Guidebook for Evanston

Annie
Guidebook for Evanston

Food Scene

Hewn bakes the best pastries and artisan breads in Evanston.
20 locals recommend
Hewn
1733 Central St
20 locals recommend
Hewn bakes the best pastries and artisan breads in Evanston.
For a fabulous meal, Boltwood is my favorite restaurant in Evanston. Don't forget to order the crispy potatoes! And mussels.
13 locals recommend
Boltwood
804 Davis St
13 locals recommend
For a fabulous meal, Boltwood is my favorite restaurant in Evanston. Don't forget to order the crispy potatoes! And mussels.
Hoosier Mama shares a space with Dollop Cafe. During the summer months, there are outdoor tables set up to dine outside. Don't miss the hand pies​ and the Beetnik sandwich.
37 locals recommend
Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago Ave
37 locals recommend
Hoosier Mama shares a space with Dollop Cafe. During the summer months, there are outdoor tables set up to dine outside. Don't miss the hand pies​ and the Beetnik sandwich.
Order the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.
45 locals recommend
Lucky Platter
514 Main St
45 locals recommend
Order the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Evanston. Try the fish tacos!
20 locals recommend
La Principal
700 Main St
20 locals recommend
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Evanston. Try the fish tacos!
For the best custard. Outdoor seating and right in the middle of downtown Evanston -- great to walk here from our house.
12 locals recommend
Andy's Frozen Custard
719 Church St
12 locals recommend
For the best custard. Outdoor seating and right in the middle of downtown Evanston -- great to walk here from our house.

Drinks & Nightlife

Connected to Space (amazing spot to hear live music every night), Union has the best wood-fired pizza and amazing cocktails, There are couches, tables, and a bar. Beautifully designed restaurant/bar.
50 locals recommend
Union Pizza
1307 Chicago Ave
50 locals recommend
Connected to Space (amazing spot to hear live music every night), Union has the best wood-fired pizza and amazing cocktails, There are couches, tables, and a bar. Beautifully designed restaurant/bar.
Best beer and whiskey selection in Evanston.
13 locals recommend
Bangers & Lace Evanston
810 Grove St
13 locals recommend
Best beer and whiskey selection in Evanston.
Locally brewed beer with a terrific outdoor space. No food but this is a secret gem.
21 locals recommend
Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster St
21 locals recommend
Locally brewed beer with a terrific outdoor space. No food but this is a secret gem.
The BEST place to hear live music in Evanston.
57 locals recommend
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave
57 locals recommend
The BEST place to hear live music in Evanston.

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous beach. Easy parking.
15 locals recommend
Lee Street Beach
15 locals recommend
Gorgeous beach. Easy parking.

Entertainment & Activities

Great option to go see a movie -- easy 10 min walk from our house.
38 locals recommend
Century 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple Ave
38 locals recommend
Great option to go see a movie -- easy 10 min walk from our house.

Getting Around

5 blocks from our house, this station is an easy walk to take public transportation (the el or Metra) to Chicago.
13 locals recommend
Davis Purple Line Station
13 locals recommend
5 blocks from our house, this station is an easy walk to take public transportation (the el or Metra) to Chicago.
Easy walk- to location to rent a car.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1780 Maple Ave
Easy walk- to location to rent a car.

Sightseeing

Amazing building.
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden Ave
120 locals recommend
Amazing building.

Shopping

Great finds by a family owned store.
9 locals recommend
The Mexican Shop
801 Dempster St
9 locals recommend
Great finds by a family owned store.