Food Scene
Their chocolate chess pie is AMAZING. Pairs well with a cup of their coffee (also amazing)
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Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago AveTheir chocolate chess pie is AMAZING. Pairs well with a cup of their coffee (also amazing)
Coast's sushi and sashimi is incredible - they have nightly specials and great drinks.
Coast Sushi & Sashimi
2545 Prairie AveCoast's sushi and sashimi is incredible - they have nightly specials and great drinks.
This place is the B E S T for breakfast. These are the best pancakes I've ever had. They have a great spread and the building is beautiful.
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Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay RdThis place is the B E S T for breakfast. These are the best pancakes I've ever had. They have a great spread and the building is beautiful.
Perfect if you wanted a Chicago-style hot dog without having to head into the city. Mustard's is an Evanston staple.
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Mustard's Last Stand
1613 Central StPerfect if you wanted a Chicago-style hot dog without having to head into the city. Mustard's is an Evanston staple.
To-go spot in the heart of downtown Evanston. Grab a half dozen paczkis and thank me later.
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Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis StTo-go spot in the heart of downtown Evanston. Grab a half dozen paczkis and thank me later.
Evanston Chicken Shack
1925 Ridge AveWalkable - don't let the exterior fool you this place is amazing.
Mumbai Indian Grill
1728 Sherman AveHit them up for lunch and get their lunch special or stop by for dinner.
While it's a bit of a trek from Evanston, Hopleaf is 1000% worth the train ride. They have incredible food and great beer. Hopleaf is one of our favorite places to eat in Chicago.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StWhile it's a bit of a trek from Evanston, Hopleaf is 1000% worth the train ride. They have incredible food and great beer. Hopleaf is one of our favorite places to eat in Chicago.
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveThis was one of the first places we went to when we moved to Chicago. All of their pies and coffee are delicious.
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First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveThis was one of the first places we went to when we moved to Chicago. All of their pies and coffee are delicious.
Prairie Joe's is our go-to for breakfast. They've got great specials and coffee. Cash only, so be sure to run by the Chase conveniently across the street before you go.
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Prairie Joe's
2608 Central StPrairie Joe's is our go-to for breakfast. They've got great specials and coffee. Cash only, so be sure to run by the Chase conveniently across the street before you go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not technically a bar but a great place to sample local beer. Definitely try something on tap and grab a 6-pack to take home. They often do free tastings on the weekend!
Beer on Central
1930 Central StNot technically a bar but a great place to sample local beer. Definitely try something on tap and grab a 6-pack to take home. They often do free tastings on the weekend!
A fun outdoor brewery that hosts live shows and food trucks. Get a flight and try everything they have on tap!
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Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster StA fun outdoor brewery that hosts live shows and food trucks. Get a flight and try everything they have on tap!
Try to catch a show at Space while you're in Evanston.
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Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago AveTry to catch a show at Space while you're in Evanston.
Arts & Culture
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveA must-see while in Chicago.
Shopping
Evanston's Farmers' Market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. In the winter, they move indoors. I highly recommend picking up some tofu or fresh produce. Stop by the Crepe tent if you're looking for some great breakfast.
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Evanston Farmers' Market
1800 Maple AveEvanston's Farmers' Market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. In the winter, they move indoors. I highly recommend picking up some tofu or fresh produce. Stop by the Crepe tent if you're looking for some great breakfast.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
9449 Skokie Blvd