Every year, The Daily Northwestern highlights local businesses and restaurants through our special issue, Best of Evanston. From categories like Best All-Around Restaurant to Best Gym, we have listened...

Evanston has a lot of notable coffee shops to explore but Backlot Coffee is one that is consistently in my rotation. With its main Evanston location on Central Street, Backlot offers unique coffee flavors...

Nestled on Main Street, with sweet and savory aromas seeping through its doors is Button Bakery. The bakery quickly became a community staple since opening in May 2025 and has secured the title of Best...

The Fat Shallot’s owner, Sam Barron, brings viewers back of house to cook The Daily’s 2026 Best Burger.  Email: [email protected] Related Stories:  — The Fat Shallot brings truffle...

Secret Treasures Antiques & Collectibles is a vintage shopper’s dream: pink feathered fedoras decorating a hat rack, a bust covered in collectible pins and intricate glassware stacked on the...