Downtown Evanston has plenty of coffee shops to choose from, but if you’re stuck up on North Campus this quarter, Coffee Lab can be your go-to place for coffee and tea. The small coffee shop sits next to the Tomate Fresh Kitchen and just underneath the Noyes El stop. With a clean and comfortable interior, Coffee Lab offers bar seats facing street-side or tables in a side room. If you’re not in a particular hurry, the quiet atmosphere can be great for studying or just relaxing with some tasty drinks.
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Keeping true to its name, Coffee Lab’s coffee is served in large glass beakers with a mug into which you pour the coffee. Their standard brews are affordable and you can get a beaker’s worth for around $3 or $4. If you’re in the mood from some espresso, Coffee Lab also offers some great options like the smooth, sweet and rich white chocolate mocha or the caffeine-filled macchiato. To round out your breakfast, they also have a small selection of baked goods sourced from Great Harvest.
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All of the options are reasonably priced and of good quality. Although the brew may not impress a coffee connoisseur, it certainly gets the job done. Since it’s open from 7 am till 7 pm, you can grab your caffeine fix before and after classes or any other time you might happen to be on North Campus.
Address: 922 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201
Hours of operation: Mon-Sat 7am-7 pm, Sun closed