Christopher
Guidebook for Evanston

Food Scene

Old-school Evanston BBQ at its best!
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Hecky's Barbecue
1902 Green Bay Rd
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Old-school Evanston BBQ at its best!
Incredible take-out empanadas and other Mexican street food.
Tomate Fresh Kitchen
914 Noyes St
Incredible take-out empanadas and other Mexican street food.
Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives featured this great burger spot.
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bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan Rd
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Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives featured this great burger spot.
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Charmers Cafe
1500 W Jarvis Ave
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Gluten-free bakery!
Sweet Temptations Bake Shop
607 W Howard St
Gluten-free bakery!
Midnight Mac and Cheeserie
6979 N Sheridan Rd
Late night noms.
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The Heartland Cafe
7006 N Glenwood Ave
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Great food at this little gem of a neighborhood cafe.
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Sol Cafe
1615 W Howard St
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Great food at this little gem of a neighborhood cafe.
Lulu's has been a part of Evanston for decades. In this new location, the food is as good as ever. Bento boxes, salads, dim sum, and sushi; a sister restaurant to Taco Diablo with rooftop seating in nice weather.
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Lulu's
1026 Davis St
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Lulu's has been a part of Evanston for decades. In this new location, the food is as good as ever. Bento boxes, salads, dim sum, and sushi; a sister restaurant to Taco Diablo with rooftop seating in nice weather.
Very good tacos and pitchers of margaritas; a sister restaurant to Lulu's with rooftop seating in nice weather.
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Taco Diablo
1026b Davis St
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Very good tacos and pitchers of margaritas; a sister restaurant to Lulu's with rooftop seating in nice weather.
We love Lucky Platter for breakfast and lunch. This spot has been around since the 90s, and those Swedish pancakes hit the spot every time! They also have a full bar and a phenomenal collection of garage sale art & paint-by-numbers scenes.
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Lucky Platter
514 Main St
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We love Lucky Platter for breakfast and lunch. This spot has been around since the 90s, and those Swedish pancakes hit the spot every time! They also have a full bar and a phenomenal collection of garage sale art & paint-by-numbers scenes.
Union Pizza has terrific and simple food. Woodfired pizzas and small plates to share. It's very popular, so go early! There's music in the adjacent space--called SPACE. Check out their website for the performance schedule.
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Union Pizza
1307 Chicago Ave
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Union Pizza has terrific and simple food. Woodfired pizzas and small plates to share. It's very popular, so go early! There's music in the adjacent space--called SPACE. Check out their website for the performance schedule.
This fast-casual sushi & Japanese grocery is one of the best-kept secrets in town. The food is excellent; it's very low-maintenance as a guest; street parking is plentiful around the corner.
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Sea Ranch Sushi Evanston
518 Dempster St
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This fast-casual sushi & Japanese grocery is one of the best-kept secrets in town. The food is excellent; it's very low-maintenance as a guest; street parking is plentiful around the corner.
Argentine-style gelato that should not be missed! Their method and flavor profiles are on-point, and they supply to many local restaurants.
FRÍO Gelato - Evanston
1301 Chicago Ave
Argentine-style gelato that should not be missed! Their method and flavor profiles are on-point, and they supply to many local restaurants.
Brian Houston, an alum of the One-Off Hospitality Group, opened his own place in Evanston, and the food is amazing. He's also bringing up the next generation of cooks by teaching them the ropes of running a kitchen properly, the correct techniques, and how to have a full & fun atmosphere in the dining room of this popular spot.
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Boltwood
804 Davis St
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Brian Houston, an alum of the One-Off Hospitality Group, opened his own place in Evanston, and the food is amazing. He's also bringing up the next generation of cooks by teaching them the ropes of running a kitchen properly, the correct techniques, and how to have a full & fun atmosphere in the dining room of this popular spot.
Excellent sushi for years! Kuni himself is still making plates behind the sushi bar, and his wife greets you at the door. An Evanston classic!
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Kuni's Japanese Restaurant
511 Main St
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Excellent sushi for years! Kuni himself is still making plates behind the sushi bar, and his wife greets you at the door. An Evanston classic!
The newer outpost of Patisserie Coralie, this shop has more seating with the same incredible menu of pastry, sweets, and savory items. Pascal is doing something VERY right here. It's a lovely shop and the staff is so friendly.
Cafe Coralie
633 Howard St
The newer outpost of Patisserie Coralie, this shop has more seating with the same incredible menu of pastry, sweets, and savory items. Pascal is doing something VERY right here. It's a lovely shop and the staff is so friendly.
The best French pastries in town and Julius Meinl coffee... no extra explanation needed! It's fantastic for an afternoon meet-up or a dessert to-go.
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Pâtisserie Coralie
600 Davis St
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The best French pastries in town and Julius Meinl coffee... no extra explanation needed! It's fantastic for an afternoon meet-up or a dessert to-go.
Get ready for tacos... these are among our favorites! In warm weather, the front windows of the lounge open onto Main Street, and you can enjoy a short-rib taco and a margarita in style!
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La Principal
700 Main St
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Get ready for tacos... these are among our favorites! In warm weather, the front windows of the lounge open onto Main Street, and you can enjoy a short-rib taco and a margarita in style!
Trattoria DOC has all the classics of Italian food, and everything is well-prepared. They have a good wine list. The owners, Lucia and her sister Giuliana, are lovely and generous; they are very accommodating for families with kids. They've been in this spot since 2006.
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Trattoria D.O.C.
706 Main St
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Trattoria DOC has all the classics of Italian food, and everything is well-prepared. They have a good wine list. The owners, Lucia and her sister Giuliana, are lovely and generous; they are very accommodating for families with kids. They've been in this spot since 2006.
Mark and Renee's restaurant is a mainstay of the Evanston restaurant scene. They've been serving delicious, thoughtful, classic yet inventive food since 1989. They have a wonderful bar, and a fabulous wine list, and an excellent dessert cart. This is a special occasion place!
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Oceanique
505 Main St
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Mark and Renee's restaurant is a mainstay of the Evanston restaurant scene. They've been serving delicious, thoughtful, classic yet inventive food since 1989. They have a wonderful bar, and a fabulous wine list, and an excellent dessert cart. This is a special occasion place!
PIE-ALERT!!! Paula's shop always has great desserts, but they're also serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sweets to-go! Everything is handmade and from scratch and she sources her ingredients from local farmers. An Evanston favorite. Don't forget to pick up her cookbook while you're there!
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Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago Ave
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PIE-ALERT!!! Paula's shop always has great desserts, but they're also serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sweets to-go! Everything is handmade and from scratch and she sources her ingredients from local farmers. An Evanston favorite. Don't forget to pick up her cookbook while you're there!
Our pal, Brian Kim, owns this neighborhood landmark. He and his older brother transformed it from a sleepy coffee shop to the hub of southeast Evanston. They're serving Metropolis Coffee and a variety of sweet & savory treats from local bakeries.
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Brothers K Coffeehouse
500 Main St
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Our pal, Brian Kim, owns this neighborhood landmark. He and his older brother transformed it from a sleepy coffee shop to the hub of southeast Evanston. They're serving Metropolis Coffee and a variety of sweet & savory treats from local bakeries.
Hewn has been recognized nationally for its excellence. Ellen and Julie have a beautiful shop and make incredible bread and pastries! But be early... they close when they sell out. They have outdoor seating in the warmer months.
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Hewn
1733 Central St
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Hewn has been recognized nationally for its excellence. Ellen and Julie have a beautiful shop and make incredible bread and pastries! But be early... they close when they sell out. They have outdoor seating in the warmer months.

Drinks & Nightlife

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The Oasis Tavern
6809 N Sheridan Rd
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Bruno's Lounge
6562 N Sheridan Rd
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The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood Ave
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Terrific cocktails and often live music.
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Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood Ave
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Terrific cocktails and often live music.
SPACE is a terrific small venue for music. The acoustics are excellent, and they have no shortage of top-billed performers playing there. It's adjacent to Union, and the food & drinks are also fantastic.
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Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave
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SPACE is a terrific small venue for music. The acoustics are excellent, and they have no shortage of top-billed performers playing there. It's adjacent to Union, and the food & drinks are also fantastic.
Celtic Knot is a fantastic Irish Pub, and their food is outstanding. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable; there is often live music on the weekends. They also offer High Tea for groups.
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Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church St
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Celtic Knot is a fantastic Irish Pub, and their food is outstanding. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable; there is often live music on the weekends. They also offer High Tea for groups.
The Sketchbook Tap Room is a newer addition to the Brewing Co. You can taste the different products of this nano-brewery that is a subscription-based & community-supported brewery. They're winning competitions locally and starting to hit to the national beer scene. We love this place!
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Sketchbook Brewing Co.
821 Chicago Ave
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The Sketchbook Tap Room is a newer addition to the Brewing Co. You can taste the different products of this nano-brewery that is a subscription-based & community-supported brewery. They're winning competitions locally and starting to hit to the national beer scene. We love this place!
Peckish Pig has an enormous menu of beer and whiskey. Their food menu has many options, too. If you visit in warmer months, the back patio is amazing for groups... outdoor tables, but also outdoor couches?!? It's a lot of fun for groups.
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Peckish Pig
623 W Howard St
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Peckish Pig has an enormous menu of beer and whiskey. Their food menu has many options, too. If you visit in warmer months, the back patio is amazing for groups... outdoor tables, but also outdoor couches?!? It's a lot of fun for groups.
Vintage cocktails and a small menu of snacks are on offer at Ward 8. The atmosphere is very Chicago Speakeasy. Cody and his barmen make great cocktails, and the vibe is strong on the weekends. Sunday evenings there's live music, too.
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Ward Eight
629 W Howard St
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Vintage cocktails and a small menu of snacks are on offer at Ward 8. The atmosphere is very Chicago Speakeasy. Cody and his barmen make great cocktails, and the vibe is strong on the weekends. Sunday evenings there's live music, too.

Sightseeing

Lovely campus in this East Rogers Park neighborhood.
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Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan Rd
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Lovely campus in this East Rogers Park neighborhood.
The campus is beautifully landscaped, and there are many different points of interest: ponds, architecture, the observatory, the libraries, and the chapels. The campus aligns along the lakefront and offers beautiful views from the walking paths.
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Northwestern University
633 Clark St
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The campus is beautifully landscaped, and there are many different points of interest: ponds, architecture, the observatory, the libraries, and the chapels. The campus aligns along the lakefront and offers beautiful views from the walking paths.

Parks & Nature

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Loyola Beach
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Basketball in the warm months; ice skating in the cold months! Lots of room to run around and get those ya-ya's out!
Kamen West Park
Basketball in the warm months; ice skating in the cold months! Lots of room to run around and get those ya-ya's out!
Ridgeville Park District
908 Seward St
Vera Megowen Park
Baker Park
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Lee Street Beach
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Probably the quietest beach in Evanston, and it's right along the Evanston Parks bike trail.
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South Boulevard Beach
525 Sheridan Square
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Probably the quietest beach in Evanston, and it's right along the Evanston Parks bike trail.
Huge and shallow beach adjacent to campus.
Northwestern Beach
Huge and shallow beach adjacent to campus.

Arts & Culture

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Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St
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Evanston Public Library South Branch
900 Chicago Ave
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Frances Willard House Museum
1730 Chicago Ave
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Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St
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Charles Gates Dawes House
225 Greenwood St
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Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood Ave
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Piccolo Theatre
600 Main St
Bienen School of Music
70 Arts Cir Dr
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Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
40 Arts Cir Dr
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Ice House Gallery
609 South Blvd
ouise runs a hidden gem of a plant shop/art gallery/gift emporium. She always has something beautiful in the windows, and there are treasures to explore all around her shop. She features local artists in her gallery shows, and she has a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of unusual plants.
Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery
704 Main St
ouise runs a hidden gem of a plant shop/art gallery/gift emporium. She always has something beautiful in the windows, and there are treasures to explore all around her shop. She features local artists in her gallery shows, and she has a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of unusual plants.

Shopping

Open from May through November, the best produce of the region comes on Saturday mornings.
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Evanston Farmers' Market
1800 Maple Ave
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Open from May through November, the best produce of the region comes on Saturday mornings.
This liquor store carries a wide variety of all kinds of alcohol and mixers.
Binny's Beverage Depot - Evanston
1111 Chicago Ave
This liquor store carries a wide variety of all kinds of alcohol and mixers.
Downtown Evanston comic book shop
Comix Revolution
606 Davis St
Downtown Evanston comic book shop
A wonderful kids' bookshop, new in 2018.
Booked
506 Main St
A wonderful kids' bookshop, new in 2018.
Great independent comic book shop.
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Third Coast Comics
6443 N Sheridan Rd
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Great independent comic book shop.
Our ABSOLUTE #1 FAVORITE TACO STAND is located at the back of this Mexican grocery store. You will not be disappointed... everything is unbelievably delicious, authentic, and very inexpensive. Head into the store, go all the way back and head to your right to place on order. Guacamole is in the fridge right behind you if you're standing at the counter.
Supermercado Chapala
7117 N Clark St
Our ABSOLUTE #1 FAVORITE TACO STAND is located at the back of this Mexican grocery store. You will not be disappointed... everything is unbelievably delicious, authentic, and very inexpensive. Head into the store, go all the way back and head to your right to place on order. Guacamole is in the fridge right behind you if you're standing at the counter.
Oh, the chocolate... Piron makes their own molded chocolates to purchase by the pound. Their focus is on the traditional methods and flavors, and they're experts at what they do. They also sell varietal chocolates and specialty bars.
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Belgian Chocolatier Piron, Inc.
509-A Main St
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Oh, the chocolate... Piron makes their own molded chocolates to purchase by the pound. Their focus is on the traditional methods and flavors, and they're experts at what they do. They also sell varietal chocolates and specialty bars.
The Mexican Shop has been around FOREVER (or at least since the late 80s), and it's a source for great jewelry and clothing finds. The owners travel early each spring to select merchandise, and the shop has a well-curated visual appeal.
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The Mexican Shop
801 Dempster St
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The Mexican Shop has been around FOREVER (or at least since the late 80s), and it's a source for great jewelry and clothing finds. The owners travel early each spring to select merchandise, and the shop has a well-curated visual appeal.
This is one of the coolest spots in South Evanston since 1970. There are so many sparkly things! Dave's sells rocks, fossils, gemstones for lapidary work, ready-made jewelry, books about everything in the geology-to-archaeology spectrum, and supplies to make your own treasures. There's also a museum of Illinois Fossils that will amaze you if you're into dinosaur-era goodies!
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The Olive Mountain
610 Davis St
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This is one of the coolest spots in South Evanston since 1970. There are so many sparkly things! Dave's sells rocks, fossils, gemstones for lapidary work, ready-made jewelry, books about everything in the geology-to-archaeology spectrum, and supplies to make your own treasures. There's also a museum of Illinois Fossils that will amaze you if you're into dinosaur-era goodies!
Local health and natural foods store.
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JD Mills Health Food
635 Chicago Ave
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Local health and natural foods store.

Essentials

Full pharmacy and some groceries.
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CVS
5205 N Broadway
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Full pharmacy and some groceries.
Full pharmacy, some groceries, and liquor.
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Walgreens
811 Green Bay Rd
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Full pharmacy, some groceries, and liquor.
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Romanian Kosher Sausage Co
7200 N Clark St
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Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago Ave
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Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago Ave
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