Local Restaurant Recommendations – Northwestern

Noyes Street (Just a short walk down from the Technological Institute):

D&D Dogs ($) – Fast food (burgers, hot dogs, gyros, sandwiches)

Tomate Fresh Kitchen ($) – Fantastic burritos, tacos, tortas, and empanadas (take out only)

Dave’s New Kitchen ($$) – Classic Italian

Coffee Lab ($) – Coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods

Mandarin House ($) – Korean and Chinese cuisine, including bibimbop and Mongolian Beef

Al’s Deli ($) – French sandwiches & soups, baked goods

Downtown Evanston:

Creperie St. Germain ($$) –Savory and sweet crepes, maybe the best restaurant in Evanston

Blaze Pizza ($) – build your own personal pizzas, fast and delicious

Giordano’s ($$) – Deep Dish Pizza! (and other pizza varieties and Italian food)

Lou Malnati’s ($$) – deep dish and flat crust pizza

Flat Top ($$) – choose your own ingredients stir fry

Koco Table ($$) – Korean and other Asian food

Mt. Everest ($$) –Delicious Indian and Napali cuisine

Soulwich ($) – Pan-Asian Sandwiches

Clarke’s ($$) – American Diner with breakfast, burgers, and soups

Edzo’s Burger Shop ($) – Burgers, sandwiches, fries, milkshakes

Joy Yee Noodle ($) – Pan-Asian cuisine

Tapas Barcelona ($$) – Spanish small plates, great for sharing

Whiskey Thief Tavern ($) – Classic American fare and large selection of drinks

Epic Burger ($) – Burger restaurant featuring the Beyond Burger and much more

Olive Mediterranean Grill ($) – Mediterranean cuisine, shawarma, falafel, pita pies, and more (highly recommended)

La Macchina Cafe ($$) – Italian comfort food

Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. ($$) – Brewery with housemade drafts and gourmet sandwiches and burgers

Cozy Noodles and Rice ($) – Thai noodles

Koi ($$) – High end Asian cuisine

Pono Ono Poke ($) – Hawaiian sushi bowls (highly recommended)

Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood ($$) – Steakhouse surf ‘n turf with live music

Cupitol ($) – Cozy coffee shop with breakfast, lunch, and pastries. Specializes in health food

Einstein Bros. Bagels ($) – Bagel and coffee shop

Andy’s Frozen Custard ($) – An Evanston delicacy,  rich frozen custard with any toppings you like

Blind Faith Cafe ($$) – Vegetarian specialties

That Little Mexican Cafe ($$) – Nice Mexican cuisine and drinks

The Chicken Shack ($) – Famous fried chicken and all the Southern comfort food you can think of (highly recommended)

Buffalo Joe’s ($) – Best wings in the North Shore

Gigio’s Pizzeria ($) – Thin crust pizza by the slice or whole pies (highly recommended)

Farmhouse Evanston ($$) – American comfort food and regional beers and wines

Lulu’s ($) – Japanese, Chinese, and Korean food

Taco Diablo ($) – Authentic Mexican cuisine

Berry Pike Cafe ($) – Comfy coffee shop serving sandwiches and authentic Liege Belgian waffles

Bennison’s Bakery ($) – Traditional pastries and Italian sweets

The Supreme Burrito #1 ($) – Cheap, authentic Mexican grill food (highly recommended) Directions

Bat 17 ($$) – Huge, super yummy burgers, pool tables and air hockey

WOB (World of Beer) ($$)– Lots and lots of beer

Todoroki ($$) – Sushi and Hibachi

Naf Naf Grill ($) – Middle Eastern fast food

Le Peep ($$) – Breakfast place