Evanston Corner Bistro

4.3

99 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 07:30–21:00 Fri 07:30–22:00 Sat 08:00–22:00 Sun 08:00–21:00
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
Area
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
US$45.00 per person
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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.

Private dining

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

Benedicts

served with breakfast potatoes

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

Scrambles

served with breakfast potatoes

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

Omelets

served with breakfast potatoes

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

Sweet Tooth

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

Sides

House Made BiscuitUS$3.00
Sourdough ToastUS$3.00
Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00
One EggUS$3.00
Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken SausageUS$5.00
Fruit CupUS$7.00

What 99 people are saying

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
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for brunch
North Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evanston Corner Bistro shines with "delicious food" and "friendly staff." The inviting atmosphere makes it a "great spot for lunch, drinks and dinner." Notably, "best fries" and "fantastic burgers" are highlights. While service inconsistencies are mentioned, the "wonderful cocktails" and convenient location contribute to a promising dining experience.

100 Reviews

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Craig
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always! Food is delicious and the staff goes above and beyond! My favorite place to brunch!
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Anita VIP
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was the most moist flavorful chicken I’ve ever had. My daughter loved her fettuccine Alfredo . Our server was delightful and informative.
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Julio
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service and atmosphere. Loved the N/A drink options. The $45 pre fixe was a great choice; good value and well executed dishes. Can’t wait to return
Evanston Corner BistroResponded 6 days ago
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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SKTchicago
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance, but the food and service were just ok
Evanston Corner BistroResponded 6 days ago
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
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Frank
Chicago46 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
After seeing the positive reviews we decided to try the brunch. I think they are still getting the schedule adjusted, cuz it took a few minutes to be asked for drink order after we got seated. We had the bottomless mimosas. The staff are friendly. Two out had the Land benedict, smoked salmon instead of ham. They come with great country potatoes. One of had the burger with an egg. It was huge and done perfectly. We brought half of it home. We were able to take our time. The bottomless mimosas have a 1.5 hour time limit. That was perfect time for us. This place has definitely upped its game.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded 6 days ago
Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at the bistro was wonderful, and pleasantly surprising. Julia was my server and she made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. I will absolutely be back, especially for the french toast!!! Amazing brunch location!!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 3 March 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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James
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch at Evanston Corner Bistro was lovely . Lake Benedict and Fried Chicken Sandwich is what i reccomend .Great service .Everyone is very friendly .Felt very welcomed.Will be back.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 3 March 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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KyKyle
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
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!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 17 February 2025
Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
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Kirsten VIP
Chicago3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 2 February 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
Chicago44 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 January 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 27 January 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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FAQs

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

Evanston Corner Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 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
Area
Evanston
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 07:30–21:00 Fri 07:30–22:00 Sat 08:00–22:00 Sun 08:00–21:00
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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

North Shore Restaurant Month

The North Shore Room

The Pantry

Custom inquiry

Bistro Breakfasts

American BreakfastUS$16.00

Steak & EggsUS$23.00

Croissant Sandwich US$17.00

Avocado & Goat Cheese ToastUS$17.00

Smoked Salmon ToastUS$18.00

Benedicts

Land Benedict US$17.00

Lake BenedictUS$19.00

Avocado BenedictUS$18.00

Scrambles

SausageUS$15.00

VegetarianUS$14.00

Truffle and Wild MushroomUS$15.00

Omelets

Hamm & SwissUS$17.00

VegetarianUS$17.00

Bacon & SwissUS$16.00

Sweet Tooth

House Made Pastry BasketUS$14.00

Homemade Everything GranolaUS$10.00

Oatmeal US$10.00

French Toast US$15.00

Buttermilk Pancakes US$15.00

Sides

House Made BiscuitUS$3.00

Sourdough ToastUS$3.00

Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00

One EggUS$3.00

Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken SausageUS$5.00

Fruit CupUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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How is Evanston Corner Bistro restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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