The Alcove- Evanston

Blind Faith Cafe

➤ 525 DempsterIL 60201, Evanston, United States

Cafe • Full • American • Vegetarian

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"We have supported and enjoyed Blind Faith for years but the prices have gotten so high relative to the food served. My mediocre stuffed avocado at $19 with plain lettuce on the side left me unsatisfied, and the still very tasty Blind Faith salad at $17 which is 95% lettuce, overall gives me pause. With 2 drinks and one appetizer of Brussels sprouts our meal was over $80 before tip. The vibe is still, as always, friendly and inviting, and service good. At this price point I feel like I am mostly just offering my support to a local place, rather than getting a meal that I can’t wait to have again."

Renga-tei

➤ 3956 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, 60712, United States

Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood • Japanese

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"My family always love Renga Tei . It's family restaurant style and real Japanese food . I love sushi and cold soba. It's my favorite noodle plus hard to find a good place to make awesome noodle and sauce .."

Whiskey Thief

➤ 616 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201, 60201-4458, United States

Pubs • American • Breakfast-brunch • Contemporary American

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"Dined here as we were running an errand in the Evanston area and were looking for a new option. Saw this and stopped in because they had brunch and regular options. Loved the décor. Guys will like the many televisions tuned to sports events and the women will like the mirrors and chandeliers. Yep, it's that eclectic, but I think they managed to please everybody. We chose to sit in the oversized barrel seating, but would caution those who don't like drafts. They can receive a draft every time the front door opens, but I like cold, so I was happy. Server was prompt and friendly. We started off with their craft cocktails Murder in the Tropics and At the Darkest Hour and if we didn't have errand to run, I would have worked through several more. They were excellent. Food did not disappoint either. I had the pork belly sliders and could only finish two of them. Think thick slabbed bacon on mini buns. Great size and accompanied by hot and crispy thin fries. My companion chose the Thief burger which he deemed great, accompanied by sweet potato fries. I liked that the latter were similar in size to traditional fries, so liked them as well. I can see myself whiling away an afternoon or evening here or maybe both? . It's a chill vibe and far removed from the busy streets of Evanston street traffic."

Siam Paragon

➤ 503 Main St, 60202, Evanston, United States

Sushi • Fusion • Asiatic • Chicken

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"I love Siam Paragon. My family and I come here all the time for sushi. It's always delicious, my mom loves the drinks the server Jay makes. It's a great place to come with family, or even by yourself or on a date. The owners are a very kind family."

Napolita

➤ 1126 Central Ave Wilmette, IL 60091, 60091-2691, United States

Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • Italian

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"I wish I could like this place more, because it is comfortable in our neighboring, but time after the time disappointed it. at our last visit the service was very attractive. three of our four appetizers arrived while the other diner remained. No one seemed to notice until we checked our server that did not seem to care, but at least for the situation. the bar is terrible. it is the second opportunity that I have ordered a drink and found it flat, including the prosecco. eating oktopus in the seafood salad was terrible hard, pizza was watery, and steak drowned in balsamico. last touch was the busboy who dropped dirty cutlery in the lap of my man without as much as an apology. Finally, a back room with tables and chairs without space to maneuver. we are 0 for many tries on this place and unfortunately not back."