Cupitol is THE place to eat. From business partners, to the Citizen getting out, to Northwestern University students and staff, its well known. Devious looking from the outside, but, step inside and youll be most pleasantly pleased. Beautiful decor, great spacing, fantastic food and very good customer service. Highly recommend...

The food was very good and service was fast and friendly. There was a large selection of pastries. My one complaint was that the tables and lounge area were very congested and did not have any dedicated walk ways for the customers making it difficult to navigate through the seating area.

When I moved into the neighborhood I was so excited for the spacious, beautiful café with a great location. I have been a customer for several months primarily out of convenience, but also the great atmosphere and decent latte.Unfortunately I think that Cupitol should either change their hours to officially close 15 minutes earlier or staff should be paid to stay a few minutes longer. It is the daily routine for Cupitol staff to shut the music and lights off and completely stop serving well before closing time. I tried to get a cup of coffee 15 minutes before closing time and was told they had already cleaned up the coffee bar. I am respectful of the staff wanting to end their work day efficiently, but should be able to pack up my bag with the lights on and grab a cup of coffee (supporting your business) on the way out.I hope something changes.. Cupitol is great in many other ways.

This place is amazing! I went for breakfast and they have a good selection of food! The food and service was so good that I took a sandwich and pastry instead of eating at the airport. Best decision ever! Also the seating areas are great, whether you a table, a couch or a table outside.

Ordered the avocado wrap- it was good and juicy. Ordered macchiato coffee, didnt realized it came in this tiny cup- of course- it was strong coffee. Like the ambience of the place. We sat inside.Only suggestion- with Covid pandemic still out there. I would suggest that the waiters who are bringing food to customers - should have their mask covering all the way to the nose- not halfway down.

Excellent food overall. Their omelets are great, not baked, but still very good. The #5 is a great ham&cheese sandwich on their excellent croissant. Their coffee and baristas are among the best in the area.

Great coffee and brunch spot. Food was decent.

My favorite place to grab some quality food, a cup of coffee or hang out and get work done on my computer in Evanston area. Extremely well thought out concept, comfortable seating and incredible atmosphere. People are very cool. Workers and visitors that come in. Very good vibes.

I very much liked the ambiance and comfortable seating. My friends enjoyed the food and coffee.

Nutella latte and Kale & Fennel salad w/ chickenEverything delicious, quick, love the vibe and energy here. It can get busy so try to get there early! The only thing Id ask for is more Nutella in the Nutella latte ;)! Great wifi!

We got the corned beef hash and a bagel with cream cheese and both were yummy and ready quickly! Its a five start place BUT they do like a whipped cream cheese that I didnt like. It wasnt creamy and tangy like cream cheese should be.

Pretty darn good breakfast spot. My wrap was a bit small, but my wife’s omelet was big so it averaged out I guess. I had an Inca Latte which was okay.

I absolutely LOVE their gravalox bagel. Pastries are always fantastic, too!!!!! Coffee is a hit, they also make their own cold brew and chai in house. Definitely a must-visit! Very cozy and spacious seating area. Perfect spot for breakfast or coffee with friends or to come and have a peaceful place to get some work done

Nice atmosphere, pretty expensive, and okay food. The smoothies and orange juice were great but overall the food isn’t worth it.

Ordered a blueberry muffin and a danish. Both of them were so dry.Orange juice was fresh, Nutella coffee ok.

Like so many places in Evanston, the management of this venue forgets that we, the customers, provide for their livelihood.Not welcomed when entering. Told bruskly to scan the QR code for the menu. Great start.Found a seat outside. Used the code, ordered on-line, mentioned that I was seated outside and included a 20% tip.The food showed up. The young man who brought it out was the only friendly face Id seen since the beginning of this impromptu visit.Looked like one egg, scrambled (very skimpy serving). I ordered chicken sausage. One link. I ordered multigrain toast- one extremely small slice. Like from a mini-loaf. Getting the picture?Lastly, my $14 got me inedible hash browns. Ill include a pic of this culinary insult.Oh well. Not a happy first experience. Definitely my last with Cupitol Coffee in Evanston.

My wife, daughter and I went to Cupitol for my birthday brunch because of the outdoor seating. Right as our food was being brought to our table the first drops of rain were falling. The staff held the food, brought us inside and found seating. We enjoyed our delicious food (Country Benedict, Big Breakfast, and a salad) inside and dry.

I love this place! Everything from the decor to the service. The food is AMAZE. If I were you, I’d try the Blueberry Lemon pancakes along with a Blueberry Lemon Mimosa for brunch. 💛

Great food Manager is very very rude got there 7:20 AM breakfast croissant was not ready I was happy that I’m waiting for fresh ones and ask the manager how long the do they need He He says 45 minutes I called after 45 minutes and he said it needs another 50 minutes I was right around the corner and I was like let me stop and do my work from my computer while I’m waiting I got there and the croissant was in the table ready.very disappointed Great place like this has that type of manager I felt his attitude while I was getting my order

I think this is the first google review I’ve ever left but thought it was necessary. There was a literal PHONE in my to-go Container this afternoon around 3:15. How on earth does one make that mistake? The cashier offered me a new bagel (which I did not want due to who knows what sanitary practices they have going on) and refunded me but that was just not enough. I was so shocked all I could do was laugh I thought I being pranked.

A reliable Chicago favorite for great coffee and yummy snacks!

This place is amazing! Super cute interior design, fantastic coffee and food, and great service. Perfect for a brunch date, or just catching up with friends. I’m definitely going to become a “regular” here!

The food quality is very good at Cupitol. Nice flavors, fresh ingredients, and a variety of fresh squeezed juices. It has cool modern decor with a laid back atmosphere plus outside seating. The crowd is eclectic. While it is a bit pricy, the quality of the food and coffee are worth it. A nice place to treat yourself.

I love how spacious & inviting this place is & it seems designed for people to work or lounge. The food & coffee are good & the sweets on offer are great but I felt everything was a bit overpriced. I loved the Avocado Toast but I think I paid $11 for a single slice plus bacon.

Favorite coffee in all of Chicagoland! Food is fresh, healthy, delicious. Coffee is fantastic. Definitely try and iced Freddo. Love it here!

I knew of this place but never tried, my bad. The coffe is good and food decent. I wish the ordering system and place would be smoother. Indeed they will see me back many times.

Strange.Place has delicious food. Fresh and delicious.Strange setup and no one seems to care to help or explain if youre new to the store.Food: GreatService: not so great.Prices: on the high side for what it is.

European breakfast is awesome, as are all the savory items I’ve tried. I think their sweet breakfast items are too sweet so if you’re not into that, stick with savory.

Lovely spot. Meet friends or open your laptop in this cozy environment. Food is great. They cater to gluten free patrons. Have a variety of dairy free alternatives. Delicious coffee. Clean and inviting.

Fantastic mushroom omelette, with a scrumptious Nutella Belgian waffle for dessert!And their cappuccino and cortado were delicious drinks to down the food with. Plenty vegetarian options. Worth the visit, yall!!

Some of the best espresso and orange juice I’ve ever had. Maybe it was because of the company, but it was really amazing.

Coffee and coffee drinks ate great and the service is prompt. It was our first visit, though, and there was no indication of the process (order at the counter, wait for drinks, food comes to your table, bus your own table [at least outdoors]). When our food came (quickly!), it looked very good, but was just okay...marred by bland, room-temperature hash browns.

A stable coffee shop to grab food, meet up with friends or get work done in Evanston. I’ve tried many things on the menu including different food dishes and beverages and all of them were decent although nothing left me craving more. It’s got a good selection of pastries, breakfast items and lunch items and is very friendly to different dietary restrictions such as vegetarian and gluten free.I like the space because it’s got tables with chairs and a lounge area indoors and seating outdoors so it’s a good location for many different purposes. Make sure you let the host know if you are planning to use your laptop because depending on the time of day they restrict laptop usage to select seating areas.

Very rude manager. Dont respect people with medical exemption. Manager by himself put his mask off as soon he turned other side and other men was without mask too. Very disappointed. I have been coming at this place for a 5 years

Coffee was sorta small for the price. Line was out the door though, seating was really weird. You got assigned a spot instead of just picking your own. They gave us a sticky note that vaguely said lounge and Im not sure if we even sat in the right place. I had a butter croissant which was pretty bomb. It was crowded and a little stressful which couldnt be helped by the staff, who were all extremely kind and helpful.

I literally have never been to a ruder place. When I wanted to place my order she barely acknowledged me and after I ordered she just handed me my food and turned away, never once speaking a word to me besides saying my total. The matcha drink I got literally just tasted like matcha powder, it wasn’t even mixed. Unless you want to feel unwelcome and pay for something you could make at home better, don’t come here

Loved the coffee but was disappointed with the food. Got a wrap for $11 and it fit in the palm of my hand. Tasted okay.

Delicious breakfast- fresh and promptly prepared. Excellent lattes! My waffle could have been warmer, but all in all, a great place to eat out.

A very tasty latte! this location is a little tucked away compared to other options in the northwestern university-adjacent area, but is worth venturing to. at lunchtime on a wednesday it did seem to be patronised by somewhat nonplussed and confused corporate worker types, doubtless stunned by the sunshine and fresh air of the outside world as they staggered through in search of lunchtime options.there seem to be copious food items available, as well as what looked to be rather delicious tarts (the key lime in particular looked great) - and said tarts offered both large (what i might describe as standard-sized tarts) and small (which would provide a very reasonable and calorie-consious taste of the item - an approach i found myself appreciating quite a bit, despite not partaking on this visit.)recommended for coffee and potential dessert item needs.

Vegetarians beware! I ordered a bfast sandwich without meat, it arrived with meat, I asked for it without meat so they took it back and just took off the meat and brought it back one min later. I asked if they remade it or just took the meat off and they said, to my face, that they remade it fresh. There was still ham on the bread they had just given back to me. Plain disrespectful and dishonest. Very disappointing.Pros: Delicious croissant, fruit tart, and pancakes. Some of the staff are friendly.Cons:- Expensive and portions are small.- NOT vegetarian friendly for their traditional breakfast options (i.e. breakfast sandwiches or combo plates) as there are no meat substitute options; you are forced to have meat or still pay for the meat without getting a substitute. You can then pay an outrageous $1.50 for an *extremely* small cup of pico de gallo or some other side to substitute the meat youre still paying for.- hash browns and the everything bagel we got were very dry and extremely bland- Brusque, dishonest, and impolite service - very busy and they dont have time to explain to you kindly how you must order first before sitting (also a lack of signage explaining how this works - a simple sign saying please order first before sitting would solve this).

Constantly good food and pastries. Long line to order even later on a weekday morning would be my only gripe.

The coffee and scones are amazing!!! The service was also very excellent! Highly recommend this place!

Very cozy and clean European coffee shop! Highly recommended.

Great coffee and food. Nice place for working.

Very satisfied. Staffs are very attentive. I relaxed and took breakfast.

Very good place. The food is excellent. My boyfriend ordered this avocado wrap and he was super tasty. I wanted an oat milk latte but they did not have it. I tried my BF drink and it was really good. I love the ambiance. You have a nice layout for feeling covid free. The tables are well set. You have also a large couch and coffee tables. Go back for sure

Every item I’ve tried has been excellent! They prepare to your specifications too!

Nice spot for a quick breakfast in Evanston, either for bakery or more egg-based products

Someone took me there for my birthday cappuccino cup was kind of small. For the price point give me a large cup. But sitting outside it was fantastic

Great atmosphere and spacious, unfortunately no seating due to current situation. We had coffee and orange cake.. the cake was dense and a bit too sweet for our liking and the coffee was extremely weak, it’s like coffee flavored milk, great barista though, you can tell they know how to make a good coffee, perhaps it’s the beans used..

A much better menu than most coffee/ cafes. I had the delicious, fresh Kale & Fennel Caesar with lemon vinaigrette and a perfectly-sized tiny key lime tart. Decaf is meh. Gorgeous space with plenty of tables. Clean, well-lit. Lovely staff.

Delicious food. Adorable space. We’ll be back!

During mornings its usually a first come first serve kind of place. You should get a table first, than go order (it can be quite busy sometime, so someone will ask you to wait 10-20 min before ordering). Drinks are put near the cashier, food is served to your table.During dinners the place is much less crowded. The dishes are not as great in the morning though.The service is generally good and the food/drinks are mostly great.It is a bit noisy, and if you need to use the restroom it can take some time (unisex restrooms = guys actually need to wait).

Great atmosphere and yummy pastries. Come here if you want to have a comfy couch or chair to lounge in.

Delicious food. Great service. Excellent espresso drinks. Wondering self service still or sparkling water taps that remind me of our time in Europe. Perfectly prepared medium poached eggs. Atmosphere is busy as it is very popular for breakfast. But people courteously seem to know when to vacate their tables.

Stopped by with a friend for brunch today! The food was delicious, served quickly in generous portions, and the open environment was very inviting and clean. Overall a lovely experience.

Everything is perfect about this place. The food, the drinks (hot, cold, alcoholic), and the ambiance.

Love this coffee shop and casual eatery. Their breakfast sandwiches are outstanding. The space is really cool too. a very popular place so come early for breakfast. We got there at 8.30 on a Sunday and waited for about 25 mins in line.

Awesome place for food and coffee. Whether you are sitting down to enjoy a plate or lounging with some coffee, it works. Plenty of plugs forComputer work as well.

Very nice place . Good service . Clean look . Always a lot of people it means is good food and coffee 100% recommended

Delicious food in a comfortable and attractive setting. Really impressive how clean the space is considering how busy it gets!

The food here was only okay and pretty expensive. It was nice that they had gluten free pancakes though and the drinks (specifically the avocado dream smoothie) were pretty good.

Had the classic breakfast and gravlax on a everything bagel. The toast on the breakfast was tough and weren’t toasted well and the lox were extremely salty. They also have soup of the day on their menu but they don’t actually make soup of the day everyday. Would not go back.

Their pancakes are pretty good! Make sure you get extra syrup!

This high-end coffee place has your average breakfast commodities such as pancakes, scones, fruit and coffee. Their location is popular and a must when visiting Chicago. I have a friend who currently works there as a floater for any any area that needs extra assistance (barista, waitress, cashier, etc). The owner of the business is a women who is driven, compassionate, and on-top of providing customer’s needs! My nephew who is autistic had a meltdown over not having pancakes and the owner was immediate in pushing the order through quickly. Not only that but she did not charge us for the pancakes. I had come in later after my family and they had ordered me a small mocha to go. The order had not been put in for over an hour and I needed that coffee for a 10+ hour drive back to KC. The owner was prompt in rushing the order and even upgraded the mocha to a large. I would say the food quality isn’t top of the line for what we paid but the customer service is the best I’ve seen in Chicago!

The service was great, the atmosphere was great, and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the Sweet Potato Bowl with Salmon; it’s exquisite.

Good food. Outside seating available.

Great walkable dowtown Evanstonlocation and quite the lively hotspot for weekend brunch. Traditional pastries, coffees, and breakfast fare -- but take a chance and order something beyond the ordinary like the sweet potato bowl featuring brown rice, curry, and kale. Yum!

Coffee was good, service was terrible. We went on the morning of Mother’s Day and they failed to plan for the number of orders they would receive. Patrons in the store were asked to get back in line repetitively to order while the kitchen continued to crank out only online orders. Not a single waiter told us what the wait would be or even acknowledged us after sitting down. As a recommendation for the restaurant, your in-person patrons are more important than your DoorDash orders, especially on a day like Mother’s Day.

The most delicious brunch location. Their brioche french toast is fantastic, as are the buscuits and sausage gravy, and the spinach omlette. This place is usually crowded, so get there early to get a table. But the staff is adept at fitting people in and has a great system for finding you a seat.

Confused as everything, I am not about QR Codes, so I did not todays breakfast special of eggs and pancake. ... Feeling like a dinosaur!Oh, the chocolate croissant and coffee that I order were on point. Not a total loss.

Slightly unorthodox serving style. You get assigned a number for seating, then you order at the register. Food comes out to your table, buy you have to go pick up drinks at the counter. The food is great. The Number 5 croissant sandwich is filling and budget-friendly. The French Toast is large and soft, with sweet mascarpone. I especially enjoyed the Country Benedict, which trades muffins, ham, and hollandaise for classic biscuits and sausage gravy under its poached eggs. This is a great brunch spot in Evanston, but get here early - it might be busy!

Good place to go if you were a fan of Eggsperience (sadly closed). It has good breakfast items.

Great coffee!! Wonderful service

Food good. But, short white brunette cashier is rude. It doesn’t hurt to greet customer and say hello, can I help you?She just looks at you without a smile and doesn’t say anything? TF? If she hates her job, don’t work.

Meal was ok. Nothing wrong with it, I think I just expected more.

I thought everything was good and particularly loved the Spirit Tea service. Juice was super pricey and small, food was nice and interesting and come was energizing. Would come back.

The generous, open seating atmosphere is very continental and welcoming. The coffee and cortado are excellent. The croissant is perfect: fresh, buttery and crisp on the outside, in so many flavors! Delicious!

Amazing coffee and food in a chilled, large space. Cafeteria style, but a little more advanced.

I really like their coffee and food

Great to lounge, have a coffee, sit outside in the summer, enjoy a great meal with a friend, or get some personal work done. Wonderful atmosphere and service. I love both the breakfast and dinner menus. Particularly like their avocado wrap for breakfast.

Cozy place to get coffee and relax

Just a really great experience from the environment to the staff and of course the food and drink. One of the best espressos I’ve had. Light, slightly acidic but smooth. Went down fast. So good I bought a bag for home! They say they are the only cafe in the US to sell this Greek espresso bean!

Deserves every star. All of the food... Delicious!

A hands-down go-to brunch place for the weekends. Coffee tastes great, food is amazing. Dinner menu is also worth a try. Tiramisu is my favorite dessert! See pics for dinner options.

Fabulous pastries and superb breakfast! Staff is friendly and owner remembers her regulars. Great neighborhood vibe. Oh and excellent coffee!!!!!

A delightful coffee shop with a cool vibe and some delicious food. Theres more food and sweets in the cases at the counter then listed on the menu. We had a spinach filled pie that was excellent. The barista was very friendly too.

⏳They refuse to take a simple order over the phone, and their website is not simple. And parking sucks, so pretty inconvenient place to go unless you’re on foot. Big waste of time....

Great vibe. No wonder there’s always a line! But it moves fast 😉

This place saved my life. We got in Thanksgiving morning after being on a red eye from California...meaning I was running on 3 hours of sleep. We were driving through chilly Evanston and Im Yelping half asleep hoping and praying something decent will be open. Its 7:50 am and I see that Cupitol opens at 8:00am. YES, we find parking right in the front and try and defrost as we wait for it to open. We ordered fresh squeezed oj, a nutella latte, yes I said nutella, an almond milk latte, fruit smoothie, breakfast croissant sandwich with cheddar cheese and sausage-soooooo good! and a chocolate pastry. Love the decor inside and all the natural lighting. I sunk into their comfy couch and drank my latte as I started to come back to life. We were very pleased with everything we had. Thank you Cupitol for thawing me out and waking me up.

Not good food and service. They just cleaned the table and took unfinished coffee without asking. Cute plqce inside but bad experience in overall.

Wonderful service, great music, smells wonderful, nice staff, and the food is absolutely wonderful.

Modern minimalist decor, modest but enough menu, great service... AND THEY SERVE KETO😁😁😁😁. When in Evanston, gotta try this place!!!

Great little place. Definitely upscale feel to it. Was a little worried because im not upscale, but it was a really good place with a good amount of food. I ordered the traditional breakfast (see picture) and i was very satisfied.

Thought it would be a little more upscale than it was but it’s good food and a nice vibe. I think they excel at the baked goods and coffee more than typical eggs and potatoes.

You guys know the exact way to be polite, to make us happy and to provide an excellent customer service in general. The all day menu was unique, with a variety of healthy options. The quality of coffee was high and the Greek coffee the best.You upgraded Evanston and thank you for that!

Really love the ambiance of Cupitol. A very comfortable place to meet with others or get work done.

AMAZING place to have a coffee and dessert!!! I strongly recommend the tiramisu

Great coffee and food but noisy. Its crowded, waited for a table for 10 minutes so not bad. I would come back. Their desserts look yummy!

Great Food. Fresh squeezed juice.