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my dream coffee spot! the **kindest** people and excellent drinks, food, and atmosphere.
I moved away almost a year ago and I still have dreams about Backlot’s coffee. I’ve always said if I won the lottery the first thing I’d do is see if John would open a Backlot in my hometown in Colorado. Backlot never disappoints!! Best coffee and breakfast around.
Their chorizo egg empanadas are delicious. The coffee tastes great. I loved their vegan maple donut. The staff is really nice. I go out my way to get something good at Backlot.
Always fresh good coffee,s rotating.And the donuts,galette,and coffee cakes will have you at the gym more often.
Love the pomegranate green tea and rose late!
My favorite coffeehouse by far. Great atmosphere, terrific coffee and yummy pastries.
This place serves fantastic coffee, treats and meals. Best coffee in Chicago.
Good vibes. Try the vanilla scones. (add me instagram and tiktok @iamseptembermelody)
Great decor...excellent friendly service!! The chai was crazy good
The Herbie might be the world’s best breakfast sandwich. The combination of flavors with added bacon couldn’t get any better. The staff at Backlot were friendly and super helpful to a first timer like me. When I return to Evanston Backlot will be my first stop.
i love this shop!! i got the lavender latte and it was lovely. they make their lavender syrup in house. i also ordered the espresso cookie and it was super good! great place to do online work!
Friendly service and very good sweet & savory selections Love the inside of the store too
Excellent lattes, pastries, and one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had (The classic). Amazing staff and ambiance as well. Love this place!
Great spot! Self-roasted beans, amazing baristas and service, tasty nosh!
Popular local coffee shop, plenty of bakery goods to choose, coffee and tea, and breakfast sandwiches, I usually get the central street burrito and it’s very good, my life likes their chai latte. It’s a clean place, family friendly, plenty of seats and tables, parking outside
Well organized so the wait wasn't bad even though it was busy. Great coffee, and the vegan scone was amazing!
Great coffee and atmosphere. Lots of gluten free options - all sandwiches can be made on gf bread for a small upcharge, plus other grab and go options like yogurt parfaits. And the cinnamon sugar donut was one of the best gf baked goods I’ve had. It was huge and I DEVOURED it. Not a ton of lunch options beyond the egg sandwiches, but that didn’t bother me.
Lovely neighborhood coffee shop with their own roast blends.
My girlfriend and I go to Backlot almost weekly because they have both gluten free and vegan options for our food allergies and they have never disappointed in the espresso realm either. Love the warm, welcoming aura of the staff ❤️
Amazing coffee and their vegan donuts are so good. And super friendly service