Guidebook for Evanston
Food Scene
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard StAwesome food and great atmosphere.
Artsy atmosphere and a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. They do serve dinner as well.
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Lucky Platter
514 Main StArtsy atmosphere and a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. They do serve dinner as well.
Kuni's Japanese Restaurant
511 Main StEVERYONE loves this place!
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StA local favorite that has been around for decades.
This place is very unique. It has several markets, restaurants, stores...It takes up nearly a whole city block!
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StThis place is very unique. It has several markets, restaurants, stores...It takes up nearly a whole city block!
The BEST Chicago pizza! There are several locations throughout Chicago.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe BEST Chicago pizza! There are several locations throughout Chicago.
The Best Chicago Pizza in town! There are several locations, but this is one of my favorites because of the neighborhood and it's close to the Miracle Mile.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe Best Chicago Pizza in town! There are several locations, but this is one of my favorites because of the neighborhood and it's close to the Miracle Mile.
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveJust because it's just good food!
Starbucks
3330 Central StParks & Nature
The Chicago spot for outdoor art and live music (in season). This is where the Bean sculpture is located.
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Parco del Millennio
201 E Randolph StThe Chicago spot for outdoor art and live music (in season). This is where the Bean sculpture is located.
Everyone MUST go on the architectural cruise through the river in the loop. It's entertaining and educational. MUST MUST MUST go!
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrEveryone MUST go on the architectural cruise through the river in the loop. It's entertaining and educational. MUST MUST MUST go!
Arts & Culture
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StWorld famous and Tony award winning productions
You will be surprised by the collections. This is really one of the top 5 art museums in the world (in my humble opinion).
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Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveYou will be surprised by the collections. This is really one of the top 5 art museums in the world (in my humble opinion).
Sightseeing
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThis is a bit pricey but may be worth a one time visit to see the view of the city and the lake
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Willis Tower Skydeck
This is a bit pricey but may be worth a one time visit to see the view of the city and the lake
Entertainment & Activities
A great theater. One of Chicagoland's favorites!
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Century 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple AveA great theater. One of Chicagoland's favorites!
Getting Around
Runs 24 hours a day and is the main artery of Chicago's public transit system
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Howard CTA Station
Runs 24 hours a day and is the main artery of Chicago's public transit system
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1780 Maple AveChainlinks
1100 W Sheridan RdThe 201 bus runs Monday - Saturday and is a link to downtown Evanston going north and to the Paulina/Howard station going south
Ridge & Mulford station
The 201 bus runs Monday - Saturday and is a link to downtown Evanston going north and to the Paulina/Howard station going south
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a historical landmark that used to be the haven of Al Capone and popular during prohibition. It is still the best jazz club in town. Note: this is a music venue in a bar atmosphere. There is no talking during performances, but you won't want to anyway. The music is dazzling!
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThis is a historical landmark that used to be the haven of Al Capone and popular during prohibition. It is still the best jazz club in town. Note: this is a music venue in a bar atmosphere. There is no talking during performances, but you won't want to anyway. The music is dazzling!