I recently moved to the area and saw Will's Place while I was out on a walk. Will's Place has easy street parking in front of the store front as well as close public parking lots near. The store has a beautiful big window up front and is so bright and clean when you walk in. To the left, there is a retail wall with purchase options, there are many tables in the dining area as well as a counter top on the right wall for additional seating. The counter to order has a small pastry case with a great display of options. There is a window that allows you to see into the kitchen from the dining area as well. I was greeted upon walking in, and there was a menu board on the wall with what I'm guessing are specials (daily or short term, I'm not sure) as well as laminated menus at the counter where you order. The menu has breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches, salads, and great side options. It was explained that as much as possible is made in house (you can even buy house made pickles or pickled onions! to take home!) and there were several options that sounded delicious. I ended up going with a crispy chicken ranch wrap that was offered on the hanging menu board of specials. I got this to go and treated myself to a sprinkle cookie with it. While I was waiting for my food, Brad chatted with me about his love for hockey and he was so kind! My wrap was packed up super nice in a to go box and in a bag so I could easily walk back home to enjoy it. Still warm as I unwrapped it at my house, this wrap was delicious. It has fresh lettuce and tomato, crispy chicken, melty cheese, and ranch sauce (plus ranch on the side!) and a house made pickle spear. This was a perfect lunch and because everything was made fresh, it was actually really light and delicious. The cookie was unshockingly also tasty, I loved the rainbow sprinkles and it was such a fun treat after my meal. I can't wait to be a regular at Will's Place, this is a great little breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in downtown Skokie that is a really bright spot in the community. Thank you, Will's Place! See you soon! read more

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Some friends and I have been making the rounds for lunch in the area. We hadn't been to Will's Place, est. 2022, a nonprofit cafe that is dedicated to employment and vocational opportunities for adults with disabilities. This is a cozy little spot on Lincoln in downtown Skokie. The staff is quite friendly and happy to help. I ordered a Reuben sandwich, which was grilled and delicious - my only note is to add more sauerkraut. My friends ordered soup and sandwiches -- Southwest Turkey Melt and another Reuben. The food was great! The ambience and good vibes was even greater! And the brownies and other baked goods to die for. Support this worthy business and have a great meal in the process. I've heard that the breakfast sandwiches are quite popular and the burger looked really good -- maybe next visit? read more

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I don't leave reviews often but I genuinely think this is one of Skokie's hidden gems. Will's Place is one of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots in the area. The food is always fresh, filling, and the menu changes regularly, which keeps every visit exciting with something new to try. The service is outstanding and everyone is genuinely kind, welcoming, and makes you feel right at home. One of the best parts is the sense of community. You'll often see familiar faces and local residents catching up over breakfast or an early lunch, making it a great place for good food and even better conversation. If you're looking for a friendly neighborhood spot with delicious food and a warm atmosphere, Will's Place is definitely worth a visit. read more

This place is SO good! Will is in the kitchen with (I'm pretty sure) his parents. The servers, cashier, and bussers are matched perfectly with their abilities. And on top of all that, the food is excellent. Definitely get the blackberry lemonade. read more

Favorite place to go in Skokie !! Whenever I am meeting a friend for lunch and they are not from around. I always bring them to Will's place. Obviously it has great employees- and the food is fantastic- but the chocolate chip cookies ..... are all you need in life. We also catered desserts for my sons Bar Mitzvah and even with my extensive candy buffet all people could talk about what where did those cookies come from :) read more

Welcome to Skokie, Will's Place! This non-profit cafe offers meaningful employment and vocation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Currently, they're in their soft opening stage - the grand opening is scheduled for the weekend! When we came in, we were provided a small menu - it offered: +Strawbery Lemonade +Turkey & Dill Havarti +Summer Roast Beef +Tomato Pesto Panini +Hot Dogs with Chips +a 'special sandwich' (apricot prosciutto panini with arugula and stracciatella cheese on a grilled sourdough bread when we were there) +Pasta Salad +and, Potato Salad We came here for an early lunch, and we tried: +the Summer Roast Beef - came with tomatoes, arugula, cheddar, and horseradish pickles on a seeded roll; stacked high, this was fresh, and I liked the addition of the pickles; I may request mayo and some extra pickles next time! +the Tomato Pesto Panini - prepared with provolone and basil on a toasted sourdough; my counterpart enjoyed hers and ate it all up +potato salad +pasta salad +strawberry lemonade - super refreshing +iced backed coffee The pasta and the potato salad were already pre-packaged in the fridge and dated, so you can just grab what you've already paid for. These were more vinegar-forward, but the potatoes and the pasta were cooked and dressed well. I liked the addition of the halved cherry tomatoes in the pasta salad! Prices are more on the steep end - the sandwiches are served with a pickle, but I wished it came with a side of chips or something. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly! Plenty of tables inside, as well as a a couple of tables set outside for those who like to dine al fresco. Look for the red and white striped awning! Located in DT Skokie, there are some street parking available as well as the city lot down the block. +fresh sammies +strawberry lemonade +friendly service +free street and city lot parking read more

The place is so cute, staff was extremely nice and patient with us as we ordered. The food was amazing and the blackberry lemonade was so fresh and sweet, the fruit inside looked fresh too! Can't wait to come back! Loved the music and entire ambiance of the place. read more

Will’s Place - Turkey & Havarti half sandwich & fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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So I've lived in Skokie for over 30 years and Will's Place continues to be a great addition to our downtown. My husband and I ordered the burger and fried chicken Caesar sandwich and both were great. The staff always makes me smile every time I walk thru the door to pick up our food! Keep up the great work and way to help our community!!! read more

This place deserves all the love. I visited one weekend after hearing about it from my brother. We initially came on a Friday but it was a little too early for lunch so I ended up getting some pastries. I saw they made them on their Instagram so I was excited to try, and they were delicious! I came back on Saturday for lunch and we got Will himself taking our order and bringing us food. I felt like I was meeting a celebrity haha. They have a half&half lunch special. My sandwich and soup were good. I also tried the mac & cheese and loved it. Seeing others in the community chat with the owner and having such an overall calming atmosphere was so nice. The employees are all so wonderful. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Will’s Place - Meatball sub w/ tomato bisque, Italian sub w/ mac&cheese, turkey & havarti sandwich w/ tomato bisque - Sandwiches Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Absolutely incredible experience. As an SLP who has a heart for working with people with different abilities, this cafe is a wholesome, heartwarming experience for all - whether you have experience with special needs or not. Unique and homemade goods to buy, food, pastries, and drinks made with love, mixed with excellent and caring service. The prices are even extremely reasonable, and the ambiance was welcoming and calm. More places like this need to exist immediately!!!!! read more

Will’s Place - chocolate croissant, blueberry muffin, mocha latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Delicious chicken salad sandwich on croissant. This was recommended by the young man who took our order. Great service, too

Good people. Good service. Went there in the morning, I ordered an iced mocha and I was surprised they had non-dairy foam. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. read more

I've been to Will's Place twice now and had a small sampling of some of their items which have all been delicious! Service is great, the space is really cute, clean, and there are lots of other goodies available. We've enjoyed strawberry lemonade, chocolate chip cookies, blueberry scones, the cinnamon roll (which is to die for!), and ice coffee! Highly recommend stopping in and supporting such a great place! read more

All are excellent. The waiters & waitress were friendly and are sure the service is good. It is a pleasant place. The food was great as was the ambiance. I think.it is great that restaurant employs cognitive ly delayed kids. They are very capable and friendly to the patrons. Always smiling. Rosalyn read more

Great place for a good cause! The service and the food are both fantastic! I will be back as often as possible!

Lovely people, great-tasting and fresh sandwiches, and beautiful energy. Worth every penny for a lunch time visit in Skokie. I had ordered ahead and got there way too early. Instead of making me wait for another hour (when I had scheduled my food for pickup) they began putting everything together right then and there, no questions asked. Every employee and customer had a smile on their face. Highly recommend- read more

Wonderful place - the food is great! I've been here twice with my daughter and we felt very welcomed in the space. We'll be back again soon!

Didn't realize when I picked this place out for lunch on a whim that it provides work experience for special needs people, but it was a pleasant surprise. The food was pretty good, and it's all for a good cause. I shall consider coming back the next time I'm in town. read more

I went in for breakfast at 10am and enjoyed an almond croissant and iced coffee. It was very good. My family members had a blueberry muffin and a sour dough breakfast sandwich, both were also very tasty. It's a cute place place and not crowded, so we were able to chat and listen to the background music. I'm too far to visit during the week, but I'll be going back on a future Saturday. We brought home cinnamon rolls to my kids, and now they want to go the next time I'm going. It was worth the 30min drive. read more

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It's worth coming here to support the disabled community. Pastries are huge and tasty and coffee is good. Servers are super attentive so show your appreciation. Fairly quiet place in the morning. Bonus - there's a gift shop to tempt you into more ways to support the community read more

Love this sandwich shop! It's a nonprofit that gives people with disabilities jobs. My sandwich was delicious, the shop is cute and the service was great! read more

I support everything about this place! Not only does the mission of this place speak to me both personally and professionally, but the food is tasty too! I'll gladly add this spot to my lunch rotation. read more

I kept hearing about this place and was finally able to check it out! So glad I did! The environment is super cute and gives you a cozy feeling! They also have outdoor seating which is always a plus for be especially at a coffee shop/cafe. There are few things more relaxing than enjoying me time outside a beautiful day while enjoying a coffee! The staff is amazing and my iced coffee and chocolate chip cookie I got were both delicious! The size of the cookie is perfect, just enough to fill you up as a light snack or breakfast. I'll definitely be back when I can! A great addition to the other wonderful small businesses Skokie has! read more

Absolutely love their story -- made me Such a bright/fun environment and vibes! https://willsplaceskokie.com/aboutus read more

Excellent sandwiches and pastries. Delicious coffee. Lovely staff. It's a feel good experience.

Love everything about Will's Place! The location, the mission, the staff, and the food!

Five stars for the mission of this place. But also five stars for the food. Delicious sandwiches, pastrys and coffee. and friendly service.

So, I support any business that gives people with disabilities the chance to work and make money. I went here today to buy a Christmas gift with my daughter who uses a wheelchair. I was flabbergasted to realize it is not ada compliant!! Finally got her in with the help of two people only for her to just sit there. She couldn't move around because it is very small. It was difficult for me just getting around tables to get to the register. Of course I bought the gift items because again, I want to support these young people but unfortunately, I won't be returning:( read more

I love to be surprised by and support local restaurants. I ordered the Reuben and it was fantastic. A nice big helping of corned beef served on a wonderful hearty crusty rye. Delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more of their food. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and fun. I highly recommend supporting Will's place for their mission AND enjoying their food! read more

Put order in online, from that moment on customer service was stellar, (called to tell me no longer carried something, we were late for pickup, They call me to make sure we didn't forget to pick up) website needs a little help with descriptions and pictures, but sandwich was fantastic. read more

I enjoyed a wonderful sandwich with artisan bread and ingredients piled so high I had a hard time getting my mouth wrapped around it. It was gourmet level. The pastries looked home made. I look forward to going back to have a pastry. The extra plus, is that it helps to employ people who have much to give back. The founders obviously have big hearts and have made a big commitment to create this positive service and resource. read more

I stopped in for breakfast this morning and had a blueberry muffin and an iced coffee which were both delicious. My family members enjoyed a croissant and a breakfast sandwich which were both very tasty. It's a lovely place and everyone was very friendly. I can't wait to go back to try their sandwiches. read more

A great place for Coffee, brunch, pasta, paninis, or hot dogs. Love the ethos and concept of this cafe which are great... the ambience and the people working there are awesome. highly recommended! read more

Great Food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere, Great People Strawberry Lemonade is incredible, and chocolate chips cookies are great after a tasty sandwich. read more