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Jilly's Cafe, Evanston, IL

Jilly's Cafe

4.3 (695)
$31 to $50
French
2614 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem

Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions(NOW PATIO AVAILABLE,ASK FOR HOURS). Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Sanchez.
  • Private party facilities
    Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions. Please contact us for more information about reserving our private dining room!
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Cross street
    Central St
  • Parking details
    Street parking on Central Street for lunch or anytime. For dinner during weekdays after 6:00 PM, Saturdays after 12:00 PM and Sunday anytime, parking is available at the HEART AutoCare parking lot located adjacent to the North on Greenbay Road. Please do not park outside those time at the HEART parking lot.Thank you
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to "Evanston Central Street" stop on the Metra line (UP-N to Kenosha). Ten minute walk to the CTA Purple line: "Central" stop.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 695 people are saying

Jilly's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • North Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • North Suburbs

    Romantic

  • North Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jilly's Cafe is a charming neighborhood gem offering "excellent bistro classics" and a warm, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of "an authentic Parisian restaurant." Guests rave about the "exquisite bouillabaisse" and "amazing" service. Perfect for intimate dinners, its "delicious food" and thoughtful wine selection make it a must-visit.
695 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A cozy French spot with consistently great food, drinks, and warm service. A true neighborhood gem.

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  2. Carole VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The owner’s hair is so long it dipped into the food being served to another customer. The salad had too much dressing. The omelette was runny. Too many tables I. Too small a space. We won’t go back.

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  3. arlynn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice small neighborhood restaurant but the food is consistently very average. Would not recommend.

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  4. Barb

    Chicago / Illinois41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plenty of options to chose from on the prix fix menu. We took food home!

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  5. Robert VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bouillabaisse was exquisite and incredibly copious. Service was extremely gracious. Excellent overall!

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  6. Michelle

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I really wanted to love this restaurant, but the food just wasn’t that good.

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  7. Brian VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent bistro classics and beyond in comfortable setting. Worth seeking out.

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  8. katie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food wasn’t good. Received stale wine. Service was fine.

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  9. Jasmine VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, server was very attentive to our needs and made sure to check up on us at all times. The food was amazing, the perfect medium rare on our ribeye steak and rack of lamb. So many delicious appetizer choices ranging from smoked salmon to foie gras. Do not skip desert!! Will be returning soon. A hidden gem for sure!!

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  10. Alex

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place !! Everything was great per usual.

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FAQs

Jilly's Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Jilly's Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 869-7636.

Jilly's Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Evanston

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Booked 5 times today
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2614 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central St
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking on Central Street for lunch or anytime. For dinner during weekdays after 6:00 PM, Saturdays after 12:00 PM and Sunday anytime, parking is available at the HEART AutoCare parking lot located adjacent to the North on Greenbay Road. Please do not park outside those time at the HEART parking lot.Thank you
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to "Evanston Central Street" stop on the Metra line (UP-N to Kenosha). Ten minute walk to the CTA Purple line: "Central" stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Sanchez.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions. Please contact us for more information about reserving our private dining room!
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