Evanston, Cook County, IL

Places to go in Evanston

48 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston

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

Lovelace Park

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

Lucky Platter

Food & Drink

Lucky Platter

Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.

514 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

NaKorn

Food & Drink

NaKorn

Upscale Thai eatery serving sophisticated dishes & cocktails amid stylish, eclectic decor.

1622 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Newport Coffee House

Food & Drink

Newport Coffee House

622 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

One Magnificent MedSpa

Wellness

One Magnificent MedSpa

1100 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA

Pâtisserie Coralie

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

Peckish Pig

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

Penny Park

Outdoors

Penny Park

Shady lawn for strolling & relaxing, with a basic playground.

1500 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Prairie Moon

Food & Drink

Prairie Moon

Casual restaurant & bar serving regional American food & a large menu of craft beers.

1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Qahwah House Coffee - Skokie

Food & Drink

Qahwah House Coffee - Skokie

5238 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

Rivers and Roads Cafe

Food & Drink

Rivers and Roads Cafe

Hiking-themed cafe serving seasonal house-made syrups to pair with coffee & tea.

1259 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

Shinsen

Food & Drink

Shinsen

Stylish spot for a variety of noodle dishes, sushi & robata in a warm setting with plants & banquettes.

1322 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

South Boulevard Park

Outdoors

South Boulevard Park

525 Sheridan Square, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

SpaDerma

Wellness

SpaDerma

118 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA

Stacked and Folded

Food & Drink

Stacked and Folded

824 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Taco Diablo

Food & Drink

Taco Diablo

Nondescript joint dishing Mexican favorites, including tacos & memorable margaritas.

1026b Davis St A, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Tapas Barcelona

Food & Drink

Tapas Barcelona

Festive, warm space for Spanish small plates is adorned with colorful modern art & posters.

1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

The Barn Steakhouse

Food & Drink

The Barn Steakhouse

Chic spot for New American fare, steaks & cocktails in rustic surrounds at a former stable.

1016 Church St Rear, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

The Hampton Social - Skokie

Food & Drink

The Hampton Social - Skokie

Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.

4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

The Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Food & Drink

The Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Chill outpost serving specialty coffees & teas, plus housemade eats & locally sourced baked goods.

749 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

The Lakefill

Outdoors

The Lakefill

Evanston, IL 60208, USA

Trattoria Demi

Food & Drink

Trattoria Demi

Warm space & sidewalk seats for Italian staples from shrimp scampi to meatball sandwiches & wine.

1571 Sherman Ave Ste 1, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Ward Eight

Nightlife

Ward Eight

Cozy neighborhood cocktail lounge serving artisanal spirits, wine & beer plus a small-plates menu.

629 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA