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Order Up! Coffee and Tea Spots to Warm Up at Near Campus

As we wait for the daylight hours to get longer, warm up this winter with a cozy beverage at coffee and tea spots—beyond Colectivo and Starbucks—near the Evanston campus. What’s your favorite local shop? See if yours made the cut.  

Coffee Lab and Roasters 

Boasted as a dog-friendly, neighborhood gem, Coffee Lab and Roasters serves up consistently good lattes and Asian breads and pastries. With seasonal combinations—like a caramel corn latte—this place is well suited to the culinary curious. Their Philippine Pan D' Ube and Earl Grey scone also sound like a lovely accompaniment.  

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery 

Cupitol Coffee is a one-stop-shop for cafe, bakery, and plated eats. With a handful of croissant variations, it'd be a miss not to pair your drink with a pastry. They also have an all-day brunch menu and extensive soup, sandwich, and salad offerings, so you can stop in any time.  

Happy Lemon 

You haven't lived until you've had salted cheese on top of your tea. That might seem like quite a bold statement, but there are other options if you need to warm up to the idea of it. With various Taiwanese tea options, Happy Lemon has something for everyone.  

Newport Coffee House 

Newport Coffee House has been pouring drinks for more than 30 years. With well-executed staples like pour over coffee and unique beverages like lingonberry coffee, it's no surprise that they've stood the test of time. Their pastry case also offers treats like a Swedish knot and gluten-free fare.  

Patisserie Coralie 

This classic French cafe has locations in Evanston and on campus. The on-campus outpost—Cafe Coralie—is in the Pancoe-NSUHS Life Sciences Pavilion. The cafe has several French-inspired drinks but also offers high tea. Depending on your time, there are endless options to treat yourself.  

Reprise Coffee Roasters  

With locations on Main Street and in the University Library’s Cafe Bergson, Reprise Roasters is known for its award-winning coffee and complex flavors. If you're looking beyond a simple coffee, try the rosemary sea salt caramel latte, golden milk, or the matcha lemonade.