Food Scene
Walk to 2 blk: Upscale-casual place serving updated takes on American comfort food, beer & signature cocktails. Good brunch as well.
Around the corner.
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Ten Mile House
1700 Central StWalk to 2 blk: Upscale-casual place serving updated takes on American comfort food, beer & signature cocktails. Good brunch as well.
Around the corner.
Walk to 3 blk: 1932 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201
Mon-Thu 11:30am, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am Restaurant / Bar Fresh ingredients, menu variety, and affordable prices have always been standards. We take pride in our fresh fish, and daily specials. The sizzling burgers, paper thin pizza, smoked wings, and the legendary key lime pie have become staples on Central Street and beyond!
Local hangout, down the block has indoor or outdoor dinning.
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Bluestone
1932 Central StWalk to 3 blk: 1932 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201
Mon-Thu 11:30am, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am Restaurant / Bar Fresh ingredients, menu variety, and affordable prices have always been standards. We take pride in our fresh fish, and daily specials. The sizzling burgers, paper thin pizza, smoked wings, and the legendary key lime pie have become staples on Central Street and beyond!
Local hangout, down the block has indoor or outdoor dinning.
Walk to 3 blk: Cash-only spot for American comfort fare with Mediterranean & Mexican flavors served in funky digs. 1921 Central St. Close by.
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Prairie Joe's
2608 Central StWalk to 3 blk: Cash-only spot for American comfort fare with Mediterranean & Mexican flavors served in funky digs. 1921 Central St. Close by.
Walk to 3 blk: Sushi plus cooked Japanese fare, & cocktails served in a lively, modern spot with a sleek bar.
Coast Sushi & Sashimi
2545 Prairie AveWalk to 3 blk: Sushi plus cooked Japanese fare, & cocktails served in a lively, modern spot with a sleek bar.
Walk to 3 blk. Petite storefront serving Thai curries & noodle dishes along with some Chinese & Japanese items. Good and down the street.
Pinto Noodle & Rice
Walk to 3 blk. Petite storefront serving Thai curries & noodle dishes along with some Chinese & Japanese items. Good and down the street.
Family-owned for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. If it's your thing, sausage pizza, yum.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StFamily-owned for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. If it's your thing, sausage pizza, yum.
Warm space for New American cuisine prepared from seasonal ingredients plus an extensive wine list. Romantic.
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The Stained Glass
1735 Benson AveWarm space for New American cuisine prepared from seasonal ingredients plus an extensive wine list. Romantic.
Small plates of creative, global fare plus craft beer featured in a lively, cozy environment. Less expensive than The Stained Glass. Same owner, smaller space.
The Cellar at The Stained Glass
820 Clark StSmall plates of creative, global fare plus craft beer featured in a lively, cozy environment. Less expensive than The Stained Glass. Same owner, smaller space.
Great ambiance... A warmly rustic restaurant favoring sustainability, classic pairings, and simple ingredients from around the world. Hearth Restaurant is an inviting option for casual gatherings. Great Brunch.
Hearth Restaurant
1625 Hinman AveGreat ambiance... A warmly rustic restaurant favoring sustainability, classic pairings, and simple ingredients from around the world. Hearth Restaurant is an inviting option for casual gatherings. Great Brunch.
Fun chic urban feel...Pizza Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options
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Union Pizza
1307 Chicago AveFun chic urban feel...Pizza Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options
“Upscale Italian in an unpretentious setting” Deliciously prepared...one of Evanston's best!
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Campagnola
815 Chicago Ave“Upscale Italian in an unpretentious setting” Deliciously prepared...one of Evanston's best!
My favorite Japanese restaurant in Evanston. It is small and attractive, nice but casual enough, a go to place for special occasion.The sushi rolls are unusual and many are spectacular.
KANSAKU
1514 Sherman AveMy favorite Japanese restaurant in Evanston. It is small and attractive, nice but casual enough, a go to place for special occasion.The sushi rolls are unusual and many are spectacular.
Fine dining. American, Steakhouse, Seafood. Entertainment, music, jazz.
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Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak
1557 Sherman AveFine dining. American, Steakhouse, Seafood. Entertainment, music, jazz.
American, Bar, Gastropub. Fun environment, nice quiet bar. Next to the Orrington Hotel.
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Farmhouse Evanston
703 Church StAmerican, Bar, Gastropub. Fun environment, nice quiet bar. Next to the Orrington Hotel.
Love the atmosphere, sit on couches, funky intimate sittings, eclectic style. American, healthy and small plates. Costs can add up.
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Found Kitchen and Social House
1631 Chicago AveLove the atmosphere, sit on couches, funky intimate sittings, eclectic style. American, healthy and small plates. Costs can add up.
Walk to 2 blk. Everything is baked from scratch, daily. scones, danish, cookies, macaroons and beautiful pastries...great coffee and teas. A neighborhood favorite...Just around the corner, feels like a small French pâtisserie.
Beth's Little Bake Shop
1814 Central StWalk to 2 blk. Everything is baked from scratch, daily. scones, danish, cookies, macaroons and beautiful pastries...great coffee and teas. A neighborhood favorite...Just around the corner, feels like a small French pâtisserie.
Choice cafe fare & espresso drinks served in a modern, stylish space with sidewalk seating.
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Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
812 Grove StChoice cafe fare & espresso drinks served in a modern, stylish space with sidewalk seating.
Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
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Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster StCasual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
Walk to 3 blk. Fresh Belgian waffles, crepes & chocolate served in a quaint storefront alongside coffee & cocoa. Amazing chocolates for gifFts. Just down the street!
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Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie
1907 Central StWalk to 3 blk. Fresh Belgian waffles, crepes & chocolate served in a quaint storefront alongside coffee & cocoa. Amazing chocolates for gifFts. Just down the street!
Walk to 3 blk. Backlot Coffee is an independent, neighborhood coffee house.
Authentic gelato.
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Backlot Coffee
2006 Central StWalk to 3 blk. Backlot Coffee is an independent, neighborhood coffee house.
Authentic gelato.
Walk to 2 blk. Classic Hot Dog Stand. Mustard's has been serving up delicious Vienna Beef Hot Dogs to customers for almost half a century! Just down the street!
A must if going to a NU game!
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Mustard's Last Stand
1613 Central StWalk to 2 blk. Classic Hot Dog Stand. Mustard's has been serving up delicious Vienna Beef Hot Dogs to customers for almost half a century! Just down the street!
A must if going to a NU game!
Next of Kin Restaurant & Cafe
625 Davis StSince 1995, Tapas Barcelona has been serving Evanston, the finest Spanish tapas cuisine.
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Tapas Barcelona
1615 Chicago AveSince 1995, Tapas Barcelona has been serving Evanston, the finest Spanish tapas cuisine.
Whiskey Thief Tavern
616 Davis StWhiskey, libations and elevated bar fare.
Italian immigrants Efren and Joseph Boglio moved to Chicago to start their own pizza business. The brothers introduced their Mama’s recipe for stuffed pizza. In 1974, on Chicago’s historic south side, Efren and Joseph opened the first Giordano’s in the world. We have a Giordano's in downtown Evanston!
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveItalian immigrants Efren and Joseph Boglio moved to Chicago to start their own pizza business. The brothers introduced their Mama’s recipe for stuffed pizza. In 1974, on Chicago’s historic south side, Efren and Joseph opened the first Giordano’s in the world. We have a Giordano's in downtown Evanston!
Mom-&-pop ice cream parlor featuring yummy frozen treats. A nice 1 mile walk up Central St. or Lincoln St. West to Hartigan's on Central St. Enjoy your sweet while walking back. :)
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Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe
2909 Central StMom-&-pop ice cream parlor featuring yummy frozen treats. A nice 1 mile walk up Central St. or Lincoln St. West to Hartigan's on Central St. Enjoy your sweet while walking back. :)
Union Pizza
1307 Chicago Aveyummy!!! And good to go!
Warm, bright spot serving Indian & Nepalese food plus popular lunch buffet & imported Indian beers.
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Mt. Everest Restaurant
630 Church StWarm, bright spot serving Indian & Nepalese food plus popular lunch buffet & imported Indian beers.
Art / Entertainment
Evanston S.P.A.C.E. is a small concert hall and venue for music performance and live recording, and a podcast production facility, as well as serves similarly for the visual arts and literary events.
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Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago AveEvanston S.P.A.C.E. is a small concert hall and venue for music performance and live recording, and a podcast production facility, as well as serves similarly for the visual arts and literary events.
Pick-staiger Concert Hall. Contemporary venue at Northwestern University showcasing chamber, orchestral, opera & jazz concerts.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
50 Arts Cir DrPick-staiger Concert Hall. Contemporary venue at Northwestern University showcasing chamber, orchestral, opera & jazz concerts.
Evanston Rocks
1012 Church StNightly music venue downtown Evanston.
The Block Museum of Art is a free public art museum located on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, 40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
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Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
40 Arts Cir DrThe Block Museum of Art is a free public art museum located on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, 40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
The Evanston Art Center offering classes, lectures, exhibitions. It is among the oldest and largest arts centers in Illinois.
Address: 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Just 3 blocks from our home.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central StThe Evanston Art Center offering classes, lectures, exhibitions. It is among the oldest and largest arts centers in Illinois.
Address: 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Just 3 blocks from our home.
A must do...This brand-new glittering lakeside gem on the southern end of Northwestern’s campus houses the Bienen School of Music’s rehearsal and performances. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Ryan Center for the Musical Arts
70 Arts Cir DrA must do...This brand-new glittering lakeside gem on the southern end of Northwestern’s campus houses the Bienen School of Music’s rehearsal and performances. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
On NU campus...incredible architecture and concert halls with the stage backdrop being a glass wall overlooking the lakefront, spectacular environment and state of the art acoustics at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Bienen School of Music
70 Arts Cir DrOn NU campus...incredible architecture and concert halls with the stage backdrop being a glass wall overlooking the lakefront, spectacular environment and state of the art acoustics at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Located on NU Campus Evanston...Each year, as many as forty productions are mounted in the Wirtz Center. Approximately eight are main stage productions staged in the Ethel M. Barber Theater and the Josephine Louis Theater and are directed by faculty, third-year MFA directing students, and guest artists. These productions include both classic and contemporary plays, dance performances and musical productions. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center
1949 Campus DrLocated on NU Campus Evanston...Each year, as many as forty productions are mounted in the Wirtz Center. Approximately eight are main stage productions staged in the Ethel M. Barber Theater and the Josephine Louis Theater and are directed by faculty, third-year MFA directing students, and guest artists. These productions include both classic and contemporary plays, dance performances and musical productions. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
The Evanston History Center is housed in the Charles G. Dawes House, an historic house museum that was added to the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Located at 225 Greenwood Street, it was built in 1894. Tours take place at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm Thursday through Sunday. Take a docent-led tour of the house, view our permanent exhibit on Evanston history, and one of our many changing exhibits.
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Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood StThe Evanston History Center is housed in the Charles G. Dawes House, an historic house museum that was added to the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Located at 225 Greenwood Street, it was built in 1894. Tours take place at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm Thursday through Sunday. Take a docent-led tour of the house, view our permanent exhibit on Evanston history, and one of our many changing exhibits.
Ryan Field
1501 Central StCentury 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple AveThe Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central AveBlock Cinema - Northwestern University
40 Arts Cir DrBeaches / Nature
A lovely 5 block walk down Lincoln St. from our home, visit the original light house. Great swim beach, on beautiful Lake Michigan...grab a towel, water, sunglasses, beach chair, book and head on down!
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Lighthouse Beach
A lovely 5 block walk down Lincoln St. from our home, visit the original light house. Great swim beach, on beautiful Lake Michigan...grab a towel, water, sunglasses, beach chair, book and head on down!
Just a 5 block walk to the North end of Campus...great biking or walking path along the lakefront! See all of the amazing architecture and grounds on NU Campus.
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Northwestern University
633 Clark StJust a 5 block walk to the North end of Campus...great biking or walking path along the lakefront! See all of the amazing architecture and grounds on NU Campus.
We are just 2 blocks from NU Ryan Field Football Stadium on Central St. Get tickets this Fall for an exciting home game!
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Ryan Field
1501 Central StWe are just 2 blocks from NU Ryan Field Football Stadium on Central St. Get tickets this Fall for an exciting home game!
There are many different beaches to choose from on Evanston's lakefront. This one is just South of NU, it's nice too.
Greenwood Street Beach
1401 Sheridan PlThere are many different beaches to choose from on Evanston's lakefront. This one is just South of NU, it's nice too.
1 mile away. Go for a concert or an art fair at this beautifully restored park around a cement pond. Lake Michigan, Greenwood Beach just across the green. 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201
Dawes Park
1700 Sheridan Rd1 mile away. Go for a concert or an art fair at this beautifully restored park around a cement pond. Lake Michigan, Greenwood Beach just across the green. 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201
Gillson Park / Beach offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and many other spring and summer outdoor activities.
South Entrance Sheridan Rd & Michigan Ave. About 5 min car ride from here.
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Gillson Park
Gillson Park / Beach offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and many other spring and summer outdoor activities.
South Entrance Sheridan Rd & Michigan Ave. About 5 min car ride from here.
Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood StCoffee Shops / Breakfast Spots
So many around town.
Starbucks
3232 Lake AveJust 5 blocks West on Central street from here.
Fresh Belgian waffles, crepes & chocolate served in a quaint storefront alongside coffee & cocoa. Amazing chocolates for gifts. Just West 2 blocks on Central St!
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Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie
1907 Central StFresh Belgian waffles, crepes & chocolate served in a quaint storefront alongside coffee & cocoa. Amazing chocolates for gifts. Just West 2 blocks on Central St!
Backlot Coffee is an independent, neighborhood coffee house.
Authentic gelato.
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Backlot Coffee
2006 Central StBacklot Coffee is an independent, neighborhood coffee house.
Authentic gelato.
Walk to 3 blk. yummy old school bakery. Must have their Florentine cookies...take home for gifts!
Tag's Bakery
2010 Central StWalk to 3 blk. yummy old school bakery. Must have their Florentine cookies...take home for gifts!
Walk to 2 blk. A Europeon - Inspired Bakery. Exquisite french pastries, deserts; few outdoor tables to eat chocolate croissants (incredibly delicious) and drink coffee if so inclined or take to go. 1814 CENTRAL ST., JUST EAST OF THE METRA STATION.
TUESDAY-FRIDAY 6AM-5PM
SATURDAY 7AM-5PM
CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY
Beth's Little Bake Shop
1814 Central StWalk to 2 blk. A Europeon - Inspired Bakery. Exquisite french pastries, deserts; few outdoor tables to eat chocolate croissants (incredibly delicious) and drink coffee if so inclined or take to go. 1814 CENTRAL ST., JUST EAST OF THE METRA STATION.
TUESDAY-FRIDAY 6AM-5PM
SATURDAY 7AM-5PM
CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY
812 Grove St. Evanston, IL 60201 (at Sherman Ave)
Urban feel atmosphere, fun breakfast place. You order at counter food is delivered to you.
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Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
812 Grove St812 Grove St. Evanston, IL 60201 (at Sherman Ave)
Urban feel atmosphere, fun breakfast place. You order at counter food is delivered to you.
716 Church St. Evanston, IL 60201 b/t Orrington Ave & Sherman Ave. Great Coffee fun spot. some breakfast and sandwiches! Originated in Milwaukee, WI.
Colectivo Evanston
716 Church St716 Church St. Evanston, IL 60201 b/t Orrington Ave & Sherman Ave. Great Coffee fun spot. some breakfast and sandwiches! Originated in Milwaukee, WI.
Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Coffee Roasteries
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910 Noyes St
Evanston, IL 60201
at Maple Ave
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Coffee Lab Evanston
910 Noyes St
Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Coffee Roasteries
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910 Noyes St
Evanston, IL 60201
at Maple Ave
Walk to 3 blk. 1704 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201 b/t Eastwood Ave & Poplar Ave. Fresh made Doughnuts and coffee!
DB3 Donuts
1704 Central StWalk to 3 blk. 1704 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201 b/t Eastwood Ave & Poplar Ave. Fresh made Doughnuts and coffee!
Walk to 7blk down Lincoln St. to Lincolnwood Dr. turn right 1 blk to Central St. Gotta B Crepes 2901 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201.
Fun place, good crepes, order in line they bring to you. eat at benches and tables.
Gotta B Crepes
1480 Central StWalk to 7blk down Lincoln St. to Lincolnwood Dr. turn right 1 blk to Central St. Gotta B Crepes 2901 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201.
Fun place, good crepes, order in line they bring to you. eat at benches and tables.
1936 Maple Ave Evanston, IL 60201
b/t Foster St & Garnett Pl. Really Yummy breakfast place! Can sometimes be a wait, but worth it!
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OVO Frito Cafe
1936 Maple Ave1936 Maple Ave Evanston, IL 60201
b/t Foster St & Garnett Pl. Really Yummy breakfast place! Can sometimes be a wait, but worth it!
Walk 3 blk. West 1945 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201. Traditional Greek restaurant, breakfasts are good, also serve lunch... and dinner for dinner you can find better options. Very close by...can usually get a table quickly.
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Symphony's Cafe
1945 Central StWalk 3 blk. West 1945 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201. Traditional Greek restaurant, breakfasts are good, also serve lunch... and dinner for dinner you can find better options. Very close by...can usually get a table quickly.
Hewn
1733 Central StPâtisserie Coralie
600 Davis StSightseeing
Bahaitempel
100 Linden AveChicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdShopping on Central St.
A chic and funky boutique filled with one-of-a-kind treasures in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Situated on lively Central Street, Stella offers an eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, handbags, accessories, home accoutrements and gifts.
Stella
2116 Central St A chic and funky boutique filled with one-of-a-kind treasures in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Situated on lively Central Street, Stella offers an eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, handbags, accessories, home accoutrements and gifts.
Notice
2112 Central StFunky location offering trendy handbags, perfume & accessories plus gifts & women's clothing.
Gracie's
1939 Central StWomen's clothing store.
Brand-name children's clothing, accessories, books & toys, sold in a vibrant, welcoming boutique.
Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony
1901 Central StBrand-name children's clothing, accessories, books & toys, sold in a vibrant, welcoming boutique.
Charming floral shop features special-occasion arrangements, plus gifts, plant pottery & housewares.
Millefiori Florist Ltd
1943 Central StCharming floral shop features special-occasion arrangements, plus gifts, plant pottery & housewares.
Since-1957 spice purveyor doling out rubs, house blends & imported salts in a tin-ceilinged space.
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The Spice House
1941 Central StSince-1957 spice purveyor doling out rubs, house blends & imported salts in a tin-ceilinged space.
Walsh Natural Health
2116 1/2 Central StHealth food and supplement store.
Beer on Central
1930 Central StCraft Beer, Spirits and Wine Retail Shop
Gourmet grocery featuring homemade appetizers, soups, entrees, salads, sauces, breads & pastries.
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Foodstuffs
2106 Central StGourmet grocery featuring homemade appetizers, soups, entrees, salads, sauces, breads & pastries.
Beth's Little Bake Shop
1814 Central StGroceries
Greeenbay Road in Wilmette...5 block walk North on Greenbay.
Whole Foods Market
2748 Green Bay RdTrader Joe's
1211 Chicago AveJewel-Osco
9449 Skokie BlvdGreenbay Road, Wilmette, IL.
Gourmet grocery featuring homemade appetizers, soups, entrees, salads, sauces, breads & pastries.
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Foodstuffs
2106 Central StGourmet grocery featuring homemade appetizers, soups, entrees, salads, sauces, breads & pastries.