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Northwestern University - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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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 Whole Foods Market
Best Late-Night
  • Burger King
  • Clarke's
Best Mexican
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant & Bar
  • That Little Mexican Café
Best Pizza
  • Giordano's
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Best Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Best Place to Take a Date Flat Top Grill
Best Place to Take Your Parents Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak
Other Places to Check Out
  • Addis Abeba
  • Andy's Frozen Custard
  • Bar Louie
  • Ben & Jerry's
  • Bravo! Cucina Italiana
  • Celtic Knot Public House
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
  • D & C Hot Dogs
  • Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop
  • Dozika
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries
  • J.K. Sweets
  • Koi
  • La Petite Amelia Bistro & Wine Bar
  • Le Peep
  • Lucky Platter Restaurant
  • Lulu's
  • Oceanique
  • Panera Bread
  • Papa John's Pizza
  • Siam Splendour
  • Stained Glass Wine Bar
  • Starbucks
  • Steak 'n Shake
  • Tapas Barcelona
  • Thai Sookdee
  • Uber Burger
  • Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
  • Zoba Noodle Bar

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Evanston is definitely the dining capital of the North Shore. There are more restaurants than you will know what to do with. For the Chicago classic deep-dish pizza, there's Lou Malnati’s and Giordano's, for noodles there's Cozy Noodles & Rice, Noodles and Co., Flat Top, Zoba Noodle, and that’s just the beginning. Part of your Northwestern experience will undoubtedly include sampling many of the Evanston restaurants. There is a perfect balance between chain restaurants (like Chipotle, Panera, and Red Mango) that will remind you of home, and local restaurants like Olive Mountain, Lulu's, and the ever-popular Joy Yee's. If you're looking for a coffee break, Kafein and Unicorn Café are the places to go. And what if you're hungry at 2 a.m.? Hit up Burger King, Evanston's only 24-hour restaurant. BK really comes alive at night providing late-night snacks for students staying up studying, partying, or whatever you're up to in those wee hours of the morning. The best part of these restaurants is that they are all within walking distance from campus, located right in downtown Evanston.

While many restaurants do give discounts to students with WildCARDs, some restaurants can get pricey. For college students on a budget, the restaurant adventures may seem more limited. But when you get tired of dining hall food or want to reward yourself for finishing midterms, take a walk into Evanston and try a new restaurant. If you live on North Campus and don't want to walk 10 minutes into Evanston, Noyes Street boasts some classic college-style food. Either way, make sure to take advantage of the best food on the North Shore.

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Off-Campus Dining at Northwestern University

pkspoly93

Journalism '15

5.0
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Food Capital of Northern Chicago

There is a huge presence and variety of restaurants in Evanston - it's often called the food capital of northern Chicago or something along those lines. Lots of delicious places to eat. Also some great sandwich places - Panera, Subway, Cosi; cafes - Starbucks, Unicorn Cafe, Kafein; restaurants of all types, ice cream/froyo, etc.

Apr 07, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Northwestern University

Jdkatzy1

Business Administration and Management '14

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

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician '14

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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User rating for Northwestern University - Off-Campus Dining is 4.6 out of 5 based on 38 user reviews.

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Did You Know? Every fall, ASG (Associated Student Government) puts on "Big Bite Night," an afternoon where many restaurants in Evanston give out free food samples to students. It's a great introduction to off-campus dining, and you will be full for days afterward.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Dominick's
1910 Dempster St.
(847) 866-9026
www.dominicks.com
Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

Dominick's
2748 Green Bay Road
(847) 864-2090
www.dominicks.com
Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

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

Whole Foods Market
1640 Chicago Ave.
(847) 733-1600
wholefoodsmarket.com
Daily 8 a.m.–10 p.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
www.buffalojoesevanston.com
Price: $5–$15

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: American, wings
1741 Maple Ave.
(847) 570-0333
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $8–$15

Burger King
Food: Fast food
1740 Orrington Road
(847) 864-9199
www.bk.com
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Open 24 hours

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill
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
www.clarkesdiner.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Breakfast is served all day.

Cosi
Food: Healthy
1740 Sherman Ave.
(847) 328-2050
www.getcosi.com
Price: $10–$15

Cozy Noodles & Rice
Food: Asian
1018 Davis St.
(847) 733-0101
www.cozyevanston.com
Price: $5–$10

Dave's Italian Kitchen
Food: Italian
1635 Chicago Ave.
(847) 864-6000
www.davesik.com
Price: $10–$30

Edzo's Burger Shop
Food: Burgers
1571 Sherman Ave.
edzos.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Critics' Pick "Best of Chicago 2010"

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
1527 N. Chicago Ave.
(847) 475-5000
giordanosevanston.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: Coffee/tea
1621 Chicago Ave.
(847) 491-1621
Price: $3–$8

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Food: Mexican
817 University Place
(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: $5–$10

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

Olive Mountain
Food: Middle Eastern
610 Davis St.
(847) 475-0380
theolivemountainrestaurant.com
Price: $5–$10

Pete Miller's Seafood & 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

Red Mango
Food: Frozen yogurt
809 Davis St.
(847) 866-0998
www.redmangousa.com
Price: $3–$8

Sashimi Sashimi
Food: Sushi
640 Church St.
(847) 475-7274
www.sashimisashimi.com
Price: $5–$15

That Little Mexican Café
Food: Mexican
1010 Church St.
(847) 905-1550
www.tlmcafe.com
Price: $5–$10

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

Unicorn Café
Food: Coffee/tea
1723 Sherman Ave.
(847) 332-2312
www.unicorncafe.com
Price: $3–$8

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