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!
Evanston, IL Restaurants: Reviews & Recommendation
in The Heartland: Dining
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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