Evanston

In Memoriam

A store front is lit up by a large, red neon sign that says “Al’s Deli”.

Al's Deli

I will never forget the first time I took a bite of a cold buttercream cookie from Al’s Deli...
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“Smylie” is written in white bubble lettering and outlined in multiple colors, with a depiction of a train map next to the logo.

Boba Heaven

Formerly located at 809 Church St., Boba Heaven’s time in downtown Evanston was short-lived...
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White lettering reads “Clarke’s Off Campus” over a building with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Clarke's Off Campus

Clarke’s Off Campus, a go-to Sunday brunch spot, closed its doors in February 2023 — after serving in Evanston for over three decades....
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A storefront on the corner of a block.

Farmhouse Evanston

I was dehydrated and low on electrolytes, and Farmhouse Evanston’s salty and light Wisconsin Cheese Curds became my own little dairy oasis...
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