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Best Restaurants in Downtown Evanston, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Downtown Evanston, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 19 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Hokkaido Ramen, Hokkaido Ramen, and Frida's Breakfast and Lunch. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Burgers, Coffee, and Sushi and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Downtown Evanston

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Hokkaido Ramen

    Ramen & Sushi

    Rich Hokkaido-style ramen and fresh sushi in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

    812 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.21
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  2. #2

    Hokkaido Ramen

    Ramen & Sushi

    Rich Hokkaido-style ramen and fresh sushi in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

    812 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.21
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  3. #3

    Frida's Breakfast and Lunch

    Breakfast & Brunch

    A popular breakfast and lunch café on Church Street in Downtown Evanston with Mexican-inspired morning fare.

    618 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 82.80
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  4. #4

    10Q Chicken

    Korean Fusion

    Korean-inspired fried chicken sandwiches and bowls with bold fusion flavors in Evanston.

    816 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 80.68
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  5. #5

    DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill

    Fast-Casual Mexican

    A fresh fast-casual Mexican grill in Downtown Evanston on Orrington Avenue.

    1629 Orrington Ave Unit A · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 78.23
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  6. #6

    Mira Sushi evanston

    Specialty Sushi

    Creative specialty sushi in the heart of Downtown Evanston on Orrington Avenue.

    1633 Orrington Ave · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 78.05
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  7. #7

    Philz Coffee

    Specialty Pour-Over

    Philz Coffee's beloved one-cup-at-a-time pour-over concept in Downtown Evanston.

    1030 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 77.53
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  8. #8

    Berry Pike Cafe

    Neighborhood Café

    A cozy neighborhood café on Davis Street in Downtown Evanston.

    1100 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 77.36
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  9. #9

    The Barn Steakhouse

    American Steakhouse

    The Barn Steakhouse's Downtown Evanston location on Church Street.

    1016 Church St Rear · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 77.23
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  10. #10

    Colectivo Coffee Evanston

    Midwest Roastery

    A beloved Milwaukee-born independent roastery and café in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

    716 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 76.12
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  11. #11

    Newport Coffee House

    Neighborhood Coffeehouse

    A cozy neighborhood coffeehouse on Davis Street in Downtown Evanston.

    622 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.61
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  12. #12

    Five & Dime

    American Bar & Kitchen

    A lively upstairs bar and American kitchen on Davis Street in Downtown Evanston.

    1026 Davis St Upstairs · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 75.55
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  13. #13

    La Cocinita Restaurant

    Mexican Comfort

    Authentic Mexican comfort food and Latin flavors in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

    521 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 5.0

    FoodIndex Score 74.73
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  14. #14

    Taco Diablo

    Creative Tacos

    A creative taco restaurant on Davis Street in Downtown Evanston.

    1026b Davis St A · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.88
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  15. #15

    Dozika Restaurant

    Japanese Fusion

    Creative Japanese fusion cuisine in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

    1018 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 73.71
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  16. #16

    Devil Dawgs Evanston

    Chicago Dogs

    Chicago-style hot dogs and gourmet toppings in Downtown Evanston.

    921 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 72.20
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  17. #17

    Devil Dawgs Evanston

    Gourmet Hot Dogs

    A gourmet hot dog restaurant in Downtown Evanston on Church Street.

    921 Church St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 72.20
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  18. #18

    Bennison's Bakery

    Artisan Bakery

    A celebrated artisan bakery institution on Davis Street in Downtown Evanston, serving the community since 1938.

    1000 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.1 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 66.39
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  19. #19

    Koi Asian Cuisine & Lounge

    Pan-Asian

    A stylish Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge on Davis Street in Downtown Evanston.

    624 Davis St · Downtown Evanston

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 64.85
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Downtown Evanston?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Downtown Evanston, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Hokkaido Ramen, Hokkaido Ramen, and Frida's Breakfast and Lunch.
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