The Lucky Platter

One block east of the Main Street CTA and Metra stops. Eclectic. Scrumptious. Evanston.

8 / 10
171
ratings
  • Phone

    (847) 869-4064

  • Website

    luckyplatterrestaurant.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

514 Main St (btwn Chicago Ave & Hinman Ave) Evanston , IL 60202 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 55


Keywords:

breakfast food burgers eggs benedict pumpkin soup brunch food tandoori chicken healthy food good service casual pastries great value fried green tomatoes trendy desserts salads good for a quick meal apricots restaurants pies hash
Allan M

Awesome benedicts, especially the crab cake one. Do be aware that the breakfast menu is only served till 2pm, so keep that in mind if you want to order one of their benedicts.

Ginger Jensen

I have a feeling that people who left negative comments here were out to have a bad time. I have been a regular customer for many years, great food, wonderful people, cool environment. Try it!

Eszter

Note the customized pizzas on last page of menu. They're perfect size for one person and various combos I've had have all been terrific. Service here has always been great, by the way.

Dianne Carty

Fresh food (burgers are da bomb!!!), good service , moderately expensive when you order drinks (spiced apple cider !) and dessert (key lime pie !)!

Bobby Kennedy

The go-to spot for breakfast in South Evanston. Equally good at both egg dishes (like the benedicts) and the sweet stuff.

Alexey

Renovation was totally worth it! Its crazy look became more elegant and fancy :)

Angie Osmanski

This place is delicious!! Calamari , chicken pot pie ...mm...mm....good!! The California burger is also very good!

James Janssen II

I like this quirky restaurant , but for all the staff running around, it took some effort on my part to keep my water glass from staying empty.

Annette Queyquep

I've been coming here for YEARS. Food has always been excellent. One of the owners is a pastry chef , so voila!!! This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Evanston. :P

Lloyd Murphy

I was pleasantly surprised at the innovative menu and the fun decor . Then as I left I saw that the "no weapons" sign hidden from the outside behind Halloween decorations. So I won't be returning.

Kary King

Great food! I love the Tandoori Chicken Sandwich , sweet potato fries and apricot flakey (with breakfast ). Soy Mustard Vinaigrette (dressing ) great on any salad .

Sarah Burghardt

The portobello burger is the best on the planet--no skimping on this thing--every ingredient is piled on for maximum flavor. Yum!!!!!!!

Jeff Early

Try the SATAN eggs . Seriously can't do soy, this is a good alt for carnivores, delicious vegetarian food .

Amirreza Khosroshahi

Great brunch options. Also try their pumpkin soup and avocado salad . Delicious!

Ryan Strand

Crab cake eggs benedict is out of this world. Garlic aioli makes everything better.

Blake

The BBQ Chicken sandwich is great. And the place is very kid friendly , including the staff .

Caroline Glasser

The salads are fantastic...try the house and simple salads . And the apricot cheese flakey .

Kyle Yecke

Rude servers. Great food, excellent pastry . Highly recommend the apricot cheese flakey .

JoAnna Arnold

Get the crab cake Benedict ! And the apricot flakey is fabulous. I'm ordering 5 next time I go in.

Galen Burghardt

Anything w/ their BBQ sauce is outrageous. Texas Burger is my favorite, cucumbers , onion strings and the amazing sauce, wow!

Angel Sickels

The Decor is Great! Order Breakfast !

Matt Leib

I love this place. Best pumpkin soup this side of Jamaica

Dee W

Breakfast is delish and burgers are outstanding but make sure that you get their apricot cheese flaky

Gerard Sullivan

Great service, love the food, people are so nice

Andrew Inman

Aliens can't read your thought here because of the tin foil on the ceiling. Green tomato bene is amazing

Lasantha Ranasinghe

The swedish pancakes with 100% maple syrup....Amazing!!!

Tracey B

Turkey Hash w whole wheat toast for breakfast is fantastic!!!

Miss W

Apricot Danish is to die for

Zach Taylor

The whole wheat pancakes are tasty!

Sean O

Tuna melt , small house salad with sesame dressing , cup of pumpkin soup . Delish!

marian casey

Great place to eat in Evanston. Funky art and people. Good food. Must try apricot flakies.

Patch

Want to check out the menu before you go? Look to Evanston Patch for all the information you need. Read more

Ninah Randolph

Had the greek omelet . Not bad. Restaurant is pretty small.

Josh Fine

The French toast

Rachel Daum

Apricot cheese flakeys !!

Elizabeth Zenz Plemmons

The pumpkin soup is to die for. Yum!

Anne L

Great food! Ask for Jason. He's he best! :)

TKGO

Love all the variations of eggs benedict , especially the crab cake .

Sean C

Great breakfast--get the apricot flakey! Read more

Sean Doe-Simkins

The BBQ Chicken Salad here is a knock-out. And get the Apricot Flaky at breakfast !

Joey K

Amazing food! Best kept secret!

Susan Plattner

You must get the apricot flaky at breakfast .

Jon Drake

Very unique. Great steak salad .

curtis scott

Montana Hash with Chorizo just do it.

Amy

Post Hippie not Hipster restaurant . Don't be confused!

Adam

The Gouda Burger is fantastic

Audra Akins

Great Tandoori Chicken Salad !!!

will.i.am.not

The cheesy flaky is delicious!

Sarah LaFleur

Service was terrible...2 of our four dishes were wrong and we got no real apology or a reduction of the bill. We will not be eating here again.

Steve Long

Caribbean Pumpkin Soup !

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