Backlot Coffee - Evanston

Backlot Coffee, both locations are consistently good on drip and espresso drinks. They roast locally and do a fine job too. Their baked goods could/should be seated into the excellent category and are offered in grand variety. Since I 'm not much of a bread/baked goods eater we 'll have to ask my teenaged son who offers 2 thumbs up and a hearty 'Mmmfff Gobble Munch '. Nice array of teas are also available hot or iced. Good management shines through.

Very friendly staff. Great coffee, big food menu. Family friendly. Clean inviting atmosphere to drink your coffee and catch up with a friend

This place serves fantastic coffee, treats and meals. I also am convinced that John is one of the funniest people I've ever met and needs to do open-mic stand-up sometime there as an event night. Make it happen, Backlot, the place will be packed!

Flying Squirrel beans are the best coffee you can grind at home. They're not even the tastiest that Backlot roasts, tbh, but they're the best for all coffee drinking occasions, which for me is pretty much all day every day. Tabletop is their tastiest, but it doesn't go with everything like Flying Squirrel does.

I honestly don't understand how this place is so good. Its not just the coffee. The donuts, pastries, empanadas, and sandwiches are also amazing. I really have to see their kitchen/chef/baker at some point because its too good to be true.