At this cozy Evanston café, you can indulge in expertly crafted pies—both sweet and savory—paired with artisanal coffee and housemade treats, all in a welcoming space abundant with natural light.
"The emphasis at Hoosier Mama is on pie, and you shouldn’t come here without getting at least one piece, although you’ll probably be tempted to leave with five. They’re all exceptionally good, from chocolate cream to whatever fruit options they have that day. There are also delicious savory options, like quiche, sandwiches, and salads. Come here to get some work done in the natural-light-filled space, or just to catch up with friends. And pie. You definitely need to catch up with pie." - adrian kane
"So Hoosier Mama is actually fully booked for Thanksgiving pre-orders, but they will have a few available on a first-come, first-served basis from both their Chicago and Evanston locations on November 22 and 23. Aside from varieties like pumpkin and apple, they also have interesting flavors like the Queen Victoria with banana, peanut butter, and marshmallow, and a savory pork apple sage pie. Put someone else on basting duty and get there early." - john ringor
"Thanksgiving pre-orders are closed at Hoosier Mama, but every day some extra pies become available due to cancelled orders, which you can track here. If you don’t feel like spending the next three days refreshing your #pietracker, they have first-come, first-served pies available from 11/24-11/26 at both the Chicago and Evanston locations." - adrian kane
"During my freshman year of college, right as the temperatures began to plummet below zero and the distance from my home in Houston started to feel real, I stumbled upon owner Paula Haney’s Chicago-based mini chain. I found it during a delicate time in my life, a time when so many of my peers were reimagining themselves for an entirely new environment. But while they dyed their hair or picked up a new hobby, I chose to rebrand myself in a very specific way: As a savory pie person. That fateful, frigid day, I ordered Hoosier Mama’s chicken pot pie and never looked back." - ByJesse Sparks
"The emphasis at Hoosier Mama is on pie, and all the options - from chocolate cream to whatever fruit flavors they have that day - are exceptionally good. There are also delicious savory things on the menu, like quiche, sandwiches, and salads. The space is cozy and filled with natural light, and it’s a great spot to have a real conversation." - adrian kane
