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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A breakfast burrito sits on a table in front of a window.

Yelp names Ovo Frito Café one of 100 best brunch restaurants in U.S.

May 9, 2023

The breakfast burritos and tortas at Ovo Frito Café have drawn Evanston residents through its bright yellow entrance since the restaurant opened six years ago. A recipient of three “Best of Evanston”...

Egg cracking over dollar bills and coins over a blue background.

Rising egg prices leave Evanston businesses scrambling

April 6, 2023

Eggs are the “number one ingredient” at Ovo Frito Café in Evanston, according to co-owner Zinnia Iglesias.  “Omelets, pancakes, french toast — everything has eggs,” Iglesias said. But,...

Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 15, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

 Evanston drive-in at Autobarn Service Center. The weekly series brings people together while raising money for Rotary International.

Friday Night Flicks

November 20, 2020

On Friday nights, the parking lot of Evanston’s Autobarn Service Center gets a unique addition: a giant inflatable movie screen. Tucked away behind a shopping center off of West Howard Street, most...

Ovo Frito Cafe is located in a relatively nondescript storefront on Maple Avenue. The cafe opened last month, hoping to expand Evanston's brunch options.

Brunch spot Ovo Frito Cafe opens on Maple Avenue

August 4, 2017

Evanston welcomed Ovo Frito Cafe, a breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant, to town in July. Zinnia Iglesias and her husband Roberto Flores own the cafe, which opened July 6 and is located at 1936 Maple...

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