--- title: Creative's Guide to Evanston - Restaurants description: Great restaurants and cafes in Evanston to visit today. The Creative’s Guide to Evanston is a unique online city guide created by and for creative people. --- [![logo-for-guide.png](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-for-guide.png?width=156&height=100&name=logo-for-guide.png "logo-for-guide.png")](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-home) - [HOME](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-home) - [ABOUT US](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-about-us) - [EXPLORE](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-explor) - [CATEGORIES](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - [MAP](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-illustrated-map-of-evanston) - [CONTACT](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-contact-us) # Restaurants - ![taco diablo rice and beans.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/lulus__taco_diablo/IMG_6197.jpg "taco diablo rice and beans.jpg") - ![taco diablo tacos.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/lulus__taco_diablo/IMG_6199-1.jpg "taco diablo tacos.jpg") - ![taco diablo inside.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/lulus__taco_diablo/IMG_6196.jpg "taco diablo inside.jpg") - ![taco diablo signage.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/lulus__taco_diablo/IMG_1112.jpg "taco diablo signage.jpg") - ![lulus signage.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/lulus__taco_diablo/DSCN0730.jpg "lulus signage.jpg") ## Lulu's & Taco Diablo ### Lulu's & Taco Diablo **Address:** 1026 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201 **Phone:** (847) 475-7669 **Website:** [www.tacodiablo.com](http://www.tacodiablo.com) / [www.lulusevanston.com](http://www.lulusevanston.com) Delicious tacos and Asian fusion fare all under one roof. One rooftop bar that is. Two Evanston favorites are reincarnated in one new-construction building with great ambiance and all the best dishes from their pasts. Pick your favorites from the taco selection at the Mexican cantina Taco Diablo or stroll over to Lulu's for creative Asian fusion. Can't decide? Head upstairs to the large, trendy rooftop bar Five & Dime where you can order food and drink from both. [![AUTHENTIC](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/AUTHENTIC.png?width=70&height=70&name=AUTHENTIC.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories)[![QUIRKY](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QUIRKY.png?width=70&height=70&name=QUIRKY.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories)   - ![Hoosier Mama Pie in Evanston](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants%20%20cafe/hoosier_mama/IMG_1146.jpg "Hoosier Mama Pie in Evanston") - ![IMG_1151.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants%20%20cafe/hoosier_mama/IMG_1151.jpg "IMG_1151.jpg") - ![DSCN0743.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants%20%20cafe/hoosier_mama/DSCN0743.jpg "DSCN0743.jpg") ## Hoosier Mama Pie Company ### Hoosier Mama Pie Company **Address:** 749 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202 **Phone:** (847) 868-8863 **Website:** [www.hoosiermamapie.com](http://www.hoosiermamapie.com/evanston.html) Pies and coffee. Need we say more? Hoosier Mama literally wrote the book on baking delicious pies. While classics are often in attendance on the menu, there's always a rotating selection of unique offerings such as Pear Apple Cranberry or Moroccan Lamb hand pie. If you have trouble deciding, there's no need to worry—you can also order a pie slice flight! Housed in the same location is Dollop Coffee & Tea Co., a Chicago owned and operated roastery that creates coffee drinks that pair perfectly with the fresh pies. [![COZY](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/COZY.png?width=70&name=COZY.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories)[![QUIRKY](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QUIRKY.png?width=70&height=70&name=QUIRKY.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![cross rhodes outside.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/cross_rhodes/IMG_1257.jpg "cross rhodes outside.jpg") ## Cross-Rhodes ### Cross-Rhodes **Address:** 913 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 **Phone:** (847) 475-4475 **Website:** [www.crossrhodesevanston.com](http://www.crossrhodesevanston.com) The go-to for Greek food. Classic Greek food with a friendly neighborhood diner atmosphere. Don’t sleep on the booze selection or the Greek fries. [![VALUE_WHITE](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/VALUE_WHITE.png?width=70&height=70&name=VALUE_WHITE.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![edited cocinita inside](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/edited%20cocinita%20inside.jpg "edited cocinita inside") - ![new tacos](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/new%20tacos.jpg "new tacos") ## La Cocinita ### La Cocinita **Address:** 1625 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 **Phone:** (847) 332-1625 **Website:** [www.lacocinitarestaurant.com](http://www.lacocinitarestaurant.com) Unique Venezuelan fare. Stuck in a rut? La Cocinita could be the extraordinary lunch option you're looking for with its delicious Venezuelan-style street food. Originally a food truck, the La Cocinita crew expanded to this bricks-and-mortar location with a larger menu and a liquor license along with their most popular dishes, some of which are difficult to find elsewhere.  [![VALUE_WHITE.png](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/VALUE_WHITE.png?width=70&name=VALUE_WHITE.png "VALUE_WHITE.png")](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![union pizzeria outside.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/IMG_1062.jpg "union pizzeria outside.jpg") ## Union Pizzeria ### Union Pizzeria **Address:** 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 **Phone:** (847) 475-2400 **Website:** [www.unionpizza.com/unionpizzeria](http://www.unionpizza.com/unionpizzeria) ### Union Squared **Address:** 1307 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 **Phone:** (224) 714-3100 **Website:** [www.unionpizza.com/union-squared-evanston](http://unionpizza.com/union-squared-evanston) Mmm pizza... This hip pizza joint shares a building with SPACE music venue and is home to Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas made with locally grown and organic ingredients, as well as craft beers and a great atmosphere. It's the perfect place to grab a drink, grab a pie, or meet with friends before a show. Sister restaurant to Union Pizzeria, Union Squared is a cozy spot located on the same street just 1/2 block north. It features four yummy Detroit-style pan pizzas that can be ordered whole or as individual 1/4 pie sizes (if you don't want to share). [![AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png?width=70&name=AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png "AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png")](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![bennisons bakery bread options.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bennisons_bakery/DSCN0733.jpg "bennisons bakery bread options.jpg") - ![bennisons bakery cookie options.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bennisons_bakery/IMG_1120.jpg "bennisons bakery cookie options.jpg") - ![bennisons bakery selection.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bennisons_bakery/IMG_1123.jpg "bennisons bakery selection.jpg") - ![bennisons bakery outside.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bennisons_bakery/IMG_1126.jpg "bennisons bakery outside.jpg") ## Bennison's Bakery ### Bennison's Bakery **Address:** 1000 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201 **Phone:** (847) 328-9434 **Website:** [www.bennisonscakes.com](http://www.bennisonscakes.com) Classic family-owned bakery. Bennison’s Bakery is an Evanston staple and a North Shore destination that has been around since 1938. The bake shop is led by multiple generations of bakers and specializes in European sweets and dishes out cakes, breads, sandwiches, breakfast treats and more all week. You'll know when you're nearby—the delicious smells waft out into the street. [![VALUE_WHITE.png](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/VALUE_WHITE.png?width=70&name=VALUE_WHITE.png "VALUE_WHITE.png")](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![hewn inside.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/hewn/IMG_1226.jpg "hewn inside.jpg") - ![hewn bakery.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/hewn/IMG_1227.jpg "hewn bakery.jpg") - ![hewn bread.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/hewn/IMG_1229.jpg "hewn bread.jpg") - ![hewn outside.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/hewn/IMG_1230.jpg "hewn outside.jpg") ## Hewn ### Hewn **Address:** 1733 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201 **Phone:** (847) 869-4396 **Website:** [www.hewnbread.com](http://www.hewnbread.com) Rustic artisanal bread shop. Hewn offers a mouth-watering selection of unbeatable handmade breads using organic flour and grains. Grab a loaf or a pastry and hang out at the adorable parklet out front. [![AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png?width=70&name=AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png "AUTHENTIC_WHITE.png")](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![bagel art counter.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bagel_art_cafe/DSCN0779.jpg "bagel art counter.jpg") - ![bagel art outdoor seating.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bagel_art_cafe/DSCN0782.jpg "bagel art outdoor seating.jpg") - ![bagel art indoor seating.jpg](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/evanston_guide_microsite_photos/restaurants__cafe/bagel_art_cafe/DSCN0778.jpg "bagel art indoor seating.jpg") ## Bagel Art Cafe ### Bagel Art Cafe **Address:** 615 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201 **Phone:** (847) 864-8700 **Website:** [http://www.bagelart-cafe.com/](http://www.bagelart-cafe.com/) Art and bagels. Mostly bagels. This conveniently located bagel-and-coffee shop makes New York-style bagels and spreads in-house and is just across from the Dempster Purple Line station. Enjoy the food and drinks while taking in the local art hanging on the walls. Don’t miss the lox. [![VALUE_WHITE](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/VALUE_WHITE.png?width=70&height=70&name=VALUE_WHITE.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories)[![ART_WHITE](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Evanston_Guide/DESCRIPTIVE_ICONS_FOR_GUIDE/ART_WHITE.png?width=70&height=70&name=ART_WHITE.png)](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/creatives-guide-to-evanston-browse-categories) - ![Berry_2_](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/Berry_2_.png "Berry_2_") - ![Berry_3_](https://connect.neigerdesign.com/hubfs/Berry_3_.png "Berry_3_") ## Berry Pike ### Berry Pike **Berry Pike Cafe** **Address:** 1100 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201 **Phone: (847) 424-1006** ****************Website:** [www.berrypikecafe.com](http://www.berrypikecafe.com)************** **********Instagram:********** www.instagram.com/berrypikecafe     On the corner of Davis Street and Oak Avenue, you can't miss Berry Pike. A small family-owned Cafe, which prides itself in being a part of the local Evanston community. Their mission is to make you feel at home whether you are a regular customer or a first-time visitor. Authentic Leige Waffles, steamed bagel sandwiches, fresh fruit smoothies, ice cream, and their recently added bubble tea are just a few of the items they offer on their menu. They also offer catering and take-out, so you can take your sweet treats on the go! 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The bright, airy interior features floor-to-ceiling windows, warm yellow and ochre accents, and playful floral wallpaper on support columns. Black-and-white family photos on the walls evoke a nostalgic feel, while the classic diner tables offer flexibility for small and larger gatherings. As for the menu, it’s full of immediately craveable items. From matzo ball soup and open-faced bagels to crispy latkes, this place will satisfy all your authentic Jewish deli cravings. 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