joe999

Getting to this thread kinda late, but since I made the same move (from the city to Evanston) a while ago, I thought I'd add my 2 cents . . . Homemade Pizza on Central next to Great Harvest has incredibly good cook-it-yourself takeout pizza (try the Savory Pie). Pita Inn on Dempster in Skokie is a regular stop for hummas, falafel, etc. at incredibly cheap prices (my wife and I eat very well there for $11). Jilly's Cafe on Greenbay near Central is charming, less expensive, and less pretentious than Jackie's (though Jackie's is definitely good). Heavenly Hearth in Wilmette makes the best bread on the North Shore. Know it's a chain, and there are some good independent coffeehouses in Evanston, but Peet's has the best cappucino I've ever had, anywhere. Bagels at New York Bagels and Bialys on Dempster in Skokie are the real deal. Though it's true that Downtown Evanston is clogged with chains and other mediocre food choices, here are two good ones: Stained Glass is very good when you're in the mood for a great glass of wine and a civilized dinner with a price tag far south of Trio. And Blue Sapphire is pretty reliable Thai in a setting that is less college-town-grungy than many of the ethnic choices in downtown Evanston. Second the rec for Piron Chocolate, and also for periodic trips down Clark Street to some of the fabulous Mexican restaurants down there. Our faves included La Cazuela (great ceviche) and Dona Lolis (great squash-blossom quesadillas). And I definitely envy your proximity to the Chicago-Main Newsstand! Homemade Pizza Co 2122 Central St Evanston Pita Inn 3910 West Dempster Skokie Jilly's Cafe 2614 Green Bay Rd. Evanston Heavenly Hearth Bread 1101 Central Wilmette Peet's 1622 Chicago Avenue Evanston New York Bagels and Bialys 3500 Dempster Skokie Stained Glass 1735 N Benson Evanston Blue Sapphire 1709 Benson Ave. Evanston La Cazuela 6922 N. Clark Chicago Dona Lolis 6924 N Clark St Chicago