A good friend is coming to Evanston to cover the Buckeye game Saturday. He’s asking for food/tavern recs in the area and I’m not very familiar with the area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Evanston/Glenview food recs.
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Valley Lodge in downtown Wilmette. Grandpa's, Ten Ninety brew pub, and Meier's Tavern in Glenview. Grandpa's and Meier's are old time taverns, but Grandpa's has the better food options.
Grandpas is yummy and the bartenders are strong in their pours. Or so I’ve heard
Buffalo Joes for wings. The one on Clark, on Northwestern’s campus, has only a couple beer options but the wings are the best around. Cant recommend enough.
I would second Buff Joe's. Bluestone and Ten Mile House are within walking distance from the stadium. Tailgating is good at the golf course east of the river.
Free popcorn at The Keg (is that place still open?).
Third Buff Joe's. A must stop for me anytime I am in the area.
Third Buff Joe's. A must stop for me anytime I am in the area.
Thanks to all.....he's excited to try Buffalo Joe's as he's a self-appointed wing aficionado.
Candlelite Chicago in Rogers Park (on Western Ave) is a good spot. Ask for Vern.
Of those, Ten ninety is the best by far. Also check out The Oak in the Glen.
I don't disagree. Love their craft brews!
Also like OAK...and Yard House too! And Johnny's, Cafe Lucci, Hangar Two, Gusto (if you don't mind the much older clientele), North Branch (remember the original one on Waukegan just south of Glenview Road?) etc.
I used to go to Glenview House a lot back in the day when it was a softball bar. Since their makeover and upgrade, I'm not a big fan. I don't know how far back you go in Glenview, but a long-gone favorite dive bar of mine was the Sail Inn on Waukegan Road.
Lots to like in Glenview.
But, if you are looking for a real old-time tavern experience, you can't beat Grandpa's and Meier's.
Agreed, but if you are looking for food, Meier's has gone downhill since covid. Much less prices, half the serving and much greasier than before.
Don't sleep on Ten Ninety's pizzas either. Its my brother's go to pizza spot in the area.
If he's covering a game at "Dyche Stadium".. got drop down in the city and hit Candlelite for pizza!
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