Where to take visiting family in Waukegan

Food & Drink

Tala Coffee Roasters - Highwood Cafe

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Riverside Cafe

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Destino Ristorante

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Starbucks Coffee Company

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

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Louie's Restaurant

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

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La Canoa

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

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Starbucks Coffee Company

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

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La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant

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Papa Marcos Restaurant

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

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Somethings Brewing

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Euforia Café

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Family & Crab

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Green Town Tavern

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

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Haraz Coffee House

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Test Kitchen BBQ

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Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee

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Big Ed's BBQ

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

Nightlife

Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge

Sprawling pub with classic American sandwiches & pizzas, sports on TV & live music.

Food & Drink

Mickey Finn's Brewery

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

Family

The People's Choice Family Fun Center

This recreational center has indoor glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, an arcade, food court & party rooms.

Nightlife

TR's Front Row

Nightlife

Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Gurnee

Family-friendly watering hole with American eats, 30+ drafts, specialty cocktails & weekly events.

Shopping

Mellody Farm