Cafe Ambrosia
4.0
The cheery space features both couch and table seating and also an alfresco cafe. Look for the usual espresso and coffee suspects, plus 30 loose-leaf teas and house-made Chai tea. Ambrosia features a grab-and-go area with a rotating selection of pastries, muffins, bread and cakes from two local bakeries, plus sandwiches and soups during the winter. In addition to the caffeine-laced beverages, Ambrosia gourmet soft drinks. During the Northwestern school year there's plenty of live entertainment, with music, poetry readings and plays performed in the basement.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Church and Orrington.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Metra Train: Davis stop. Pace Bus: 208, 212. Purple Line Train: Davis stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Main level only.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, open until midnight during the school year.
- Cuisine:
- Bagels
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Cafe
- Audience:
- Families. High-chairs and booster chairs are available but limited.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. Poetry readings, acoustic jams and other performances(call for details)
- Features:
- Catering and On-site Merchandise. Coffee mugs and other coffee-related products. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities and Wifi. Free with purchase.
- Specialties:
- Loose-leaf tea, house-made Chai tea, espresso and coffee products.
- Payment Methods:
- Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 16
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 80
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"Cool inside on the top..."
Northwestern Student from Evanston, IL - January 12, 2007
Cool inside on the top floor, the basement is well...a basement. The coffee is really bad at this cafe, and most of the students here come to study...
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"Best cafe in Evanston and..."
Jamestown from Evanston, IL - February 16, 2006
Best cafe in Evanston and possibly all of Chicagoland. Great service! Try the chai tea.
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