Downtown Evanston is home to a wide variety of al fresco dining spots—perfect for your morning coffee catch-up, lunch with colleagues, a special date night, or casual sunset cocktails. Explore these restaurants listed below for dine-in service, or "grab and go" to enjoy your meal at Fountain Square or down by the lakefront.

Stopping in Downtown Evanston for drinks and/or dinner is a convenient and enjoyable option before heading to a show at Ravinia, the Winnetka Music Festival (June 20-21), an Amdur Productions Art Festival, or any other summer events! Whether you're taking the Metra or driving, Downtown Evanston offers a variety of dining experiences to suit your preferences.

A quick heads-up: outdoor seating availability can vary, so it’s best to double-check before you make your plans. New to Evanston? Click here for parking details. Or skip the car altogether—Downtown is bike-, bus-, and train-friendly!

COFFEE & PASTRIES
Bennison's Bakery | 1000 Davis St.
Berry Pike Cafe | 1100 Davis St.
Colectivo Coffee | 716 Church St.
Newport Coffee | 622 Davis St.
Patisserie Coralie | 600 Davis St.
Peet's Coffee & Tea | 1622 Chicago Ave.
Starbucks | 1734 Sherman Ave.

BRUNCH & LUNCH
Cupitol | 812 Grove St.
Egg Harbor Cafe | 1701 Maple Ave.
Elephant & Vine | 719 Church St.
Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.
Five & Dime | 1026 Davis St. Rooftop
Frida's Evanston | 618 Church St.
Guzman y Gomez | 1710 Sherman Ave.
Mid Kitchen | 1512 Sherman Ave.
Soulwich | 1634 Orrington Ave.

GRAB 'N GO
Big Wig Tacos | 95- Church St.
Devil Dawgs | 921 Church St.
Epic Burger | 1622 Sherman Ave.
Guzman y Gomez | 1710 Sherman Ave.
Potbelly's Sandwich Shop | 630 Davis St.
Pono Ono Poke | 1630 Chicago Ave.
Sweetgreen | 1601 Sherman Ave.

DINNER
Alcove Evanston | 1625 Maple Ave.
Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.
Five & Dime | 1026 Davis St. Rooftop
Kansaku Sushi | 1514 Sherman Ave.
LeTour Evanston | 625 Davis St.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | 1850 Sherman Ave.
Nakorn Kitchen | 1622 Orrington Ave.
Ridgeville Tavern | 1520 Sherman Ave.
Tapas Barcelona | 1615 Chicago Ave.  
Trattoria Demi | 1571 Sherman Ave.

OPEN LATE
The Barn Steakhouse | 1016 Church St. (rear)
Five & Dime | 1026 Davis St. Rooftop
Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.
Ridgeville Tavern | 1520 Sherman Ave.