Cherry Pit Cafe

Cherry Pit Cafe

★★★★★4.5(515 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Cherry Pit Cafe nails the retro diner experience with red counter stools and a menu that spans everything from scratch-made croissants to loaded omelets, drawing a steady crowd of locals who come back for the consistent quality and brisk service. The food—especially the breakfast items—is hot, homemade, and generously portioned, though it skews a bit pricey for what amounts to solid neighborhood comfort food rather than destination-level cooking. If you're in Winnetka and want the full diner atmosphere with reliably good eggs and pastries, it's worth the stop; just don't expect anything that'll redefine your expectations.

What to expect

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

MeetingsPastriesLight foodFull breakfastQuick grabFamily friendlySlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

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Jesse Mae Rayer
★★★★★4 months ago

Talk about divine! Fast service, polite folks, food is just… ugh. We got the waffles, French toast and croissant sandwich. Everything was hot, homemade, and just what you wanted. Could not recommend enough- forgot to take a photo until we were walking out the door!

Joe K.
★★★★★4 months ago

Stopped in this past Sunday between errands and figured I’d grab a solid lunch. Glad I did. The bacon omelet was outstanding, loaded, cooked right, and no skimping on the good stuff. The coffee was smooth and hit the spot, no burnt aftertaste, just a solid cup that keeps you…

Maria Fernanda Arreguin
★★★★★8 months ago

We came in on a Sunday for brunch after church. It wasn’t a bad breakfast, but nothing particularly memorable — and a bit pricey for what it was. I had the Chilaquiles con Pollo, which were pretty good overall, though I would’ve liked more salsa since they were a bit on the…

Aizik Zimerman
★★★★★9 months ago

This is a pretty decent local diner. Nothing particularly special but the food is pretty good and the service is reasonable. I got a make your own omelette.

Ellie Kang
★★★★★a year ago

Loved the red stools of the old school diner look, fun vibe to eating at the counter. The other half of the restaurant has tables w a more traditonal atmosphere. Big menu w lots of options, great spot that I can't believe I've missed all these years!

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