Still love this place. Came here again for the Christmas vibes 2 days before Christmas to get some work done. I needed to bribe myself with coffee I didn't make myself and to get out of my house to plow through a bunch of work admin. I took a chance coming here because I know they have some laptop policies, particularly around Christmas. This time it was no laptops after 9am and then none on Friday and weekends during the holiday season. (During the rest of the year it's certain tables that aren't allowed to use laptops and/or certain tables at certain hours). I came in at 7am and it was good motivation for me to knock out a bunch of things efficiently since I have a 9am cutoff lol. They also now put that notice on their front door, which is helpful and was my complaint last year when I came here to do work on a Saturday and found out I couldn't. As always, the coffee was great, and the Home Alone installation is always fun. Their tartines are also always amazing. Definitely keeping this in my regular rotation. read more

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Visiting family again in Wilmette! We returned to Towne and Oak. Of course, I got the biscuit again - it was every bit as good as the last time I was here! I brought my own honey to drizzle on it! Next, I thought I'd try the pancakes. They were okay - light but not so fluffy. I'm used to a fluffier pancake - I make them regularly at home. Beating the eggs and letting the batter sit for several minutes enables the pancake to rise and accentuates the 'cake' of pancake. read more

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Cute cafe theme decorated from the movie Home Alone. Such a cool and fun place to grab breakfast and enjoy the ambiance. I came on a Saturday around 11Am and it was jammed pack. Even though it was busy, the lines were moving fast and the service was good. I just ordered a hot latte and it was delicious. Clean spacious seating area with lots of tables and chairs for you to enjoy your food and beverages. read more

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The vibes in this restaurant are off the charts! Their merch is adorable, and staff are nice. The steak and eggs is my tried and true and for $24 dollars!? Take the deal while you can get it, because Towne & Oake is moving on to the Hollywood of food! read more

Went here for breakfast with my mom and loved it! We shared the tomatoes & burrata (added prosciutto), miso-glazed salmon bowl (I added egg and avocado), and the breakfast sandwich (highly recommend swapping the biscuit for a croissant). Drinks were the matcha latte and the hot apple cider (fall special)--both were great. The space is bright and roomy with plenty of natural light, and the staff was super friendly. It's also a nice spot to study or work remotely. Note: a handful of tables are laptop-free between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. read more

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Sorry, not sorry, but Towne & Oak, it's you, not me. I do want to note that the ambiance of this place is great - it is bright and spacious, and there typically is enough seating. However, the items they serve are so ill-prepared while being super overpriced. Their drinks are consistently watered down and always served lukewarm, even when it's been requested, multiple times, to have them be extra hot. When we bring it up to the staff, they respond that that is how they make and serve their drinks; they really couldn't care less. The pastries are always dried out, no matter what time of day you go, even in the mornings! And, the cookies, while tasty, are always cold, and there isn't an option to warm these up. There's plenty of staff lingering around, but they don't maintain the space, never wiping down the tables for incoming patrons as it's always filthy and sticky, especially if children were part of the previous party. Don't get duped by the aesthetics! +dried-out pastries +lukewarm/watered down coffees +price gouging +inattentive staff +dirty tables read more

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A lovely restaurant and a very good place for breakfast/brunch, but the acoustics here make it unexpectedly loud and difficult to have a casual conversation. We came here on a mid-Saturday morning and were pleased to discover that it wasn't too crowded at all. Even better, they apparently only serve pancakes on the weekends so we came on the right day. After considering the menu we went to the counter and placed our order, strongly considering whether to try one of their beautiful pastries in the display case. Buttermilk pancakes - I have high expectations of any pancake, because I make some killer pancakes myself. These were, in fact, very nice. Light and airy, which is important so that it soaks up the copious amounts of butter and syrup that we added. No complaints here; these were quite excellent pancakes French omelet - I loved how light and fluffy the egg was; I've tried to accomplish the same texture at home but haven't figured out the secret yet. The filling was goat cheese that was smooth and not too salty, and the whole thing was topped with a few snap peas and an herb salad which provided a nice crisp bite. Applewood smoked bacon - this, sadly, was a bit of a miss. Four small pieces of bacon that had a nice flavor, but was just a little overcooked and dry. Still, it was a good counterpoint to the sweetness of the pancakes. Prices here are good - TBH I expected to pay a lot more in Winnetka, but in fact it was less expensive than the breakfast places that I go to back in the SF Bay area. The cafe is naturally lit with a high atrium-style ceiling, but this also leads to unfavorable acoustics. We sat in the middle of the restaurant, but the laughter of a table all the way by the entrance echoed throughout the entire place. Nonetheless, this a fine breakfast experience and deserving of a return visit someday. read more

Towne & Oak - Buttermilk pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

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Delicious brunch this morning. French omelette and soft scrambled eggs. We split a biscuit. Hot green Rishi tea and iced tea were just perfect. Great staff attentive helped us and we lingered over our meal while catching up. Restaurant was full at noon on Saturday. We grabbed a little table in the back corner which was less crowded. read more

Towne & Oak - French omelette, biscuit with jam and whipped butter, soft scrambled eggs. - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

I absolutely love this place! Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, it's a must-visit every time I come back. The food is incredible, with a fantastic selection of breakfast and lunch items...especially the breakfast sandwiches!! The atmosphere is what sets it apart. It's cozy and very picturesque. A visit during the holiday season is a must because the entire place is decked out in Home Alone memorabilia. Such a fun and nostalgic tribute to Kevin McCallister's house, which is actually just around the corner...such a fun place to bring your coffee and hot chocolate after. read more

Towne & Oak - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

A popular little spot in the heart of downtown on the main drag. Options to dine in or out. This is a catch all third place, so you will see everything from the coffee crowd, the mimosa crowd, the lunch crowd, the telecommuter crowd, the remote work crowd, etc. The main focus is on breakfast, lunch, brunch, and simple or RTD cocktails. The space is bright, big, and roomy with many different types of seating options so plenty of room to spread around and do your thing. That work lunch meeting you've been meaning to have; or the catch up with that friend? This is the place! read more

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Lovely little restaurant in Winnetka that serves breakfast, brunch & lunch. They are in the Hubbard Woods area. The outdoor seating is limited to a small strip in front of the sidewalk, but the area is always hopping and lovely on a nice day. The indoors is inside an old building and it's tall, bright and airy. They also have a space that can be used for events. They have many pastry and food choices. I mainly come for the Chai Latte, which is one of my most favorites. As with most places in today's world, it's not inexpensive, but if you are treating yourself, or spending time with friends and family, Towne & Oak feel like a treat. read more

We wanted a good drop-in before going to the Botanic Garden. Perfecto! A bright, sunny, airy restaurant. Perfect to enjoy a sunny, nearly first day of Spring. We ordered a BLT and a breakfast sandwich. Welllll, they were quickly brought to our table and defined goodness. Well prepared with thought given to good bread and supporting ingredients. Refreshing . . . as Spring should be. read more

I wish I lived closer because this spot is amazing! The holiday pop up is sooo cute and the space is just gorgeous. I love the open feel and my iced coffee was yummy! The yogurt was ok, I'd get something different. read more

Towne & Oak - Back room - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

The coffee here is great but the food is also wonderful! I especially enjoyed my yogurt and granola bowl with a smidge of honeycomb in it. This place is so bright, tidy, and roomy! read more

Food was YUM this was probably the best salad I've ever had (Honey crisp apple). Cute environment and I always enjoy an order then sit situation. Be warned this place is LOUD. Kind of an echoey room and lots of tables, don't expect to have any important conversations here. The matcha was divine I almost got another large. read more

Wonderful spot for lunch!!! We had a group of 5, with 2 guests from overseas. EVERYONE cleaned their plate and absolutely loved their food. Everyone who ordered salmon said it was cooked perfectly. And all of the dressings, vegetables, and seasoned ingredients were packed with flavor! The place was really loud but it didn't bother us. It was bright, airy, and had great vibes. Not much to say about the service because you order at the counter and clear your own plate. But everyone we spoke to, asked for help, etc. were very kind! read more

Really cute cafe with event space in the back. There is a lot of natural light. Pretty much our last meal before we left. We had the egg sandwich and crispy salad. It was a nice size meal and my daughter just shared read more

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Beautiful space! Bright, airy, welcoming. Friendly, hard working staff. I like a place where you order at a counter and your food is brought to your table. I tried the classic breakfast- 2 eggs, maple bacon, biscuit with butter, jam, and a cappuccino. Not the best cappuccino, but the eggs were done perfectly over easy. The biscuit was really good - one of the best I've had. Maple bacon was ok, but it's thick cut and not crispy at all. I prefer crispy. Interesting menu of other egg dishes, soups, salads, toasts, specials. Many other dishes I'd like to try here, so I'll be back. read more

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The food is very good. In fact several things are outstanding The potatoes are delicious Omelets are perfectly cooked but sometimes under The country bread is delicious My main issues are I wished it opened earlier I also wish their pricing would include toast or potato's I hate ala carte The omelette is expensive already and it comes with nothing Other than that place is always jammed and wish it had more cozy nooks or space to make it less noisy Service staff is awesome and friendly read more

Crazy expensive for what you get. Average quality. You do everything but bus the table and they ask for a tip upon order, I'm getting sick of this BS service. Half filled and so loud you can't hear your companion. read more

It's been a few years since I've been here, and it's just like I remember. Plenty of seating with some tables designated as no laptops. The space itself is bright and open, perfect for working. It is a little loud, so might not be the best for taking calls, but otherwise, it's a win! read more

Towne & Oak - Iced caramel latte - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

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This is a really awesome brunch place.. you cannot go wrong with anything here. We ordered- Caramel Latte and Mocha- both were really good. Croissant sandwich--- Amazing-- our fav Pancakes Side of potatoes and bread. Loved everything. The service is very quick. It is open seating. read more

For me "Sandwich Royalty" are a Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Egg Salad and Turkey Salad sandwich. I've never had a bad one and usually (only) have very good ones. But, the "Crowned Head " of them all is my coveted BLT. This one sandwich is The Head of State with no second place even close! My all time best ever BLT was last summer in Santa Ynez, CA at Roblar Vineyards. It defined the complete interpretation of what a BLT could and should be. After consuming that "beauty" I gave up ever trying to substitute anything close to Roblar's approach to this sandwich. But, today at Towne and Oak in Winnetka, just north of Chicago, I came as close as I'll ever get to Roblar's gem. Their BLT Tartine with applewood smoked bacon, vine ripened tomatoes, romaine lettuce, herb aioli and avocado was magnificent with a dash of brilliance added. This open faced delicacy was so good that I'm putting it in the same league as Roblar's; and that's pretty heady company. This breakfast / lunch restaurant is as cute as it is pristine. I can see why it was so crowded at 1:00 on a Monday. My wife and her friend had their Macro Grain Bowl with Mediterranean crispy chickpeas, quinoa-tabbouleh salad, avocado, lemon-tahini dressing , and chicken. They both loved what they ordered. Us three were very happy with our lunches, but I was a bit more amazed. So, now I am much closer (than Santa Ynez, CA) to my substantially important - Favorite Sandwich read more

Towne & Oak - My Open Face BLT - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

Lovely cafe with lots of light and a great vibe! Stopped here while on a bike ride with some friends, a great spot to warm up. Plenty of seating, nice ambience, and good decor was impressive right when we walked in. There were lots of great menu options and bakery items. I ordered the tomato parsnip soup, which was just what I was hoping for. I also tried some croissants and cookies that we all shared, along with a bite of some of the prosciutto omelete. Everything was delicious! It's a great cafe, we really enjoyed it, and I would go back if I'm in the area. read more

Towne & Oak - apple parsnip soup - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

A colleague and I stopped for a bite to eat before leaving town. What a great choice this turned out to be. The restaurant is located in a quaint area where I wish we had more time to peruse. The entire menu is available all day, which is a huge plus. I had a grilled cheese sandwich and the tomato basil soup. My sandwich had an everything bagel seasoning exterior and was like nothing I've ever had. Combining the seasoning with the sandwich was genius. My soup was good, but was definitely outshined by the sandwich. The staff were cordial and helpful with recommendations. Towne & Oak is a definite stop in the future the next time I pass through town. read more

As a gal who's used to being on the go, I'm always on the hunt for a great coffee shop that I can enjoy and unwind. Town and Oak was the perfect place for that! My husband and I were walking around in the rain and decided to stop by for something to warm up: I had the Lavender London Fog which was absolutely amazing! The flavors of the lavender really came out in the tea! We also decided to share the Honey Crisp Apple Salad. It was so yummy! When reading pickled grapes, as someone who is not a huge fan of pickled items- we asked for them to be on the side and I gave it the good ole try. They turned out to be super sweet and we're absolutely a staple to the salad. From the creamy cheese, to the sweet grapes, and crisp apples, each bite was the perfect concoction of flavors. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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This is my favorite breakfast spot in wilmette. I got the breakfast sandwhich on the homemade biscuit. It's incredible. You can really taste that the biscuit is homemade and the bacon is out of this world. It's a bit on the pricey side but you can expect that from the area. The service can be a bit slow at times because it's a popular spot but if you don't mind to wait for a little, definitely give this place a try! read more

Highly recommend this place. Food is amazing, atmosphere is great, decor is wonderful. Service was terrific. A bit pricey but worth it. Definitely go to this place if you are looking for a terrific breakfast, brunch or lunch spot. read more

Delicious food, but overpriced. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, side of bacon, and an iced latte, and the total was almost $25. Overall, I enjoyed my meal but it was very pricey for an otherwise casual stop for a croissant and latte. read more

Towne & Oak - Breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

I really like the atmosphere and tend to come here for coffee when I meet a friend. That's better than for lunch. Today I ordered the BLT for lunch with a friend and it was honestly awful. It was toasted bread with a slight smear of avocado then a couple lettuce leaves and poorly cut, somewhat smushed three little slices of tomatoes and a couple strips of bacon. Everything fell off the bread on first bite and it was like a sandwich made by a kindergartner. For $15 I expect better than this. If I'm gonna buy overpriced food I at least want to feel slightly lavished upon. So back to coffee in the AM as lunch was a terrible disappointment. read more

Incredible food, wonderful service, beautiful ambience. My companion who is a foodie was also very impressed

Very unfriendly/rude staff. Not very welcoming ladies for the opening shift. Extremely disappointing!

Let me start by saying that I love the food and the ambiance. The coffee should be a lot better for a place like this however, it's about average. Also their Spirit Airlines inspired pricing is a little annoying. $2 for toast and 50c extra if you want butter, and god knows what for jam! Everything here is expensive anyway, there's no need to nickel and dime even further. read more

They have only been open a week and I've been 3 times...so I guess you could say I"m a fan! I want to try so many things on their menu, but their yogurt granola bowl is sooo yummy that I keep ordering it. However, my husband and son have branched out with avocado toast and egg/cheese/bacon sandwich and gave them both two thumbs up (or 5 stars in Yelp language). The space is absolutely beautiful and I'm dreaming of the day where I can enjoy coffee with friends, family or myself inside safely. They do have a few tables outside, which works on this seasonably warm November week...but it will soon be too cold for those. Fortunately, it's easy to place an order thru their website and they place all pick up orders right by the front door. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my order. They told me they also have a space in the back where they can host cocktail parties up to 150 people, but for now are limited to smaller events of 25 during the pandemic. I haven't seen the actual space, but if it's half as gorgeous as the actual cafe I know I'll want to plan a party there when it's safe to do so. Opening up a new biz is always difficult, but extra difficult right now so please support them....hope you enjoy as much as I am so far! read more

We came by Saturday morning bc their menu looks delicious. We got some grab and go stuff since the kitchen doesn't open until 10 am. Chai latte - delicious Greek yogurt & granola bowl - delicious (my son wants me to go back and grab another - he especially liked the honeycomb) Homemade biscuit - buttery and flaky (my son wanted me to go back and buy him a few more) I can't wait to go back and order their breakfast sandwich and salads. Very cute place. Lots of natural light. People here are very friendly. They have some outdoor seating in front. When you walk in, there's a table for online orders. Give it a try! I'll be back soon. read more

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Lovely Atmosphere, decent food, good service. But, cannot make cappuccino, hot enough, nor live up to their promise of an omelette coming with salad greens since the so-called salad greens are microscopic pieces of frise. also, while it's really nice that they offer gluten-free bread, the bread is pretty flimsy at best and I think they should get on board with sourdough! read more

Towne & Oak - Smoked Salmon breakfast plate with gluten free grilled bread - Cafes Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

First off they deserve a huge recognition for their Christmas decor. Staff is responsive and helpful. Food tastes fresh and its so nice to have this cool place on the north shore. read more

had a late lunch here with friends for the first time. i ordered the mediterranean salad sans cheese, my friend had the butternut squash 'tartine' and her husband had the chopped salad. we ate at the island; it was fairly busy @2pm. i guess when we walked in, and this was our first time, it wasn't that clear cut--do we look for a host to seat us? do we seat ourselves? no, and yes. you place your order at the counter, get a number, find a seat and your food is brought to you. if the logistics on how to order were clearer, it would be helpful. back to the food: everything we ordered was great. the butternut squash tartine won first prize with the frizzled brussels sprouts. i loved my mediterranean salad--especially the crispy chickpeas. food was brought out quickly and our two salad bowls were chilled--a nice touch. water was self served and salt/pepper avail when requested. a light filled space, clean and comfortable, not cramped. everything is also avail to go, and their house coffee, i was told, is epic. tbd later. breakfast items are also available and look promising. if you have not been...try it! read more

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This is a beautiful, light-filled space in which to enjoy a simple breakfast/lunch or coffee. Love the avocado toast and other tartines, breakfast sandwiches, grain bowls, salads. Good quality ingredients. Excellent coffees. On the $ side but good value. read more

Came here on a beautiful afternoon and sat in their cafe. I was brought my Golden arch latte and salad to eat and they had staff coming around to check if we needed any silverware to enjoy our pastry. They have an event space in the back of the space for events and it is definitely a beautiful area to have a coffee and spend time with friends. read more

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