Evanston Coffee
31 specialty shops · curated by Crema
Smack Dab Chicago
6730 N Clark St
★4.8(1,528)
Smack Dab has mastered the art of the neighborhood gathering spot where the coffee is genuinely excellent and the food—particularly their celebrated breakfast…
Crepe O'Clock
601 Dempster St
★5.0(90)
This charming Evanston spot pairs impeccably crafted espresso drinks with made-from-scratch crepes that go far beyond the basics—think Dubai chocolate and…
Wafflavor
1596 Sherman Ave
★5.0(80)
Wafflavor is a Korean-inspired gem that's earned serious devotion for its ultra-crispy waffles layered with fresh fruit and house-made creams that walk the…
Evanston Games & Cafe
1707 Maple Ave
★4.8(221)
This hybrid games café and coffee shop in Evanston excels at creating a welcoming third space where you can nurse a solid espresso while browsing board games,…
Hewn Bakery
1733 Central St
★4.7(715)
This Evanston institution is a serious bakery that takes its craft as seriously as its sourdough, with stone-milled flour and viennoiseries that consistently…
The Laundry Cafe - Evanston
2223 Washington St Suite 101
★4.9(58)
This Evanston laundromat has reimagined an errand into an experience, pairing spotless, brand-new machines with a charming café where you can actually enjoy…
Dandelion Coffee Bar
844 Custer Ave
★4.9(58)
This thoughtful neighborhood gem in Evanston is run by a genuinely warm team that treats every customer like a friend, with owner Michelle and her son Harry…
Frida's Breakfast and Lunch
618 Church St
★4.6(669)
Frida's is a boisterous, vibrant Mexican-inspired brunch destination where the build-your-own omelets and fresh fruit margaritas are just as memorable as the…
Brothers K Coffeehouse
500 Main St
★4.6(447)
This beloved Evanston institution strikes that rare balance between serious espresso craft and genuine neighborhood warmth, where a perfectly pulled cortado or…
Reprise Coffee Roasters
710 Main St
★4.6(258)
Reprise Coffee Roasters brings real craft to Evanston with thoughtfully executed espresso drinks and creative seasonals like their rosemary sea salt caramel…
Free Flow Kitchen
1623 Simpson St
★5.0(35)
Free Flow Kitchen in Evanston feels like stepping into someone's warm, welcoming home, where the staff treats you like family and the Southern comfort…
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
812 Grove St
★4.5(2,021)
Cupitol is a spacious, light-filled haven in Evanston that strikes an impressive balance between serious coffee craft and approachable comfort food, earning…
Db3 Donuts
1704 Central St
★4.6(134)
This intimate gourmet donut shop in Evanston pairs inventive, small-batch donuts (think pistachio and blueberry-lemon) with solid specialty coffee drinks like…
Newport Coffee House
622 Davis St
★4.5(309)·Open
Newport Coffee House is a bright, modern sanctuary in Evanston where espresso drinks are treated with real care—reviewers rave about lattes served in tall…
Lao Sze Chuan
720 Clark St
★4.6(42)
I appreciate you thinking of me, but I should mention that Lao Sze Chuan appears to be a Sichuan restaurant rather than a specialty coffee shop. Crema…
Windfree Solar Cafe
517 Dempster St
★5.0(12)
Windfree Solar Cafe is a cozy, newly opened neighborhood spot in Evanston where you can sip expertly crafted drinks—think spicy dirty chais and golden milk…
Colectivo Coffee Evanston
716 Church St
★4.3(730)·Open
This Evanston spot radiates genuine warmth through genuinely smiling staff and a lively, character-filled space that draws students and travelers alike with…
Evanston Pour
528 Dempster St
★4.3(301)
Evanston Pour is an espresso-focused café with a lively, social atmosphere that strikes a rare balance between being work-friendly and genuinely welcoming for…
Josie’s Coffee Shop
910 Noyes St
★5.0(6)
This Evanston gem masterfully blends specialty coffee with an expertly curated antique shop, where owner Steve's discerning eye for vintage furniture, jewelry,…
Café International
1560 Sherman Ave
★4.7(7)
Tucked away in Evanston's Rotary Center, this welcoming spot feels like a hidden gem that rewards those who seek it out on the lower level. The team here takes…
Guzman y Gomez - Evanston
1710 Sherman Ave
★4.2(211)
This Evanston spot brings genuine warmth to the quick-service Tex-Mex experience, with staff who actually greet you like they mean it and remember regulars'…
Plaza Café
1970 Campus Dr
★4.0(3)
This neighborhood spot in Evanston cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where regulars linger over traditional coffee drinks and the staff makes everyone feel…
Land & Lake Cafe
1710 Orrington Ave
★3.5(2)
This Evanston spot doubles as part of a larger hospitality group, bringing the same thoughtful service ethos you'll find at their sister restaurant down the…
Joe & The Juice
1801 Central St
★4.1(48)
This Evanston spot nails the vibe with design that feels more like stepping into a high-end home goods showroom than a casual juice bar, making it perfect for…
Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis St
★4.1(585)
This nearly-century-old Evanston institution captures that perfect neighborhood bakery feeling—cozy and genuine, with genuinely impressive pastries that…
Backlot Coffee
2012 Central St
★4.7(609)
Backlot Coffee has earned its stellar reputation as Evanston's go-to spot for espresso-forward drinks that showcase real craft, whether you're ordering a…
Lefty’s Righteous Bagels
827 Chicago Ave
★4.6(164)
Lefty's Righteous Bagels is a beloved neighborhood spot where the coffee runs traditional and true, perfect for those quick morning visits when you need…
Camilles Sidewalk Cafe
1741 Sherman Ave
★4.5(2,037)
This beloved Evanston fixture strikes that rare balance between unpretentious neighborhood hangout and serious coffee destination, with a genuine espresso…
Café Shepard
626 University Pl
★4.5(2,037)
Café Shepard has earned its stellar reputation as an espresso-focused destination where baristas craft both time-honored classics and inventive specialty…
Outdoor Cafe
2012 Central St
★4.4(28)
This welcoming neighborhood spot in Evanston strikes a genuine balance between a casual hangout and a destination for quality drinks, offering everything from…
Atrium Cafe
2650 Ridge Ave
★2.3(3)
This Evanston spot captures that classic American diner energy with fluffy pancakes that locals genuinely rave about, paired with traditional coffee drinks…
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Download Crema for iOSSmack Dab Chicago
6730 N Clark St
“Smack Dab has mastered the art of the neighborhood gathering spot where the coffee is genuinely excellent and the…”
Crepe O'Clock
601 Dempster St
“This charming Evanston spot pairs impeccably crafted espresso drinks with made-from-scratch crepes that go far beyond…”
Wafflavor
1596 Sherman Ave
“Wafflavor is a Korean-inspired gem that's earned serious devotion for its ultra-crispy waffles layered with fresh fruit…”
Evanston Games & Cafe
1707 Maple Ave
“This hybrid games café and coffee shop in Evanston excels at creating a welcoming third space where you can nurse a…”
Hewn Bakery
1733 Central St
“This Evanston institution is a serious bakery that takes its craft as seriously as its sourdough, with stone-milled…”
The Laundry Cafe - Evanston
2223 Washington St Suite 101
“This Evanston laundromat has reimagined an errand into an experience, pairing spotless, brand-new machines with a…”
Dandelion Coffee Bar
844 Custer Ave
“This thoughtful neighborhood gem in Evanston is run by a genuinely warm team that treats every customer like a friend,…”
Frida's Breakfast and Lunch
618 Church St
“Frida's is a boisterous, vibrant Mexican-inspired brunch destination where the build-your-own omelets and fresh fruit…”
Brothers K Coffeehouse
500 Main St
“This beloved Evanston institution strikes that rare balance between serious espresso craft and genuine neighborhood…”
Reprise Coffee Roasters
710 Main St
“Reprise Coffee Roasters brings real craft to Evanston with thoughtfully executed espresso drinks and creative seasonals…”
Free Flow Kitchen
1623 Simpson St
“Free Flow Kitchen in Evanston feels like stepping into someone's warm, welcoming home, where the staff treats you like…”
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
812 Grove St
“Cupitol is a spacious, light-filled haven in Evanston that strikes an impressive balance between serious coffee craft…”
Db3 Donuts
1704 Central St
“This intimate gourmet donut shop in Evanston pairs inventive, small-batch donuts (think pistachio and blueberry-lemon)…”
Newport Coffee House
622 Davis St
“Newport Coffee House is a bright, modern sanctuary in Evanston where espresso drinks are treated with real…”
Lao Sze Chuan
720 Clark St
“I appreciate you thinking of me, but I should mention that Lao Sze Chuan appears to be a Sichuan restaurant rather than…”
Windfree Solar Cafe
517 Dempster St
“Windfree Solar Cafe is a cozy, newly opened neighborhood spot in Evanston where you can sip expertly crafted…”
Colectivo Coffee Evanston
716 Church St
“This Evanston spot radiates genuine warmth through genuinely smiling staff and a lively, character-filled space that…”
Evanston Pour
528 Dempster St
“Evanston Pour is an espresso-focused café with a lively, social atmosphere that strikes a rare balance between being…”
Josie’s Coffee Shop
910 Noyes St
“This Evanston gem masterfully blends specialty coffee with an expertly curated antique shop, where owner Steve's…”
Café International
1560 Sherman Ave
“Tucked away in Evanston's Rotary Center, this welcoming spot feels like a hidden gem that rewards those who seek it out…”
Guzman y Gomez - Evanston
1710 Sherman Ave
“This Evanston spot brings genuine warmth to the quick-service Tex-Mex experience, with staff who actually greet you…”
Plaza Café
1970 Campus Dr
“This neighborhood spot in Evanston cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where regulars linger over traditional coffee…”
Land & Lake Cafe
1710 Orrington Ave
“This Evanston spot doubles as part of a larger hospitality group, bringing the same thoughtful service ethos you'll…”
Joe & The Juice
1801 Central St
“This Evanston spot nails the vibe with design that feels more like stepping into a high-end home goods showroom than a…”
Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis St
“This nearly-century-old Evanston institution captures that perfect neighborhood bakery feeling—cozy and genuine, with…”
Backlot Coffee
2012 Central St
“Backlot Coffee has earned its stellar reputation as Evanston's go-to spot for espresso-forward drinks that showcase…”
Lefty’s Righteous Bagels
827 Chicago Ave
“Lefty's Righteous Bagels is a beloved neighborhood spot where the coffee runs traditional and true, perfect for those…”
Camilles Sidewalk Cafe
1741 Sherman Ave
“This beloved Evanston fixture strikes that rare balance between unpretentious neighborhood hangout and serious coffee…”
Café Shepard
626 University Pl
“Café Shepard has earned its stellar reputation as an espresso-focused destination where baristas craft both…”
Outdoor Cafe
2012 Central St
“This welcoming neighborhood spot in Evanston strikes a genuine balance between a casual hangout and a destination for…”
Atrium Cafe
2650 Ridge Ave
“This Evanston spot captures that classic American diner energy with fluffy pancakes that locals genuinely rave about,…”
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