Evanston · Cook County, IL
Where to eat in Evanston
Scout analyzed 49 Evanston places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food.
Places analyzed
49
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for food
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Family
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Sky Zone is a good active outing for families with kids of various ages, especially for birthday parties or a weekend activity. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-35 per person for jumping time.
Food & Drink
Berry Pike Cafe
Steamed sandwiches, Liège waffles, homemade desserts & baked goods in a small family-run cafe.
Food & Drink
Newport Coffee House
Food & Drink
Complimentary Cafe
Food & Drink
Colectivo Coffee Evanston
Food & Drink
The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Chill outpost serving specialty coffees & teas, plus housemade eats & locally sourced baked goods.
Food & Drink
NaKorn
Upscale Thai eatery serving sophisticated dishes & cocktails amid stylish, eclectic decor.
Food & Drink
The Barn Steakhouse
Chic spot for New American fare, steaks & cocktails in rustic surrounds at a former stable.
Food & Drink
Qahwah House Coffee - Skokie
Food & Drink
Campagnola
Serving simply prepared Italian dishes using local ingredients in a comfy space with exposed brick.
Food & Drink
Lucky Platter
Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
Edgewater
Rivers and Roads Cafe
Hiking-themed cafe serving seasonal house-made syrups to pair with coffee & tea.
Food & Drink
Trattoria Demi
Warm space & sidewalk seats for Italian staples from shrimp scampi to meatball sandwiches & wine.
Food & Drink
Shinsen
Stylish spot for a variety of noodle dishes, sushi & robata in a warm setting with plants & banquettes.
Nightlife
Five & Dime
Contemporary 2nd-floor bar featuring sandwiches, cocktails, a rooftop patio & various games.
Food & Drink
Backlot Coffee
Espresso-based drinks, light fare & gelato offered in a lean space with art-lined walls.
Food & Drink
Prairie Moon
Casual restaurant & bar serving regional American food & a large menu of craft beers.
Nightlife
Peckish Pig
Mellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space.
Food & Drink
Evanston Pour
Food & Drink
Tapas Barcelona
Festive, warm space for Spanish small plates is adorned with colorful modern art & posters.
Shopping
Pâtisserie Coralie
Classic French baked goods including macarons plus Julius Meinl coffee drinks in a quaint setting.
Food & Drink
Brothers K Coffeehouse
Buzzy coffee shop serving Chicago-roasted Metropolis java, Italian-style espresso & baked goods.
Food & Drink
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Evanston)
Choice cafe fare & espresso drinks served in a modern, stylish space with sidewalk seating.
Nightlife
Celtic Knot Public House
Boisterous saloon featuring Irish pub grub, booze & live music in comfortable surroundings.
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What Scout found
- 31 of the 49 analyzed Evanston places fit food.
- 6% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Playful, Adventurous, Social.
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