Ovo Frito Cafe

“First time at this cute restaurant.”

First time at this cute restaurant. The food was good and there were a lot of other great dishes on the menu! I went with simple French toast, eggs, bacon, and coffee. However, next time, I will be more adventurous and try a more unique dish! The service was friendly, quick, and making rounds on coffee topping. I was here early on a Thursday morning, and the restaurant started getting crowded as it got later. Overall, cute, clean, friendly, and a great place to eat breakfast, brunch or lunch! Update- 12/26/2025 returned to this place and ordered their chocolate chip pancakes, and the hubs had a Burrito Desperado! He said the burrito was perfect, lot of veggies and peppers with a wonderful, smokey Adobe sauce with just the right hint of spice. My pancakes were delicious. Highly recommended 👌

Mws z

Dec 2025

“Delicious dishes, great service, cozy atmosphere, Julius Meinl coffee, and several delightfully...”

Delicious dishes, great service, cozy atmosphere, Julius Meinl coffee, and several delightfully unhinged egg-themed paintings on the walls. I recommend the “nest egg” and the French toast. No notes!

Kate Swisher

Dec 2025

“Good food, prices, and super friendly / attentive staff.”

Helen Hu

Dec 2025

“This tiny Cafe with a Latin I spired menu is a hidden gem in the Evanston residential district just...”

This tiny Cafe with a Latin I spired menu is a hidden gem in the Evanston residential district just west of Northwestern University. The food is almost all Latin based, but with a few gringo dishes available too. Skirt Steak Benedict, Dress Hermanos eggs, or my go to Huevos Nortenos are all fantastic. The place was not busy on a Monday morning, but several customers were enjoying breakfast. The staff was right on our needs, coffee was excellent, food service was fast, and the portion size generous. Not being a native of Illinois or the greater Chicago metropolis, this is definitely a place to which I want to return. Muchas Gracias Ovo Frito!

Bradley Spain

Dec 2025

“Great 🇲🇽 food! Friendly service but wish we weren’t so rushed before and after the meal....”

Great 🇲🇽 food! Friendly service but wish we weren’t so rushed before and after the meal. Atmosphere crowded and possibly better to go when not a weekend!

Blanca Bugler

Nov 2025

“Ovo Frita is a bustling brunch spot with very warm service.”

Ovo Frita is a bustling brunch spot with very warm service. The quesabirria was solid, with tender meat and salsa that packed quite a spicy kick. The French toast was a standout - crispy on the outside, rich with cream, and overall not overly sweet. A very satisfying brunch stop in Evanston.

Bill

Sep 2025

“Stopped by Ovo Frito to check it out with my date and was pleasantly surprised with how great it was.”

Stopped by Ovo Frito to check it out with my date and was pleasantly surprised with how great it was! Food was delicious, service was exceptional and it’s in a nice location to take a stroll and get some sunshine on a sunny day. My company and I really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back!

Mitchel

Aug 2025

“Delicious food and very good service.”

Delicious food and very good service. I got the special- ovo quesabirria and it came out almost as soon as I placed the order. It was absolutely delicious and they even accommodated my special request for corn tortillas instead of flour. My mom got the French toast and she loved it- I will say it looked delicious and stunning.

Gavin Thomson

Aug 2025

“Food was Delicious.”

Food was Delicious. It was our first time visiting, and Roberto made the experience so enjoyable. He took the time to explain the menu in detail and gave us great recommendations. His friendly attitude and excellent service really stood out. We felt welcomed and well taken care of the entire time. Thanks to Roberto, we’ll definitely be coming back!

Martha Ramos

Jul 2025

“Great local place to eat.”

Great local place to eat. Food portions are large. Had Dave’s favorite eggs and it was very tasty. Service is very attentive. The place was hoping with customers.

J. Chad Duncan

Jul 2025

“I cannot express how delicious the food is here.”

I cannot express how delicious the food is here! My mouth just waters even at the thought of it. The service is excellent too. The waiters are always so attentive and friendly. Will definitely make this my go-to brunch spot whenever I'm in Evanston.

Carmeli Arcos

Jul 2025

“Stopped here on a visit from out of town and were pleasantly surprised.”

Stopped here on a visit from out of town and were pleasantly surprised. This place was fire. I got the chilaquiles and my wife got the corn flake French toast. Both were delicious and fresh. The chilaquiles were crispy cheesy and the sauce was authentic and just the right amount of spice (I got the green sauce). The French toast was crunchy and just the right amount of sweet. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area.

David Lozano

Jul 2025