Outdoor Cafe Evanston

Evanston, IL · Cafe

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Evanston
#23
of 163 restaurants
City Percentile
63%
rating percentile
Address
Outdoor Cafe Evanston, 2012 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone
(847) 425-0022
Website
www.theoutdoorcafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Outdoor Cafe Evanston is a restaurant located in Evanston, IL. It is one of 163 restaurants listed in Evanston. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Evanston city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Outdoor Cafe Evanston

Outdoor Cafe is a cozy, family-owned neighborhood spot where handcrafted drinks, bold flavors, and welcoming vibes come together. Located in the heart of Evanston, we specialize in Vietnamese coffee, refreshing boba drinks, and flavorful banh mi... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–9 PM
Sunday7 AM–7 PM
Monday7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday7 AM–7 PM
Thursday7 AM–7 PM
Friday7 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Riddhi Bhattacharya · Mar 2026

- Strawberry matcha latte was very pretty, not too pulpy, good sweetness balance. The match was still a little chalky but not bad. - Mango green tea with mango popping boba was extremely refreshing. Recommend the 75% sweetness level. Ambience is great to work, not too busy duirh certain hours

★★★★★ 5.0 Dana M · Feb 2026

Ordered take out iced coffee with boba and the bahn mi sandwich with tofu. The marinated tofu in it was delicious as well as the coffee with sugar free caramel syrup. I also ordered the blended coconut beverage with 0% sugar as I will add my own stevia or monk fruit sweetener. I’ll be back fosho 😋

★★★★★ 5.0 Miriam S · Jan 2026

Solid banh mi and delicious bubble tea. The banh mi bread is nice and soft, compared to most french bread, but still very structured with a good crisp on the outside. I really appreciate them having evening hours. Great spot for a quick fresh meal and work session, or drinks with a friend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kurt Bruggeman · Jul 2025

Great little spot for boba, coffee, and banh mi! A much needed addition to the area bringing more variety to local selection. Staff were extremely friendly and kept the cafe clean. Would definitely recommend stopping here for lunch or a cold drink!

★★★★★ 5.0 Peyton Gasta · Jul 2025

Stopped in to try a Thai iced tea with coffee jelly! It is AMAZING!!! so flavorful and delicious. My friend’s strawberry matcha was so so so yummy. The cafe is so cute and cozy. I can’t wait to try one of their banh mi sandwiches. So excited to have them in the neighborhood :)

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Coffee ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Seating ✓ Casual ✓ Trendy ✓ College Students ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards

Services

Cafe

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