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 Space, after a day at the lakefront or before you to a concert at Ravinia. 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.
Philz Coffee | 1030 Davis St.
Starbucks | 1734 Sherman Ave.
Mr. Cachito Bakery | 1549 Sherman Ave.

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
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.
Mr. Cachito Bakery | 1549 Sherman Ave.

LUNCH & DINNER
Alcove Evanston | 1625 Maple Ave. (dinner only)
Cozy Noodle & Rice | 1741 Maple Ave.
Devil Dawgs | 921 Church St.
Dozika | 1018 Davis St.
Epic Burger | 1622 Sherman Ave.
Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.
Five & Dime | 1026 Davis St. Rooftop
Kansaku Sushi | 1514 Sherman Ave.
LeTour Evanston | 625 Davis St. (dinner only)
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | 1850 Sherman Ave.
Nakorn Kitchen | 1622 Orrington Ave.
Pizzeria Deville | 1527 Chicago Ave.
Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.
Ridgeville Tavern | 1520 Sherman Ave.
Soulwich | 1634 Orrington Ave.
sweetgreen | 1601 Sherman Ave.
Table to Stix Ramen | 1007 Davis St.
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.