Evanston Corner Bistro

4.4

93 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to Evanston Corner Bistro! We are thrilled to be an integral part of the Evanston community.

Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro that specializes in contemporary cuisine that's not only delicious but also approachable. Our menu is a celebration of fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonally-inspired ingredients.

Our carefully curated beverage program showcases an array of locally brewed craft beers, complemented by a thoughtfully selected collection of imported beers. We also offer an assortment of unique and affordable wines, along with classic cocktails that come with their own distinctive twist.

Evanston Corner Bistro proudly stands as the third installment of LM's beloved bistro concept. Nestled on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, our bistro is designed to provide a family-friendly dining experience in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 7:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 7:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 492-9700
Website
https://www.evanstoncornerbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering options and private dining are available upon request. Please email events@evanstoncornerbistro.com for more information
Private party facilities
Evanston Corner Bistro offers private dining spaces: The North Shore Room, with a built-in bar and views of downtown Evanston, accommodates up to 80 for dining or 110 for cocktails. The Pantry, on the first floor, seats 20 for meals and receptions.
Private party contact
Skylar McElroy: (312) 399-3468

Location
703 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Neighborhood
Evanston
Cross street
Church St. & Orrington Avenue
Parking details
Evanston street parking is available. Most downtown parking is metered.Valet parking is available through the Hilton Orrington Hotel for $14.The closest parking garage is the underground Orrington Garage, on Orrington between Church and Davis.
Public transit
CTA Purple - Davis StreetMetra - Evanston/Davis Street
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

North Shore Restaurant Month
$45.00 per person
Mar 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Join Evanston Corner Bistro for North Shore Restaurant Month 2025! The restaurant will be offering a delicious $45 prix fixe menu for dinner daily throughout the month of March. Highlights from the three course dinner menu include Matzo Ball Soup with braised chicken, carrots, fennel and dill; Milk Stout Braised Short Ribs with creamy white cheddar polenta and braised Swiss chard and a Warm Molten Chocolate Cake with honey vanilla bean ice cream and candied peanuts.

American Breakfast$16.00
two eggs any style, choice of bacon, chicken sausage or pork sausage, house made biscuit
Steak & Eggs$23.00
grilled steak, fried eggs, house made steak sauce, served with a house made biscuit and breakfast potatoes
Croissant Sandwich $17.00
scrambled eggs, Swiss, bacon, dijonaise, served with breakfast potatoes
Avocado & Goat Cheese Toast$17.00
goat cheese, avocado, sunny side up eggs, sourdough bread
Smoked Salmon Toast$18.00
lemon and herb cream cheese, toasted sourdough, everything bagel spice, cucumber, tomato, pickled onions

Benedicts

served with breakfast potatoes

Land Benedict $17.00
ham, poached eggs, béarnaise, house made biscuit
Lake Benedict$19.00
smoked salmon, poached eggs, béarnaise, house made biscuit
Avocado Benedict$18.00
avocado, poached eggs, béarnaise, house made biscuit* (veg)

Scrambles

served with breakfast potatoes

Sausage$15.00
scrambled eggs, sausage, smoked cheddar cheese
Vegetarian$14.00
scrambled eggs, vegetable ragout* (veg)
Truffle and Wild Mushroom$15.00
scrambled eggs, truffle oil, sautéed wild mushrooms, sautéed leeks (veg/dairy free)

Omelets

served with breakfast potatoes

Hamm & Swiss$17.00
cured ham, Swiss, béarnaise
Vegetarian$17.00
smashed avocado, vegetable ragout, goat cheese* (veg)
Bacon & Swiss$16.00
bacon, swiss cheese

Sweet Tooth

House Made Pastry Basket$14.00
croissant and chocolate croissant, berries and banana fruit cup (veg)
Homemade Everything Granola$10.00
yogurt, fresh fruit (veg)
Oatmeal $10.00
banana, dark chocolate (veg)
French Toast $15.00
salted caramel, banana, whipped cream (veg)
Buttermilk Pancakes $15.00
served with pure maple syrup (veg)

Sides

House Made Biscuit$3.00
Sourdough Toast$3.00
Breakfast Potatoes$5.00
One Egg$3.00
Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken Sausage$5.00
Fruit Cup$7.00

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Great for outdoor dining
North Suburbs
Great for brunch
North Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evanston Corner Bistro offers a charming atmosphere with "delicious food" and "wonderful service." It's a favorite brunch spot praised for its "fantastic burgers," "fresh cut fries," and "excellent Thanksgiving buffet." The staff, especially servers like Jewelia and Julia, are celebrated for their friendliness and attentiveness.

93 Reviews

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KyKyle
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic time at the Evanston Corner Bistro! The food was delicious, the service was very reliable, and the atmosphere was great. Our server's name was Angel and was wonderful. We both got the Valentine's Day menu which has three courses and each course was amazing. Thank you for the experience!
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Kirsten
Chicago
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is like beating a dead horse as I don’t think this place will last long. If they can’t even get their $16 burger right, don’t expect them to get anything else right either. Nothing was seasoned. Nothing was hot. They made it seem like their steak frites were not to be missed (HUGE placement in the middle of the menu) but they were mediocre at best and non of them (all three of us had them) were cooked consistently. The drinks were fine, it’s a beautiful space but damn, they are phoning it in.
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Jennifer
VIP
Chicago
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cozy place: great beet salad , loved the corn fritters . Really good service . Liked the vibe . Liked that it wasn’t loud , could have a conversation. My daughter loved the ribs and she loved the non alcoholic Apple cocktail.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 27, 2025
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you both enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
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Leila
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wonderful service! Booth was comfortable and our omelets were excellent!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 20, 2025
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience dining with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
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Karen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The chicken with truffle sauce was delicious. I’ve been fantasizing about it! Didn’t love the cold marble tables and so many hard surfaces.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 20, 2025
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience dining with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
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Craig
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience as always! The food is delicious. One of our favorite brunch spots. The staff is absolutely amazing. Our server Jewelia is the best!!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 13, 2025
Thank you! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy dining with us. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
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James
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place, excellent food, attentive service.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 13, 2025
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
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Tina
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food was great. Will totally go here again for brunch or dinner.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed dining with us. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
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LISA
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic burgers and the fries are fresh cut! Outstanding! Fantastic homemade ranch dressing!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on January 13, 2025
Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy dining with us. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
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Jonathan
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
9 of us on Christmas Eve including some on. Wheelchair…we all had a great time. The staff were incredibly nice and the food was great. Thank you!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on December 30, 2024
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you all enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you back again in the future!
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FAQs

Evanston Corner Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Evanston Corner Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

703 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Church St. & Orrington Avenue
Neighborhood
Evanston
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 7:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 7:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Evanston street parking is available. Most downtown parking is metered.Valet parking is available through the Hilton Orrington Hotel for $14.The closest parking garage is the underground Orrington Garage, on Orrington between Church and Davis.
Public transit
CTA Purple - Davis StreetMetra - Evanston/Davis Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.evanstoncornerbistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 492-9700
Catering
Catering options and private dining are available upon request. Please email events@evanstoncornerbistro.com for more information
Private party facilities
Evanston Corner Bistro offers private dining spaces: The North Shore Room, with a built-in bar and views of downtown Evanston, accommodates up to 80 for dining or 110 for cocktails. The Pantry, on the first floor, seats 20 for meals and receptions.
Private party contact
Skylar McElroy: (312) 399-3468

Evanston Corner Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

North Shore Restaurant Month

Bistro Breakfasts

American Breakfast$16.00

Steak & Eggs$23.00

Croissant Sandwich $17.00

Avocado & Goat Cheese Toast$17.00

Smoked Salmon Toast$18.00

Benedicts

Land Benedict $17.00

Lake Benedict$19.00

Avocado Benedict$18.00

Scrambles

Sausage$15.00

Vegetarian$14.00

Truffle and Wild Mushroom$15.00

Omelets

Hamm & Swiss$17.00

Vegetarian$17.00

Bacon & Swiss$16.00

Sweet Tooth

House Made Pastry Basket$14.00

Homemade Everything Granola$10.00

Oatmeal $10.00

French Toast $15.00

Buttermilk Pancakes $15.00

Sides

House Made Biscuit$3.00

Sourdough Toast$3.00

Breakfast Potatoes$5.00

One Egg$3.00

Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken Sausage$5.00

Fruit Cup$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Evanston Corner Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Evanston Corner Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Evanston Corner Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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