Restaurants in Evanston

“Amazing food and drinks every time I’ve gone. The mezcal tamarind is my favorite mezcal cocktail, so flavorful. The vegan pescado taco is now my favorite menu item (right after the mezcal tamarind) The vegan and vegetarian options are amazing. So often those options are an after thought on a menu, but here, those dishes are their own unique creations, making them very special options. Paired with super friendly staff and an amazing display of art, I’d recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for tasty, high end and flavorful Mexican food.”

“best service! And delicious chocolate pie!”

“Tapas is definitely a 10/10! From the amazing service to the food & drinks! Great family friendly environment. We booked last minute reservations for a small gathering to celebrate my dad's birthday. Everything went well, even with it being so last minute! The Seafood Paella, Drinks, All the TAPAS, & wow the Biscocho borracho!”

“Best bean burrito in Chicagoland!”

“oh my gosh, Hewn is so cool – – such inventive and hearty and wholesome and beautiful flavor combinations – – I especially love what they do with fruit and nuts. I’m not surprised at all that their holiday special offerings sell out so quickly – – This is a special kind of bakery – – not too refined as to only have the sweetest and most delicate of desserts – – but more of a chefs kind of place – – you know the ingredients are going to be the finest out there. My only quibble is the inflexibility with the vegetarian sandwiches in their refrigerator – – the staff would not make me a fresh sandwich. But this is a minor quibble. I really do recommend them without reservation.”

“This pizza is so good! I wish they were open more often”

“I attended a private event here yesterday and it was awesome. The venue was so cool, the staff was excellent, and the food and drinks were great. The event coordinators made a great choice when they picked Double Clutch. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.”

“The Venezuelan sampler was great, and it featured pulled pork and beef brisket. We also enjoyed the plantains. We will be back.”

“Best dumplings I’ve ever tasted!”

“We visited this amazing establishment last night and ordered the filet and the Manhattan strip for our entrées with a side of the mushrooms, and it was possibly one of the best steaks we had had. Our server and Jesse was wonderful, and when he wasn’t available home, there was another manager who came and brought items out, so there was no delay in service while he was attending another customer and socialized at the table. We dined outside on the patio underneath the heat lamp and lights. The Barn was the perfect atmosphere for our relaxing evening together. We were very pleased with all that we ordered as well as the service. We would highly recommend the Barn restaurant to others.”

“Delicious Mexican fare, including fresh tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole. But the real standout was our server Aidenn, who was extremely warm and attentive, making for a fun and memorable afternoon.”

“I really like this place! I had the Tantanmen ramen and chicken karaage and both were bomb. Great service too. We were seated quickly and our food came out in under 10 mins. 5/5 stars in my book!”

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“Best Pizza in Evanston. The dough, the unique ingredients. I. Am.Hooked👌”

“Great dinner, service and atmosphere!”

“An intimate space, but the entrées and desserts were excellent and the service was pleasant and efficient. A modest, but reasonable wine list.”

“The service is outstanding. The food is delicious.”

“Great atmosphere and food!”

“My family and I have been coming to this restaurant for years and cannot say enough good things about the outstanding service, cozy atmosphere, and incredible food! This spot is a gem, and we cannot recommend it enough. There is something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of your dietary preferences. Highly recommend!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I am not local, this is a regular go-to place for a friend, so when I visit with her, she wants to bring me. I had a Chinese Eggplant with chicken dish, flavorful and spicy. Also had some nigiri sushi, all very good. The Black Tobiko was plentiful and fresh. The Tamago and Inari, which are types of sushi that are deceptively simple seeming but really show a chef's knowledge and artistry, were excellent. I'm sure I will go again.”

“We stayed at the one in Evanston this past weekend in the Home Alone Room! It was truly one for the memory books!”

“My favorite sushi place! Love their Spicy Salmon Maki! Nice cozy place.”

“Warm & inviting atmosphere, good traditional Irish foods AND live music!”

“Good food with good asmosphere. I really recommend this restaurant if you are in a mood of craving yummy food!”

“Great food, fresh ingredients… worth every penny!”

“ALWAYS delicious food, courteous staff!! 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽”

“delicious. Love that they have an original tart flavor as a lot of places don’t. Toppings are fresh and the staff is very kind. I’ll be back here a lot during the summer!!”

“We liked very much. We strongly recommend”

“The best sushi spot in Evanston. They flew in a 200 lb tuna from Japan.”

“Stopped in for dinner last night. Food was excellent. The gnocchi and penne pasta were some of the best I’ve had. The gnocchi literally melted in the mouth!”

“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!”

“Found at an MSP. I travel a lot and this was a great solution for a fresh evening meal. Pleasantly surprised by the Pesto Chicken Pasta salad! 🥗”

“Best 🍧 around!!! I had the extra large pineapple 🍍 banana 🍌”

“Yum, yum food!! 😋😋 Tasty chocolate milkshakes!!”

“My team member Mary gifted me with some bagels along with the honey vanilla and strawberry spread and I literally couldn’t stop eating the bagels and spread. They were delicious! I can’t wait to grab more!!!!”

“Habibi In is as good as it looks! The servings were so generous and everything was delicious. The falafel was my favorite dish and the best I’ve had in the Chicagoland area. The staff was so friendly and welcoming.”

“My family of four loved our meals! My Thai bowl was super tasty! Fast and friendly service too.”

“Amazing flavors, great staff. Very nice atmosphere. Good location. I love having this Argentinian delight in Chicago.”

“Chicken was on point! Had the Chili buffalo chicken sandwich and Nashville hot wings. Definitely recommend”

“The food is fresh prepare daily right in front ur eyes, friendly and professional service, check it out.”

“It has the absolute best food! In the 30+ years we’ve been going for dinner, we’ve never had a bad meal! The Athenian chicken and kabobs are outstanding, along with the Greek fries. Maria, the owner is wonderful! And very accommodating! Definitely need to go here more often! A family favorite for sure!”

“We worked with Sweet Temptations to create our dream wedding cake and WOW is this team impressive. Looking back at our wedding photos, it is truly impossible to tell the difference between the inspiration photo sent and the cake delivered to our venue. It was GORGEOUS! In addition, the flavor was out of this world. They even sent a custom box to package our top tier for easy transportation after the reception. From planning to delivery to execution, Sweet Temptations exceed all expectations. Photo credit: Emma Petersen Photography”

“Tex mex food ive ever had, friends and family meal from the liquor store manager Kash recommended we try this restaurant and we were very impressed with the food and the service!”

“Thank you, Backlot Coffee, for letting us use our personal cups again and helping to protect the environment.”

“We love Cupitol at all hours of the day, but weekend brunch is the best. Food is top notch, service is fast, and Dylan makes our day.”

“Great place to get some coffee. Friendly and approachable staff as well as a nice and relaxing environment. I think everyone should visit Philz and support them over Starbucks.”

“Very friendly and comfortable. Coffee was great.”

“Wonderful dining experience. Excellent food and fantastic service. Service was top notch for a large group (12).”

“Excellent food made from scratch. Love the chicken pot pie 💕”

“Papa Bop offers warm, prompt service, and their food is delicious and cooked to perfection. The seafood ramen is now one of my favorite ramen dishes ever!”

“I have been a patient at a re hab center nearby for 3 weeks.Tempting me with different foods so I would eat better, she brought me a half of a turkey sandwich and supposedly a cup of vegetable soup.

I think the soup was a pint, it was fabulous, all veggies were cooked perfectly. When she pulled out the turkey sandwich without unwrapping it I thought by the Wieght I thought she got me a full one. I don't know how they make money. She was bringing them almost every day. I'm leaving here tomorrow and am really going to miss their food. I wish they really had one by where I live.”

“Always amazing cocktails! We are big fans.”

“Excellent service and the owners provides groceries for Evanston's seniors and shut in.”

“These bagels are amazing!! My friend brought me some when she visited in Alaska, and now I'm rationing them every day so they last longer! 💕🥯💕”

“Quaint place with excellent food and cocktails at a reasonable price. The service was exceptional in this unexceptional restaurant environment. Our Server was excellent. She didn’t miss a beat! We enjoyed the evening.”

“Every item on the menu is incredible. They are a staple of... not just Evanston... but of all Chicagoland!”

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!”

“This diner is an authentic traditional spot where I had a great time. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff that makes you feel at home, and huge portions at rock-bottom prices like true American classics: eggs, chilaquiles, and perfect hashbrowns. Cash only, but it’s absolutely worth it for the old-school, genuine experience without frills.”

“Que tal ya estamos aqui en el restaurante esperandolos con sus donativos y alguna comida en cajas o en latas que usted desee dar a estas familias que necesitan. Hi! Come to Supreme Burrito today to donate and order food to fundraise for Latinos en Evanston North Shore and families in need of help this holiday season.”

“Tasty ice cream, pleasant staff, good family atmosphere”

“This is the best ramen in Evanston and the North shore! 🍲🥣🍚🍜”

“Not the best dog or polish in Chicago, but definitely in the top ten. This from someone who has been shoving them into his face for over sixty-five years. I've been to 'em all on the north side - Lerner's, the Ranch,' the Pit, Sammy Skobel's, Wolfy's, Fluky's, Dear Franks', Michaels, Stashes, Mutt and Jeff's, Shmendels, and all of the Irvings. ALL of them. Little Island stands right up there. What they do have that is the best in Cook County are their fries. Best ever. They don't travel well, so have them there. Grilled polish is outstanding. And NEVER, EVER, EVER order a dog or a Polishj with anything red - ketchup OR tomato. Two stars for atmosphere - if that's important to you, go to Portillo's.”

“Tasty, fresh meal at a good price. Make it your own.

The manager was super helpful answering questions about food allergies.

Se habla Español.”

“I got 2 farmhouse beef burgers and 1 chicken burger that had spicy honey in it. I loved the food. There was some misunderstanding in the packing of order. I came back and they corrected it right away. Also gave me $5 coupon for future. And when I mentioned i was fasting, they offered me a cookie too.”

“This place is amazing! The salads are delicious, nutritious and filling. We look forward to coming here as often as possible and recommending it to every veggie lover out there!!”

“Place fell off drastically. It used to be so good

UPDATE: They invited me back for a free drink And sincerely apologized for my last visit not being great. Can confirm this spot is still good! And the customer service is great.”

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“We love Le Peep! It is a chain but feels like a nice, local hometown spot. Good food and nice portions. All of the staff are lovely and food comes out super fast!

Thanks especially to Hector who is a great server, though they're all great. We will (per usual) be back!”

“Thanks for serving great food! Can’t wait to try out the cheesy grits next time.”

“Carry out was outstanding! Helped tide us over until we are all able to eat here and in all restaurants again! 👍🏼”

“The food here is fantastic”

“Thank you Paninos for fast turn around and great food for our group tonight. The food was a big hit.”

“This is an excellent place if you’re in the mood for Chinese food 🍜✨ They offer a wide variety of dishes, so there’s always something tasty to choose from no matter what you’re craving 😋 The food is flavorful, well-prepared, and consistently satisfying 👍 The staff is also very professional and kind, which really adds to the overall experience 😊 You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they do. It’s a comfortable spot to enjoy a good meal with great service all around ❤️ Definitely a place I’d recommend and come back to again 🥢🔥”

“We seriously love Pinto Thai Kitchen . The owners are genuine people and the food is great! They are always donating meals to front line workers and contributing to the Evanston community. They have our support! Their fish curries are pretty awesome and their delivery is really fast!”

“They consistently knock it out of the park on their flavors. I have SIBO and drinking kombucha helps, but i hate the vinegar taste that some of them have. However, every flavor i have bought from this company at the farmer's market tastes like fruit juices, without any hint of vinegar. I hope they sell somewhere close to me or i will be sad when the market ends next month 😬”

“I tried this place for the first time earlier this week and had a really great experience 🍔😋. I ordered their classic burger with a side of fries, and both were super tasty- simple but done really well 👌🔥. The portion was satisfying, and everything came out fresh and flavorful.

What also impressed me was the price adding a soda still kept the total just a little over $10, which feels like a great deal these days 💸👍. On top of that, the people working there were genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the visit even better 😊🙌. Overall, it left a really positive impression, and I’ll definitely be coming back again!”

“I just had one of the best sandwiches for lunch and I’m still thinking about it 🤤🥪! I ordered the Paneer Fig, and it was absolutely incredible - such a perfect mix of flavors, sweet and savory done just right 🍯🧀🔥. Every bite was delicious and really stood out from your typical sandwich options 😍👌.

The experience was even better thanks to the two people working behind the counter. They were so kind, friendly, and welcoming, which made the visit feel even more enjoyable 😊💛. It’s always nice when great food comes with great service 🙌✨.

This spot definitely left a great impression on me, and I already know I’ll be coming back again soon 💯🎉. Highly recommend giving it a try if you’re looking for something unique and super tasty!”

“Since high school, this has been a favorite and I've proudly indrocnated my wife and kids to the love of this food.”

“I’ve always loved the clean Scandinavian aesthetic of Newport Coffee House. Their coffee is always smooth and well-balanced and the breakfast items are delicious without being too sweet. The service is friendly and efficient, and the one hour limit on seating ensures a consistent rotation of the tables. Recommended.”

“These are hard working people at this McDonalds. I frequent it at least twice a week. They are kind and will make your order to your liking.”

“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!”

“I love the pizza and the soup. Always very good. Good service.”

“I first got introduced to this place circa 1958-59! I doubt it is the same ownership but their hotdogs topped off with sliced tomatoes and celery salt brings back memories of my youth-long ago. I still go there every time I visit Chicago.”

“My 6 piece j*** chicken wings with fries was OUTSTANDING!. Very well seasoned and I honestly recommend! Thank you Chicago wings around the world * *Located on church and dodge”

“Not the best dog or polish in Chicago, but definitely in the top ten. This from someone who has been shoving them into his face for over sixty-five years. I've been to 'em all on the north side - Lerner's, the Ranch,' the Pit, Sammy Skobel's, Wolfy's, Fluky's, Dear Franks', Michaels, Stashes, Mutt and Jeff's, Shmendels, and all of the Irvings. ALL of them. Little Island stands right up there. What they do have that is the best in Cook County are their fries. Best ever. They don't travel well, so have them there. Grilled polish is outstanding. And NEVER, EVER, EVER order a dog or a Polishj with anything red - ketchup OR tomato. Two stars for atmosphere - if that's important to you, go to Portillo's.”

“Exceptionally fine and delicious cuisine. Friendly and hospitable service and staff. There was a problem with my order and they went out of their way to make it right. Having tasted Chinese menus around the world, Hunan Springs is # 1.! Recommend placing orders by telephone.”

“3 days of heaven. Fabulous desk staff. Kindest people on valet. Great waitstaff in bar. Wonderful cozy room. Just go. Memorable”

“This is the best Belizean food I've ever had in the United Sates. I have to use control and discipline throughout the week so that I won't come there every day for dinner. The food and service are great.!!!!!”

“If you dont like it too spicy thisnjs for you! /his is by far the best Jamaican spot yet ! The sauce is delicious, the meats were tender and soft. Cabbage was my favorite. Would 100% go back everytime I'm in town. Only opinion: if you are not serving an item at that time it should not be on the menu”

“Five stars! Our group had lunch here recently and shared some dishes, served by friendly people. The Vegetable Momo was wonderful, light and fresh. I had Nepali Khasi with a flavorful sauce. Others had Chicken Chowmein, Lamb Vindaloo, and Jhol Momo. All were full of taste and the ingredients were fresh and perfectly prepared. Overall, it was a wonderful meal, greatly appreciated by everyone. We'll return!”

“This pizza is so good! I wish they were open more often”

“This place is amazing! The salads are delicious, nutritious and filling. We look forward to coming here as often as possible and recommending it to every veggie lover out there!!”

“Best dumplings I’ve ever tasted!”

“Amy Morton doesn't know me at all. We live 235 miles away and we are not able to dine at her restaurant anytime soon. Nevertheless, we sent a blind inquiry looking for information on a performer who appeared at Found Kitchen 3 years ago. Our inquiry is never going to make any money for Amy, we know that and she knows that. Altho she could have blown off our request, she had her staff reach out to us the next day with all of the contact info we possibly could need....because she's an awesome business person and a great restaurenteur! Every restaurant comes up short on the quality of an entree from time to time, water glasses might not get refilled as rapidly as a Yelp reviewer might want......it happens. We wanted to share with your FB viewers our experience with Amy's staff and let you all know how much we appreciate her and her dedication to customer service.”

“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!”

“excelente, todo el menú delicioso 😋 las bebidas. muy buen servicio”

“Great food & Wonderful setting!”

“We love Cupitol at all hours of the day, but weekend brunch is the best. Food is top notch, service is fast, and Dylan makes our day.”

“First time there yesterday. Delic!! Staff was Fabulous!! Especially Ashley!!”

“The dessert! And service!”

“Habibi In is as good as it looks! The servings were so generous and everything was delicious. The falafel was my favorite dish and the best I’ve had in the Chicagoland area. The staff was so friendly and welcoming.”

“My family of four loved our meals! My Thai bowl was super tasty! Fast and friendly service too.”

“This is one of my husband’s and my favorite place! We were a big fan of Creperie St. Germaine so we are so happy that they haven’t completely changed the delicious menu and the interior is the same cozy place we love! And the crepes are to die for! This place is freaking AWESOME!!!”

“Very friendly and comfortable. Coffee was great.”

“Everything is absolutely delicious, tender and full of flavor. This place legit has the best Cornbread Muffins with Cinnamon Butter that I have ever had from a restaurant. It was super moist and not overly sweet. Definitely my family's new go to for BBQ when we don't feel like making it ourselves.”

“best service! And delicious chocolate pie!”

“Pour feels like the closest thing to an authentic European-style coffee shop I’ve come across ☕🇪🇺 It has a really unique concept—by evening it transforms into a wine bar 🍷, which adds a lot of character to the place. I also like that laptop use is only allowed at the counter, which keeps the main seating area more relaxed and conversation-focused instead of everyone staring at screens 💬✨

The atmosphere really encourages people to talk and connect rather than isolate themselves, which I appreciate a lot 😊 That said, the counter area is still a great spot if you need to get some work done 💻 Their matcha lattes are super good 🍵 and the baked goods are always fresh and tasty 🥐

Overall, it’s a cozy and thoughtfully designed place that works well for both productivity and social time 🌿”

“oh my gosh, Hewn is so cool – – such inventive and hearty and wholesome and beautiful flavor combinations – – I especially love what they do with fruit and nuts. I’m not surprised at all that their holiday special offerings sell out so quickly – – This is a special kind of bakery – – not too refined as to only have the sweetest and most delicate of desserts – – but more of a chefs kind of place – – you know the ingredients are going to be the finest out there. My only quibble is the inflexibility with the vegetarian sandwiches in their refrigerator – – the staff would not make me a fresh sandwich. But this is a minor quibble. I really do recommend them without reservation.”

“I absolutely love this place. Don’t miss the pastries are so delicious Cachitos the puffs. Don’t miss the Alfajores.
The owners are so nice and welcoming”

“The food is amazing and portions are on point. My favorite is the stewed chicken.”

“Duzonku was seriously delicious. I ordered it for delivery because I live in Dallas and we don’t have anything like this here. I kept seeing it on SNS and was really curious what it would taste like, so this was my first time trying it — and it did not disappoint. It wasn’t overly sweet, the flavors were so fun, and the packaging was beautiful and felt really thoughtful. I shared them with friends here in Dallas and everyone loved them — I got so many “thank you” and people kept asking where I got them. It was a small but really perfect gift. I’ll definitely be ordering again!”

“this was a really good experience, came here with 2 of my best friends and we had great food at a good price, amazing service as well. Can’t wait to come back!!”

“Amazing coffee and pastry shop. I had the almond croissant was in store made and was fabulous. Don’t sleep on the shop! Michelle is the head, Chef she’s amazing!”

“The Foster team is very friendly, one of my favorite places to visit in my neighborhood for a delicious sub. Highly recommend to everyone who likes a good local deli.”

“Organic and not powdery at all! Very sweet so I recommend 50% sweet to start. Kinda expensive but worth it! Their boba is made in a special marinade so it’s better than the average!”

“Love this place!! And will be back! Awesome cocktails and chat with the mixologists to get a good feel of this place. Cannot say enough good things or recommend highly enough. Loved Roxanne and Gil in particular!”

“So good! Today I had the carnitas bowl, and let me tell you, it was the BEST carnitas I have had in my life. Good quality fresh tasting food.
Great service as well!”

“I was put on a liquid diet for four months now after an accident with my pups. This place saved me by having fantastic smoothies that serve as a meal. After they tell me I can eat again, I have a feeling the smoothies will stay. They are that good but their food items look fantastic as well. Nick, Nada Giselle and the other staff are an example of what great service is. You won’t go wrong by walking through their door.”

“Best coffee shop in town. Highly recommend!”

“Great corner for watching Evanston go by.”

“Ordered their happy hour combo of 2 Chicago hot dogs and small fries for 7$ which is a great value for money deal. The Chicago dogs were wonderfully overloaded with condiments just as you'd expect. The pickle and relish were especially good. The sausage itself was a bit underwhelming but the amazing condiments made sure the hotdog served as a filling and tasty meal.

Maybe it was because the order had been waiting for a while but the fries were soggy and a bit too salty for my liking. I honestly would just skip the fries next time.”

“tried their chicken Ceasar salad at the Brewers game. so yummy.”

“Overall, an excellent experience. The quality of the food is great, and prices are reasonable for what you get. The staff is friendly and professional, which really adds to the experience.
Parking is available but paid, so it’s something to factor into the overall cost unless you’re willing to park farther away. It was also a bit noisy, so I wouldn’t choose it as a study spot, although it’s clearly popular with students.
All in all, a solid place for good coffee and baked goods, and I’d happily return.”