The Alcove

I'm visiting Chicago from Denver and love exploring all the fun neighborhoods. I'm staying in Evanston and my friend Linda suggested that we pop in The Alcove for a glass of vino. It was great. The glass of wine was only $6 and it was delicious. Scott the owner was very friendly. Get there early. It's very tiny and fills up quick. It felt very European. Don't miss this place.

This is a cute little place off Main street. It's a bit small but the staff is sweet. Me and a friend moseyed in here for some drinks. Got the meat and cheese plate. Two drinks each, $48. Not too bad. I'll definitely come back.

If this place was a little bit larger, it would get 5 stars.  This place literally seats... 12 people max?!  I suppose if you had it all to yourself, it would be cozy and adorable, but when I came in with a friend for dinner (random night, between 8-8:30), we literally had to squeeze ourselves through the door opening and ended up sharing a (tiny) table with a couple.  Super cozy, indeed.

The menu is not very large, but the sandwiches were delish.  Spot on with the flavors. I didn't try the drinks, but the owner assured us they were good.

Word of warning: this place is cash only, and if you want to avoid the atm free from the random machine in the convenience store next door, bring cash.  My friend and I didn't know this at first, and the owner actually told us he'd "take us on our note" or something to that extent.  He meant he'd let us dine there on our word that we'd pay him back later.  Super cool of him, but it felt weird, so we both sucked up the atm fee and got cash.  Totally worth it though... good food, chill ambiance, awesome owner.