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    Towne & Oak

    4.3 (114 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Maronda H.

    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.

    Megan F.

    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.

    Hannah H.

    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

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    Lee L.

    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.

    French omelette, biscuit with jam and whipped butter, soft scrambled eggs.

    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.

    Kealy C.

    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.

    Michael W.

    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!

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    Leah W.

    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.

    Joanne L.

    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

    Classic Breakfast

    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.

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    It's a great place for family with young kids. The menu offers all kinds of options for all dietary preferences.

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    Brought wrong order twice. Not very helpful to accommodate. We have enjoyed this place in the past

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    3 years ago

    Great coffee. Friendly service. The hours are a little odd. People want coffee a little earlier than 8am.

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    Nice ambiance, great service. Could use more vegetarian options. Plenty of seating, very busy.

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    Great pasteries and fresh salads. Coffee is good. Ambience is light bright California feel.

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    Food is so fresh and perfect the space is beautiful and service is warm and accommodating

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    It's a cute space! I've been hear a lot now and the espresso drinks have not been that great but otherwise everything else is pretty good

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    Repeat brunch place. Love the style of the restaurant and it is cozy on a winter morning.

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