Food Scene
Hewn
1733 Central StHewn bakes the best pastries and artisan breads in Evanston.
For a fabulous meal, Boltwood is my favorite restaurant in Evanston. Don't forget to order the crispy potatoes! And mussels.
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Boltwood
804 Davis StFor a fabulous meal, Boltwood is my favorite restaurant in Evanston. Don't forget to order the crispy potatoes! And mussels.
Hoosier Mama shares a space with Dollop Cafe. During the summer months, there are outdoor tables set up to dine outside. Don't miss the hand pies and the Beetnik sandwich.
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Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago AveHoosier Mama shares a space with Dollop Cafe. During the summer months, there are outdoor tables set up to dine outside. Don't miss the hand pies and the Beetnik sandwich.
Lucky Platter
514 Main StOrder the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Evanston. Try the fish tacos!
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La Principal
700 Main StThis is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Evanston. Try the fish tacos!
For the best custard. Outdoor seating and right in the middle of downtown Evanston -- great to walk here from our house.
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Andy's Frozen Custard
719 Church StFor the best custard. Outdoor seating and right in the middle of downtown Evanston -- great to walk here from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Connected to Space (amazing spot to hear live music every night), Union has the best wood-fired pizza and amazing cocktails, There are couches, tables, and a bar. Beautifully designed restaurant/bar.
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Union Pizza
1307 Chicago AveConnected to Space (amazing spot to hear live music every night), Union has the best wood-fired pizza and amazing cocktails, There are couches, tables, and a bar. Beautifully designed restaurant/bar.
Best beer and whiskey selection in Evanston.
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Bangers & Lace Evanston
810 Grove StBest beer and whiskey selection in Evanston.
Locally brewed beer with a terrific outdoor space. No food but this is a secret gem.
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Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster StLocally brewed beer with a terrific outdoor space. No food but this is a secret gem.
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago AveThe BEST place to hear live music in Evanston.
Parks & Nature
Lee Street Beach
Gorgeous beach. Easy parking.
Entertainment & Activities
Great option to go see a movie -- easy 10 min walk from our house.
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Century 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple AveGreat option to go see a movie -- easy 10 min walk from our house.
Getting Around
5 blocks from our house, this station is an easy walk to take public transportation (the el or Metra) to Chicago.
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Davis Purple Line Station
5 blocks from our house, this station is an easy walk to take public transportation (the el or Metra) to Chicago.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1780 Maple AveEasy walk- to location to rent a car.
Sightseeing
Indlu yokuphila kaBaha'i
100 Linden AveAmazing building.
Shopping
The Mexican Shop
801 Dempster StGreat finds by a family owned store.