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Lucky Platter: Restaurant in Downtown Evanston IL Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Lucky Platter is a restaurant in downtown Evanston IL serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and supper. Click here to learn more about our restaurant in Evanston and join us for a meal today.

Our Menu

Our mission has always been to excite your palette and your senses with our creative take on comfort classics such as, Yankee Pot Roast with mashed potatoes and baby bok choy to our take on the Chicken Pot Pie with ratatouille baked in a flaky crust. All of our pastries, sauces, dressings (the list goes on) are made from scratch daily by our staff, some of whom have been with us for over a decade!

Breakfast

At The Lucky Platter, we work hard to earn bragging rights for having the best breakfast and brunch Evanston has to offer! We like different. We like unique. And we like adding a special little twist to every dish we create for you.

due to the pandemic we have cut our breakfast hours to 3 days a week: FRIDAY- SUNNDAY from 8:30am - 2pm - so set your alarm (or preorder through our online ordering system ;). 

Drinks

La Croix (rotating flavors)

in a can
$3.09

Coffee/Decaf/Hot Teas

From Our Friends at Coffee & Tea Exchange (the original local bean roaster) $2.69

Bundaberg Ginger Beer

$3.59

WBC Root Beer

All natural "Chicago Style" root beer in a bottle
$3.59

Lattes/Cappuccinos

regular or Decaf/ Whole Milk, Soy or Skim Milk $3.69

Kombucha Brava

from our good friends at 717 Custer Ave
rotating flavors
7.99

The Benedicts

Classic

poached eggs, honey baked ham and hollandaise served on our toasted cornbread
$10.79

Crab Cake

poached eggs, crab cakes, garlic ailoi, spinach and hollandiase served on our toasted cornbread
$11.99

Omelettes/Scrambles

Served with breakfast potatoes and your choice of raisin scone, whole wheat toast, raisin brioche or for $.99 our famous apricot cheese flakey

chilaquiles

fresh fried tortilla chips, topped with scrambles eggs, your choice of red or green salsa, sour cream and queso fresco! add chorizo for $2.39
$10.49

Cajun Scramble

scrambled eggs with garlic, andouille sausage, broccoli, pepperjack cheese topped with remoulade sauce
$10.89

Build Your Own Scramble


avocado, tomatoes, honey baked ham,
artichoke hearts, broccoli, green onions,
sauteed spinach, capers, button mushrooms,
andouille sausage, blue cheese,
cheddar cheese, bacon, sundried tomatoes,
roasted red peppers, grilled onions, feta cheese,
green olives, apples,
goat cheese, swiss cheese, bacon,
chorizo
Substitute Egg Whites add 1.19
Substitute fruit or gingered fruit for potatoes add 1.49/1.69
$11.19

Greek Omelette

fete, mozzarella, spinach, tomatoes and grilled onions
$10.69

Mexican Omelette

chorizo, blackbeans, avocado and pepperjack
$11.19

Other Eggs & Hash

served with breakfast potatoes and your choice of a raisin scone,
apricot cheese flakey (add 99¢), whole wheat toast or raisin brioche

2 Eggs any Style

$7.89 (no description necessary)

Platter Hash

2 eggs any style served with a 3 cheese, roasted
vegetable and potato hash
$9.79

Huevos Rancheros

2 eggs any style served with avocado, black beans, feta tomato and corn tortillas
$10.29
add homemade chorizo ($2.39)

Sweet Stuff!

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

Cornflake crusted raisin brioche topped with powdered sugar and strawberries
$9.89

Swedish Pancakes

filled with lingonberries and dusted with powdered sugar
$9.89

Buttermilk Pancakes

$7.99
add banana & choc. chip, or fresh berries ($2)

Lighter Fare

Fruit Medley

(mixed fresh fruit) $7.49

The Continental

homemade raisin scone, vanilla greek yogurt, strawberries and fresh squeezed O.J. $8.99

Greek Yogurt Parfait

homemade granola atop vanilla greek yogurt, strawberries, apples and grapes $8.69

Bowl of Cereal

Homemade Granola w/milk - whole, skim or soy $7.89

Breakfast Sides

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

$3.69

Thick Sliced Bacon!

2 Pieces $3.69 / 3 Pieces $5.19

Cinnamon Glazed Bacon

2 Pieces $3.99 / 3 Pieces $5.39

Gingered Fruit

our fresh fruit cup tossed with our unique ginger/honey sauce, cilantro and red onion! $3.79

Cup of Fruit

$3.59

Side of Platter Hash

$5.19

Raisin Scone

$2.99

Apricot Cheese Flakey

what has made us famous across the country! $3.19

Breakfast Potatoes

$3.29

1 Egg any Style

$1.99

W.W. Toast

(1 or 2 pieces) $1.59 / $2.79

1 Pancake

$3.39

Lunch and Dinner

When the ordinary just won’t do, kick it up a notch with a delicious night out at the Lucky Platter for dinner with Evanston locals! We bust our chops to create unique diner dinner dishes - comfort foods with a twist- and we serve it up with a smile (if you’re nice) in our eclectic diner in the community first focused Main-Dempster Mile.

If you’re lucky enough to be near the Main-Dempster Mile around lunchtime – then you’re lucky enough! At least that’s what our team at The Lucky Platter – one of the best Evanston lunch spots in town- likes to think!

Soup

Caribbean Pumpkin

Cup $3.49 / Bowl $4.79

Starters

Chicken Tenders

house made tenders served with your choice of bbq, ranch or honey mustard 9.89

Fried Pickles

'breaded' in rice flour, dill pickle chips served with creamy ranch 7.49

Mushroom Quesadilla

Mushrooms, red peppers, fried onion strings, pepperjack, cilantro and chipotle mayo in corn tortillas, served with black beans and a side of gingered fruit
$10.19

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries

$3.99

French Fries

$3.99

Thai Braised Kale

$3.89

Sauteed Spinach

$3.69

Gingered Fruit

$3.99

Seasonal Fruit Cup

$3.79

Cup of Soup

$3.49

Beans n Rice

$3.59

Steamed Broccoli and Romano Cheese

$3.59

Mac n Cheese

$3.69

Roasted beets

with walnuts and goat cheese $3.99

 Salads

Dressings for Small and Entree Salads: Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette, Ginger Lime Vinaigrette, Soy Mustard Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Green Goddess.  The toasted sesame and soy mustard vinaigrette have 1/2 raw egg per gallon to keep them from separating.

Add grilled chicken, portabella or tofu to a small salad for $3.99.

Add steak ($7.29) or salmon ($9.89)

Small Chop Salad

jicama, red peppers, corn, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, green peppers, and your choice of feta or blue
$5.99

Small House Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes, feta, raisins, walnuts and apples
$5.79

Small Avocado Salad

mixed greens, avocado, garlic croutons, sundried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts
$5.99

Entree Salads

Green Goddess Salad

Mix of Kale, mixed greens, quinoa, dried cranberries, goat cheese, sunflower seeds, hard boiled egg, pickled onions tossed with our green goddess dressing.
$9.59

Tandoori Salmon Salad

7oz grilled tandoori salmon served on a bed of mixed greens with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta and garlic croutons
$17.09

Steak Salad

Grilled Hanger steak served on a bed of mixed greens with avocado, roasted red peppers, croutons and feta cheese
$14.69

Tandoori Chicken Salad

Boneless tandoori chicken (with our tomato and apricot chutney) served on a bed of mixed greens with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta and garlic croutons
small $9.89 / large $13.09

Large Chopped Salad

Jicama, red peppers, corn, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, green peppers, and your choice of feta or blue
$9.49

Large House Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, feta, raisins, walnuts and apples
$9.19

Large Avocado Salad

Mixed greens, avocado, garlic croutons, sundried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts
$9.49

Our Burgers

Served with a choice of 1 side
Burger extras: cheddar, swiss, button or shiitake mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, feta, blue cheese, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, bacon, avocado or for .99 

Spicy Black Bean Burger

Housemade Black Bean Pattie topped w/ spicy sriracha slaw on a housemade bun.
11.79

The Classic Burger

with red leaf, thin sliced cucumber and grilled onion
$10.79

The Gouda Burger

smoked gouda, red leaf, carmelized onions, thin sliced cucumbers and a little garlic aioli
$11.29

The Texas Burger

glazed bacon, cheddar, lettuce, cucumbers, thin sliced onion rings and our bbq sauce (on the side)
$12.49

The California Burger

with sauteed spinach, roasted red peppers, avocado, feta and garlic aioli
$12.59

Vegetarian

Served with a choice of 1 side

Mexican Polenta

Layered Polenta topped w/Black Beans, melted Mozzarella, Avocado and Cilantro. Served w/ salsa and choice of a side. Gluten Free
$12.59

'Beyond' Philly Cheesesteak

Plant based protein beyond meat with sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms topped with arugula with mayo on a french roll (13.99)

Grilled Portabella

With goat cheese, thinly sliced onion rings, lettuce, roasted red peppers, cucumbers and a chipotle mayo
$10.99

Sandwiches & The Pot Pie

Served with a choice of 1 side

Chicken Pot Pie

Slow-cooked chicken with veggies in house made pastry crust with gravy on the side. 
$14.39

Shrimp Po' Boy

Sauteed Cajun Shrimp, Platter Fried Green Tomatoes, arugula, chipotle mayo on a french roll. served with banana peppers lime on the side. $12.29

Tuna Melt

open faced with cheddar, tomato, avocado, and served on toasted cornbread
$10.19

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried Chicken Tenders, 'ranch' slaw, pickle relish on a buttery bun! staff fave.
$12.49

Chicken Caprese

Grilled chicken breast, burrata cheese, baby arugala, pesto and sun dried tomato mayo, staff favorite!

Pizzas

Make Your Own 7" Pizza

Your Choice of Any 3 Ingredients: avocado, tomatoes, green olives, honey baked ham, blue cheese, sundried tomatoes, capers, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, apples, button mushrooms, broccoli green onions, goat cheese, feta cheese, sauteed spinach. $11.19

Entrees

Available after 4pm

Yankee Pot Roast

Slow cooked Angus Short Ribs over our creamy mashed potatoes and baby bok choy. topped w/ our secret recipe gravy
$16.99
(due to the volatile meat market during the pandemic - this item has very limited availability)

Fried Chicken

1/2 Chicken 'breaded' in rice flour and fried to perfection! comes with mashed potatoes and slaw (no substitutions please)
$16.99

Chicken Pot Pie

Slow-cooked chicken with veggies in homemade pastry crust. gravy served on the side.
$14.39

BBQ Chicken Dinner Special

Housemade Spice Rub & BBQ Sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and coleslaw  $16.99

Tandoori Grilled Salmon

Tandoori marinated salmon fillet served over mashed sweet potato & topped with our tomato apricot chutney
$17.09

Lemon Peppered Salmon

Salmon fillet lightly peppered, served over basmati rice with a lemon caper sauce
$16.69

Crab Cakes

Served over homemade slaw with light lemon butter sauce
$16.09

Food For Four

Larger portions of your favs so you can share!

Food For Four sized Chicken Pot Pie

filled (!) with pulled chicken, feta, cheddar, ratatouille and peas all cozy in a homemade flaky crust (not just the top!)

Dessert

Finish Your Meal Off Right!

all made fresh in our bakery

Butterscotch Pudding with sugar cookies

housemade butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream and served with two sugar cookies $4.59

Key Lime Pie

graham cracker and walnut crust
$6.39

Devils Food Chocolate Cake

Served with whipped cream
$6.89

Evanston Lunch Spot

The Lucky Platter offers one of the most delicious and distinct Evanston lunch restaurants in the Main-Dempster Mile and keeps the locals wondering what we will serve up next! The creative lunch Evanston locals love so much includes something for everyone. From our clever vegetarian dishes like Caribbean Pumpkin Soup, Avocado Salad with Tofu, and creamy Mexican Polenta to our ever-popular burgers including the Gouda and California…oh, and don’t forget the Chicken Pot Pie and tempting Tandoori Chicken, please… and thank you very much!

You will know you have arrived at someplace special when you walk through the door of The Lucky Platter. We elevate your Evanston restaurants lunch experience to a whole new level of goodness with our fresh, made-from-scratch menus, sauces and dressings! Looking for the best, unique, and urban eclectic lunch Evanston? Welcome to The Lucky Platter! You’ve never had such a good lunch Evanston IL – Guaranteed!

Dinner in Evanston

Dinner’s on tap every day at 4PM, (except Monday night when we’re relaxing)! We invite you to our favorite Evanston dinner restaurant to be wowed by the fresh and funky dinner combinations and made-from-scratch specialties that are sure to please!

Since there is something scrumptious for everyone, you can bring the whole bunch for a funky diner dinner at The Lucky Platter with no complaining! Choose from unique dishes like the irresistible Tandoori Grilled Salmon with Tomato Apricot Chutney, the secret recipe Yankee Pot Roast with Baby Bok Choy, and fresh Custom Pizzas with daring toppings like avocados, goat cheese, and apples!

Vegetarians will love our made-from-scratch dishes and our uber-fresh Green Goddess Salad with homemade dressing. Those with a sweet tooth should prepare to indulge on bakery specialties such as the made-from-scratch Panna Cotta with Brown Ale Figs for the most delicious bite of your life!

Ditch the ordinary and do a delicious diner dinner at The Lucky Platter, the fun and funky Evanston dinner restaurant with the fresh, made-from-scratch food combos that are sure to please even the pickiest palette.

Breakfast & Brunch in Evanston

We strive to serve a breakfast Evanston locals will enjoy enough to come back for again and again…from our vibrant vegetarian Tofu Scramble and Fried Green Tomato Benedict's with made-from-scratch Hollandaise Sauce, to our unforgettable Strawberry Empanadas and Classic Egg Breakfasts – you’ve never had it like we make it at The Lucky Platter in Evanston!

When you’re looking for funky, festive food with flair, The Lucky Platter is on point for the unique breakfast and brunch experience you crave. We welcome you for brunch and breakfast Evanston, and we serve it up each and every day from 7:30 AM till 2 PM so there’s plenty of time to get your favorites like our fresh, homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties, the unique Gingered Fruit, and our oh-so-coveted Apricot Cheese Flakey – all made fresh from scratch in house – Every. Single. Day. Just for you!