Guidebook for Evanston

Annie
Guidebook for Evanston

Food Scene

Hewn bakes the best pastries and artisan breads in Evanston.
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Hewn
1733 Central St
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Hewn 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 St
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For 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 Ave
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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.
Order the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.
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Lucky Platter
514 Main St
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Order 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 St
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This 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 St
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For 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 Ave
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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.
Best beer and whiskey selection in Evanston.
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Bangers & Lace Evanston
810 Grove St
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Best 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 St
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Locally brewed beer with a terrific outdoor space. No food but this is a secret gem.
The BEST place to hear live music in Evanston.
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Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave
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The BEST place to hear live music in Evanston.

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous beach. Easy parking.
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Lee Street Beach
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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 Ave
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Great 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
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5 blocks from our house, this station is an easy walk to take public transportation (the el or Metra) to Chicago.
Easy walk- to location to rent a car.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1780 Maple Ave
Easy walk- to location to rent a car.

Sightseeing

Amazing building.
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Bahaitempel
100 Linden Ave
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Amazing building.

Shopping

Great finds by a family owned store.
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The Mexican Shop
801 Dempster St
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Great finds by a family owned store.