Muriel 's Guidebook
Evanston Neighborhoods
Evanston's downtown - Destination for restaurants, shopping, entertainment.
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Evanston
Evanston's downtown - Destination for restaurants, shopping, entertainment.
Central Street
Central StreetEvanston's eclectic shopping and dining destination
Stylish & Affordable Home Décor. If you like Home Goods and Pier One check this store out.
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Cost Plus World Market
1725 Maple AveStylish & Affordable Home Décor. If you like Home Goods and Pier One check this store out.
Food Scene
Evanston is home to a diverse selection of restaurants that feature cuisines from all over the world.
Ten Mile House
1700 Central StCandlelite Chicago
7452 N Western AveHecky's Barbecue
1902 Green Bay RdLe Peep
827 Church StOVO Frito Cafe
1936 Maple AveLou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBluestone
1932 Central StJoy Yee Noodle
533 Davis StJamaica Jerk
3357 Dempster StClaire's Korner
1827 Emerson StSoulwich
1634 Orrington AveTaco Diablo
1026b Davis StBakeries and Frozen Yogurt
Tag's creates fresh baked good daily. It's family owned and has been open since 1937 (75 years). It's my personal favorite in town
Tag's Bakery
2010 Central StTag's creates fresh baked good daily. It's family owned and has been open since 1937 (75 years). It's my personal favorite in town
Offering all-natural frozen yogurt and packed with probiotics that promote digestive health, and is low in fat and free from cholesterol. Lots of fresh fruit topping to choose from.
YoFresh Yogurt Cafe
635 Chicago AveOffering all-natural frozen yogurt and packed with probiotics that promote digestive health, and is low in fat and free from cholesterol. Lots of fresh fruit topping to choose from.
Fresh baked bread and pastries. The dilemma becomes which warm and delicious samples to try. Ample hunks of soft butter that are strategically placed, can be paired with your sample. Try the Apple Scrapple. It is insanely good!
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Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston
2126 Central StFresh baked bread and pastries. The dilemma becomes which warm and delicious samples to try. Ample hunks of soft butter that are strategically placed, can be paired with your sample. Try the Apple Scrapple. It is insanely good!
A good bakery in downtown Evanston that focuses on European style baked goods and cookies
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Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis StA good bakery in downtown Evanston that focuses on European style baked goods and cookies
Comfort Desserts Reimagined
517 Dempster StBars and Beverages
Featuring a rotating selection of up to 16 different core, seasonal, and one-off brews. No TV, just lots of conversation!
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Sketchbook Brewing Co.
821 Chicago AveFeaturing a rotating selection of up to 16 different core, seasonal, and one-off brews. No TV, just lots of conversation!
Evanston's first and oldest brewery and tap room, founded in 2013. GABF gold and silver medal-winning beer
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Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster StEvanston's first and oldest brewery and tap room, founded in 2013. GABF gold and silver medal-winning beer
Evanston has multiple Starbucks locations
2209 W Howard St - located inside of Target,
519 Main Street,
1901 Dempster,
1734 Sherman Avenue - Downtown Evanston,
1999 S Campus Dr - Northwestern University,
3330 Central St.
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Starbucks
5406 W Devon AveEvanston has multiple Starbucks locations
2209 W Howard St - located inside of Target,
519 Main Street,
1901 Dempster,
1734 Sherman Avenue - Downtown Evanston,
1999 S Campus Dr - Northwestern University,
3330 Central St.
Located a few minutes away in Chicago's Roger Park neighborhood, this establishment has a very special selection of cocktails, spirits, and beers. They pride themselves in appealing to the discerning palate and hand pick local spirits and brewers whenever possible
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Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveLocated a few minutes away in Chicago's Roger Park neighborhood, this establishment has a very special selection of cocktails, spirits, and beers. They pride themselves in appealing to the discerning palate and hand pick local spirits and brewers whenever possible
A welcoming spot offering weekly tastings of a wide array of wines available for purchase
Vinic Wine Co
1509 Chicago AveA welcoming spot offering weekly tastings of a wide array of wines available for purchase
Binny's (a Chicago-based alcoholic beverage chain) opened in Evanston in the fall of 2018. It has a wide selection of beer, wine and spirits. Its knowledgeable staff is always available to provide helpful suggestions.
Binny's Beverage Depot - Evanston
1111 Chicago AveBinny's (a Chicago-based alcoholic beverage chain) opened in Evanston in the fall of 2018. It has a wide selection of beer, wine and spirits. Its knowledgeable staff is always available to provide helpful suggestions.
Until 2018, Evanston First was the only liquor store in town. It’s located in downtown Evanston and is close to Northwestern.
Evanston 1st Liquors
1019 Davis StUntil 2018, Evanston First was the only liquor store in town. It’s located in downtown Evanston and is close to Northwestern.
Cool Retail
A great bead, jewelry and gift boutique. Ayla shops the world for her beads and finds unique merchandise. The store is a staple in Evanston and has been in the community for more than 30 years.
Ayla's Originals
1511 Sherman AveA great bead, jewelry and gift boutique. Ayla shops the world for her beads and finds unique merchandise. The store is a staple in Evanston and has been in the community for more than 30 years.
Old Town Oil is a “playground for your palette.” Every time you set foot in the store, you’ll surround yourself with dozens of the world’s best olive oils & vinegars. With a twist of the spigot they’re yours to taste, test and take home to your kitchen.
Old Town Oil Evanston
1924 Central StOld Town Oil is a “playground for your palette.” Every time you set foot in the store, you’ll surround yourself with dozens of the world’s best olive oils & vinegars. With a twist of the spigot they’re yours to taste, test and take home to your kitchen.
J.D. Mills is truly an Evanston gem. This store is a full service and fully stocked health and wellness store. It’s been part of the community for over 30 years. The proprietor (shown in the photo) is usually there and is very friendly and knowledgeable. Check it out, you won't be disappointed
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JD Mills Health Food
635 Chicago AveJ.D. Mills is truly an Evanston gem. This store is a full service and fully stocked health and wellness store. It’s been part of the community for over 30 years. The proprietor (shown in the photo) is usually there and is very friendly and knowledgeable. Check it out, you won't be disappointed
If you love to cook, you will love the Spice House. There’s an incredible selection of spices that are curated in small batches. They also have crafted many delicious special blends that pair perfectly with whatever you are making.
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The Spice House
1941 Central StIf you love to cook, you will love the Spice House. There’s an incredible selection of spices that are curated in small batches. They also have crafted many delicious special blends that pair perfectly with whatever you are making.
Grocery Stores
Great selection of organic fruits and vegetables. This grocery chain is service orientated. The location closest to Evanston (3358 W. Touhy in Skokie) includes a wine bar, sushi bar, hot foods bars, gelato station, large deli and salad bar.
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveGreat selection of organic fruits and vegetables. This grocery chain is service orientated. The location closest to Evanston (3358 W. Touhy in Skokie) includes a wine bar, sushi bar, hot foods bars, gelato station, large deli and salad bar.
Featuring unique products sourced specifically for this grocery chain
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Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago AveFeaturing unique products sourced specifically for this grocery chain
Valli is a grocery store that carries a large selection of international foods. They are thoughtful about their stock and you can often times find obscure items.
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Valli Produce
1910 Dempster StValli is a grocery store that carries a large selection of international foods. They are thoughtful about their stock and you can often times find obscure items.
Whole Foods Market
2748 Green Bay RdLocated on Green Bay Road in Evanston
Specialty grocery stop (limited selection) but they have a really good deli. Yummy sandwiches are made to order.
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Foodstuffs
2106 Central StSpecialty grocery stop (limited selection) but they have a really good deli. Yummy sandwiches are made to order.
Sightseeing & Getting Around on Public Transportation
Bus and train connectivity is nearby
Use the CTA app to get real time arrival times for the train (L) and buses.
https://www.transitchicago.com/tracker/ (bus)
https://www.transitchicago.com/traintracker/ (L)
CTA Purple Line to Chicago heading south and to Downtown Evanston, Central Street and Northwestern U heading North
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South Blvd station
601 South BlvdCTA Purple Line to Chicago heading south and to Downtown Evanston, Central Street and Northwestern U heading North
Two lines connect here:
Purple Line - Express service heading south to downtown Chicago during rush hour.
Red line - heads south and makes local stops from Chicago's north side, to downtown Chicago and on to Chicago's south side.
Yellow Line (Skokie Swift) runs express from Howard Street to Skokie
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Howard CTA Station
Two lines connect here:
Purple Line - Express service heading south to downtown Chicago during rush hour.
Red line - heads south and makes local stops from Chicago's north side, to downtown Chicago and on to Chicago's south side.
Yellow Line (Skokie Swift) runs express from Howard Street to Skokie
Interesting place that features stain glass windows and clocks of all kinds
Halim Time & Glass Museum
1560 Oak AveInteresting place that features stain glass windows and clocks of all kinds
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
40 Arts Cir DrShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrMuseo Field de Historia Natural
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Bahá'í House of Worship is a temple in Wilmette, Illinois. One of ten dedicated temples of the Bahá'í Faith, it is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world. It has beautiful gardens and a spectacular inside dome. It's a must see if you have time.
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Bahai House of Worship Welcome Center
112 Linden AveThe Bahá'í House of Worship is a temple in Wilmette, Illinois. One of ten dedicated temples of the Bahá'í Faith, it is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world. It has beautiful gardens and a spectacular inside dome. It's a must see if you have time.