Best places in Evanston

Discover the best places in Evanston, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 308 places in the city.

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Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park
Park
This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.
4.80 (754 reviews)
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The Lakefill
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Gorgeous Lake Walk area, views are awesome! Fun to see all the graffiti on The rocks, nothing nasty, nothing obscene, good college kids stuff😊
4.90 (395 reviews)
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Hewn
Bakery
Bakery offering made-from-scratch bread, pastries & sandwiches in a warm, rustic space.
$$ $$
4.80 (513 reviews)
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Evanston SPACE
Live music venue
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A great place to see a show. Very intimate, as it I only holds 350 people. Easy parking, great bar, and the sound is spot on. And the pizza next door is the bomb!
4.70 (1K reviews)
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TITLE Boxing Club Evanston
Boxing gym
😠 Deceptive money grabbing fitness boxing. This is NOT boxing, this is fitness boxing. One session includes 15 min warmup and 30 min of intensive bag hitting with almost no technique lessons and very loud shouting. No sparring either. I have nothing against fitness boxing, but I do not like the stra...
4.90 (274 reviews)
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Northwestern University
Private university
Main campus of a research-focused private school founded in 1851 & located on Lake Michigan.
4.70 (813 reviews)
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Penny Park
Park
Shady lawn for strolling & relaxing, with a basic playground.
4.80 (392 reviews)
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Ovo Frito Cafe
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Loved it here! Went for brunch, the good and service were great and the panel walls opened up to the beautiful weather outside, such a relaxing and satisfying experience!!
$$ $$
4.70 (722 reviews)
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Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse
Japanese restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We love coming here! The employees are absolutely fantastic. We will continue to come here because of the great food and awesome employees. Thanks for being such a great part of the Evanston community!
$$ $$
4.70 (688 reviews)
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Jalisco Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Let me just start by saying that my wife and I drove an hour and 15 mins to try this place and it was worth the drive! I knew the food would be good the second I took a bite of the free chips and salsa. The salsa was a good spicy and full of flavor. The chips are homemade. Don’t get me started on th...
$ $$$
4.70 (687 reviews)
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Ali's broast & burgers(zabiha halal)
Restaurant
Relaxed eatery serving halal fast food, including broasted chicken, burgers & Philly cheesesteak.
$$ $$
4.70 (599 reviews)
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Jody's Diner
American restaurant
American comfort foods & breakfast all day, dished up in retro diner surroundings with a drive-thru.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
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Bear River State Park
State park
324-acre park with a visitor center, trails & overlooks, plus wildlife, picnic shelters & fishing.
4.70 (577 reviews)
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10Q Chicken
Chicken restaurant
Straightforward restaurant offering chicken sandwiches & chicken wings with fries.
$ $$$
4.70 (577 reviews)
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Ward Eight
Cocktail bar
Cozy neighborhood cocktail lounge serving artisanal spirits, wine & beer plus a small-plates menu.
$$ $$
4.80 (316 reviews)
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Backlot Coffee
Coffee shop
Espresso-based drinks, light fare & gelato offered in a lean space with art-lined walls.
$ $$$
4.70 (493 reviews)
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Habibi In Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean restaurant
Skewers, shawarma, gyros & other Mediterranean favorites are served from a counter in casual digs.
$ $$$
4.70 (460 reviews)
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Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Brewery
Brewery & tasting room pouring a dozen or more beers on tap or in growlers, with tours.
$$ $$
4.80 (275 reviews)
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Clark Square Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Visited the place by biking. It was the first time I saw Lake Michigan. I thought It was a nice sight to see.
4.70 (356 reviews)
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Trattoria Demi
Italian restaurant
Warm space & sidewalk seats for Italian staples from shrimp scampi to meatball sandwiches & wine.
$$ $$
4.60 (669 reviews)
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