Evanston · Cook County, IL
Outdoors in Evanston
Scout analyzed 48 Evanston places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
48
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Backlot Coffee
Espresso-based drinks, light fare & gelato offered in a lean space with art-lined walls.
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.
Outdoors
The Lakefill
Food & Drink
Lucky Platter
Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
Arts & Culture
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Seasonal tours of a historical lighthouse, which includes a trek up 141-steps to the light tower.
Outdoors
Dawes Park
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.
Outdoors
Clark Square Park
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
Stacked and Folded
Outdoors
Emily Oaks Nature Center
Indoor nature center featuring interactive exhibits, classrooms, a playground, a garden & more.
Food & Drink
Prairie Moon
Casual restaurant & bar serving regional American food & a large menu of craft beers.
Outdoors
South Boulevard Park
Nightlife
Peckish Pig
Mellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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