Outdoor seating
Yes
Berry Pike Cafe in Evanston
Categories
Location on the map
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 847-424-1006
Site: http://www.berrypikecafe.com/
Site: http://www.berrypikecafe.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–7PM
- Tuesday:7AM–7PM
- Wednesday:7AM–7PM
- Thursday:7AM–7PM
- Friday:7AM–7PM
- Saturday:7AM–7PM
- Sunday:7AM–7PM
Comments (149)
A quiet, relaxing breakfast spot. The food is inexpensive and delicious. Im a bagel lover, and my breakfast sandwich did not dissappoint. Waffles are easily customizable and have a great texture, slightly chewy but still soft. I wasnt hungry enough to try one, but the chocolate brownies in a countertop display looked decadent.
I love their food.Its close to my bfs apartment, we order two sandwiches after waking up in the morning next to each other.
Overall 4.5 starsFood 5 starsStaff 5starsEnvironment 4.5 starsIt’s a very nice small restaurant. Perfect for breakfast or coffee. Food selection is not large but enough. Not recommended for groups.
An engineers review for 2 visits:Excellent smoothies - not too viscous, not too watery. Recommend the strawberry banana.Bagels - Unusual steam cooking method. Provides crunch without many crumbs. Toppings vary wildly. Recommend the rocking robin.Atmosphere - Lots of laminated wood, plants for air filtration, a paneled wood counter area reminiscent of old time soda shops, and an overall coffee shop study area vibe.Bonus: Outdoor seating among planters available.
This place was interesting, but surprisingly really good! It’s tiny and really meant for going with a friend or a significant other, kind of a hipster coffee shop with more food. I️ wasn’t sure if we got waited on or we went up and ordered, but we went up and ordered and paid and sat down. Our coffee came out right away in cute mugs, and our food shortly after. It was very tasty! I️ had the #1 Waffel, which had bananas, whipped cream and speculoos on it which was delicious. Tried a piece of the pumpkin pecan bread which was very flavorful and moist! Would definitely go back again, just didn’t know what to expect at first!
Wow so delicious! Everything looked amazing on the menu and my order was great! Very reasonable price too and cute patio area
Cute shop, good coffee but most importantly amazing service! Some of the kindest people I have interacted with in the city. Small, family owned and worth the stop in to say hi and get a delicious cup of coffee.
Got the Old Sarah and the Alejandro smoothie :) Very satisfying! Friendly staff too.
Great breakfast spot offering delicious sandwiches and good coffee. Offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Patio space makes for a nice outdoor start to your day.
Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches with fast and friendly service. A good place to grab a quick breakfast or spend some time relaxing.
Love the coffee 🥰 love the serviceI highly recommend if you wonder outside of Chicago for a bit.
The lady behind the counter was super nice and welcoming. I got the Tashas Secret sandwich on a rye bagel. Presentation and taste were spot on.
Delicious strawberry blueberry smoothie and egg sandwich. This place is definitely local and doesnt just say it cause its a small business, we watched the owner interact with many customers knowing their order and their substitutes if their usual was out
Okay so it’s AMAZING. but I really didn’t like having to wait 30 minutes for two sandwiches.
This an interesting, family-run place. The burgers were really really good and very reasonably priced. I went there for breakfast btw. A solid option for broke college students and food aficionados alike. Highly recommended.
Nice owners with a comfortable atmosphere. The chocolate muffin I got was soft and wasnt overly sweet which I liked. I also got an iced mocha made with almond milk. The espresso tastes burnt causing the whole drink to lack good flavor and depth. I would love them to step up their espresso game because the corner store really would be a nice place to relax!
Its been some time since Ive been in here, but I have been meaning to write a review for a while. Their bagel sandwiches are great, as another reviewer recently mentioned. I also really enjoy their Belgian waffle (if that is still on their menu). Nice casual place for lunch, breakfast, or coffee. Will definitely try to get back here next time Im in Evanston.
The bagel for my bagel sandwich was extremely hard and dry.
The reviewer below states correctly that this location has been through a string of recent owners, the last one of whom lasted less than a year. The cafe is now run by new owners who are doing a great job making it comfortable and welcoming. The coffee is as good as any of the local cafes. On a corner where the neighborhood has always needed a good coffeehouse, this cafe fills that void. Friendly local place. If youre in the neighborhood, stop in.
Great place! Bagel sandwiches are delicious and fully stacked. I had the Carmel latte, so good. It’s close to the train and not over saturated with people. Perfect for studying or working remotely! I’ll be back for sure!
This little place on a quiet corner across from the Post Office is one of the places I miss most from when I lived in Evanston. The owners are super nice and always recognized us and asked how we were doing. The bagel sandwiches are INCREDIBLE—steaming them keeps the bagel moist while ensuring that everything is perfectly heated and melty. I miss the Tasha’s Secret!
Best Waffles I have ever tasted. Great and courteous staff. The coffee is delicious. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice, quiet place to eat and hang out. Dont go in big groups. Not enough space.
My favorite local spot. Amazing waffles, excellent sandwiches and a wide selection, good coffee, reasonable prices. Service is always excellent and staff are very friendly. Such a great vibe in there. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or sitting down to study or read. So chill. Seriously love this place. would give 6 stars if I could.
This is the best waffle place I have been in a long time.Its worth spending time., Fast service, peaceful and straight to business.
When I added extra lax I was not expecting half a pound of fish on my bagel 😳 - this was the most delightful surprise of my day. Also: fast delivery, delicious food, and their coffee is really good.
Nice latte and tasty waffle! I enjoyed my morning in peaceful ambience here today.
Great little Cafe! The bagels are amazing and so are the waffles! I recommend both very highly. The smoothie was unfortunately not very good. Got the classic (strawberry and banana) and it tasted a lot like medicine (banana flavoured medicine). It seems the smoothie is made with real strawberries but maybe artificial banana flavouring? I will definetly come back here again though since service and all other food were great! But please improve your smoothie!
More of a coffee shop than a restaurant. They do have a limited selection of breakfast sandwiches, which were very good. Their coffees and teas were also excellent. The only reason I have them 4 stars is because the shop was very cold. To their defense it was below zero that morning, but it was still uncomfortable.
If the very thought of going to a crowded Starbucks gives you anxiety. Then fear no more.. berry pike is here!I’ve lived in Evanston all my life but generally avoid the downtown area because of my anxiety. Recently I’ve been exploring the city and trying new restaurants. Berry pike is one of my favorites. It has a nice open and welcoming aura to it. The guy who makes the food is very sweet as well as the older woman there. I rather support small family owned business then the likes of Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts whose overpriced food leaves much to be desired.I’ve only tried the sunrise sandwich and the smoothie and I’m hooked. It’s super yummy. Made with fresh ingredients. The food has a homemade feel but more of a homemade from your dad who really knows how to make a sandwich. They don’t skip on toppings and use quality ingredients. The smoothie was okay, tasted like something I could make at home but it was still delicious.This cafe also has plenty of seating and WiFi. Perfect for a quick bite but not good for a big crowd. Overall I’m very pleased and hope everyone gives them a shot!Ps. Just look at the sunrise sandwich. That is beautiful. A work of art.
Absolutely amazing how unique this gem is. The menu is shaped around key ingredients with simple and impactful changes that each give them a unique flavor, and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing with music and furniture to back it. All while delivering good coffee. This place has a little bit for everyone.
I go to Delbes quite often, and not just because its down the block from my apartment. The service staff are especially friendly and make you feel right at home. Delbes has a personal, welcoming environment. They offer an amazing selection of bagel sandwiches. These sandwiches are far superior to any bagel sandwiches you can get at a chain. I especially love the bialy sandwiches! Ive gotten drinks and waffles before, but was not especially impressed. Come here for the sandwiches and you wont be disappointed.
Clean, good food. Nice environment. I would reccomend you give it a shot! Coffee has great flavor. Good roast and taste. My only little complaint is the the tables are very wobbly. Watch that your drinks dont spill.
Met with a client for coffee. Its a perfect place for a casual meeting. Would have given 5 stars, but they did not have a dark roast. Medium roast was fine. Also used their wifi.
This is a great place to have a nice chip of coffee and some hearty breakfast, their bagels are delicious full of flavor and definitely a must have. I only wish the cups were all glass (I got a plastic one and dont like to drink for stuff from plastic) but definitely not a deal breaker 😃
This is a nice, unassuming neighborhood cafe that happens to make killer waffles. Their recipe is original and unique and the strawberry waffles is insane!Its a good place to work over coffee or to just hang out.
Such a friendly neighborhood place. When my home internet went out, I came here to work in a frenzy. The owners were very nice about it. I wish their hours were longer in the afternoon though!
Just had Berry Pike for breakfast and it was great!! Will definitely order again! It’s a really nice way to start your day.
AMAZING Owners and staff! Great food and my FAVORITE smoothies of all time!! I mean top smoothies are The Chianana and The Alejandro OH GOODNESS, so good!!
Delicious food, great smoothies, adorable atmosphere and really nice people! What more could you ask for?
First rate coffee shop - with amazing steamed bagel sandwiches! Free wifi, comfortable seating, and yummy treats. This is an amazing place to study, hang out, or just grab lunch. Love it :)
Nice location, great and friendly service. 1 star taken away for no GF food options - but I hear their pastries are quite good. Coffees are solid and tasty!
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Didnt like it sorry. Ill give it another chance some other time
Berry Pike is one of my favorite cafe spots around! Coffee, waffles, breakfast sandwhiches, lunch sandwiches, and smoothies.I come back time and time again from Chicago to Evanston for these waffles, they are liege waffles that use a special sugar, and they are the best waffles Ive had (and waffles are my favorite)!
Big sandwiches in a little package! This location has been a revolving door of cafe business over the last few years. The same model moves into the space but only manages to stay for a year or so. Ive been waiting for the other shoe to drop on Delbes Corner but its still around. Im sure a lot of that has to do with those bagel sandwiches, which dont see like much but they are huge. Recently had the Quentin which is roast beef and pastrami. The cafe itself is nice and very much like its predecessors (same counter and table arrangement). Decent coffee joint too. Hope this place sticks around longer than the others; I like having a cafe across from the Post Office.
Friendly place, order at the counter. Food comes on disposable plates; not a fancy brunch restaurant. The patio makes for good people watching on the weekends and the coffee is good.
If I liked coffee or was looking for a proper lunch sandwich, I could have liked this place much more.I was trying to explore spots for doing some computer work. This review is limited to that scope.$9 for a tea and pastry, which was very good. I had the powdered sugar waffle. There was a mistake though - they gave me iced coffee instead of iced tea. The tea selection is nice. The brand seems quality. But bagged tea is a bit of a disappointment - loose tea is better for the tea snobs out there.On the technical details lost a star for me. Their wifi didnt connect for a while - turns out it works fine on my laptop, but an Android phone cannot to the login screen. Their outlet literally made my plug fall out of the socket, but I didnt check more than the one I started on. So I used my own internet and stuck to battery power.And they close at 3pm, which is fine for food and coffee, but Evanston has other great wifi spots open later. When I left as they closed, they had a few people showing up close to closing time. A great problem to have, but maybe they could have enough business to compete with other spots like Unicorn, Kaffeine, or Panera? Only the management can do that kind of cost-benefit analysis thugh. No points deducted for that.
We visited at around 10:30 am on a Saturday. We ordered a steamed bagel sandwich and the Wafel #2 (Strawberry, whipped cream, and Nutella). The bagel came out within five minutes and was quite tasty. The waffle took a long while; perhaps 15-20 minutes. Keep this in mind when youre ordering.Im happy to say that it was well worth the wait. The waffle was tasty and the ingredients were fresh. The pearl sugar wasnt as crunchy as Id like in my ideal Liége waffle, but it was still a sweet and tasty treat.Also keep in mind that seating is quite limited. By the time we finished at around 11:30, people were eyeing our tables. Its best to visit off-peak if you want to have a leisurely meal.
We love this spot! Excellent menu options for both the meat eaters and vegetarians in our family, excellent drink options (and always new specials to try), and the customer service is outstanding.
The waffles (they spell it waffel)! Oh my goodness the #1 Waffel! I go there every time saying Im going to try something else. I made it all the way to a bagel sandwich--which is also delicious--but I CANNOT get past the waffel to give a more comprehensive review. Oh, did I mention the #1 Waffel?!!!I would honestly prefer my review be ignored so I can continue to enjoy this little nugget. Ownership is so pleasant, though, I find myself rooting for their success. Damn! Now Im thinking about this Waffel; on my way.
Best place for waffles and coffee
I stopped in here quickly for a coffee, plenty of seating and a nice environment. my coffee was really good and the staff was super friendly! i will definitely be coming back
The beautiful breakfast sandwiches are made to order with fresh ingredients. Delicious! My chia latte was so good and sweetened to taste. Thank you!
Great service, coffe is awesome. Atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Its one of the better coffee shops in Evanston.
Great place for smoothness and refreshments
I had the Trop Bon sandwich and Buffalo Bleu chips... So good. Cant wait to get it again. The person at the counter who made the sandwich was very friendly as well. I will definitely be back!
Extremely friendly owners that gave us an awesome military discount. Food was yummy & the back area ambiance was great. Also loved the quote on their bathroom door. Will be back.
The staff here is super friendly and attentive. Smoothies and breakfast sandwiches are my FAVE! Im here about once per week and they havent disappointed.
I love this place. Friendly Stuff, great food and descent coffee. Waffles are great, so are their bagel sandwiches. 👍🏻
Fantastic breakfast! Good coffee. Great service. Wifi limits you from signing in to many sites (My office365 did not work.)
A little eclectic in decor, but somehow it works. The food was very good and inexpensive. This may be our new brunch spot.
Nice place. Had their great signature waffles and sunrise breakfast bagel. Very satisfied!
Very friendly and comfy college vibe. Food is yummy. Music is fabulous. This has become one of our favorite spots to come to.
Stopped in for a quick breakfast but ended up getting the waffle with bananas. It was delicious. Great little cafe.
Delicious food. even better coffee
Friendliest staff ever!!!!! Got a veggie wrap and smoothie and it was SO good! :)
Great service, great bagels. Im definitely coming back.
Quick Friendly service Huge portions good fresh coffee.
Cool spot for coffee, breakfast sandwich was OK. Local firefighters being interviewed while I was there was neat.
The best bagels in Evanston, Tashas secret is my favorite!
Great food and coffee, and run (and owned) by lovely people!
Great waffles and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely check it out. :)
Best smoothies in town. The waffles are also delightful.
Awesome latte, awesome waffles, impeccable service! Thanks for the welcoming smiles everytime!
Good and love the service the manger makes sure that the food is in order for each customer.
Best chai tea lattes in Evanston (hot and iced)!! Very friendly staff!
Good food too a while. Set up not good for parties of 6+ as it’s a small place.
Best waffles and bagel sandwiches along with a super friendly staff!
Best waffles in town. Bagel choices are excellent too...
Great location and atmosphere. Food was good but limited menu.
Great place to hang out, very nice owners!
A calm and nice relaxing place for good coffee, waffles and chat at homely reception
Quiet, cozy, small cafe with breakfast sandwiches and drinks. Very friendly and inviting staff.
Egg and cheese bagel and a small coffee. Little disappointed in the quality of both. Egg was tough and the coffee was watery.
Super friendly staff and they have the best waffles in town
The only thing better than their bagel sandwiches are the liege waffles
Great coffee and sandwiches and place to be on winter storms having some good conversations, with friends or family
Best Mocha in Evanston. Very friendly staff.
Terrible! Not fresh. I tried the black belt sandwich, and the avocado and mushrooms were horrible!Avoid this place!!! Never again!
Cold service. Terrible coffee. I wonder why this place has 4 stars.
Salmon bagel was so so
A great place with excellent food and coffee in a nice environment.
Great place, quality food and coffee. A neighborhood Gem.
Lovely place. Very homey, and great food.
Good coffee, central location, great seating area
I try a different item off the menu everytime I come here and its delicious everytime
This is my spot. The #1 Waffel and bagel sandwiches. Yes I spelled it right. Did I mention the #1 Waffel? Lol
Love coming here when im in the area its a cute place with great food too
Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Great food, cute place, friendly staff!
First time and the service, atmosphere, and food is delicious.
My favorite place for breakfast (try the sunrise bagel).
Great steamed bagel sandwiches!
Atention is Good, and quality too, prices are a liitle higher. Nice place!
Excellent service, delicious sandwiches and coffee
Good sandwiches, but kinda pricey for the quantity
Nice menu and I like their mission.
The late was great , and the lemon blubeberry cake was delicious
Good food reasonable prices cute place
Great coffee and nice environment
Awesome waffles..Amazing place!
Waffles are ok but the service is just meh
Awesome breakfast food for the cost.
Very nice place to grab coffee
Wonderful service. I stop whenever Im in the area
Above average coffee below average service.
Clean place, nice food
Very nice and comfortable atmosphere.
Best Waffles in Evanston!
Nice clean and good food
Lieghe Waffles are very good
Terrible and ignorant staff, crummy menu.
These waffles are amazing!!!
Such a nice place!
Waffles were nice
Good food good environment
The BEST waffles.
Awesome.
The Mediterranean is excellent
Staff are nice.
Great service.
Tea time Evanston💗
Nice and relaxing
A nice quaint place
Owners are great
I love this place
Its not a gorgeous coffee shop, but its coffee is nice and kind.
Peaceful place, friendly service.
Good chocolate for the cold
Ricid Waffles
Total reviews rating 4.5
149 Reviews for Berry Pike Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-08Here has my fav latte. Two more clients come in and ordered latte this morning so I guess it’s really great. I was here two years ago and I feel things changed much, from the furniture arrangement to the way they present food(used to be glass, now disposable cups). Taste didn’t change much
Review №2
2022-04-02I visit Berry Pike almost every weekend… it’s probably my favorite establishment in all of Evanston. From their Rhonda on the Fly bagel, smoothies, chai latte, and of course their waffels, I’ve never ordered something and disliked it. Everything here is made with care and it’s a very personable business. I’ve only ever been treated with kindness and respect. I recommend Berry Pike to everyone I know, I love it that much. If you find yourself in the area you should check them out!!
Review №3
2022-04-25I enjoyed their breakfast sandwich! Trop Bon indeed! Will love to go back in here for brunch or just a quick coffee run.Service was ok but can do better. Overall experience was good. This is a must try local breakfast place in Evanston.
Review №4
2021-12-101st time visiting. I felt a little rushed out as I order online for pick up. I would say that if you’re charging a dollar for additives like bananas, at least make sure they’re fresh. The bananas i was given looked and tasted close to spoiling
Review №5
2022-05-10Hats off to extraordinary customer service. Their Rhonda-on-the-fly is my #1 recipe. I love their waffles as well. The manager out there is extremely warm and welcoming. Especially their Cappuccino was even better than ever. I strongly recommend this spot to anybody out in Evanston to give it a try.
Review №6
2022-05-12This is one of my favorite places to be! such a lovely atmosphere and DELICIOUS quality food! I loved this place with the old owners, and I love it with the new owner! One of my favorite and most comfortable places in evanston!
Review №7
2022-05-05Omg, worst restaurant ever. I cant believe they will be in business another week. Clearly if you change anything about the menu they get confused. I ordered a sandwich from their menu minus several item and repeated the order several times. I had to ask for it to go because it was taking do long. When i opened the sandwich it was dripping with everything i asked not to have. I threw away the whole sandwich. All their pastries are from Sam’s Club. Horrible if i could give a minus star I would.
Review №8
2022-03-26This place has been marvelous.I tried a dish called “Sunrise” that tasted so good with the bacon, and cheese. I tried a waffle with strawberries. It was delicious as well. Impeccable customer service .
Review №9
2022-07-04First time here, ordered two trop bons---delicious! Friendly service, nice and clean atmosphere. Definitely coming back!
Review №10
2022-07-04These guys are great to deal with but could bump up their expedience just a touch for another star. Maybe they don’t live and die by the star system. I get that.