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Dining & Shopping
Evanston is a vibrant destination for shopping and dining, offering a wide variety of restaurants, boutiques, and retailers to explore. From neighborhood main streets to bustling commercial corridors, residents and visitors alike can enjoy everything from locally owned favorites to well-known national brands.
With nine unique business districts across the city, Evanston’s shopping and dining options reflect the community’s diversity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Explore what each district has to offer through the resources below.
Evanston is a great destination for shopping and dining, with a wide variety of establishments for everyone to enjoy. Explore options within all of Evanston's nine business districts at EnjoyEvanston.com!
Dining in Evanston
Evanston’s dining scene features an impressive range of cuisines, styles, and experiences, from casual cafés and family-friendly spots to destination dining and international fare.
Restaurant listings and dining resources are available through the following partners:
- Downtown Evanston: A comprehensive listing of restaurants located in the downtown area
- Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau: Dining options throughout Evanston and the North Shore
- Main Dempster-Mile: A full dining guide of restaurants located along the Main-Dempster Mile business district
- Central Street: View a listing of restaurants, cafes, and eateries in the Central Street business district
These resources make it easy to discover new places to dine, plan a night out, or find your next favorite local spot.
Shopping in Evanston
Shopping in Evanston offers the best of both worlds: unique, one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques alongside popular national retailers. Whether you’re searching for gifts, fashion, home décor, everyday essentials, or specialty items, Evanston’s business districts provide a welcoming and walkable shopping experience.
For more information about shopping opportunities across the city, visit:
