Evanston Corner Bistro

3.9

75 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals
Charming

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 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
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 Street<br />Metra - Evanston/Davis Street
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

Thanksgiving Buffet
US$49.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Evanston Corner Bistro! The neighborhood eatery will be offering a delicious buffet menu for $49 per person, available from 2-6pm on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28). Kids 12 and under dine for just $25. The seasonal menu offers a number of holiday favorites such as Roasted Butternut Squash Soup; Buttery Mashed Potatoes; Roasted Fennel and Turkey Sausage Stuffing; Roasted Turkey with bourbon & herb gravy and house made cranberry sauce and Traditional Pumpkin Pie. Diners will also be treated to a number of other delightful dishes such as Roasted Salmon with pistachio gremolata; Slow Cooked New York Strip Steak with herb jus and Green Bean Salad with cranberries, toasted almonds, farro and fried shallots.

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 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Suburbs
Great for brunch
North Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evanston Corner Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive service." The charming patio evokes a "Parisian café" vibe, perfect for brunch or relaxed gatherings. While service can be inconsistent, the diverse menu and inviting atmosphere make it a "highly recommended gem" worth visiting.

75 Reviews

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Lena
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Delicious food. Will go again
Evanston Corner BistroResponded 5 days ago
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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Craig
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place to brunch! Great food options that are delicious. Absolutely love the staff. Our server Jewelia was amazing!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded 5 days ago
Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed dining with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
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Kolleen
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Servers were great. Our food came late. We were charged a service charge of 3% which was explained that it was because of a credit card being used. I did not like that the total amount was configured and a tip was added with tax included. I do not want to pay a tip on the tax. Overall they have a limited menu but the food is good. My friend had the salmon and she loved it, I have the fettucine and we split a salad. We bought a bottle of wine which was less than the price of 2 glasses and 50% off on Wednesday. We each paid $55.00 for good tax and tip. They sat a large loud group next to us after we were seated which was initially annoying. Staff was very nice, attentive more so toward the end. Short staffed? I would go back again.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 21 October 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will certainly pass this along to our team. We hope to see you back again in the future.
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Lori
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed it! Food, service and ambience was great for a professional or lunch with friends and family.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 14 October 2024
Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed dining with us and hope to see you back again soon!
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Michelle
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location, ambiance, and service are all amazing. The food was good. I'd go again.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 9 September 2024
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
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Allen
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was mediocre at best. Salad was not tossed. Burger was overwhelmed by yellow mustard. Fries were all small pieces. Server hand a hand held Device but tried to do the order without it and then got it wrong. Sever did not offer to refill beverages. Very disappointing.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 9 September 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sending you a private message shortly.
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Bill
Chicago
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible food. The pork was grizzle and fat and overcooked. My wife’s salad of arugula was out of the bag with very little other ingredients. At a bistro you expect a baguette at the table, there was no bread. When requested I got toast from a grocery store prepackaged sliced loaf with two pats of wrapped butter. Drink was very weak. No one was in the dining room
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on 9 September 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sending you a private message shortly.
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AAxel
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 24 July 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Servers rarely checked on our table. Forgot the requested chicken for the salad. Couldn’t catch anyone’s eye to ask for the check , waited about 15 min after an already slow lunch service.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My first time at Corner Bistro. Nice outdoor patio but several uncomfortable confrontations with mentally unbalanced people walking by. Hostess did her best to get them to leave. Very short handed. Bartender doubled as only waitstaff there. He was totally overwhelmed, I felt badly for him, he did his best. My friends steak was over cooked but they redid it . Mine was perfect and delicious but I was almost finished by the time she got hers. We never were offered a dessert menu so we paid and left. I would give my steak a 5 star but service a 3 star. The service we got was good, they just need to hire more help.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our new favorite brunch spot! The service and staff are phenomenal. The food is delicious. Highly recommend Evanston Corner Bistro!
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Evanston Corner Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Evanston Corner Bistro is rated 3.9 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 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 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, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving Buffet

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

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information