Had about 45 minutes to kill so I wandered into this little pub on Davis. Nice enough looking place…read morebut not the right music (too "poppy" for the environment). I couldn't make out the beers on tap so I asked the sad sack behind the bar (he didn't welcome me when I sat down) about the beers. He read off the names of the three (of six) I could see so I ordered one. The other three will forever by a mystery. He pours me a 12 oz. "Cold Time" (produced by local brewery Revolution) in a standard (read "dull") mug and places it in front of me. Then he hands me a menu and tells me it's happy hour for 45 more minutes. I ask if the beer he just poured me is the "rotating draft of the month" -- on the happy hour menu for $5. "No," he says (without explanation). So what I want to know is should I have a) just walked out right then and there, b) told him I wanted to change my order, or c) introduced him to the idea that maybe (just maybe) he might have told me about the happy hour special as soon as I sat down like a normal bartender (I bartended through my 20s).

FOOS here absolutely awful. Not even good pedestrian food. Over priced and couldn't even eat half…read morethe meal. DON'T WASTE you money!!!!

The clean and spacious dining area is a plus for this conveniently located fast food near Sherman…read morePlaza. In terms of food, I had the grilled chicken sandwich in a combo. The taste and quality of the sandwich and fries was good but the portion size of the chicken itself was quite small. Honestly it was equivalent to maybe a 3 ounce meal piece of breast, pounded thin. Value is for you to judge but in terms of price Epic is pretty steep. 1 combo plus a hot dog and 2 ice cream cups was over 30 dollars.

Stopped in here to grab dinner for my family after a visit to Target. I ordered a salad with…read moregrilled chicken but the lettuce wasn't good quality. I also ordered the wings, sliders, and a kids' meal. The wings are crispy and can be ordered with the sauce on the side. My daughter enjoyed the grilled cheese and the epic fries are delicious.

Came for lunch to the new location. The service was excellent. Got served right away. We both…read moreordered salads. I had the RS (regular size) It was plenty of food. I asked for chicken and got a lot of fresh chicken breast. The dressing was one of the better ones, I've had. Also ordered the side of onion strings. For a buck there was a lot and crispy . The temp was not hot but still tasty. I would definitely com back . The menu is large.

Bat17 was a little disappointing on our most recent visit. We wanted a sports bar at to watch a…read moreBig10 basketball championship game. We remembered Bat 17 from previous visits and had really liked it. Since then, it relocated down the street. New location is fine. A bit more sterile. We sat in the side room, hoping for sound. No sound on their tvs so that's a bummer when you actually care about the game. Maybe it was like that before, too? The food is still good. We split the Roadhouse Chicken sandwich and, as before, they let us each choose our own side. Appreciate that. Our server was very friendly when she came around, but there were times we were waiting to be checked on, etc. We also had a weird interaction with the bus boy. The other bummer is that they used to have tons of beers on tap. Now just 4. I'd say the food is still good but other factors made this a miss for me.

Five & Dime, Lulu's, Taco Diablo, and Blue Horse Tavern have become my go-to spots for everything…read morefrom casual dinners to hosting out-of-town guests. The food is consistently delicious, and there's always something that hits the spot no matter what I'm craving. A few standouts I keep coming back to: Bang Bang Shrimp Ribs Salmon with Delallo pepper drops French Dip Enchiladas Verdes Whether I dine in or order on Uber Eats, it always arrives fresh and well-made (rare these days!). And in good weather, nothing beats Five & Dime's rooftop -- easily one of the best places in Evanston to enjoy a relaxed, fun meal outdoors. Friendly service, great variety, and reliably fantastic food!

I was here last week for a special event (this time one I didn't organize and just got to attend as…read morea guest), and it was great as always. The food is delicious (the event I was at had a taco bar, chips and guac, and a few desserts), the drink list is amazing (including a few great mocktails), and the space works really well for either private parties or just hanging out with friends. Five and Dime never disappoints. And for those who do have to plan events for stuff, F&D is great. I had happy hours here for new students in 2018, 2019, and 2022 (post-pandemic), and it was a smooth and enjoyable process each time.

Nice restaurant environment. Quick to be seated and order. Friendly staff…read more So I am going to give ratings based on adults and kids, overall I'm rating based on adults because the palette here on the main menu was more for adults, and I think the kids just didn't understand or weren't used to certain ingredients like Brie etc. Hummus appetizer 5 stars. Really nice. Smash burger (kid) 2 stars. He really was just complaining about tomato of all things because when we tried it, it was a 4, tasted good. Bbq Bacon burger (kid) 3 stars. Adult said 4 stars after he tried it. It had Brie and that why she was saying that. After we tried it, it was very good. Ahi tuna salad. Excellent. 4.5 stars. A little heavy on the crunchy stuff. Tuna and avocado and sauces were nice. Beet salad. 5 stars. Absolutely stunning salad and I hate beets. The goat cheese, beets, walnut, balsamic... real nice combo. Chicken parm sandwich. 3.5 stars. (Kid rating) Overall, very nice menu, great food.

Food: Tacos were really dry and flavorless. Even adding sauce wouldn't help. Presentation was solid…read morethough. Waited around 20minutes for the food. Service: Our waitress was really nice and friendly. Ambiance: Lots of seating with natural lighting. In a great area.

Outstanding restaurant Best food…read moreGreat service Friendly staff Efficient Inexpensive

Absolutely delicious & everything the reviews here said are true. Service is incredible (so…read morefriendly), food comes out quickly, and the flavors are authentic. It feels like you're walking into your family's home. The space is no frills and the food is incredible. Easy street parking outside the place and it looked like most people had pick up orders. Portions are MASSIVE and it's quite a beautiful thing. I can't wait to order from here in the future!

I've tried the Roger Park location, but this is the sit down one. They did the best to change this…read moreLong John Silvers into a burger haven. They succeeded. I order the Buenos Dias burger with onion rings and a chocolate shake. They do have a combo for fries and soda, with an up charge for onion rings, but not for the shake. I had to order a la carte, which set me back. There is also a surcharge if you use debit/credit card. The Buenos Diaz burger has a sunny side egg, bacon, hash browns with a chipotle mayo. It was delicious and definitely a 20 napkin burger. The onion rings were crispy and the onion did pull out from the breading. It came with a dipping sauce which tasted like a very mild bbq sauce The chocolate shake was worth everything my lactose intolerant body shouldn't have. Creamy, blended perfectly with a cherry on top.

Went in for a lunchtime bite. My friend and I got the lunch specials, a cheeseburger and a grilled…read morecheese with fries and a drink for only $12.50 each. The burger was actually bigger than I expected! Really filling meal, solid burger. It isn't anything to go crazy about. Staff was friendly and quick. Place is clean with plenty of seating. Bathrooms were also clean.

I had never been here before/didn't really know about it. It's a hidden gem and much bigger than I…read morewas expecting it to be! I came here for trivia last night with a few friends who love this place. The food looks great (I had already eaten, so I didn't partake this time), and I appreciate that they have quite a few vegetarian/vegan options. Their beer menu is extensive and my friends liked all the varieties they tried, and they have a few NA options as well. All the staff were super friendly. It's a great space. I'll be back. Side note: Parking was a bit complicated, as the lot isn't big enough for the size of the venue, but there are street parking options around. At least they have a dedicated lot though, which a lot of other places in Evanston don't have.

I'm not much of a beer drinker and rarely make it to the bars these day (#old), but my first…read morethought when walking in was how have I not been to an event here. It's spacious and a super cool venue, which was used for my daughter's high school fundraiser last weekend. I visited Double Clutch twice within one week. The first was a meeting held at the venue right before the event where everyone got to enjoy some beer (except those of us who don't love beer and opted for water) and some of the food that would be served at the event the following weekend. I munched on some turnbuckle pretzels, fried buffalo bites and cauli wings- all were pretty good! A few days later we sold out with a 300 person event, although honestly we could have fit way more in the space because there was plenty of room to move around. The band Go Ask Your Mum was playing lots of fun 80s and 90s hits, there was a buffet of the food we had tried a few days beforehand and the bar was busy. I opted for wine, which was good. The acoustics here aren't great, which i noticed during the meeting and during the event. The band was fun to listen to, but i could hardly hear anyone i was speaking to. But that's really my only complaint since it's a great space!

Fantastic wood-fired pizzeria restaurant with lots of other options. They have fantastic sales…read morealone with a wide variety of beverages. If you have a show at Space, I highly recommend pre-gaming here. The staff is super friendly and I would recommend making a reservation.

visited union pizzeria in downtown evanston last night. here's what we ordered!…read more - drinks: goody two shoes mocktail - app: italian fries - pizza: margherita, wild mushroom, quattro formaggio - pasta: tonnarelli cacio e pepe a very lively place to be on a Saturday night in a central location! a great place if hosting a large party dinner and would like to order family style! the pizzas weren't my personal favorite so if planning to visit, I'd recommend skipping on those. They lacked depth and flavor. the pasta and fries were good, especially the aioli that came with the fries! I wanted the rigatoni pasta but they were unable to take the pancetta out to make it vegetarian. The price wasn't worth the quality and flavor of the food but I enjoyed the mocktail!

Really nice option to go to wit my vegetarian friend! I went with the reviews and had their…read morebuffalo bowl, it was very filling and the tofu had a nice tasty crunch. The ingredients were fresh and it was a good sized portion. The inside of the restaurant is very trendy and clean. The staff was super friendly and service was so quick. There's also space for outdoor seating. It is in downtown Evanston but parking is pretty easy, but make sure to pay the meter quickly ($2/hour).

As a vegan, I truly appreciate plant-based restaurants where I can literally order anything off the…read moremenu. Since I was grabbing and going today, I used their website to place my order, which was the EleWrap Original meal, which came with a wrap, fries, and a drink. My receipt said it would take about 15 minutes before the food was ready, by I'd say it took only 5 minutes, which was super quick! The gentleman working there was very courteous and kind. He made me feel like a valued customer. The wrap tasted great, but was tiny. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it was their snack-sized wrap. The fries were simple, but I appreciate simple. I was also thrilled that E&V's soda machine had Cherry Coke. Although I didn't stay long, the restaurant and restroom were both clean. I will definitely be back again to try different entrees and sauces!