Guidebook for Evanston

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Guidebook for Evanston

Food Scene

Hewn bakes the best pastries and artisan breads in Evanston.
20 residents recomanen
Hewn
1733 Central St
20 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Boltwood
804 Davis St
13 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago Ave
37 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Lucky Platter
514 Main St
45 residents recomanen
Order the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Evanston. Try the fish tacos!
20 residents recomanen
La Principal
700 Main St
20 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Andy's Frozen Custard
719 Church St
12 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Union Pizza
1307 Chicago Ave
50 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Bangers & Lace Evanston
810 Grove St
13 residents recomanen
Best beer and whiskey selection in Evanston.
Locally brewed beer with a terrific outdoor space. No food but this is a secret gem.
21 residents recomanen
Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster St
21 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave
57 residents recomanen
The BEST place to hear live music in Evanston.

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous beach. Easy parking.
15 residents recomanen
Lee Street Beach
15 residents recomanen
Gorgeous beach. Easy parking.

Entertainment & Activities

Great option to go see a movie -- easy 10 min walk from our house.
38 residents recomanen
Century 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple Ave
38 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Davis Purple Line Station
13 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Casa de l'adoració bahai
100 Linden Ave
120 residents recomanen
Amazing building.

Shopping

Great finds by a family owned store.
9 residents recomanen
The Mexican Shop
801 Dempster St
9 residents recomanen
Great finds by a family owned store.