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Northwestern University - Off-Campus DiningCollege Prowler4.24
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The sheer volume and variety of tasty vittles right on NU’s doorstep earns consistently high marks from students. There may be no restaurants on campus to speak of, but a mere five-minute walk leads you to a global culinary adventure. Clarke’s, a cozy hangout, offers food for all palates and breakfast all day long. Burger King is the only 24-hour restaurant within close proximity, and Sherman, a late-night cashier, is an NU legend. Other popular spots are Chipotle and Flat Top Grill, a hop, skip, and a jump from campus, and good date fare. Getting off-campus every once in a while is a good idea, and Evanston’s restaurants make it that much better. Stray a little from well-known haunts to discover quaint eateries like Blind Faith Café or the Noyes St. Café. Northwestern’s student government also created a database of Evanston restaurants that gives ratings, menus, and other vital info. Consult this Bible of sorts, grab a friend, and get ready to be pleasantly surprised.
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zskwiot says: Northwestern University 2013 Communication and Journalism  |
Evanston Is Amazing
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Evanston is a beautiful town. There are countless options for dining within the city. If nothing appeals to you, Chicago is just a short little El ride away!
Off-Campus Dining: February 25, 2010
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jayshree says: Northwestern University 2013 Undecided  |
Lots of Options, but Pricewise...Not So Much
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Evanston's a pretty rich town so you tend to pay higher prices when you go off campus. That being said, you get pretty good quality and variety of dining options... it's nice to not have to go to downtown Chicago to get a good, non-dorm meal in.
Off-Campus Dining: February 10, 2010
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Kelley_Renee says: Northwestern University 2013 Arts, Visual and Performing  |
Downtown Evanston
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There are a variety of places to eat right off campus ranging from Sushi to Burgers to the local coffee shop. It really ties Northwestern to the Evanston community, but can be a touch expensive.
Off-Campus Dining: February 10, 2010
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tbourneu says: Northwestern University 2013 Communication and Journalism  |
For Good Dining, Live on South Campus
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The south end of campus is located right on the edge of downtown Evanston which is really convenient if you want to grab some non-dining hall food. Plenty of variety from Burger King to Giordano's.
Off-Campus Dining: December 02, 2009
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Every Monday is Giordano’s...
Every Monday is Giordano’s half-price pizza night—you must go at least once to understand. It’s the best pizza in the world, and you can eat enough to be quite full on less than $5 once a week. Good for dates: Trattoria Demi: cute little Italian bistro-ish place. I recommend the lasagna spinaci. Good ‘fast’ food’: Potbelly Sandwich Works (Try the chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, they’re to die for. Also the pizza sub is my personal recommendation). Joy Yee’s Noodles is the best not-national chain Asian food I’ve ever had. It’s not terribly expensive, the service is super-fast, the food is fabulous, and there is a wide range from ‘typical’ to ‘really out there,’ and they have these great teas and fresh fruit smoothies that you can get tapioca bubbles in (very hip trend—must try). |
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Other Places to Check Out
- Baja Fresh
- Cozy Noodle & Rice
- D & C Hot Dogs
- Dave's Italian Kitchen
- Dozika
- Kafein
- Lucky Platter
- Lulu's
- New Japan Restaurant
- Olive Mountain
- Steak 'n Shake
- Tapas Barcelona
- Thai Sookdee Restaurant
- That Little Mexican Café
- Vive La Crepe
Grocery Stores
Dominick's Finer Foods 1763 W. Howard St. (773) 761-7022
Dominick's Finer Foods 1910 Dempster St. (847) 866-9026
Jewel-Osco 1128 Chicago Ave. (847) 869-7950
Osco Drug 1630 Sherman Ave. (847) 475-6256
Restaurant Listing
Blind Faith Café Healthy, breakfast 525 Dempster St. (847) 328-6875 www.blindfaithCafé.com Price: $5-$10 Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Burger King Fast food 1829 Dempster St. (847) 733-8740 www.burgerking.com Price: $3-$7 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–1 a.m.
Carmen's of Evanston Pizzeria Pizza 1012 Church St. (847) 328-0031 Price: $10-$15 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Chipotle McBurritos 711 Church St. (847) 425-3959 www.chipotle.com Price: $5-$10 This little Mexican joint draws a large student crowd. Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Clarke's Breakfast, burgers 720 Clark St. (847) 864-1610 Price: $5-$10 Breakfast served all day Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–12 a.m.
Flat Top Grill Stir-fry 707 Church St., (847) 570-0100 www.flattopgrill.com Price: $10-$15 Create your own stir-fry Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Giordano's Deep dish Chicago-style pizza, Italian 500 Davis St. (847) 475-5000 www.giordanosflorida.com Price: $10-$25 All pizza is half-price after 5 p.m. on Monday nights for dine-in orders. Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 12 a.m.–11 p.m.
Joy Yee's Noodles Chinese 521 Davis St. (847) 733-1900 www.joyyee.com Price: $5-$15 Bubble drinks Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Las Palmas Mexican 817 University Pl. (847) 328-2555 Price: $8-$15 In-house band Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Mandarin House Chinese and Korean 819 Noyes St. (847) 869-4344 Price: $5-$10 Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Mt. Everest Indian and Nepali 630 Church St. (847) 491-1069 www.mteverestrestaurant.com Price: $8-$15 All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for around $8 Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Noyes St. Café Italian, Greek, American 828 Noyes St. (847) 475-8683 Price: $5-$10 Full-service bar Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Potbelly Sandwich Works Sandwiches, shakes, smoothies, cookies 630 Davis St. (847) 328-1800 www.potbelly.com Price: $8-$15 Delivery Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sherman Restaurant Italian 1740 Sherman Ave. (847) 328-2050 Price: $5-$10 Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Trattoria Demi Italian 1571 Sherman Ave (847) 332-2330 Price: $5-$10 Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Trio Atelier Bistro-style 1625 Hinman Ave. (847) 733-8746 www.trio-restaurant.com Price: $15-$25 Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
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