You nominated and voted for your favorite Evanston restaurants, hangouts and more. It’s time to announce the winners of The Daily’s second annual Best of Evanston competition.

Best Evanston Restaurant
1. Bat 17
2. Edzo’s
3. Found

Best New Restaurant

1. Naf Naf Grill
2. Farmhouse
3. Found

Best New Retail Outlet

1. Trader Joe’s
2. Francesca’s
3. Envy

Best Pad Thai

1. Joy Yee’s
2. Thai Sookdee
3. Cozy Noodles

Best Mediterranean

1. Naf Naf Grill
2. Pita Inn
3. Olive Mediterranean Grill

Best French Fries

1. Edzo’s Burger Shop
2. Bat 17
3. Five Guys

Best Access to Technology (reliable WiFi + enough outlets)

1. Starbucks
2. Barnes and Noble
3. Kafein

Best People-Watching Spot

1. Norris University Center
2. Unicorn Cafe
3. Starbucks

Best Dessert

1. Andy’s Frozen Custard 
2. Bennison’s
3. Forever Yogurt

Best Bakery

1. Bennison’s Bakery
2. Hoosier Mama
3. Hewn

Best Gluten Free

1. Flat Top Grill 
2. Rose’s Bakery
3. Foodstuffs

Best Place to Warm Up During the Polar Vortex

1. Starbucks
2. Kafein
3. Unicorn Cafe

Best Place for a Group Dinner

1. Flat Top Grill 
2. Giordano’s
3. Cozy

Best Customer Service

1. Edzo’s Burger Shop
2. Farmhouse
3. Hot Mama

Fastest Delivery

1. Jimmy John’s
2. Wings Over Evanston
3. Joy Yee’s

Best Food You Later Regret

1. Cheesie’s Pub and Grub
2. Taco Bell
3. Wings Over Evanston

Best Drunchies

1. Cheesie’s Pub and Grub
2. Wings Over Evanston
3. Burger King

Best Drink Specials

1. Bar Louie
2. World of Beer
3. Tommy Nevin’s

Best Beer

1. World of Beer
2. Bat 17
3. Temperance Brewery

Best Place to Watch Northwestern Sporting Events

1. Ryan Field
2. Bat 17
3. Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Workout

1. SPAC
2. Evanston Athletic Club
3. Fit Girl

Best Reward System

1. CVS
2. Starbucks
3. Rollin to Go

Best Mani/Pedi Deal

1. Bien Assorti
2. Trendy Nails

Best Men’s Haircut

1. Noyes Barber Shop
2. Hair Cuttery
3. Sport Clips

Best Women’s Haircut

1. Art + Science
2. Asha