Top Coffee Spots on the North Shore

Frothy cappuccinos, smooth espresso shots, or seasonal beverage twists heaped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. Our vibrant and taste-making local coffeehouses  have got the beans to make your caffeine dreams come true. Expand your drinking and dining options when you discover Where to Eat on Chicago’s North Shore.

Patisserie Coralie, Evanston

Coffee with Something Sweet
The flavor profile of any great cup of joe is a perfect match for a sweet side. A boutique French pastry shop/café, Patisserie Coralie (Evanston) pairs Café au Lait, French Press and Cold Brews with flaky Butter Croissants, Raspberry Red Velvet Eclairs and a stunning collection of delicate macarons. Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery (Skokie) may be known for freshly-baked morning goodies, but don’t miss their to-die-for cookies, bars and gorgeous truffles. Combine your espresso or latte fix with your chocolate fix and fetch world-class Belgian treats from Leonidas Chocolate Café (Northbrook & Evanston). Head to Hewn (Evanston & Winnekta) for a plethora of tasty treats to accompany your caffeine fix (with coffee sourced from Tala Coffee Roasters) like the Mini Monkey Bread, Everything Crossiant, or, go for a classic Biscotti to dip. Qahwah House (Skokie), a Yemeni will treat your tastebuds to the unique and flavorful Yemeni beverages and bites like the Rada'ey, a light roast coffee served with ginger & cardamom and the Khaliat Alnahl dessert.
 

Cupitol, Evanston & Skokie

Coffee and a Bite to Eat
Nurture a cappuccino or Nutella latte over tasty brunch, lunch or dinner available all day long at European-style Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Evanston, Skokie). Breakfast sandwiches run the gamut with choices like Canadian Bacon, Chicken Sausage or Avocado from the Glenview Grind’s (Glenview) convenient drive-through for coffee essentials and flavor shots. Is there anything better than kicking your morning off with a cup of perfectly brewed coffee and a donut? Dip and Sip Donuts (Glenview) has you covered. Try pairing your drink with an ideally matched Coffee Cake Crumble Donut with espresso glaze, homemade crumble and vanilla drizzle. Finish on a comforting note at Buck Russell’s (Wilmette), where espresso drinks meet bakery staples like cake pops and weekend crullers as well as a full lineup of tasty breakfast and lunch treats.
 

Hometown Coffee, Glencoe

Coffee with Atmosphere
When coffee needs to be the star, head to Backlot Coffee (Evanston) to try their versatile and beloved blend of roasted beans, Flying Squirrel. Central Station Coffee & Tea (Wilmette) has you covered for your morning and afternoon fix. Grab your daily Mocha Latte, Cold Brew or Nitro Brew and choose from a selection of daily pastries. Alongside their Espresso Bar, Hometown Coffee & Juice (Glencoe, Glenview, Winnetka) serves Hometown Toasts like the Avo & Lox or Garden Caprese on delicious multigrain bread (or as a breadless bowl). Soul Good Coffee (Skokie) brings a fresh, feel-good energy to the coffee scene with thoughtfully sourced brews, rotating pastries, and signature drinks designed to spark connection and support the community).