As we head into the long, cold months of winter, students may find themselves in need of some fun and yummy winter treats to help them get through the weeks coming back from break. Here are the best places to find delicious winter foods and drinks around Evanston.
Starbucks: Peppermint Mocha and Sugar Plum Danish
The peppermint mocha from Starbucks is a chocolaty, minty blended coffee drink that features some of the most iconic winter flavors. Available in both hot and iced forms, it’s perfect to enjoy while staying and studying or as a quick on-the-go drink before school. It also pairs well with the sugar plum cheese danish, a sweet pastry that includes cream cheese filling topped with a spiced sugar plum jam spread. Full of festive flair, this winter food item is definitely worth a try.
Backlot: Vanilla Mint Matcha and Cinnamon Old Fashioned Donut
The vanilla mint matcha is a unique drink that uses great winter flavors and combines them with earthy matcha tea. The tastes blend together very well, and it’s cozy and warm enough to enjoy during these cold months while still using some flavors that wouldn’t normally be found in other holiday treats. While not technically a winter exclusive item, the cinnamon donut is a cinnamon sugar-topped, old-fashioned style donut that is sugary and spicy. It contrasts well with the vanilla mint matcha because of their different flavor profiles, but it is also great to be enjoyed by itself at any time.
Colectivo: Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Cardamom Sunshine Bun
The hot chocolate is a peppermint-tasting drink with a pinch of peppermint crisps, and it’s a great option to go with because it can be very cold but you’re not just getting a plain, boring hot chocolate. The peppermint hot chocolate also pairs very well with the cardamom sunshine bun, a flakey laminated pastry. These go hand in hand and can be enjoyed while studying for school or just chilling with friends on a cold day. These two options are truly amazing because the hot chocolate is simple but still has a nice warm, cozy feeling to it. The sunshine bun balances it out with a more unique taste, yet both are so amazing on their own.
Pour: Cookie Butter Latte and Blueberry Scone
The cookie butter latte is a classic winter drink; it evokes a nice cookie flavor with a hint of butter and just the right amount of caffeine. Not too much but not too little either. It is such a great option to pair up with the blueberry scone too. This is one of many scones they have and tends to be one of the ones people order for the winter. These tastes blend together very well.
