Kafein Inc
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Customer Reviews (18 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2008Great coffee and delicious shakes! The atmosphere is funky, and laid back and this is reflected in the employees. It's a cool place to go and hang out to have a drink. They have food, but it's nothing special and seems... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 11, 2008I have been going to this place since I was in high school, so its been about 10 years now. The coffee drinks are fantastic, hands down some of the best I've ever had. Particularly the mocha shake! Mmmmmm.... Yes the... (more)
alyicious
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2006This 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. The service is also friendly and genuine,... (more)
ilyabuni
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2006The 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... (more)
Robert L.
on Judys Book Apr 29, 2006I'm glad to see the judysbook reviewers being honest about this place. I have heard raves about this place before I checked it out. I think most reviews were very kind. I guess it is a hangout for Northwestern students.... (more)
Michele M.
on Judys Book Nov 15, 2005The place is bit disheveled and reminiscent of some of my college apartments. This is most likely due to the close proximity of Northwestern University If you can get past the college co-eds, past the mix-matched... (more)
Amanda W.
on Judys Book Sep 29, 2005I don't really like the evenings at Kafein. I made the mistake of going there on a weekend night and it was packed with youngsters. It's fairly empty in the afternoons and now that they've got wi-fi, it's a great place to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2005There is nothing spectacular here. The coffee and the foods are just OK. They try to create a bohemian style atmosphere, but the key word is try. This place does a lot of advertising so I think that's part of their... (more)
L J.
on Judys Book Aug 30, 2005Sort-of a piano/jazz bar atmosphere but serving cool coffee drinks. A great "night life" alternative if you want to skip the bar scene or just need a night off from alcohol, although I think they might have some... (more)
Jeannette H.
on Judys Book Aug 16, 2005Kafein has a pretty nice atmosphere compared to most of the coffee houses in Evanston because it's unique in decor, dark, and somewhere to go if you want to chat. It's also a nice place to hang out and maybe study... if... (more)
G.P. c.
on Judys Book Aug 05, 2005This is a popular place to hangout among Northwestern students, especially undergrads. They are open until late and have tiny garden for summer days. They offer a variety of creative drinks and deserts. They also... (more)
newmail5456
on Citysearch May 19, 2005This 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... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2004<b>In Short</b><br>Grad students tap away at keyboards amidst lush burgundy and gold vintage decor, velvet curtains and crackled walls, while laid-back couples settle in for hushed conversation at tables,... (more)
AMiller10
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2003definitely 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.... (more)
jdoc3o3
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2003This 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... (more)
lizgraphix
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2002It 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,... (more)
lucien13
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2002this 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)
fjo009
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2002I love this place, smiles all around and the coffee, is really the yummiest in town. (more)