Colectivo Coffee Evanston

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I've been going to this Colectivo location for almost 2 years now and generally have had an okay experience. The staff are nice, the coffee is good, the food is acceptable. Today, however, I had a horrible experience which I feel compelled to share. I ordered a bagel, took a bite, and it was so hard, it chipped my tooth! I had chipped my tooth about a year ago, and this bagel chipped it even further! I went back in, and asked to order something else. I asked for a burrito, thinking they would expedite the order, given they were at fault for my hard as a rock bagel. Alas, they did not. I ended up waiting 15 minutes for my burrito. I'm frustrated and starving at this point. I bite into the burrito, and it's cold as ice! At this point I've had enough and I just throw the cold burrito away and go home. I had wasted enough time (and money!). I'm so disappointed. Never getting food here again. :(

Best beans you can get without schlepping down to Loyola. Union shop, which is a big plus in my book. Half the staff are cool and the other half think they're cool, which is standard for a north shore coffee place. Just wish they didn't use Solo cups for takeaway. I mostly buy beans and only get something premade if I have time to sit and drink it there. Update: over the last year or so, things have really deteriorated here. Prices have gone up, as with everywhere. But the quality of coffee and baked goods is now pretty low compared to other local or small-chain places. Also, the hostility of the employees has gone through the roof. One barista simply refuses to speak to customers. I've encountered them a few times and it's always the same. Today I purchased a bag of beans and a pastry. Usually they'll ask if you want your beans ground. But I knew not to expect that with this employee because, again, they don't speak to customers. I use the app and it's never clear when it's time to scan in, because they seem to have to enter something on their screen first. I asked and, of course, instead of saying, "okay, now" or something, she just tapped impatiently on the scanner. The price came up (she didn't announce it, natch), I paid (and tipped generously, because I'm an idiot) and said thank you. No reply. Another employee standing nearby handed me my pastry and thanked me, looking a bit embarrassed on behalf of her coworker. As I was leaving, I noted that the app hadn't in fact scanned correctly or registered my points. Did I dare go back and mention it, risking the wrath of the Silent One? Nope. Instead I just walked out and won't be walking back in. A shame. But other good places in town now--Coralie, Reprise, Pour--no need to subject myself to this kind of rudeness. The teens and undergrads still flock there, so I'm sure Colectivo won't miss my business.

The worst matcha I ever had I think in my life… so watered down and just awful

Nice place to hang... But messed up the matcha...

Absolutely great coffee, friendly service, killer prices. If you're in Evanston, this is a must-have!

I ordered the salted caramel latte and it was by far one of the best coffee I had at a cafe. The staff were super friendly and the atmosphere was great. Perfect if you need a quiet place to study.