Corners of Gross Point and Central Street
In Evanston/Skokie
4925 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60077 - 2256
(847) 763-8282
This place has been here forever. What else are they going to do with the land that is surrounded by roads on all three sides?
Greasy spoon? Yes, but sometimes you just have to have it.
Suggested Meal: Hotdog, Coke and Cheese Fries. Their Cheese fries are the BEST I've ever had!
2632 Gross Point Rd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-9703
A north shore tradition for years. The best fast breakfast you will ever have. Run by a lawyer, you gotta love Chicago.
Suggested Meal: 2 Lorettas and a side of Disaster and Hash.
335 Ridge Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-241-5550
They make their Italian dressing from scratch, it is fantastic! This small hole in the wall has been around for a while and used to have a couple locations. This appears to be the last one that is open. Don't let that scare you away, their pizza is top notch and their Italian sandwiches are great!
Suggested Meal: Pepperoni and Sausage deep dish -or- Italian sub with extra Sauce
Francesco's Hole in the Wall
254 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062 - 1612
847-272-0155
This Restaurant just closed down, and it definitely wasn't due to the amount of people
This small restaurant does not take credit cards, does not take reservations, and does not seat that many people. What it does do is serve up fresh, tasty Italian food. This one is moderately priced, but worth every penny.
Suggested Meal: Any
1120 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-0120
Another small place, but if there is room you are in luck! Their double cheeseburgers melt in your mouth.
Suggested Meal: Double Cheesburger Fries and a Coke -or- Nikki's Special Fries and a Coke
1001 Davis St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-0990
They make their sausage fresh making their sausage pizza a very rare treat. I don't think they get their sauce from a can, it is light and just right.
Suggested Meal: Thin Crust Sausage Pizza
812 Clark St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-5525
Who doesn't like wings? These are extra flavorful and fresh. A Northwestern Student's favorite place. They are open late. (midnight)
Suggested Meal: Order of Spicy Wings and Cheddar buffalo chips.