Rating and 617 reviews from
- Local roaster
- Study spot
- Pastries
- Community vibe
Getting there
2006 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
2.3 mi from The Graduate Evanston
Hours
TueToday6:30am – 5pm
See the whole weekHide the week
- Mon – Fri
- 6:30am – 5pm
- Sat – Sun
- 7am – 5pm
Why Thea picked it
- Backlot Coffee is an independently owned specialty coffee company with three cafes and a roastery, all in the Chicagoland area.
- Backlot Coffee was founded in 2016 by John Kim and Isaac Bloom.
- On its Our Story page, Backlot describes the "Backlot": a community within a community on the north side of Evanston, where a group of homes share a backyard.
About
An independently owned Evanston coffeehouse with a loyal following — great pastries, friendly baristas, and a laid-back community feel. A favorite among both locals and Northwestern students.