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!

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.

Horrible place. Noisy until 2am, constantly people smoking on the sidewalk by the door, the worst…read moreneighbors, very anti-community EDITS AT OWNER'S REQUEST: owner says I called the police. I did not. Owner is lying. Owner says I called to threaten them. I did not. Owner is lying. Owner rented space and allowed rentees to break multiple ordinances. Owner is rejecting consequences of their choice. Owner is an irresponsible business owner. Bad owner, bad.

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant Many choices…read moreVariety of styles Friendly helpful staff Notary food Parking Lots of room

I'm revising my previous review of Firehouse after an absolutely appalling encounter at this…read morerestaurant tonight. I'm an Evanstonian and have been for many years now. I've been to firehouse many many times and have always had positive experiences. Tonight, my friend and I were outright disrespected. We arrived at the restaurant at about 5pm this evening. Surprisingly they were not crowded, there was no wait, and there were several empty tables (including booths with 2 ppl in them). When I've dined here, I have always requested a booth - no matter the day, no matter the time, no matter how busy or calm the restaurant is- and without fail, the kind employees have always said no problem and make it happen. As the young man led us to a table right next to 2 empty booths, I asked if we could have a booth instead and his response was "Ooohhh nooooo! Those are for reservations." Never in the history of coming to this restaurant have I ever been told I needed a reservation to sit in a booth. So my friend and I immediately decided we would not be patronizing this place. When this guy realized we were leaving he then offers me the empty booth and says "the reservation for this booth isn't for a while so you can take this one if you want." I told him I have never ever been denied a booth or told I needed a reservation. He replied on Fridays and Saturdays they get booked up. I cannot even fathom what would have provoked this young man to be so rude and unaccommodating; not to mention we were apparently the only ones being denied a booth when there were empty booths sitting open and they were not at all crowded. This was the first visit for my friend and it was such a terrible experience. I will not be back.

This is my third time here and I've enjoyed it all 3 times. Came here for a sports game, heads up…read morethey don't have espn+ but we stayed anyway. Dustin, I believe that was his name, was so great and accommodating to us which I really appreciated. This time I ordered boneless chicken wings and the meat was perfectly tender.

To be honest, I'd like to give these reviews in quarter increments so this is more of a 4.25 star…read morerating and I say all that to say that they need more staff. The place is very popular and it's evident by the number of people coming here for lunch and dinner. So overall, it's a 4 stars because I'm dope and I round down :) You really can't go wrong here for lunch, I've come here three times at noon and it got busy, and I do see the dinner crowd when I'm driving by and it's also pretty lively. They have a variety of burgers with assorted toppings but I will have to say that their desserts are incredible - the sticky cake and chocolate cake are both top notch. You can also swap out your fries for a wonderful salad in order to eat healthier. Do not miss the chicken breast nuggets with maple syrup - That!! Is my favorite item....I'll be back for Happy Hour and beers....

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.

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!

Outstanding selection of food Well prepared…read more Friendly staff Great neighborhood A good place to eat alone or to meet friends Near the el Parking is easy

Returned for an early NYE dinner after seeing their NYE menu. Started with the half doz oyster and…read morefrench 75's The oyster came out right away and we waited nearly 6+ minutes for the drinks to arrive. The Oysters were amazing, the cocktail sauce was perfect with horse radish. I forgot how good oysters are. I ordered a bowl of the lobster bisque and the lobster ravioli. Wife had the walleye. The bisque was excellent. tomatoey and rich. The ravioli portion was large but the edges of the pasta were tough. The center was super, but the edges all tough to chew. The walleye portion was also large with mashed potatoes and lots of spinach. We had the key lime pie which was okay. Also had the Negroni which was amazing. We'll definite be back. It looks like the menu is larger than our last visit so a lot more variety.

We checked out this place with a few people on the Saturday evening after Christmas and were still…read moreamazed how empty the place was. Did everyone truly leave town? It's located right down the street from Northwestern University's football stadium (whatever the heck they're naming it). This is a nice hidden gem in Evanston. Not located downtown, it may have a chance to stick around a while. As Jane V. noted in her review, you are greeted by a delicious smoky smell when you enter the restaurant. It was an inviting smell (at least for me), others in our group thought we were walking into a barbecue joint and were less than thrilled, but the menu put them at ease as it has a lot of options. There were five of us and one couple decided to share a couple appetizers as their entrees. They ordered the Cauliflower Buffalo Bites, and the Macho Nacho. They were huge portions easily enough for us all to share. However, my wife and I don't see eye-to-eye with our eating habits (she is mostly vegetarian and I'm a card-carrying carnivore), so she was not about to share the smoky wings and cheesy tots with me. I opted for the Chicken Vesuvio entree, and she and our other friend both ordered the Inside-Out Grilled Cheese. I would say most the sandwiches looked good (no portobello for me, thanks). I would say though, the desserts are pretty generic, so we opted out, but their is a door inside the restaurant to the donut shop next door (which was closed), but I wanted to try that place, so I'll have to make another trek out there for them and review them later. I'm amazed that the donut shop, DB3 Donuts, does not appear on their menu at all, despite having a connecting door from one establishment to the other, but alas, I've heard their apple crisp and brownie are good, but neither were too appealing that night. All meals were delicious and I definitely need to go back and try other dishes. And may DB3, if they are open. Give this place some love as it is a nice gem in Evanston.

Holy Moley, did we find great food in Evanston!…read more We celebrated Saint Patrick's Day at Ten Mile House restaurant in Evanston @tenmilehouse When we walked in the door, they had a delicious smoky smell that was driving me crazy. So much so that I ordered the smoked Sampler plate, and was I glad I did. I started off with their Top O' The Morning special Saint Patrick's cocktail (Titos, Curacao, and orange juice shaken and poured over ice). I really loved this drink. My hubby had a Margarita that was just delightful. Our appetizers were: Angry Shrimp (really delicious) shrimp with a spicy tomato garlic sauce. Served over polenta cake. Ahi Tuna Wanton (mango jicama salsa, avocado, and teriyaki sauce) This should be their signature appetizer).The presentation is impeccable. It appealed to our eyes before the 1st bite. And,the first bite, as well as the rest, was wonderful. We would gladly return here just for this. Our entrees were: Grilled Salmon with corn risotto, grilled asparagus, smoked tomato aioli. The salmon was well cooked to medium, not too dry, and not too rare. The plate was well balanced and everything was very tasty. Smoked Sampler My favorite! Rib tips, brisket, pulled pork, Texas toast, cole slaw. For dessert: Chocolate Brownie Apple Crisp Both were so good that we did not want to share! The next time you are in the Evanston area, you really must stop in for their delicious food!

Nice little neighborhood beer bar. Good selection of beer and liquors. I was in the hood and…read moreneeded a place to watch the Bulls game. This popped up and it hit the spot. Chill crowd, friendly bartender, clean bathroom. I wouldn't seek this place out, but if I'm in the area I'm happy to stop by. No food that I can. Maybe the biggest downside.

Very chilled little bar in a weird location on Peterson, about a block west of Clark Street…read more Barrelman is located on the short stretch of Peterson that is between Clark and Ridge. If you are like me, trying to make that light, you will never see this place, but it is there and it is super cute. There is a lot of dark wood that just gives the space a cozy feel. There are also two garage doors that I assume can be opened when the weather is good. For you folks with dogs, beer drinkers who drink beyond the basic beers, bubble drinkers (like me) and those that want to bring in their own food...this is your place. We went there to meet some friends and to watch some football. For such a small place, they do have plenty of TVs with multiple games going. It was great to be able to have pizza delivered, with the bartender providing paper plates, and napkins for us to use. The bartender was also very cool about bringing our drinks over or picking up empties as we were sitting a a table away from the bar. I didn't get his name, but he was cool. There is street parking but not on Peterson itself. I would say, depending on the day, it might be hard to find a spot as you have to park on Ridge or some of the side streets. There is a new Metra station down the street that is about 2 blocks from the bar. Not sure if there is public parking available, but worth checking out. I could see myself coming here just because I can bring my own food and still get bubbles. While they do not carry bubbles by the bottle, the stuff they had in the can was good. I would love to go there when the weather is nicer and they have the garage doors open. And it is a happy compromise to hanging out with friends who have dogs that they just can't live without who also like to drink. This is a place we can definitely hang out with them and have a good time.

Stopped by for a quick brunch. Food comes out nice and quick. Cozy and homey vibes. The server was…read morefriendly. Street parking enforcement is crazy btw. They hand out ticket right after the time expires like they were waiting by my car.

This is a cute little mom-and-pop restaurant. The service was great and the waiter was helpful in…read morehelping us order as it was our first time there. We opted on the mimosa bottle, it comes with one mixer. A kid's menu is available we tried the corn beef hash, and the pork rinds hash, we both decided that they were not equally balanced as they were too much pork in each dish. The chilaquiles plate was good and flavorful. if you're looking for something, sweet, we would highly recommend the blueberry French toast. overall, the restaurant was very brightly lit and clean.

(Kari's Rating 8/10) CASH ONLY!…read more Was in the mood for wings and a friend suggested this tiny one hit wonder wing shop and wow did it live to its name. We came all the way from River north and it absolutely exceeded all expectations. It is a cash only so make sure you bring cash! The place let us place our order and then we ran across the street to grab cash. There's not much seating in the front, but they have a larger seating area in the back. They don't necessarily have servers coming around, but if you don't clean up your garbage, someone will pick it up, but please also pick up your own garbage like a normal person. This has to wing ratio was on par. The wings refresh and since they were made to order, they were perfectly coated. Price was relatively fair. Unfortunately, the seats were not very comfortable, but the place was pretty packed when we went. Since it's right on Northwestern's campus, there were a ton of students. We got an order of the mild and the spicy wings, but I think we preferred the spicy. Overall, I probably would come back if I was in the area, but I don't know if I'd make a special trip up there.

I must be crazy, why have I not reviewed this spot because I've been here a million times...whelp…read morebetter late than never...or I'm just going to go with its right on time for me LOL. My go to order is a double order of spicy with at least 3 orders of buffalo chips so I can eat one bag on the way home. I'm not greedy I'm just being realistic. The seasoning on the waffle cut fries makes the greasy bag irresistible and making sure I have some for the fam by having my own car snack home is a win for everyone. I've ordered single pans and whole pans for parties and their wings are always sooooo good. They are cash only so plan accordingly, otherwise you'll be messing around with their in-house ATM...which may or may not give off mild sketchy vibes. Street parking is available as well as seating. Generally staff is chill and in the years I've been going, haven't had any issues.