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Unicorn Café

(Now Closed)
Coffee Shop$$$$
Evanston
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  • Jillheart icon on user image
    JillNovember 21, 2014
    amazing study spot if you can grab a table.. and they serve colectivo coffees! my favorite.
  • Paige K.heart icon on user image
    Paige KaliskiMarch 15, 2016
    the granola is good. if you go during busy hours though they may kick you out :( lots of cute girls to stare at though....
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithOctober 13, 2012
    The food here is excellent; try a panini or a bagel, but don't miss the chocolate zucchini bread. It is delectable.
  • Gerard D.
    Gerard DuttonJune 24, 2013
    Try the excellent oatmeal raison cookie! Only one bite left for the photo!
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedyDecember 10, 2018
    Great selection of tea and locally made pastries.
  • Annie
    AnnieNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't forget there are two wireless networks: unicorn delight and unicornicopia. Usually one of them works.
  • CJheart icon on user image
    CJJanuary 30, 2017
    Good place to be focused and get work done. Feel the school vibe
  • William O.
    William OngenaeDecember 19, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    I travel from lakeview to come here. Jus a great eclectic mix of students and townies. Not to mention a great cup of coffee.
  • Tricia L.
    Tricia LeeMarch 17, 2013
    They have Hoosier Mama pie here! Only place in the burbs you can get it!
  • Chris d.heart icon on user image
    Chris de KokAugust 27, 2014
    Decent coffee and sandwiches (if slightly overpriced) but weirdly "cash only"...
  • Kyle
    KyleOctober 20, 2012
    Prices are lower if you stay, and it's worth it anyway!
  • Claire M.
    Claire MalleyAugust 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Come early for the morning pastries and leave love notes in a red journal behind the bench.
  • Alex U.
    Alex UrbiolaJune 12, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Best coffee in town, great bagels, awesome baristas! Cash Only.
  • Brian B.
    Brian BurkeAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The Baristas are great conversationalists...nice tips yield zenful interactions
  • Amanda M.
    Amanda MorrisMay 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The morning muffin and cinny muffin are to die for!
  • Alex U.
    Alex UrbiolaApril 21, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Great baristas! Awesome art work displayed.
  • Rachel C.heart icon on user image
    Rachel C.May 6, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    It's like walking into Stars Hollow every morning.
  • Dragos
    DragosFebruary 29, 2012
    Cash only savings s/b passed on to consumers, lower that sm banana bread slice below $2/pc
  • Nicolleheart icon on user image
    NicolleNovember 17, 2015
    Hot cider and iced coffee
  • Tracey B.
    Tracey BJuly 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The pie's from Hoosier Mama - go for it ala mode!
  • Rachel C.heart icon on user image
    Rachel C.April 14, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Horchata iced coffee 👍
  • Olga G.heart icon on user image
    Olga GonzalezSeptember 27, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    So great!!
  • Mark S.
    Mark SaintSeptember 9, 2010
    Internet, great regulars, and a mean cup of joe
  • Robert J.
    Robert JonesMay 16, 2010
    Great space but don't forget they only take cash.
  • Alex U.
    Alex UrbiolaJanuary 12, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the spinach and feta pie
  • Patch
    PatchSeptember 29, 2011
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  • Alex U.
    Alex UrbiolaJanuary 28, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the iced chai!
  • Jason
    JasonSeptember 17, 2010
    If you slay a unicorn, you get a free mocha
  • EJ E.
    EJ EllisOctober 8, 2014
    So many yuppies
  • Seth T.heart icon on user image
    Seth TisueMay 14, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    I feel completely at home here.
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth B.April 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Smells kind of like stale hipsters
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