Fuel

We came on a Friday night for date night and got the ahi jalapeño appetizer, hubby got the beef bourguignon and beet salad and I had the duck risotto. Everything was absolutely delicious, jalapeños were on the spicy side.
We got a table without a reservation quickly and loved the quiet classy atmosphere. Candles & flowers were nice touch. Will definitely be back with the kids! 👍

A pretty good, conveniently located spot! Staff is really friendly and the manager was friendly as well (seems like he’s changed his ways based on previous reviewers, at least during my experience). In terms of vegan options, they’ve got a few things on the menu. The veggie burger (no brioche bun) and oatmeal are pretty good. They’ve got almond milk for coffee as well.

I don't even know where to start. The owner of this place is a complete A hole to say it nicely. First, he wouldn't seat us as our entire party wasn't there. Understandable if packed, but there were 8 empty tables. Five minutes later we were sat. 5 minutes after that, he moved us another table because table we were at a 6 top and we were 4 and he had a reservation in 45 minutes. We told him we were old friends catching up and going to be there awhile. We totally understood the move. Then things went downhill fast.

As we were looking at the menus, he literally came over and took our menus as he didn't have enough as we were told we had had them long enough. REALLY...print some more!! The food came and 2 of 4 were wrong. Then the owner comes back around refilling coffee, tilts pot to pour and nothing comes out because it's empty. But he plays it off like he refilled us and doesn't come back. 5 minutes later, he's back with check. One in the group says "please just split it 4 ways." His response, "please give me one card and you all can Venmo each other." We all looked at each other in disbelief. As we continue to chat, not having been there for over an hour, he comes back and asks us to leave because they are now on a wait. So after a $100+ breakfast(no alcohol), catching up with life long friends, we are asked to leave.

He's an absolute joke and needs to learn class and customer service.

Food is decent but the owner of this place is extremely rude and seems to only be concerned about money. I’ve given it multiple chances and every time I go he does something totally off putting. On one visit he said a to-go cup for my coffee would be $3. On another, he wouldn’t let me bring my Starbucks in. And one time he snatched a to-go container out of my hands and brought me a different one because the original was too big for my food. Also, the place is always filled with smoke from the kitchen; guessing he’s too cheap to get better ventilation. He’s lucky the food is decent otherwise no one would put up with him.

Food was great. We were given 2 cold water bottles as we sat down, but was surprised we were charged $2 at the end of the bill without having been asked if we wanted it or not and told that we'd be getting charged for it. The $6 cappuccino was tiny, but pretty.

An exceptional breakfast with high quality, fresh ingredients, generous portions and a great latte. The staff is warm and attentive without being in your space. After eating, I sat to do some work while drinking the latte and felt comfortable to just BE. Clean and light atmosphere with dedicated local patrons who interact with the staff, including the owner, like Cheers. Wilmette is lucky to have Fuel.

Some of the best, freshest and artfully prepared food on the North Shore! I have yet to experience a dinner but I’m sure it will be inspired. The phrase, “You get what you pay for” applies here as it’s not cheap but worth every penny!

Fuel is a little gem hidden by the train station in Wilmette. My husband and I have been coming here for breakfast for over a year now and am embarrassed that I have yet to thank this team for the amazing food, hospitality and service by writing a review. Tim is always so friendly we feel like we are at home. There is no better egg sandwich in the city!