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Best Restaurants in Evanston, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Evanston, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 52 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Union Squared Pizza, Mr Cachito Bakery, and Shinsen. 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 Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Evanston

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

  1. #1

    Union Squared Pizza

    Detroit Style

    Chicago's premier Detroit-style square pizza destination in Evanston.

    1307 Chicago Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 82.60
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  2. #2

    Mr Cachito Bakery

    Latin Bakery & Coffee

    A Latin-inspired bakery and coffee café on Sherman Avenue in Evanston.

    1549 Sherman Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 4.8 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 80.25
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  3. #3

    Shinsen

    Specialty Sushi

    Fresh, specialty sushi and Japanese cuisine on Chicago Avenue in Evanston.

    1322 Chicago Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 80.22
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  4. #4

    The Supreme Burrito #1

    Burrito Specialist

    A neighborhood burrito specialist on Dodge Avenue in Evanston.

    843 Dodge Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 80.14
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  5. #5

    Kabul House Restaurant

    Afghan Cuisine

    Authentic Afghan kabobs, rice dishes, and traditional cuisine in Evanston.

    2424 Dempster St · Evanston

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 79.95
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  6. #6

    Backlot Coffee

    Specialty Coffee

    Backlot Coffee's specialty espresso and single-origins now serving Evanston.

    2006 Central St · Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 79.49
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  7. #7

    Little Wok - Evanston

    Chinese Comfort

    Classic Chinese comfort food and stir-fry dishes in Evanston.

    2426 Main St · Evanston

    Google: 4.0 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 79.49
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  8. #8

    Dave's Italian Kitchen

    Italian Comfort

    Beloved Italian comfort food and pizza in the heart of Evanston.

    815 Noyes St · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 79.40
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  9. #9

    Zentli

    Mexican-Inspired

    A modern Mexican-inspired restaurant on Dempster Street in Evanston.

    1813 Dempster St · Evanston

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 79.38
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  10. #10

    Sea Ranch Sushi Evanston

    Neighborhood Sushi

    Fresh, neighborhood sushi on Dempster Street in Evanston.

    518 Dempster St · Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 79.33
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  11. #11

    Hewn

    Artisan Bread Bakery

    A beloved artisan bread bakery on Central Street in Evanston.

    1733 Central St · Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.60
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  12. #12

    Button Bakery

    Artisan Bakery & Café

    A charming artisan bakery and café on Main Street in Evanston.

    719 Main St · Evanston

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.9 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.47
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  13. #13

    Stacked and Folded

    Creative Breakfast

    A creative breakfast and brunch restaurant on Noyes Street in Evanston.

    824 Noyes St · Evanston

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 77.17
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  14. #14

    Brothers K Coffeehouse

    Neighborhood Coffeehouse

    A community-beloved coffeehouse and gathering space in Downtown Evanston.

    500 Main St · Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.87
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  15. #15

    TOMO Japanese Street Food

    Japanese Street Food

    Vibrant Tokyo-inspired Japanese street food and snacks on Sherman Avenue in Evanston.

    1726 Sherman Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 76.54
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  16. #16

    DeSalvo's Pizza

    Evanston Staple

    Reliable Chicago-style pizza with a loyal Evanston following on Central St.

    1945 Central St · Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.05
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  17. #17

    KANSAKU

    Japanese Izakaya

    An authentic Japanese izakaya and sushi restaurant on Sherman Avenue in Evanston.

    1514 Sherman Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.76
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  18. #18

    KANSAKU

    Authentic Japanese

    Authentic Japanese dining and sushi on Sherman Avenue in Evanston.

    1514 Sherman Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.76
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  19. #19

    Trattoria Demi

    Italian Trattoria

    A cozy, neighborhood Italian trattoria with housemade pastas and rustic Italian cuisine in Evanston.

    1571 Sherman Ave Ste 1 · Evanston

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.10
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  20. #20

    The Little Island

    Neighborhood Café

    A cozy neighborhood café and casual dining spot in Evanston.

    2600 N Crawford Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.06
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  21. #21

    The Little Island

    American Comfort

    A neighborhood American comfort food spot on Crawford Avenue in Evanston.

    2600 N Crawford Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.06
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  22. #22

    Kuni's Japanese Restaurant

    North Shore Sushi Icon

    An Evanston sushi and Japanese dining institution beloved by the community for decades.

    511 Main St ste a · Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 75.06
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  23. #23

    Kikka Sushi

    Conveyor Belt Sushi

    Kikka's fresh, conveyor-style sushi in the Whole Foods on Green Bay Road in Evanston.

    2748 Green Bay Rd · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 74.96
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  24. #24

    Kikka Sushi

    Conveyor Belt Sushi

    Fresh conveyor-belt sushi in Evanston's Whole Foods on Chicago Avenue.

    1640 Chicago Ave · Evanston

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 74.96
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  25. #25

    Bagel Art Cafe

    Bagel Café

    A beloved bagel and café on Dempster Street in Evanston.

    615 Dempster St · Evanston

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 74.64
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FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Evanston, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Union Squared Pizza, Mr Cachito Bakery, and Shinsen.
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