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Northwestern University - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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24-Hour Dining Burger King
Best Asian
  • Cozy Noodles & Rice
  • Joy Yee's Noodles
  • Mandarin House
Best Breakfast Clarke's
Best Coffee Kafein
Best Dessert Red Mango
Best Healthy Blind Faith Café
Best Late-Night Clarke's
Best Mexican
  • Chipotle
  • Las Palmas
Best Pizza
  • Giordano's
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Best Wings
  • Buffalo Joe's
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
Best Place to Take a Date Bat 17
Best Place to Take Your Parents Pete Miller's Seafood and Prime Steak
Other Places to Check Out
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • D & C Hot Dogs
  • Dave's Italian Kitchen
  • Dozika
  • Lucky Platter
  • Lulu's
  • Olive Mountain
  • Panera
  • Red Mango
  • Steak 'n Shake
  • Tapas Barcelona
  • Thai Sookdee Restaurant
  • That Little Mexican Café

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Welcome to the dining capital of the North Shore! Evanston has done a good job of earning that nickname, and off-campus dining truly is one of the highlights of a Northwestern student's experience. Popular joints like Flat Top Grill, Joy Yee's, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, and Noodles & Co. all make for a good lineup whenever you tire of dining hall food, which you will. There are also the popular chains like Chipotle, Panera, and Red Mango to keep you going. Coffee shops, such as Kafein and Unicorn Café, are popular study hangouts. For those late-night cravings, try the legendary Burger King on Clarke Street, Evanston's only 24-hour restaurant. Usually at about 2 or 3 in the morning, it's packed with people looking to end their nights of partying and bar hopping with a nice Double Stacker and fries. And the best part is that all these places are within walking distance from campus, located right in the heart of downtown Evanston.

The one downside to eating in Evanston is the price. While the options are plentiful, once you take your budget into account, the possibilities don't quite seem as endless as before. But that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself every once in a while or take that special someone out for a nice date. Evanston is known as the dining capital of the North Shore and it’s right on NU’s doorstep, so take advantage of it. As for those times when you really want to get away, don't forget that the city of Chicago, as well as all of its ethnic neighborhoods, is only an "El" ride away.

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Off-Campus Dining at Northwestern University

Jdkatzy1

'14

Business Administration and Management

5.0
A+

Awesome

Evanston is the best places with the most variety for off campus dining

Dec 18, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Northwestern University

jasbaz

'14

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician

4.6
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SO MUCH FOOD

Evanston has so many food options. You can find almost any kind of food you're searching for and most deliver. There are very few places open late though, a couple open till 2 and Burger King is the only option open 24 hours. Pricing is really expensive too.

Nov 20, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Northwestern University

korndog39222

'14

Communication Sciences and Disorders

5.0
A+

Fantastic Dining Options

There are so many places in downtown Evanston to eat. You can find just about any type of food you want within walking distance. Chipotle, flat-top, Einsteins are some of the favorites among students.

Oct 24, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Dominick's Finer Foods
1763 W. Howard St.
(773) 761-7022
www.dominicks.com
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dominick's Finer Foods
1910 Dempster St.
(847) 866-9026
www.dominicks.com
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago Ave.
(847) 869-7950
www.jewelosco.com
Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Bat 17
Food: Breakfast, deli, pub food
1709 Benson Ave.
(847) 733-7117
www.bat17evanston.com
Price: $8–$15

Blind Faith Café
Food: Breakfast, healthy
525 Dempster St.
(847) 328-6875
www.blindfaithcafe.com
Price: $5–$10

Buffalo Joe's
Food: American, wings
812 Clark St.
(847) 328-5525
buffalojoesevanston.com
Price: $4–$15

Burger King
Food: Fast food
1829 Dempster St.
(847) 733-8740
www.burgerking.com
Price: $3–$7

Carmen's Pizza of Evanston
Food: Pizza
1014 W. Church St.
(847) 328-0031
www.carmenspizza.net
Price: $10–$15

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
711 Church St.
(847) 425-3959
www.chipotle.com
Price: $5–$10

Clarke's
Food: American, breakfast
720 Clark St.
(847) 864-1610
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Breakfast is served all day.

Cozy Noodles & Rice
Food: Asian
1018 Davis St.
(847) 733-0100
www.cozyevanston.com
Price: $5–$10

Flat Top Grill
Food: Stir-fry
707 Church St.
(847) 570-0100
www.flattopgrill.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: You create your own stir-fry.

Giordano's
Food: Deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, Italian
500 Davis St.
(847) 475-5000
www.giordanos.com
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: All pizza is half-price after 5 p.m. on Monday nights for dine-in orders.

Joy Yee's Noodles
Food: Asian
521 Davis St.
(847) 733-1900
www.joyyee.com
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: It has bubble drinks.

Kafein
Food: Coffeehouse
1621 Chicago Ave.
(847) 491-1621
Price: $2–$6

Las Palmas
Food: Mexican
817 University Pl.
(847) 328-2555
www.laspalmasmexrst.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: In-house band.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Food: Chicago-style pizza
1850 Sherman Ave.
(847) 328-5400
www.loumalnatis.com
Price: $5–$20

Mandarin House
Food: Chinese, Korean
819 Noyes St.
(847) 869-4344
Price: $5–$10

Mt. Everest Restaurant
Food: Indian, Nepali
630 Church St.
(847) 491-1069
www.mteverestrestaurant.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for around $8.

Noodles & Company
Food: Noodle bowls
930 Church St.
(847) 733-1200
www.noodles.com
Price: $4–$8

Noyes St. Café
Food: American, Greek, Italian
828 Noyes St.
(847) 475-8683
www.noyescafe.com
Price: $5–$10

Pete Miller's Seafood and Prime Steak
Food: Steakhouse
1557 Sherman Ave.
(847) 328-0399
www.petemillers.com
Price: $10–$30

Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Food: Sandwiches, shakes, smoothies
630 Davis St.
(847) 328-1800
www.potbelly.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Delivery available.

Trattoria Demi
Food: Italian
1571 Sherman Ave.
(847) 332-2330
trattoriademi.com
Price: $5–$10

Unicorn Café
Food: American, coffeehouse
1723 Sherman Ave.
(847) 332-2312
www.unicorncafe.com
Price: $3–$6

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