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  • 8.9

    La Principal

    Mexican Restaurant 700 Main St Evanston, IL

    People also say (9 tips):

    • Marco G.
      Marco G: "Coffee and Churros in the morning and great food at night. Must have the Red Mole Short Rib Taco and don't be afraid to try their Pozoles!"
  • 9.0

    Union Pizzeria

    Pizzeria 1245 Chicago Ave Evanston, IL

    People also say (43 tips):

    • Autumn C.
      Autumn Choi: "Cozy, warm yet chic atmosphere. Great drink options with huge bar. Pizza is quick and delish, as are the salads and sides. Would def visit again just to eat, even without a show"
  • 9.0

    Ward Eight Bar

    Cocktail Bar 631 Howard St Evanston, IL

    People also say (18 tips):

    • Shycu
      Shycu: "First time in at 930pm on a Friday night. Dark and cozy. Loud and lively. Beautiful cocktails that pack a punch. Watching the drinks made was almost as fun as drinking them. Friendly staff."
  • 9.0

    Centennial Park

    Park 1821 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL

    People also say (3 tips):

    • Jake S.
      Jake Smith: "A pleasant park on the shores of Lake Michigan. Bring a book, a hat, and a lawn chair. Then relax."
  • 8.9

    Bennison's Bakery

    Bakery 1000 Davis St Evanston, IL

    People also say (62 tips):

    • Robert F.
      Robert Fanning: "You forget how nice fresh bakery can be until you get to a place like this. Delicious fresh pastry, proper coffee, fresh orange juice and very fairly priced."
  • 9.1

    Backlot Coffee

    Coffee Shop 2012 Central St Evanston, IL

    People also say (4 tips):

    • C R.
      C Rey: "Simple coffee house brewing Stumptown roasts in a variety of methods including cold brew draught and latte's cooler cousin, Cortado. Seems like the kind of place people stay awhile."

People are talking about these places in Evanston:

  • 9.0

    Whole Foods Market

    Grocery Store 2748 Green Bay Rd Evanston, IL

    People also say (3 tips):

    • Susan K.
      Susan Klieger: "Lucas in the bakery is amazing. He is a wealth of information about the breads. You should say hi and learn something :)"
    • Chris V.
      Chris VanKula: "Check out the bar, great beers on tap and also a solid lunch menu. Try the brisket or Cuban tacos"
  • 9.3

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 1211 Chicago Ave Evanston, IL

    People also say (8 tips):

    • Esra T.
      Esra Tasdelen: "The frozen section is pretty great. Try the artichoke spinach dip!"
    • Jeff B.
      Jeff Beck: "Pretzel bread is the best around, a is Trader Jose's salsa"
  • 8.8

    Lovelace Park

    Park 2740 Gross Point Road Evanston, IL

    People also say (5 tips):

    • Brent P.
      Brent Payne: "Tennis courts are always open and just a few steps away is a plaza with some of the best pizza you've ever had, Piero's."
    • Edwin B.
      Edwin Bender: "Saturday morning fishing free by park district all summer. Starts at 845."

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