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Coffee · Café · Bar — Anytown, ST
Best Coffeein Evanston
Euro-Style Café by Day, Craft Cocktail Lounge by Night.
By day · the coffee shop
It starts with coffee
Hand-roasted, small-batch coffee, locally sourced pastry offerings, and elevated small plates — served from a bright, welcoming room downtown. This is Template Cafe by day.
Everything we offer
More than a coffee shop
Online Ordering
Pickup or delivery — everything you love, a couple of taps away.
Learn moreWhole Bean Coffee
Small-batch roasts to brew at home.
Learn moreGroup Reservations
Book the room for parties of 10–25, with buyouts for larger groups.
Learn moreWholesale
Our craft coffee, in bulk for your business.
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The Menu
Where every sip & bite tells a story of craft
Hand-roasted coffee, house specialties like our Ipsento Latte, single-origin teas, fresh pastries and small plates — thoughtfully prepared and beautifully balanced.
Featured
Signature pours
Ipsento Latte
Coconut cream, honey & cayenne — a house favorite
Café Con Miel
Espresso, steamed milk & honey
Matcha Latte
Ceremonial Japanese matcha
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Gather
Reserve the moment
Book a table for your group, event, or private gathering — we reserve space for parties of 10–25, with buyouts for larger groups.
A space that evolves with you
Morning opens soft
First pour at half past seven — hand-roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and the quiet before the day begins.
The room runs bright
The room fills and the light goes bright — house-made sandwiches and iced coffee, every cup poured to order.
Five o’clock slows
Golden hour, golden light. A latte in hand, the window seats filling, and the day settling into its easy part.
Late turns lively
After dark the café becomes a lounge — handcrafted cocktails, a quaint wine list, local beer, live music and trivia.
Guest love
What our guests say
"Super cozy atmosphere with dedicated spaces for folks looking to work and those here to chat and relax. Great drinks selection, including house-made syrups and a quaint wine list."
"Hidden gem! Amazing service and cocktails. Fun atmosphere. I'll be back!"
"The coffee was AMAZING and the team was so sweet. A beautiful place to stop and recharge."
Template Cafe
Great taste is always within reach
Order ahead for pickup or delivery, or reserve the room for your next gathering.