Evanston, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Evanston
36 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park
This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.
1647 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Backlot Coffee
Espresso-based drinks, light fare & gelato offered in a lean space with art-lined walls.
2006 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Berry Pike Cafe
Steamed sandwiches, Liège waffles, homemade desserts & baked goods in a small family-run cafe.
1100 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Bluestone
Classic American fare is served in a cozy eatery with a fireplace & sports on TV.
1932 Central St #34, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Shopping
Bookends & Beginnings
1620 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Brothers K Coffeehouse
Buzzy coffee shop serving Chicago-roasted Metropolis java, Italian-style espresso & baked goods.
500 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Food & Drink
Campagnola
Serving simply prepared Italian dishes using local ingredients in a comfy space with exposed brick.
815 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Nightlife
Celtic Knot Public House
Boisterous saloon featuring Irish pub grub, booze & live music in comfortable surroundings.
2022 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Outdoors
Clark Square Park
Clark Square Park, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Food & Drink
Colectivo Coffee Evanston
716 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Evanston)
Choice cafe fare & espresso drinks served in a modern, stylish space with sidewalk seating.
812 Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Outdoors
Dawes Park
1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Evanston Pour
528 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Nightlife
Five & Dime
Contemporary 2nd-floor bar featuring sandwiches, cocktails, a rooftop patio & various games.
1026 Davis St Upstairs, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Arts & Culture
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Seasonal tours of a historical lighthouse, which includes a trek up 141-steps to the light tower.
2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Family
Kids Empire Evanston
1924 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Food & Drink
La Principal
Contemporary Mexican street food served in chic, relaxed digs with a bar & a walk-up coffee window.
700 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Family
Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston
Entertainment option featuring 3 themed escape rooms with puzzles & alternate end goals.
2510 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Outdoors
Lovelace Park
Park of flowering pear trees & open spaces, with tennis courts, sports fields & a playground.
Gross Point Rd &, Thayer St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Lucky Platter
Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
514 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Food & Drink
NaKorn
Upscale Thai eatery serving sophisticated dishes & cocktails amid stylish, eclectic decor.
1622 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Food & Drink
Newport Coffee House
622 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Shopping
Pâtisserie Coralie
Classic French baked goods including macarons plus Julius Meinl coffee drinks in a quaint setting.
600 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Nightlife
Peckish Pig
Mellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space.
623 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA