North Shore’s best local businesses
The 136 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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136 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Arts & Culture
- 09Home & Garden
- 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 11Sporting Goods
- 12Parks & Outdoors
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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.
Berry Pike Cafe
CafesBerry Pike Cafe is the Evanston spot for fluffy Liège waffles made with imported pearl sugar, melty steamed bagel sandwiches built meaty or…
Fresh Belgian waffles, crepes & chocolate served in a quaint storefront alongside coffee & cocoa.
Evanston-based Paws and Claws Cat Rescue matches North Shore humans with deserving felines through a thoughtful adoption process, with…
Uplifted Cryo
Health & WellnessUplifted Cryo is a woman-owned, body-positive medical spa using all-natural, non-invasive treatments like CryoFacial, CryoToning,…
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