Ken’s Evanston Guidebook
Coffee Favorites
Buzzy coffee shop serving Chicago-roasted Metropolis java, Italian-style espresso & baked goods.
24 locals recommend
Brothers K Coffeehouse
500 Main StBuzzy coffee shop serving Chicago-roasted Metropolis java, Italian-style espresso & baked goods.
Modern, window-filled bakery serving sweet & savory pies, sandwiches & drinks from Dollop Coffee Co.
37 locals recommend
Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago AveModern, window-filled bakery serving sweet & savory pies, sandwiches & drinks from Dollop Coffee Co.
Food scene
Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
38 locals recommend
Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster StCasual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
Serving simply prepared Italian dishes using local ingredients in a comfy space with exposed brick.
23 locals recommend
Campagnola
815 Chicago AveServing simply prepared Italian dishes using local ingredients in a comfy space with exposed brick.
Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
45 locals recommend
Lucky Platter
514 Main StCasual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.
Grocery Essentials
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
66 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago AveGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Local grocery chain with a wide selection, organic products, and fresh produce.
69 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago AveLocal grocery chain with a wide selection, organic products, and fresh produce.