Backlot Coffee

This is a fantastic local gem! Their coffee is consistently excellent, with a great selection of beans and perfectly crafted drinks. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for working, catching up with friends, or just enjoying a quiet moment. The staff are always friendly and efficient, adding to the overall positive experience. Highly recommend!

Walked past this place for a few days and seen that it was always busy so had to check it out myself. I ordered the breakfast bagel with turkey, egg and cheese. The food, staff and coffee were all excellent and the the prices reasonable. Highly recommend

Best gluten free donut I have had in the 9 years I have been gluten free. A little crispy on the outside but super soft on the inside. Also had the gluten free bread with a breakfast sandwich which was also quite tasty. Coffee was good too! Another morning I had a gf cinnamon roll which was also pretty good.

I ordered a black coffee and didn't find it spectacular. Quite frankly, I thought I was drinking hot water. No coffee flavor whatsoever. My mom can vouch for that...she ordered a decaf Americano and said that she didn't know what she was drinking. The atmosphere was very crowded, busy, and loud. It was hard to find seating. The service wasn't anything special.

In and out quickly with a big order. Busy and hectic in a great way, but controlled and fun. Probably one of the better coffee shop experiences I’ve ever had. Great coffee and pastries to bring it all together. Will be talking about this place for a while

There is no coffee establishment nearby that beats Backlot. The premises are warm and nicely decorated with painted murals and local artist paintings on the walls. Owner John Kim was running the front all 3 times we visited and greeted many patrons personally. That says a lot and he remembered my name on 2nd and 3rd visit. The latte was great and the excellent cortado exhibited powerful aromas of quality roasted beans. Both had excellent crema which is a must for me. The staff is efficient, keeps premises clean and maintains good service levels - could be more friendly following John’s example. Great selection of baked goods and roasted beans. Give this place your business and you will be happier for it. My wife ranks this establishment #1 in Evanston and she has excellent taste (especially in spouses).

An Evanston classic. They have a great selection of donuts and pastries. Their breakfast sandwiches are all really great. Pulled drinks are pretty solid. Sort of mixed in their beans. Super friendly staff and nice local vibe.

Latte was quite good. I also had a raspberry chocolate coffee cake (recommended by the barista) and it was nice! Apparently the baked goods (except for the bagels and gf items) are made in-house, which made sense given how fresh the coffee cake seemed. Cute ambiance overall!