Evanston Corner Bistro

Name: Evanston Corner Bistro
Address: 703 Church St, Evanston, IL, United States, 60201
Telephone: (847) 492-9700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (125)

$30 and under

American

703 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

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
Whether you’re looking to host an intimate business luncheon for 10 or a fabulous fundraiser for 150 our team of professionals will make sure everything is executed to perfection. The restaurant offers three private dining spaces; The Pantry; The North Shore Room and The Lighthouse Room.
Private party contact
Skylar McElroy: (312) 399-3468

Location
703 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Neighborhood
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

Private dining

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

Benedicts

served with breakfast potatoes

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

Scrambles

served with breakfast potatoes

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

Omelets

served with breakfast potatoes

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

Sweet Tooth

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

Sides

House Made Biscuit$3.00
Sourdough Toast$3.00
Breakfast Potatoes$5.00
One Egg$3.00
Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken Sausage$5.00
Fruit Cup$7.00

What 125 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

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.0Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evanston Corner Bistro boasts "fantastic service" and a "lovely ambiance" that's perfect for brunch and special occasions. Patrons rave about the "beet salad," "corn fritters," and delicious "Valentine's Day menu." While some found service slow, the atmosphere remains charming, with "friendly" staff and a diverse menu.

125 Reviews

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Mary Jon
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you want a nice place to visit with friends where you can hear each other and enjoy a simple but good menu, the Evanston Corner Bistro is the place. The Bistro even has happy hour on Sunday.
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Laura
Chicago / Illinois38 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our experience was OK but probably won't go back. We picked this restaurant because of location and some of the menu items looked interesting. I had the chick pea tacos and we shared the corn fritters. My husband's Caesar salad was OK and it came with a generous piece of chicken. Limited menu. We were not rushed and we could easily talk with our friends. There was a large outdoor patio but we sat inside since we weren't sure of the weather. The price of the entrees was reasonable but we ran up the bill with 2 drinks each. Our drinks were about half the cost of our meal.
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Mary VIP
Chicago / Illinois53 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Srambled eggs with mushrooms, truffle oil and sauteed leeks was quite good but skimpy on mushrooms. Truffle oil could have been more evenly incorporated throughout the eggs. Accompanying roasted potatoes were really yummy.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 23, 2025
HI Mary, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the potatoes and the eggs, but we will certainly take note of incorporating more mushrooms and the truffle oil. We hope to serve you again soon!
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Andrea VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We sat on the patio outside on a beautiful day and loved the ambiance. Everything was wonderful but the service - incredibly slow. an hour of sitting without placing an order! we had to ask and give them a deadline. Loved the menu and atmosphere -- just a warning on the service.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 23, 2025
Hi Andrea, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed dining with us on the patio! We will certainly bring your feedback about our service to our management team, as we are dedicated to always improving our mistakes. Thank you for sharing and we hope to see you again soon!
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Beth VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely graduation lunch here in a separate room and I want to thank the Bistro for accommodating us. Everything was just perfect and we are so grateful for the wonderful experience! We shared a great time and made some special memories with another Northwestern family and would recommend this restaurant for any regular dining or special occasion. Also, I accidentally left my jacket behind and called the restaurant looking for it - Scarlett answered the phone and was extremely helpful and kind and empathetic. She is a true asset and provided the most outstanding customer service! I was extremely impressed with Scarlett as she went above and beyond. Overall, the entire staff was fabulous too! Thank you!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Beth! Thank you so much for all the kind words and congratulations! We are thrilled you and your party enjoyed such a celebratory lunch with us. We're so happy to hear Scarlett and the staff were so helpful and made your dining experience so memorable. Congratulations!
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Barbara
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The beet salad and the Caesar salad were delicious. Unfortunately, the main courses were not all that good. I got the burger made with the meat substitute. Unfortunately, the "meat" was very overcooked and dried out. I am a vegetarian so I have a lot of meat substitutes and I know when they are cooked properly. This was, unfortunately, overcooked. My husband chose the pasta and said it was 'okay' but nothing special. Again, the beet salad was really, really good!!! The staff that evening were not particularly busy, but for some reason couldn't manage to get my husband a glass of ice. It was quite hot outside and the water on the table was lukewarm. He just wanted a glass of ice and asked several times, and 2 different servers. He ended up going to the bar himself to request it
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 23, 2025
Hi Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the salads, and we appreciate your note about the Impossible Burger patty; your input helps us improve. We also sincerely apologize for the delay in getting your husband a glass of ice as that should have been addressed right away. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you again soon!
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Robin VIP
Southwest Florida38 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We visited with 2 first time Evanston persons and were extremely disappointed. The waiter indicated that the bartender knew how to make a certain martini and returned 10 minutes later to say he did not have the "proper" mix. We then ordered two lemon martinis that the bartender obviously made in one shaker resulting in a full glass for one and a half glass for the other. When we pointed out that the second pour was half of the other, he just nodded and said that was the way the bartender had prepared it. When the bill came there was a $3.00 "convenience" charge which we did not protest but an additional 20% had been added for the gratuity. The waiter then indicated we could add his tip on the screen which resulted in him receiving a 40% tip unbeknownst to us. Is it our fault that we did not check the receipt before we left? Perhaps, but with two couples at the table doing that could have awkward and the waiter should have indicated instead that a "20 %' had been added but that we could change THAT" instead of not mentioning it all. We know that our fiends will never dine here again. That's sad!!
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Robin, we are extremely disappointed to hear about this negative dining experience. Thank you for your feedback and we will certainly be talking with our directors on training methods for our staff. This is unacceptable and we sincerely apologize. If you would like to share more, please reach out to our email to chat with a team member and resolve this experience.
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Stephanie VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
terrible. food overpriced. restaurant dirty. wont be returning
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 23, 2025
Hi Stephanie, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are terribly sorry to hear you had a negative experience dining with us. We would love to get in contact to learn more about this experience and how we can improve. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
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Iris VIP
Chicago / Illinois87 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good place to have breakfast that is more upscale. Our server was earnest and very nice. My only comment was that they seemed a bit short-staffed or they just didn't expect the that the restaurant would be full including the bar. I also noticed that the servers are the bartenders. Lots to do. Overall good though.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Iris, thanks for the kind words! We appreciate your feedback about our staff and we will make sure to share with our management team. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Linda Rose
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was fast and very good. Little loud as more people arrived. Server was attentive.
Evanston Corner BistroResponded on June 9, 2025
Hi Linda, thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and the service, and we hope to serve you again soon!
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FAQs

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

Evanston Corner Bistro is rated 4 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

703 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Church St. & Orrington Avenue
Neighborhood
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, 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
Whether you’re looking to host an intimate business luncheon for 10 or a fabulous fundraiser for 150 our team of professionals will make sure everything is executed to perfection. The restaurant offers three private dining spaces; The Pantry; The North Shore Room and The Lighthouse Room.
Private party contact
Skylar McElroy: (312) 399-3468

Evanston Corner Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

The North Shore Room

The Pantry

The Lighthouse Room

Custom inquiry

Bistro Breakfasts

American Breakfast$16.00

Steak & Eggs$23.00

Croissant Sandwich $17.00

Avocado & Goat Cheese Toast$17.00

Smoked Salmon Toast$18.00

Benedicts

Land Benedict $17.00

Lake Benedict$19.00

Avocado Benedict$18.00

Scrambles

Sausage$15.00

Vegetarian$14.00

Truffle and Wild Mushroom$15.00

Omelets

Hamm & Swiss$17.00

Vegetarian$17.00

Bacon & Swiss$16.00

Sweet Tooth

House Made Pastry Basket$14.00

Homemade Everything Granola$10.00

Oatmeal $10.00

French Toast $15.00

Buttermilk Pancakes $15.00

Sides

House Made Biscuit$3.00

Sourdough Toast$3.00

Breakfast Potatoes$5.00

One Egg$3.00

Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chicken Sausage$5.00

Fruit Cup$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information