Outdoor Cafe

2012 Central St, Evanston, IL

★★★★4.4(28 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This welcoming neighborhood spot in Evanston strikes a genuine balance between a casual hangout and a destination for quality drinks, offering everything from meticulously crafted specialty beverages to smooth traditional coffee alongside their standout matcha tea. The unhurried vibe and light food options make it the kind of place where you'll see regulars lingering over laptops and friends catching up for hours, while families feel equally at home in the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. It's the rare cafe that succeeds equally as both a serious coffee destination and a comfortable third space where the community actually wants to be.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksFamily friendlyMeetingsMatcha & teaSlow sitLight foodSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Nathan Rubenstein
★★★★★a month ago

Seeing a few negative reviews about the Banh Mi- those reviewers clearly don’t know what Banh Mi bread is like. You can tell its fresh and homemade (confirmed this with the owner) it’s supposed to be hard and crusty on the outside! Food is fresh, delicious and the ambiance is…

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