Elawa Farm Cafe

Elawa Farm Cafe

★★★★★4.7(58 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The real draw here is the genuinely good farm-to-table food—people consistently praise the brunch and pastries as some of the best in the area—paired with a serene setting where you can actually watch goats while you eat. The staff sets a calm, unhurried tone that makes the whole experience feel restorative rather than transactional, and the coffee is solid even if it occasionally skews milky. If you're in North Chicago looking for a place that takes both its food and its atmosphere seriously, this is worth the visit.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Light foodMeetingsOutdoor seatingQuick grabTraditional drinksFamily friendlyFull breakfastSlow sit

Google Reviews

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M X
★★★★★a month ago

The people working at the cafe have always been kind and calm. As a customer, I think it encourages customers to equally be calm and enjoy the beautiful farm environment. In my many visits, I would say even the customers seem to relax when here. My food review is motivated by…

Zineb Ouardaoui
★★★★a month ago

Got the farm breakfast - everything tasted really fresh. The latte was a bit on the milky side but overall this farm cafe was a very inviting atmosphere

Stephen Ruegg
★★★★★a month ago

Delicious food, probably the best brunch and chicken salad sandwich in the area. Service is quick and easy. First come first served for seating and there is both indoor and outdoor tables. Cute farm to explore and a market that has pop up tents.

Nicholas Krotine
★★★★★a month ago

Amazing cafe with Michelin quality food/pastry nestled within a quiet farm. Great place to decompress and enjoy a nice breakfast/coffee or lunch.

Liz Haas
★★★★★a year ago

This was such a cool place that we stumbled across when we were passing through town. It’s a beautiful spot and the food was delicious! We ate outside while we watched the goats play. There’s a large nature preserve right behind the farm and we went for a nice hike after…

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