David's Guidebook
Books and records
Squeezebox Books & Music Inc
743 Main StA well curated selection of new and used books and records.
Bookends and Beginnings
1620 Sherman AveGreat bookshop hidden in an alley in downtown Evanston.
Vintage Vinyl
925 Davis StreetRecord store with a wide selection
Food scene
Best deep dish in the chicago area. The secret is the caramelized cheese crust. You want the Morton grove location.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest deep dish in the chicago area. The secret is the caramelized cheese crust. You want the Morton grove location.
Peppercorns Kitchen
620 Davis StGreat Szechuan!
Kabul House Restaurant
2424 Dempster StNice restaurant serving Afghani food
Mid Kitchen
1512 Sherman AveBrunch spot with vegetarian options
Frida's Breakfast and Lunch
618 Church StDiner with the standards and Mexican influenced options
Kingston Grill
1164 Dodge AvenueCounter service spot with great jerk chicken
Jarasa Kabob
3641 Dempster StreetMiddle eastern food. Excellent hummus.
The Supreme Burrito #1
843 Dodge AveSolid low key taqueria
Vegetarian restaurant with a nice selection of options.
38 personas locales recomiendan
Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster StVegetarian restaurant with a nice selection of options.
Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis StClassic Evanston spot with excellent donuts 🍩 🍩
Local grocer with great produce, organic options, and a wide variety of dry goods.
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Valli Produce
1910 Dempster StLocal grocer with great produce, organic options, and a wide variety of dry goods.
Breweries
Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster StAward winning brewery around the corner!
Local brewery with a small bar on Chicago Ave and a large airy taproom and beer garden at the brewery on Main Street.
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Sketchbook Brewing Co.
821 Chicago AveLocal brewery with a small bar on Chicago Ave and a large airy taproom and beer garden at the brewery on Main Street.
Specializing in German styles with good food and a rotating display of classic cars.
Double Clutch Brewing Company
2121 Ashland AvenueSpecializing in German styles with good food and a rotating display of classic cars.
Arts
Pottery studio with irregular hours. You can get in touch ahead of time and they’ll let you know when they are working or stop in if someone is inside working. At least window shop on a stroll around the neighborhood.
Check their website for more info!
Ware Studio
1100 Florence AvenuePottery studio with irregular hours. You can get in touch ahead of time and they’ll let you know when they are working or stop in if someone is inside working. At least window shop on a stroll around the neighborhood.
Check their website for more info!
Evanston Made
1100 Florence AvenueArtist coop with regular shows and online options to peruse and buy.
evanstonmade.org
Beth Herman Adler
1125 Florence AvenueArt studio next to a print shop and photographer
Intimate venue with musical acts from across the country and a lively bar in front.
57 personas locales recomiendan
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago AveIntimate venue with musical acts from across the country and a lively bar in front.
Coffee
Reprise Coffee Roasters
710 Main StreetLow key coffee shop with friendly staff
Evanston Pour
528 Dempster StreetSleek coffee and beer bar
Good coffee and mmmm that pie (and pastries)
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Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago AveGood coffee and mmmm that pie (and pastries)