Lucky Platter

“Food and coffee was amazing.”

Food and coffee was amazing. Highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower!! Definitely want to go back.

Rhiannon Betson

Nov 2025

“A cozy brunch spot with a hearty and eclectic menu.”

A cozy brunch spot with a hearty and eclectic menu. The portabella burger was rich in umami and super juicy, while the side of Thai-braised kale added a flavorful and savory twist. Comforting and satisfying food all around.

Bill

Jul 2025

“Wonderful dining experience and oddly my first time here.”

Wonderful dining experience and oddly my first time here. Not my last! I treated myself to a non-classic Benedict, the Crab Cake served on thin cornbread with hollandaise sauce and poached eggs on a bed of baby spinach! I added a 3rd poached egg, and sided it with bacon and the most beautifully sliced and arranged avocado that I almost didn’t eat it - haha, it was delicious. I particularly like bacon and avocado eaten together and bacon was cooked to perfection. Great friendly service! Will I be back for breakfast? YES, but they offer lunch and the Pantry next door has even more offerings! Great “old fashioned” restaurant/store you might find in Door County!

vinnie moag

Aug 2024

“Scrambled eggs were too separated, making the dish uncohesive.”

Scrambled eggs were too separated, making the dish uncohesive. Coffee wasn't hot. Juice was good and pastry upgrade was tasty! Half-and-half cup was great instead of the plastic containers. UPDATED: COFFEE WAS HOT, eggs were good and fluffy!

Googler

Nov 2023

“Enjoyed another wonderful lunch on the sidewalk cafe.”

Enjoyed another wonderful lunch on the sidewalk cafe. Our server, Creighton, was terrific and most accounting. Other staff members, Alvin, Jason, and Evan. We will be back.

Richard Lange

Sep 2023

“This wonderful restaurant was amazing for me and my daughter.”

This wonderful restaurant was amazing for me and my daughter! At brunch, my daughter got the chocolate chip pancakes, while I got the California burger. The service was outstanding too. It was a little bit hard to find parking, but the great food made up for the small trouble all the way. My daughter and I will be back and we are thinking about bringing Abuela too next time!

Jòseph Pellegrino

Aug 2023

“I was almost crying with joy to find this place as eclectic and delicious as the restaurant I fell...”

I was almost crying with joy to find this place as eclectic and delicious as the restaurant I fell in love with living in Evanston almost 30 years ago (1994-96). Every item was carefully thought-out and prepared and tasted fabulous. The spicy pumpkin soup is heavenly! And the side of fruit with ginger dressing is a wonderful sweet option!

Bryan H. Wildenthal

Aug 2023

“I love this kind of place.”

I love this kind of place. Nice neighborhood, low key, great food, friendly service, and very clean. The manager was pleasant, as was the waiter. Compliments to the chef for plating up some great food. Thank you!

ben ward

Aug 2023

“I love breakfast .during our visit to the hospital in evanston we came across this gem of a restaurant .”

I love breakfast .during our visit to the hospital in evanston we came across this gem of a restaurant . The lucky platter we were greated by our server Creighton. Who was very pleasant. Knowledgeable friendly helpful . We had the French toast omlete and potatoes. My wife had eggs bacon and pancakes. Everything was delicious . I will be Here again soon

Jerry Marichal

Feb 2023

“Fantastic place! Super cool decor and great food. Super friendly staff to boot. Good options for...”

Fantastic place! Super cool decor and great food. Super friendly staff to boot. Good options for vegetarians. Highly recommended.

Paul Degen

Dec 2022

“We've been meaning ta come ta this restaurant fer months, and now that we've finally made it, all I...”

We've been meaning ta come ta this restaurant fer months, and now that we've finally made it, all I can say is I'm sorry we didn't make it sooner. The food is SOOOOOO GOOD!!!! They have an eclectic, interesting menu, and rotating specials, so you'll have plenty of reasons to revisit this establishment. The prices are reasonable, the service is excellent, the decor is quirky and fun (random paintings of random people and animals made of various metal objects, fer example), and they're extra careful about cleanliness, so you'll be at ease in every regard, with plenty of reasons ta come back. Protip: if you have leftovers, make sure ta get a large bag; there's a pantry on yer way out where you pay chock full of a variety of tasteh treats ta purchase and enjoy at home! We're gonna make this place a weekly visit! *updated 5/7/22* The above review still holds. We're not here weekly like we had originally anticipated, but that's more due ta lack of money than it is anything else; it's not a reflection on the restaurant at all. We still love it every time we're able ta visit!

Alex Strife

May 2022

“THE Pot pie! This is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a rainy Chicago evening. The roasted...”

THE Pot pie! This is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a rainy Chicago evening. The roasted beets are one of several creative sides to choose from. Whimsical take on a diner atmosphere. The Lucky Platter is worth going out of your way for!

Brien Dews

Feb 2022