service is always amazing, food is delicious, and the coffee is great. The staff are kind and always do their best to keep us happy. The owner and his wife are present and always ask how things are going. Overall, the place is awesome!!! read more

Cozy cafe with a full menu. The chicken and waffle was great. The chicken was fried in more of a katsu style rather than a classic heavy KFC-style, which made it a little lighter and perfect for brunch. read more

Yummy vegan options, cozy atmosphere. My favorite brunch in the area. The staff are nice too :)

This is a nice little spot for brunch. We sat outside. Not a lot of seating Attentive friendly service. Water glasses filled. Utensils Good menu options. Vegan. Vegetarian. Mediterranean. Bowls. And standard breakfast fare. The avacado fries were really good to start. A sriracha dipping sauce. Good combo. Chicken and waffles. Excellent. Nice Benedict and Omelets. They serve mimosas. Beer. Coffee options. Will be back. read more

Stopped her for brunch. The service was fast. The staff was pleasant. Ordering was easy. I ordered the tofu scramble with avocado and mushrooms. It was cooked lovely. All breakfast items come with potatoes. My potatoes were over cooked, double cooked or just old. I don't know. My friends potatoes were fine. They are fried potatoes and not soft. They were good after a little seasoning. This is a nice quaint restaurant. I would return and recommend. read more

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The service was great, and also was the food. The highlight was definitely the croffles , which were so delicious! I recommend it, definitely will come back. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere at The Mid makes it our weekend brunch spot. The menu accommodates all types of eaters vegan to omni, even gluten-free read more

Disappointing. Dirty entry doors should tell the whole picture but we decided to give it a try. I ordered food worth 70 bucks and both bowls were dry and tasteless - I ordered protein and Mexican bowls. Lots of tasteless rice, dry chicken, and beans. My child could make a better BLT sandwich than the one we ordered. Never again, overpriced, bad quality place. It was so disappointing and bad that I decided to write a review. Definitely not worth 70 bucks plus a tip. read more

The food is good but service is really inattentive. Like wait 10 minutes to get a menu then 10+ to be asked for a drink order, and don't get me started on how long the food takes. I'd be unlikely to go back because of that. read more

I was having a bad week, but needed to find some food while traveling. The cafe is super cute, and the service and food were amazing. (I had the Turkish eggs--the yogurt was so filling and yummy). I felt very taken care of and it brought me some relief on a quite stressful morning. read more

Really disappointed with food and service. Not worth single penny! Ordered Brussels sprouts salad 14 $ Got huge bowl of dry chopped Brussels sprouts not possible to eat dressing some sort of simple oil and 5 cranberries. Server never came to check on food. Call them to talk about the issue. Chef came out ( don't even think he is the manager) said he will give me 4$ discount for a plate I haven't touched!!! Problem was clearly explained but no action was taking from the management. Try to provide better customer service next time, not sending chef out there to try solving problems. It's not his responsibility! read more

Worse experience ever. Would rate 0 stars if I could ! Dry, bland food. Unprofessional rude employees and management! Reed reviews first before considering this place. read more

Really 3.5 stars. Food - 3 Ambiance - 4 Service - 4.5 This has become my go-to spot in Evanston. In the past 2 weeks, I've probably come here 2-3 times already. What I love: - Simple food with no frills; love the buffalo cauliflower here - Quiet with a minimalistic aesthetic; reminds me of Scandinavia - Vaccination cards are checked! - Attentive servers - Not stingy with the coffee What could be better: - Food can be a little salty when it comes to the omelet and potatoes, but I get it, not everyone eats as bland as I do - Drip coffee (sheepish laugh) read more