Other Brother Coffeebar

RACIST STAFF. I walked past Starbucks to support a local coffee shop. When I arrived I was the only customer at the counter. The two staff members ignored I was there. A white woman then arrived and was greeted and served immediately. When I told them I had been waiting for service, I was told «bye bye». If you have any conscious don’t support this business. They were extremely rude and discriminatory.

So, right off the bat, this is NOT affiliated with Brother’s K.
That being said, it’s still an excellent spot in its own right. About 20 seats available, and the staff is very diligent about shooing bags and junk off seats to ensure there’s spots for everyone that comes in.
Other Brother is a very straightforward coffee experience: You go in, you order, and you get it for here or to go (most seems to be to go). What’s not straightforward is the quality of coffee and service — it’s at the top of the game.
This is technically my «neighborhood» spot. I travel all over the city for work, and Other Brother is recommended not only because of proximity, but on its own merits. I wish they were open later, but they cater far more to the 9 – 5 crowd/​weekend morning crowd.

Best coffee in town and the staffs are so friendly.

From the first time I stepped in, Tim and the rest of the staff made me feel at home! They all make sure to greet each customer as they walk in and wish them well as they leave. Becoming a regular here is not difficult. The baked goods and food items are local, the coffee is local — I’m a fan of iced coffee and iced lattes on the warmer days, and lattes on the colder ones.
Free wifi makes it a great spot to steal away to, and get some last minute work done. Compared to other spots in town, the prices are very reasonable — you’ve got to visit!

4 solid stars for this conveniently located (downtown) Evanston coffeeshop. Allow me to break down the pros and cons…
Pros:
–Delicious, super smooth espresso (my iced americano was pretty close to perfection)
–Interesting and flavorful baked goods, my vegan ginger chocolate chip cookie was none too dry and chock full of zing
–Stable WiFi with an easy to find password
–Friendly staff
–Clean, easy to access restrooms
–Prices are fair!
Cons:
–The ambiance isn’t awesome — I found it quite noisy and chilly.
–The backless stools along the bar are the only seating options available. While it reminds me to sit up straight, it’s not the best option for working.
While The Other Brother had a limited menu, what they do have is quality… no beans about it.

I got their lattes before and they weren’t bad. But I got the iced Americano today and it tastes kinda funky. There’s a sour after taste. Maybe I’m just too use to the Starbucks Americanos. The space is nice though! There’s not a whole lot of seating, or table space, so it’s not a place I would bring all my work and camp out at for the day. It’s a nice spot to meet up with friends though.

I love unique places like this! I have to admit I’m normally a Starbucks chai tea gal but I’m always down for something unique and new. I ordered the mocha with soy milk and it was delicious. Bonus points for not charging extra for soy milk like most places do nowadays. The staff was friendly and the place was immaculately clean. Next time I’m in Evanston and in need of coffee I will be sure to come back!

This place is fantastic.
The coffee: Fantastico!
The service: Unabashedly friendly.
The vibe: A warm convivial environment that is particularly welcoming against a cold, windy day in Chicago.
I’d definitely stop by when I’m back in Evanston.

Other Brother has become my favorite coffee place in Evanston. The staff is always friendly and will make recommendations for you based off of other things you like. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in Evanston! Their mochas are the best I have ever had.

There’s another Brother in town, and this one feels like a swank corner coffee stop you might find in San Francisco’s financial district. It has a very urban city vibe with long counters and stools for sitting. Truly designed to be a coffeebar.
The baristas are friendly and helpful, and my vanilla latte was so rich and smooth that it didn’t require sweetner… that’s when you know it’s good coffee. They use Metropolis beans, and I could have sworn on my way out I saw some Passion House coffee beans to go, but I could be wrong. Baked goods and treats from other local businesses are brought in, which shows that these guys really are all about supporting local neighborhood businesses.
Great coffee. Cool energy. Friendly service. What more could you ask for?

Favorite coffee shop in Evanston. I love the chill vibes and the welcoming baristas. The espressos are flavorful and blows away other coffeeshops around the area. I have consistently had positive experiences here.

Other Brother is literally everything I want in a coffee shop.
DRINKS/​FOOD
Other Brother surprised me with the best cappuccino I have had in quite a while… Good enough to prompt me to return the next day. Good amount of foam, perfect milk temperature, and espresso pulled just right. The second time was exactly like the first so I must say they are pretty consistent from my experience.
SERVICE/​ATMOSPHERE
The baristas are friendly but very relaxed and professional. The location is perfect, in what I believe is downtown Evanston. Easy to find and has enough bar seating for a quick bite. Many people only stop by and get drinks to go. The space is clean and well lit and quite minimal, which I prefer. There is also free wifi.
VALUE/​PRICE
Prices are average for what you get. They offer pastries from a local bakery as well, which provided me with the best chocolate croissant I have ever had!
They have a small, but varied selection of beans for sale as well! Had to cop me a bag before I left.
Unilocal 100 Challenge — 2016 [1/​100]

I really love this coffee shop for when I’m in downtown Evanston, away from my home café Brothers K (are they related? I assume so — the coffee is amazing at both). The staff are so friendly and efficient, the coffee is consistently lovely, and the service is quick. Great job, guys!

Cute place, yummy coco-​banana bread, perfect cortado, friendly and courteous staff. So glad it’s in Evanston!

My favorite coffee spot in evanston!

Friendly baristas– lots of positive energy in this place; very clean and a welcoming atmosphere. A nice place to do work and people watch for an hour when you need a break from the office.

Tried the cortado – very good! Very much a coffee «bar.» Small, only bar type seating but you can do some laptop work

I was in Evanston for a conference at Northwestern, and happened on Other Brother Coffeebar on my walk to campus. I went every morning after that for the remainder of my time in Evanston.
I had an iced mocha that was absolutely divine, and iced coffee that was incredibly smooth and flavorful. The staff is friendly and sweet without being overly chipper – Brett and Tim’s playful banter was great.
If I’m ever in Evanston again, I know where I’m getting my coffee.

The baristas strike a great balance between friendliness and efficiency, style and conformity. The shop has a nice feeling that despite the high quality coffee, I leave remembering the service.
Seriously, the best coffee in Evanston.

Quaint but nothing out of the extraordinary. The store seemed rather barren. I got a house cup of coffee and my spouse got a Chai. Neither of us could finish it. It was a good enough Chai for her to finish and I also left 90% of my coffee undrunk. There were a handful of folks so apparently there are people who like the product.
There are so many coffee shops around that if I was living in the area this would be one I would not be revisiting. Friendly enough folks but the product… nah.

I believe Other Brother Coffeebar serves the best coffee in Evanston, hands down. Their attention to the art of brewing makes their coffee really stand out from the typical drip and utility drinks at other establishments.
The inside is very minimal with a limited menu. I ordered an espresso and a croissant which was made at Hewn. My girlfriend ordered a latte which she loved. The espresso didn’t come with still water, but they did have a pitcher of water which I took with me to one of the red outside benches. My drink was very good, and the croissant was fresh and delicious.
I highly recommend taking a longer stroll and diverting away from Starbucks to come here!

Oh no, Rosa J. did the unthinkable! She didn’t have her morning coffee before she walked out her front door!
After my trip to the Bennison’s bakery to pick up some macarons, I was on the look out for some quality coffee (not s*arb*cks; of course not dun*in do*uts). I roughly remember «Other Brother Coffeebar» when I was going to Edzo’s for burgers and some fries last Christmas, but I didn’t give OBC «my heart» last time.
I confirmed the address with my Unilocal app.; it’s located near the CTA Davis Purple Line station. Everything looked as perfect as it should.
I went in, and was immediately greeted super warmly by a spunky young man. I went with the medium-​sized mocha. I had to say the price was on a higher side ($ 5 and some change after tax), yet the coffee shop appeared to be clean, bright, and modern. There was also free wifi available with the password gladly given on the chalk board.
The mocha was very spot-​on delicious. I was back to «my normal self» after one (1) sip. That spunky Barista sent a great compliment on my outfit. Thank you very much, my love! I was delighted to see some fashion-​lovers out there in Evanston.
It will be my honor to come back and see all of your friendly faces again!

Unbelievable coffee. Was having an absolute crap day, actually an absolute crap week. Stopped for coffee out of pure necessity, not pleasure. Ordered a latte and got all the way to my car before I bothered to actually try it. Car started, seat belt buckled, and then comes the first sip.
OH MY GOSH! Car turned off, seat belt unbuckled, had to go back in to tell the lovely barista that she had just made me the best latte of my entire life. The espresso was so rich but so smooth. Every sip was heaven. I wish I lived anywhere near this place so I could be a regular.

In my opinion, Other Brother serves some of the best coffee in downtown Evanston. I’ve tried their regular coffee, cappuccino and latte, all of which were deliciously comforting and flavorful. Their espresso is on the slightly stronger side, but that’s easily one of my favorite parts.
Additionally, the customer service here is great — amiable baristas really make a difference. :) Plus the drink prices on the menu are already including tax, which makes everything easier!
I had to knock off a star because of the hours — they close fairly early on weekdays (5pm) and even earlier on the weekends (used to be 2pm on Sundays, but now it’s 12pm), which it makes it difficult for me to spend some time studying there. If I finally become a morning person, I’ll be sure to spend a few hours sitting inside, but for now, I will continue to take my delicious cup of Joe to-​go. :)

Coffee is excellent and given in awesome presentation. (Look at my photo). I ordered the latte.
Customer service is also top-​notch. As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted with a «Hi and How are you». When we answered with a «Great,» they were genuinely interested in how our day was great and we continued talking about the weather and music. Within our conversation, my coffee was served quickly!
Genuine staff, excellent coffee and I know several people come here to study or work. Definitely recommend.

I’ve been to Brothers K a few times, and while I enjoyed their coffee and pastries, the environment just didn’t feel right for me to work or hang out in. Other Brother is much closer to me, but so is Coffee Lab and I never bothered to make it out here since there aren’t even really tables to do work here, just a bar lining the windows.
Small space! But much more relaxed. Better lighting through giant windows all around, and same good coffee. I’ve been getting their cortados recently, and mine had a gorgeous tulip in it the first time! A barista friend of mine told me that’s very impressive, since there’s less milk and a smaller space to work with.
The staff is very friendly and works through the orders quickly even though there might be a few people in line. They also have some pastries from Bennison’s and food (burrito from Blind Faith Café) to munch on, and they sell Metropolis by the bag, since that’s what they use here too.
Wouldn’t mind coming here for more chats and cortados in the future!