Kafein

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1621 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-4504
Evanston, IL 60201

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(847) 491-1621
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Kafein - Evanston, IL
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Kafein - Evanston, IL
Kafein - Evanston, IL
Kafein - Evanston, IL
Kafein - Evanston, IL
Kafein - Evanston, IL
Kafein - Evanston, IL
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This is a great place. It's a low key coffeeshop where the music doesn't repeat and the drinks are fantastic. It's unique, independent, and female-owned, as an added plus. Pr...

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The waitresses at this place act like they've just come out of a coma. When asking about a specific drink on the menu I was told to look at the menu instead of asking questions. H...

Simple sandwiches, scrumptious shakes 2/12/2008

Really, I come here to study. It's got free Wifi and caffeine (hence the name) -- everything I need to... more
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Simple sandwiches, scrumptious shakes 2/12/2008

Jenny Provided by Partner
Really, I come here to study. It's got free Wifi and caffeine (hence the name) -- everything I need to figure out Finance. But when you study for... more
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great coffee and food, open late 7/5/2006

This is a great place. It's a low key coffeeshop where the music doesn't repeat and the drinks are fantastic. It's unique, independent, and female-owned, as an added plus. Pros: ambience, service Cons: too loud to do work, at times more
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terrible service, water tastes like sewage 6/16/2006

The waitresses at this place act like they've just come out of a coma. When asking about a specific drink on the menu I was told to look at the menu instead of asking questions. However, since it was pitch black on the outside seating, I couldn't even see the text so all my friends had to bring up their cell phones so that I could read. more
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Evanston's Cafe! 5/19/2005

This cafe will always bring back memories of late night coffee getaways for me, so therefore I hold it in special regard. For a suburban cafe it is hands down original. When you are looking at the posters though you can't help but think of your relationship with coffee. It can be painful. I have had moments when I order the hummus with veggies, just because the reminder of coffee's not exactly great health benefits is too great to ignore. But Kafein is a great place, late night or not! more
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great place! 2/22/2003

definitely one of the best coffee houses on the north shore. the hummus plate is amazing, as are the shakes and pretty much any coffee drink. tons of fun on a weekend when its crowded but also great when its kind of empty. parking is kind of tough but theres usually a spot down the street. more
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Good coffee to finish off day. 1/14/2003

This is a great place to go after a long day to unwind and drink some good coffee; or even finish off a date talking over a cup. The menus poke fun at caffeine drinker, something most caffeine drinkers do already, showing a true java addict never really takes life too seriously. The service is always friendly and willing to spend a couple minutes chatting about the food or drinks before taking orders. And the late hours is a plus, something Chicago needs more of is late night coffee houses and Kafein's has never disappointed. Pros: late hours, reletively priced more
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EccentricFunkyEclecticGothCoolHangDoGo 11/30/2002

It didn't turn out to be the quiet, ""find-a-nook-and-write-on-your-laptop-while-they-keep-bringing-you-coffee"" place I was expecting based on other reviews. However, it did turn out to be a place of energy, great food (sandwiches, soup, desserts ... and, of course, coffee) with outstanding friendly and cheerful service. What I didn't read in other reviews was, that this is very much a college gathering spot and everyone was having a good time. After midnight it did quiet down enough to get work done. Pros: Friendly service, Great food, Intriguing atmosphere Cons: Crowded until late, Parking can be tough more
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kafein, more than just a name 10/7/2002

this swanky place has been around forever and a day. the coffee is great, staff friendly, and the ambience exquisite. If your looking for a cozy number to commuincate over coffee, look no further. more
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Smooth and racey... 7/30/2002

I love this place, smiles all around and the coffee, is really the yummiest in town. Pros: John in a thong Cons: weather more
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  • Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-1am; Fri-Sat 11am-2am
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Evanston
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