Businesses on Central Street, Evanston
14 places on Central Street in Evanston, Illinois, ranked by Google rating
This page brings together the 14 businesses located on Central Street in Evanston, Illinois, with addresses, phone numbers, opening hours and Google ratings, so you can compare them before you head over.
The most common types of business on Central Street are Bakeries (4), Coffee Shops (2), Ice Cream & Gelato (2), Cafes (1) and Pastry Shops & Patisseries (1). That mix makes it a practical place to get several errands done in one trip.
All 14 listed have a Google rating, averaging 4.6 stars across 3,160 reviews. The best rated at the moment are Hewn (4.7★, 744 reviews), The Spice House (4.8★, 383 reviews) and Backlot Coffee (4.7★, 619 reviews). The ranking weighs each score by its number of reviews, so a 4.7 backed by hundreds of reviews sits above a 5.0 from two.
On the practical side, all 14 list a phone number, all 14 have a website and all 14 publish opening hours. It is worth calling before you go, especially on public holidays, since smaller independent shops often keep shorter hours than the big chains.
When you look for a place on Central Street, remember that the building number comes first, then the street name and its suffix. Suite or unit numbers such as Ste 200 or #4 point to a space inside the building, so check the directory in the lobby or the sign by the door. Street parking rules change from block to block, so read the signs before you leave the car.
Central Street lies in Evanston, Illinois, where Local Cafes lists 84 businesses in total. To widen your search, other busy streets in the same area include Sherman Avenue, Davis Street, Dempster Street, Church Street, Chicago Avenue and Clark Street.
The information on this page comes from public business profiles and is refreshed regularly, so new openings on Central Street appear here within days and businesses that close drop off. If something looks wrong, open the listing and use the claim or removal link at the bottom of the page; a person checks every request.
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What is on Central Street
Businesses on Central Street
The word hewn—which means to give form or shape with heavy cutting blows by hand—is a way to connect the past with the future. Everything at Hewn is made in-house, from scratch daily. In a time of big box stores and larg…
Purveyors of premium spices, herbs, and specialty seasonings since 1957.
Espresso-based drinks, light fare and pastries offered in a lean space with art-lined walls.
We have been the local ice cream shoppe on Central St. for 40 years. We serve delicious ice cream but more importantly we are a family united together to bring each person who walks through our doors a pleasurable and ha…
Poplar pastries is a Husband and wife run small pastry shop on Central street in Evanston IL. We offer breakfast pastries, desserts, savory treats.
We're Back! Beth's Little Bake Shop is now a home-based Microbakery serving Evanston and the surrounding communities with our famous French Macarons, Cupcakes, and Pastry.
No Longer Human is a tea shop, a community, and an off-line social space; sharing the gifts of beauty and tranquility through tea with our friends and neighbors in Chicagoland and beyond. We hope that this space gives ou…
At Curt’s you’ll find freshly brewed coffee, homemade pastries, inspired sandwiches, soups, and salads in a warm and welcoming home away from home.
Leonidas Chocolate and French Café is a Belgian chocolate boutique and French-inspired café in Evanston, serving premium Belgian chocolates, Illy espresso, sweet and savory crepes, Belgian waffles, croissants, quiche, th…
Tokaido General Store opened its door on November 15, 2025 on Central Street in Evanston, Illinois. We travel to Japan, big cities and small towns, every year. In addition to traditional, authentic Japanese designs and p…
Moo Joe’s Ice Cream is a retro-inspired ice cream shop and ice cream truck in Evanston, serving delicious frozen treats for the whole family. What started as a colorful vintage-style ice cream truck quickly became a loca…
Tag’s Bakery has been a beloved part of Evanston since 1937, proudly serving generations of families with beautifully crafted cakes, pastries, and desserts. As one of Evanston’s longest running bakeries, we specialize in…
Family owned bakery using the long, traditional methods of baking to create breads that are truly one-of-a-kind, simple, wholesome, and delicious. Great Harvest has been baking bread the way it ought to be from the begi…
Outdoor Cafe is a cozy, family-owned neighborhood spot where handcrafted drinks, bold flavors, and welcoming vibes come together. Located in the heart of Evanston, we specialize in Vietnamese coffee, refreshing boba drin…
Other streets in Evanston
Evanston →- Sherman Avenue 11
- Davis Street 7
- Dempster Street 7
- Church Street 6
- Chicago Avenue 5
- Clark Street 4
- Main Street 4
- Maple Avenue 3
- Oakton Street 3
- Ridge Avenue 3
- West Howard Street 3
- Campus Drive 1
- Central Street Street 1
- Custer Avenue 1
- Dodge Avenue 1
- Grove Street 1
- Hovland Court 1
- North Campus Drive 1
- North Sherman Avenue 1
- Noyes Street 1
- Orrington Avenue 1
- Sheridan Road 1
- Washington Street Unit 1