Guidebook for Evanston
Food Scene
GREAT thin crust pizza, chicken pot pies that stick to your ribs!.....reasonable prices and fun, lively ambiance with sport bar!
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Bluestone
1932 Central StGREAT thin crust pizza, chicken pot pies that stick to your ribs!.....reasonable prices and fun, lively ambiance with sport bar!
This is an AWESOME gourmet take out or eat in deli with some of the most amazing creative dishes you'll ever eat. Perfect for a quick lunch or a take away dinner. It reminds me of the gourmet shops like Fouchon in Paris but the prices are beyond reasonable.
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Foodstuffs
2106 Central StThis is an AWESOME gourmet take out or eat in deli with some of the most amazing creative dishes you'll ever eat. Perfect for a quick lunch or a take away dinner. It reminds me of the gourmet shops like Fouchon in Paris but the prices are beyond reasonable.
This is a family run place that has been there forever! Best, UNIQUE pancake house you will ever go to. Try the Baked "Apple Pancake" or the "Dutch Baby" but prepare to share as portions are huge and the line on Sunday mornings can wrap around the building. Get there early or be prepared to wait on weekends.
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Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay RdThis is a family run place that has been there forever! Best, UNIQUE pancake house you will ever go to. Try the Baked "Apple Pancake" or the "Dutch Baby" but prepare to share as portions are huge and the line on Sunday mornings can wrap around the building. Get there early or be prepared to wait on weekends.
Romantic, French restaurant with white linen tablecloths and candles - a 3 min walk down central street and around the corner. Pricey but delicious and romantic.
Jilly's Cafe
2614 Green Bay RdRomantic, French restaurant with white linen tablecloths and candles - a 3 min walk down central street and around the corner. Pricey but delicious and romantic.
Coast Sushi & Sashimi
2545 Prairie AveGreat sushi restaurant, trendy, sexy atmosphere and fun.
Chocolate out of this world....... french press coffee, chocolate crepes and everything else..... After living in Paris for 7 yearsI can tell you this is THE closest thing to being in France as it gets! The crepes are to die for and the croque madame is as authentic as it gets. Breakfast, lunch or desert. Hot chocolate is to die for. Huge selection of wonderful candies, very delicious pastries.
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Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie
1907 Central StChocolate out of this world....... french press coffee, chocolate crepes and everything else..... After living in Paris for 7 yearsI can tell you this is THE closest thing to being in France as it gets! The crepes are to die for and the croque madame is as authentic as it gets. Breakfast, lunch or desert. Hot chocolate is to die for. Huge selection of wonderful candies, very delicious pastries.
GREAT fresh breads of every kind and flavor. they also serve warm soups and a few other things. This is a MUST pitstop
for those how are bread lovers. I love the cheese bread.
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Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston
2126 Central StGREAT fresh breads of every kind and flavor. they also serve warm soups and a few other things. This is a MUST pitstop
for those how are bread lovers. I love the cheese bread.
Located JUST next door, the smell of the sugar and butter late at night will tempt you to taste their freshly baked pastries and cookies. Unbelievable.
Tag's Bakery
2010 Central StLocated JUST next door, the smell of the sugar and butter late at night will tempt you to taste their freshly baked pastries and cookies. Unbelievable.
Romantic, Italian restaurant just steps from our door. I like to sit at the small bar and grab a glass of wine and appetizer when I dont feel like a heavy meal.
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Symphony's Cafe
1945 Central StRomantic, Italian restaurant just steps from our door. I like to sit at the small bar and grab a glass of wine and appetizer when I dont feel like a heavy meal.
Arts & Culture
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central StArchitectural masterpiece/History center. three-and-a- half story mansion has twenty-five rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and eleven fireplaces and a stunning example of early victorian decor design. A must-see if you're in evanston.
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Charles Gates Dawes House
225 Greenwood StArchitectural masterpiece/History center. three-and-a- half story mansion has twenty-five rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and eleven fireplaces and a stunning example of early victorian decor design. A must-see if you're in evanston.
Essentials
If you've never experienced While Foods Market you just go! they have the best hot and cold bar and an assortment of healthy organic, non GNO foods, juices, coffees and just about everything else. Only a 15 min walk or 3 min drive.
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Whole Foods Market
2748 Green Bay RdIf you've never experienced While Foods Market you just go! they have the best hot and cold bar and an assortment of healthy organic, non GNO foods, juices, coffees and just about everything else. Only a 15 min walk or 3 min drive.
Sightseeing
A Must-See Stop on the North Shore. This is one of only 7 magnificent cathedrals around the world. The Temple project took 50 years and continued through two World Wars and the Great Depression. As the skyscrapers of the city gradually fall away while traveling north, this magnificent structure peacefully punctuates the blue expanse of the sky. Approaching it by car is a fascinating voyage, brought to fruition only by getting and and walking among its pristine steps to take in the meticulously aligned gardens. Every inch of this place is intentional, and it evokes an energy unlike any building I had encountered up until that point.
The inside offers an entirely different view, allowing you
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Bahaitempel
100 Linden AveA Must-See Stop on the North Shore. This is one of only 7 magnificent cathedrals around the world. The Temple project took 50 years and continued through two World Wars and the Great Depression. As the skyscrapers of the city gradually fall away while traveling north, this magnificent structure peacefully punctuates the blue expanse of the sky. Approaching it by car is a fascinating voyage, brought to fruition only by getting and and walking among its pristine steps to take in the meticulously aligned gardens. Every inch of this place is intentional, and it evokes an energy unlike any building I had encountered up until that point.
The inside offers an entirely different view, allowing you
Grosse Point Lighthouse is a beautiful, historic landmark with a small museum of artifacts was built by the United States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need. The promontory on which it stands was named Grosse Point (Great Point) by early French explorers and traders in the 17th century. Over the years, the U.S. Government dropped the French "e" on Point. While the grounds of Grosse Point Lighthouse National Landmark are open to the public free of charge year-round, tours of the lighthouse are held seasonally due to weather conditions. Admission: $6 for adults and $3 for children aged 8 to 12.
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
2601 Sheridan RdGrosse Point Lighthouse is a beautiful, historic landmark with a small museum of artifacts was built by the United States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need. The promontory on which it stands was named Grosse Point (Great Point) by early French explorers and traders in the 17th century. Over the years, the U.S. Government dropped the French "e" on Point. While the grounds of Grosse Point Lighthouse National Landmark are open to the public free of charge year-round, tours of the lighthouse are held seasonally due to weather conditions. Admission: $6 for adults and $3 for children aged 8 to 12.
This is an Interesting small museum that really demonstrates the breadth of Native American culture and the exhibit on Native American women was really interesting and inspiring. I love small museums like this one. They are just the right size for new learnings and don't overwhelm.
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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
3001 Central St This is an Interesting small museum that really demonstrates the breadth of Native American culture and the exhibit on Native American women was really interesting and inspiring. I love small museums like this one. They are just the right size for new learnings and don't overwhelm.
Everything Else
The hospital and emergency room is literally just down the street, maybe 1/2 mile.
NorthShore Medical Group - Evanston
1000 Central StThe hospital and emergency room is literally just down the street, maybe 1/2 mile.
Founded in 1851 by John Evans, for whom the city of Evanston is named, and eight other lawyers, businessmen and Methodist leaders.present faculty and alumni include 16 Nobel Prize laureates, 38 Pulitzer Prize winners, 6 MacArthur Genius Fellows,16 Rhodes Scholars, 65 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and two Supreme Court Justices.Northwestern's School of Communication is a leading producer of Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award-winning actors, actresses, playwrights, writers and directors. The campus is beautiful and I often enjoy just walking trough the park grounds admiring al the historic buildings and wondering about all the amazing people who studied here.
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Northwestern University
633 Clark StFounded in 1851 by John Evans, for whom the city of Evanston is named, and eight other lawyers, businessmen and Methodist leaders.present faculty and alumni include 16 Nobel Prize laureates, 38 Pulitzer Prize winners, 6 MacArthur Genius Fellows,16 Rhodes Scholars, 65 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and two Supreme Court Justices.Northwestern's School of Communication is a leading producer of Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award-winning actors, actresses, playwrights, writers and directors. The campus is beautiful and I often enjoy just walking trough the park grounds admiring al the historic buildings and wondering about all the amazing people who studied here.
Shopping
Toy trains, kids games and other fun things for kids and adults who are in touch with their "inner kid"LOL
Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony
1901 Central StToy trains, kids games and other fun things for kids and adults who are in touch with their "inner kid"LOL
NOT TO BE MISSED!!! unusual, rare, FRESHLY GROUND imported spices from around the world. one step inside and your culinary senses will explode! They also make custom blends. this will make any hobby chef into a master chef in seconds.
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The Spice House
1941 Central StNOT TO BE MISSED!!! unusual, rare, FRESHLY GROUND imported spices from around the world. one step inside and your culinary senses will explode! They also make custom blends. this will make any hobby chef into a master chef in seconds.
Pet shop & bakery offering house made treats, custom birthday cakes & gifts for cats and dogs. another MUST SEE place!
Happy Husky Bakery
2601 Prairie AvePet shop & bakery offering house made treats, custom birthday cakes & gifts for cats and dogs. another MUST SEE place!
Our ENTIRE street is FILLED with some of the most amazing, unique, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants you will ever find. this is THE best place to spend a week exploring and shopping, and eating.
Central Street
Central StreetOur ENTIRE street is FILLED with some of the most amazing, unique, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants you will ever find. this is THE best place to spend a week exploring and shopping, and eating.
Looking for a Swarovski crystal chandelier. This is the place. They have some of the most unusual antiques, vintage jewelry and vintage clothing.
Etienne Vintage Home and Central Street Mall
2016 Central StLooking for a Swarovski crystal chandelier. This is the place. They have some of the most unusual antiques, vintage jewelry and vintage clothing.
Millefiori Florist Ltd
1943 Central StFlorist/gift shop with a creative flair.
Entertainment & Activities
Northwestern's football stadium is only a 20 min walk down the street or a 5 min uber ride. Go Wildcats!!!
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Ryan Field
1501 Central StNorthwestern's football stadium is only a 20 min walk down the street or a 5 min uber ride. Go Wildcats!!!
Open-air, historic amphitheater presenting free-of-charge musical & theatrical performances in summer located in Gilson Park on Lake Michigan.
Wallace Bowl
225 Sheridan RdOpen-air, historic amphitheater presenting free-of-charge musical & theatrical performances in summer located in Gilson Park on Lake Michigan.
The best!!! A yoga sanctuary located on Evanston's charming Central Street, Central Street Yoga is truly a genuine space to initiate, cultivate and explore your yoga practice.
It can be challenging to find such a place, as your awareness deepens and you become sensitive to the most subtle nuances. However this is by far one of the best (and favorite!) studios/teachers I've had the pleasure of finding.
Central Street Yoga
1937 Central StThe best!!! A yoga sanctuary located on Evanston's charming Central Street, Central Street Yoga is truly a genuine space to initiate, cultivate and explore your yoga practice.
It can be challenging to find such a place, as your awareness deepens and you become sensitive to the most subtle nuances. However this is by far one of the best (and favorite!) studios/teachers I've had the pleasure of finding.
My absolutely favorite place for a summer concert. Tickets book up fast especially for well known musicians and groups . Just jump on the central street train a few blocks away and go north al the way to the Ravina stop IN highland pack. about a 30 min train ride
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Ravinia Festival West Lot
200 Ravinia Park RdMy absolutely favorite place for a summer concert. Tickets book up fast especially for well known musicians and groups . Just jump on the central street train a few blocks away and go north al the way to the Ravina stop IN highland pack. about a 30 min train ride