Great coffee, clean and bright setting. Bakery items are excellent. Staff and owner are welcoming…read moreand friendly. So happy that Newport has come to our neighborhood. Safe from the usual vagrant panhandlers that invade too many of the other Evanston coffee houses.

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.

Great bakery items. Tasty and huuuuge! The space is very modern leaving a sterile and cold vibe in…read moremy opinion. I didn't get a drink since the prices are higher then nearby shops, but would get the bakery items again. It's a place to go for a splurge. If you go with friends, have a Plan B because all the seats may be taken. There aren't that many.

Not bad overall, but the Chicago location is much nicer. This one feels pretty bare bones and…read morehonestly not worth the hype. The tall café chairs aren't very comfortable, which I get since the space is small and they probably don't want people hanging around too long. The croissant looked great. The latte was decent, but the Chicago location serves it in a larger mug. Here, the cups were noticeably smaller. For the price, it would make more sense if they offered size options, but they didn't ask. I'm definitely a fan of the Chicago location, just not this one. Not impressed overall, though if you just need a caffeine fix, it'll do the job.

Nice staff. Comfy vibe. Nice variety of seasonal drinks. Interesting food options. Who doesn't…read morelove quiche?

The coffee shop was average, no wow factor. It felt earthy and chilled. Yes coffee is tad too sweet…read moreso if you do like definitely go. Yes they do have avocado toast. Will give an update. You can order the coffee you want, and there is no non fat milk expect skim milk, no coconut milk too. Their matcha is from china from a local place.

Try the mocha ice storm with almond milk!…read more This drink is amazing. It's like a hazelnut dream. There is this cookie balkan people eat called "napolitanke".. well this drink is like a chocolate napolitanka! I try not to have it all of the time because it must be packed with calories but every once in a while I stop by to pick one up. My brother and I call it the 'big booty potion'. When it comes to service it depends on the day, the tenure of the staff member, etc. I've always had a good experience and my drink always tasted amazing!

Ambiance is okay. Light music, small chatter. Clean tables. First time here and we ordered three…read moredifferent smoothies but immediately the employee told us they didn't have orange juice which is the main ingredient in many of the smoothies. So we just agreed to take their suggestion and use coconut milk for it. Strawberry smoothie (no oj but coconut milk) I give it 2.5 stars. It's just not tart. Mango smoothie. No ok. My daughter gave it a 2.5. She said the after taste wasn't good. She doesn't want to come back. And my other daughter got the tropical smoothie and gives it 5 stars. This drink had all the ingredients. I think overall, 2 stars rating just because on first impression it's missing parts of the menu. And for a $9 small smoothie? That's a bit much.

I was quite impressed by this location, particularly the hot food. I was staying in the nearby…read moreHilton Orrington/Evanston and this is the closest coffee shop I found on Yelp. The coffee is standard (nothing special) but the hot food is what really impressed me. I had the bacon egg and cheese croissant, and it came out so fresh and hot that I couldn't touch it for a few minutes. Once it cooled a bit and I sunk my teeth into it - oh my! Delicious. It doesn't like much in the photo (and it comes wrapped in paper almost like a fast food sandwich), but the taste is great. I liked it so much that I came back the next morning for a Cajun breakfast burrito and same story - piping hot and delicious. Portions are perfect for breakfast. Location is perfect for those at or visiting Northwestern. And the dining area is quite spacious, welcoming, and clean. Staff are quite nice as well. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

After being quite impressed with a Colectivo Coffee in Madison, Wisconsin, I was a little bit…read moresurprised to see that it was a chain. While waiting for my car to charge nearby, I decided to pay this location a visit. I ordered one of their seasonal lattes, a small hot one. All in all, there was a lot to like! First, the coffee wasn't overly sweet and had some actual coffee notes, instead of all of it being buried under milk and sugar. Second, they have more than enough seating for everyone who wants to grab a cup. Because of the number of people working, I can't call it a "third place" but the fact that they are welcoming to students and Yelpers alike without making them keep buying beverages or banning laptops outright is worth a shout-out (you'd be surprised) One of the best things about this place was the service. The person taking my order was very kind and welcoming, and the coffee came out very fast, especially considering how busy it was inside. Final verdict: I appreciate that Starbucks has to deal with ten times the online and mobile orders. Still, I feel as though Starbucks needs to take notes - for what it lost, it seems Colectivo still has.

Very fancy place , almost over priced cafe style foods . BUT there stuff is deliciousread more

I wanted to like it. I did. But after a few visits, it's just not for me…read more The first trip, I tried the Matari Tea: Green tea, Himalayan pink salt, milk, and spices, topped with roasted pistachios. Sounds good, right? Alas, it could not have been blander. I couldn't taste any "spices" or even the hint of salt. The profile was that of very watered-down tea mixed with milk, and a ton of pistachios floating on top. Like, barely crushed pistachios. Huge pieces, covering the top of the drink, bobbed around like tiny icebergs, and even they somehow had a toned-down flavor. The drink was definitely a swing and a miss. Fast forward two weeks, and I tried Matari again. This time with a simple cortado. I sat at the table right by the door, and the espresso was pretty good. Solid body, not too bitter. It was on the pricy side ($7+), but I was ok with that. But then, I'm hanging out, sipping my coffee, and I catch a burst of perfume-like scent. I'm shocked, but whatever, I figured someone in heavy perfume walked by, no big deal. A few minutes later, wham, I'm hit in the nose with another burst of perfume. Then, I see it. A slight haze around me. So, not a heavily perfumed woman after all, but an automated air-freshener. After further inspection, I see the unit plugged in on the ground right behind my chair, which sprays up and out on a timer. That's right, an air freshener right next to a table where people consume food and beverages, shooting a mist into the air that slowly rains down onto my head and table, and into my coffee. I ended up tossing the last few sips of my cortado, as I could taste the scented whatever-it-was in my cup. I'd have gone to the counter and asked for a new one, but I was so over my visit by then, I just opted to get out. The staff aren't very friendly. Not rude, but they don't give off a welcoming aura, and I didn't feel like trying to explain the issue. Lastly, can we talk about their little "your order is up" beepers? We've all seen them. The little electronic things that blink and make a noise when your order is ready, so you can go snag it from the counter. When I think of a coffee shop, I think quiet and peaceful, or perhaps a bit louder, with bustling people and well-paired music. At Matari, it's an insane BEEP BEEP BEEP that goes off every few minutes when an order is up. I get it, you don't want to bring the food out to your customers. But does it really need to feel like an airport Chili's? It's a bummer, because Matari is beautiful inside. It's clean, it's chic, and its location is at a notable crossroads in Skokie with plenty of parking, leaving it extremely convenient. They've even got an easy-to-use website, which so many coffee shops simply do not have. There aren't a lot of coffee shops in this particular part of town, which is why I so, so very much wanted to love Matari. But subpar drinks? Air freshener spray intrusions? Frequent and obnoxious beeping? I tried. I'm sorry. I just can't.

Delicious! The staff here are so nice and I'm a big fan of the coffee and food. It's nice to see…read morethat their reach is certainly expanding to other suburbs!

Consistent service for this coffee place whether you are at this location here in Glencoe or in…read moreWinnetka. I always get the same drink when I go and it is consistent.

A new place for me that I accidentally found on Google Maps. It looked interesting in the photos,…read morebut in real life it's even more beautiful. A very nicely decorated place with great taste and attention to detail. I went with my friends for an afternoon coffee. We all ordered different types of coffee, and every single one was excellent. Unlike chain coffee shops where everything comes in paper cups, here you actually get a real cup, which I really appreciated. My friends also ordered spinach pie and said they hadn't had such a good one in a long time. The guys who work there are very kind and pleasant. Overall, everything was truly wonderful. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit this place!

If you're looking for a unique and fantastic cup of coffee, looking further. The ambience was…read morefantastic as it highlighted Yemen, were the coffee is from. The music, the ambience the smells and the flavors were all top-notch.