Your Comprehensive Guide to Getting a Great Burger in Evanston

Apr 15, 2022

Evanston is known as the culinary capitol of the North Shore, the destination where you can find virtually any type of cuisine. But there is nothing more comfortable and classic than the burger.

And Evanston is known for serving up some great burgers too.

From the classic all-beef (including angus) hamburger and cheeseburger to the turkey, lamb, salmon, and bison burger, to vegetarian friendly black bean, falafel, Impossible, Beyond, and more, Evanston has a restaurant that caters to your dining desire.

And your options for additional toppings beyond the traditional lettuce, tomato, and pickle are just as diverse (and tasty): bacon, egg, deep fried onions, mushrooms, jalapeños, and more to wide range of cheeses that include the tried-and-true cheddar and American to more adventurous options of Swiss, pepper jack, gouda, gruyere, white queso, blue, and others.

Some establishments serve up their burgers on a classic bun while others give you the option of whole wheat, pita, brioche, pretzel roll – you name it.

Finally, at some, you can find patty melts or sliders.

So, check out the list below and click on their menus to find the place that is right for you. Since Evanston has a vibrant restaurant scene, new establishments are opening all of the time. If we left off a restaurant offering a great burger, please let us know and we will add it to our list. And, as always, please let us know your favorites.

Bat 17

1709 Benson Ave.

847.733.7117

https://www.bat17evanston.com/index.html

Bill’s Drive-in

120 Asbury Ave.

847-491-9844

BLIND FAITH CAFÉ

525 Dempster St.

(847) 328-6875

https://www.blindfaithcafe.com/

Blue Horse Tavern

1026 Davis St.

(847) 869-4343

https://www.bluehorsetavern.com/

Bluestone

1932 Central St.

(847) 424-0420

https://bluestoneevanston.com/

Buffalo Joe’s

812 Clark St.

847-328-5525

https://buffalojoesevanston.com/

Chili’s Bar & Grill

1765 Maple Ave.

(847) 328-9068

https://www.chilis.com/locations/us/illinois/evanston

Cross-Rhodes

913 Chicago Ave.

(847) 475-4475

https://crossrhodesevanston.com/

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery

812 Grove St.

(847) 868 8078

https://cupitol.com/

D & D Dogs

825 Noyes St.

(847) 864-1909

http://www.dddogstogo.com/

Double Clutch Brewery

2121 Ashland Ave.

224.999.6850

https://www.doubleclutchbrewing.com/

Edzo’s Burger Shop

1571 Sherman Ave.

847-864-3396

https://www.edzos.com/

EPIC Burger

1622 Sherman Ave.

(847) 868-8968

https://www.epicburger.com/locations

Evanston Grill

1047 Chicago Ave.

847-328-3339

https://www.evanstongrill.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=evanstongrill

Firehouse Grill

750 Chicago Ave.

847-733-1911

https://www.firehousegrill.net/

Five & Dime

1026 Davis St.

(847) 869-4343

https://www.fiveanddimeevanston.com/

Gigio’s Pizzeria

1001 Davis St.

847-328-0990

https://www.gigiostogo.com/

Lush Wine & Spirits

2022 Central St.

847.475.6900

https://www.lushwineandspirits.com/evanston/

Mustard’s Last Stand

1613 Central St.

847-864-2700

https://mustardschicago.com/

Old Neighborhood Grill

2902 Central St.

847-492-9500

http://www.ongbarandgrill.com/

Ovo Frito Café

1936 Maple Ave.

847-859-6966

https://ovofrito.com/

Peckish Pig

623 Howard St.

(847) 491-6778

https://www.thepeckishpig.com/

Prairie Moon Restaurant

1635 Chicago Ave.

847-864-8328

https://www.prairiemoonrestaurant.com/

Ridgeville Tavern

1520 Sherman Ave.

847-905-0485

https://ridgevilletavern.com/

Smylie Brothers Brewing Company

1615 Oak Ave.

224.999.7320

https://www.smyliebros.com/

Stacked & Folded

824 Noyes St.

847-328-9100

https://stackedandfoldedtogo.com//

Steak ‘n Shake

2209 Oakton St.

847-424-0111

https://www.steaknshake.com/locations/il-evanston-oakton-street/

Ten Mile House

1700 Central St.

847.905.0669

https://www.tmhevanston.com/

The Little Island

2600 Crawford Ave.

(847) 866-7670

https://thelittleisland.net/10627

Union Pizzeria

1245 Chicago Ave.

847-475-2400

http://unionpizza.com/unionpizzeria

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