Evanston Corner Bistro

4.3

103 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

March 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

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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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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 103 people are saying

Evanston Corner Bistro 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

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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 offers a charming ambiance and "fantastic burgers and fresh-cut fries." Despite some mixed reviews on service consistency, it is praised for "delicious food" and "wonderful service." The restaurant's brunch options, including "moist flavorful chicken" and the "French toast," come highly recommended. With friendly staff and a beautiful patio, Evanston Corner Bistro is a promising spot for brunch and dinner.

103 Reviews

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AJ
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bartender, John, was absolutely great! My friend and I dined at the bar for a girls night out and John was very friendly and the drinks were top tier! We will definitely be back!
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Beth VIP
Chicago7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was AMAZING!!!!! Food was NOT good. 2 pasta dishes - BOLOGNESE and KALE & BASIL PESTO PASTA and they were AWFUL!!!! Dry and over done - barely any sauce, absolutely no flavor. Waste of a lot of money! When this restaurant was FARMHOUSE, it was GREAT food, now it sucks. Will not be returning.
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Nicholas
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible! First time… the salad was amazing. Main course amazing. Solid dessert. Beautiful location and view.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded 6 days ago
Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed dining with us. We hope to see you back again in the future!
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Craig
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
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!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 17 March 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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Anita VIP
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
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.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 17 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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Julio
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
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 on 10 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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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 on 10 March 2025
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 on 10 March 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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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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Evanston Corner Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Evanston Corner Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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Evanston Corner Bistro

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About this restaurant

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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

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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