Evanston · Cook County, IL
Where to take visiting family in Evanston
Scout analyzed 48 Evanston places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
48
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 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.
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
Stacked and Folded
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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