Waukegan · Lake County, IL

Food & Drink in Waukegan

Scout analyzed 61 Waukegan places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

61

Matches

19

Typical spend

$15

Typical visit

1.1 hr

Scout-verified spots

Food & Drink

Gurnee Donuts

Gurnee Donuts is a quick stop for a sweet treat, perfect for starting a family outing or as a solo coffee and pastry break. Expect to spend about 15 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
★ 4.7$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Riverside Cafe

Food & Drink

Riverside Cafe

Food
1.3 hr visit
Destino Ristorante

Food & Drink

Destino Ristorante

Food
1.3 hr visit
Starbucks Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee Company

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Louie's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Louie's Restaurant

Old-school Italian outfit serving pizza, sandwiches & wings, plus craft beer & cocktails.

Food
1.3 hr visit
La Canoa

Food & Drink

La Canoa

Casual & energetic eatery with a bright oceanic mural offering hearty & shareable Mexican staples.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Starbucks Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee Company

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant

Food & Drink

La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant

Food
1.3 hr visit
Papa Marcos Restaurant

Food & Drink

Papa Marcos Restaurant

Family-owned nook with old-world flair making classic Middle Eastern & American eats.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Tala Coffee Roasters - Highwood Cafe

Food & Drink

Tala Coffee Roasters - Highwood Cafe

Food
45 min visit
Euforia Café

Food & Drink

Euforia Café

Food
45 min visit
Family & Crab

Food & Drink

Family & Crab

Food
1.3 hr visit
Green Town Tavern

Food & Drink

Green Town Tavern

Busy neighborhood haunt with classic bar food & lots of craft beers on tap, plus TVs showing sports.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Haraz Coffee House

Food & Drink

Haraz Coffee House

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Test Kitchen BBQ

Food & Drink

Test Kitchen BBQ

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee

Food & Drink

Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Big Ed's BBQ

Food & Drink

Big Ed's BBQ

No-nonsense joint offering pit-smoked BBQ, classic sides & desserts, plus a bar with local brews.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Mickey Finn's Brewery

Food & Drink

Mickey Finn's Brewery

Neighborhood brewery producing ales & lagers & offering a family-friendly menu & regular live music.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Somethings Brewing

Food & Drink

Somethings Brewing

FoodShopping
45 min visit

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

What Scout found

  • 19 of the 61 analyzed Waukegan places fit food & drink.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 100% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Playful.

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