As the weather gets colder and finals creep closer, little sounds better than a steaming cup of seasonal coffee. Luckily, local coffee shops in Evanston have a variety of fall-flavored drinks and pastries to choose from. Here’s a list of the pumpkin spice possibilities that Evanston has to offer — after all, cramming for exams tastes a whole lot better with a coffee in hand.
Reprise Coffee Roasters
Located on Main Street in the city and in Main Library’s Cafe Bergson at Northwestern, Reprise Coffee Roasters offers seasonal items to go with any study session. Its fall-forward menu features a maple cinnamon latte, hazelnut latte and hot apple cider. Students can use dining dollars at the Main Library location, and the second-floor cafe corner is a great spot to study with friends.
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
The Evanston location of this Chicago chain offers an upscale brunch atmosphere. Upon entering, customers are greeted by an artsy chalkboard menu showcasing all the October specials. Prime pumpkin palates with a pumpkin spice latte, then dig into pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin french toast, pumpkin tarts or pumpkin scones. For those craving other fall flavors, Cupitol also offers a spiced chocolate chai and pecan tart.
Philz Coffee
With locations across California and Chicago, Philz specializes in variations of pour-over coffee. Stop by its Evanston location on Davis Street to try its new Fall It Drinks, made with Philtered Soul Cold Brew and vanilla. Spiced-drink lovers will especially enjoy Philz’ Spiced Vanilla Soul, which is pairable with a pumpkin muffin or chai scone for an extra-cozy fall treat.
Evanston Pour
Evanston Pour, a coffee house by day and cocktail lounge by night, offers a diverse dining experience on the Main-Dempster Mile. Evanston Pour’s Pumpkin Pie Latte is made with real pumpkin puree and spices, and its oat milk base makes it dairy-free and vegan. For those feeling extra festive, try a seasonal muffin or scone from the coffee house’s French-style bakery. Evanston Pour also hosts frequent events like trivia nights, sometimes with a seasonal spin.
Newport Coffee House
Newport’s sleek and modern Evanston location houses a café, bakery and roastery. Try something from their signature drinks menu, which includes autumnal favorites such as the Date Cardamom Latte and Oat Maple Cold Brew. Newport also offers a rotating selection of seasonal baked goods and pastries, including cinnamon and cardamom Swedish Knot buns and Cranberry Apple Scones.
Colectivo Coffee
This Midwest-based specialty coffee roaster serves up a variety of cozy drinks in its renovated soda-fountain corner space, from its best-selling Pumpkin Spice Fluff Latte to the new Spiced Maple Cream Cold Brew. Colectivo also sells freshly baked goods, courtesy of Troubadour Bakery. Pair a coffee with one of Colectivo’s pumpkin chocolate chip muffins or pumpkin scones, or indulge in a vegan and gluten-free gingersnap cookie.
Coffee Lab
Situated just ten minutes away from the Technological Institute, this charming coffee shop is a go-to study spot for students who live on North Campus. Coffee Lab’s Fall Favorites menu features drinks like the Maple Cinnamon Latte, Cookie Butter Latte and Peach Cobbler Latte. Coffee Lab also sells a variety of European- and Asian-inspired baked treats, including Pumpkin Spice Cupcake and Honey Butter Brick Bread.
Patisserie Coralie
Patisserie Coralie is a boutique French bakery and cafe located close to campus in Downtown Evanston. Customers can enjoy a variety of Instagram-worthy Halloween decorations and celebrate spooky season while sipping a Marshmallow Pumpkin Spice Latte. Patisserie Coralie’s seasonal sweet treats are delectable, with menu items like a pumpkin meringue tart, organic maple pot de creme, apple cranberry almondine tart and pumpkin pound cake. Students can use dining dollars at Patisserie Coralie’s on-campus location Cafe Coralie inside Pancoe Life Sciences Pavilion.
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