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Preferred Catering Partner of Northwestern Athletics
A neighborhood place famous for its food and friendliness.
Pat Fowler, the owner’s grandfather played football for Northwestern. Was on the 1941 All American football team. Drafted by the hated Packers, but WWII intervened.
It’s a short walk from the stadium. Walkable from all of Northwestern’s playing venues. A classic American tavern menu. Everything on it available for takeout or delivery. Guaranteed delivery hot because we’re right next to where you’re playing. Well known for its ‘tailgate’ atmosphere before games in all seasons, and the spot to hang out at after your game.
Familiar with catering to visiting athletic teams since packing George McGurn’s game meal in the 1940s.
Bluestone
1932 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201 (couple blocks west of playing fields)
Call Pat Fowler, Owner at 847-899-1763 or email him at pat@station2evanston.com
Check almost any list of the most popular taverns in Chicago (just over the border, fifteen minutes from Northwestern) and Candlelite will be listed.
Classic sign (can be customized to welcome your team and supporters), classic bar with the area’s best craft beer menu, and world renowned for its thin crust pizzas, it will be a memorable experience for your team. We deliver our pizzas all over America and have the fastest takeout/delivery service East of the Pacific Ocean.
After the game, when you get home, players, fans and coaches will remember Candlelite’s thin crust pizzas.
Good thing we can deliver that same pizza wherever home is.
CandleLite
7452 N Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 (3 miles south of playing fields)
Call Pat Fowler, Owner at 847-899-1763 or email him at pat@station2evanston.com
In 2004, two friends with a passion for exploring and eating opened the first Café Zupas in Provo, Utah.

Today, more than 70 restaurants across eight states follow the same recipe for success: real meals, crafted from scratch, the way you would at home (if you had a lot more time on your hands).Our recipes call for 203 premium ingredients. And they’re easy to find in our open, transparent kitchens.

From the freshest fruits and vegetables to all-natural chicken to imported Belgian chocolate. When all the food is this honest, who wouldn’t want to eat it?

Come check out one of our 6 locations in Chicagoland in Bloomingdale, Schaumburg, Kildeer, Wheeling, Deerfield and Vernon Hills or order catering delivered to you for your next event!
Cafe Zupas
711 Deerfield Rd Unit C, Deerfield, IL 60015
P: 317-560-1152

 
We’re proud to be your nearest Chick-fil-A®, serving freshly prepared food crafted with quality ingredients every day of the week (except Sunday, of course). Our restaurant offers everything from Chick-fil-A menu classics, like the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets and Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, to breakfast, salads, treats, Kid’s Meals and more. Feeding a group? Our Chick-fil-A location also offers a variety of catering options, perfect for your next get-together. On this page, you can check out our operating hours as well as the dining options that are currently available at our restaurant.

If you’re looking for great food nearby, it’s our pleasure to serve you.
Chick-fil-A Old Orchard
9341 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL 60077
P: (847) 763-1002
 
In the heart of Evanston’s Central Street neighborhood, you’ll find Mexican and Latin American-inspired cuisine wrapped in a friendly cantina vibe – complete with open-air dining on our rooftop deck. Enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere inspired by regional arts, crafts and quality cooking. Our menu features reimagined classics, street fare favorites, and savory salads – all prepared with fresh ingredients with a modern twist that’s perfect for your inner foodie. A full-service bar pours signature margaritas, high-end tequilas, mezcals, and rums, local craft beers, and a balanced wine list. We’re all about the celebration of food, friends, and fun – join us for some!
Comida
1928 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201
P:847-868-8466
 
CUPITOL Coffee & Eatery has been around since 2016 in Evanston and since has opened in West Loop, Streeterville and now has launched a new location named, CUPITOL, THE RESTAURANT. Our newest location in OLD Orchard Mall delivers a complete, immersive experience, where exceptional food and a prime location come together. Where one can begin the day with a breakfast, brunch, or lunch that you can truly enjoy.
As the evening unfolds, you indulge in a vibrant dinner featuring bold European flavors and a sophisticated touch, designed to captivate your senses and your soul.
From day to night, your journey from "enjoying“ to "savoring," all in an atmosphere of calm elegance.
Cupitol
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center, A26, Skokie, Illinois 60077
812 Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201
Dominos
911 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 563-3030
Open until Midnight or later!
 
We are a fast-casual, plant-based restaurant serving food so delicious, you'll never miss the meat. Try our burgers, chik'n sandwiches, burritos, wraps and bowls for all the flavor you crave, plus the protein you need to be at the top of your game. Eating a plant-based meal from elephant+vine doesn't just taste good, it's better for the environment, for our health, and for animals--a big win all around.
For catering inquiries, email Morgan Ralph at mralph@wildthingrestaurants.com
Elephant + Vine
719 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 586-0223

 
What to do? Where to go? Where to eat? Where to get the best, most delicious, most fun take-out for the trip home? Where to take the team and fans for a pre-game or post-game private lunch/dinner/drinks?
The Firehouse Grill. Ten minutes from Northwestern’s playing fields. A must visit restored 1905 Evanston Firehouse. Complete menu. Great beer list. Famous wine selection. Unique square cut Detroit style pizzas. Private rooms for private parties of various sizes. A planner who will create, price, and deliver a wonderful Evanston experience.
Coaches, players, fans, and families will love our food, love the atmosphere, have fun, and see a little of Evanston.
Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 (1.5 miles south of playing fields)
Call Pat Fowler, Owner at 847-899-1763 or email him at pat@station2evanston.com
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is serving Clean and ready-to-order Burritos, Bowls and Tacos all day long along with Breakfast Burritos from 7am-10:30am.
GYG is Fast Food Athletes Say Yes To, feeding thousands of semi-professional/professional athletes across the world!
For all your catering needs, please contact Lauren Fish (lauren.fish@gyg.com.au) or 224-409-0749.
Guzman y Gomez
1710 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 285-3579

 
Jersey Mike's Catering
Village Crossing Niles, IL 60714
(847) 588-2828

 

If you’re searching for the tastiest slice of pizza in Evanston, look no further!
Offering $5 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3–5:30p for dine-in. This location offers carryout, dine-in, delivery, and catering services.
As weather permits, outdoor seating is available.

For catering needs: Nancy @ npalabrica@loumalnatis.com, call 630-216-7300, or order online at catering.loumalnatis.com

Lou Malnati's
1850 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 328-5400
loumalnatis.com

Lefty's Bagels
827 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(224) 714-2245
 

Mission BBQ
6430 Grand Avenue #101
Gurnee, IL 60031

 
The popular Chicago-based chain Protein Bar & Kitchen has a new location inside Henry Crown Sports Arena, and it’s a game changer. Our fully-customizable catering menu is dedicated to the all-day power of protein, offering salads, wraps, bowls, made-to-order shakes + more. With 10+ years of experience working with athletes, trainers and nutrition experts, our chefs have created a menu of familiar flavors that are as delicious as they are nutritious. Healthy eating should never mean sacrifice, and we have something on the menu for every body.
Protein Bar & Kitchen
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
2311 Campus Drive, Evanston IL
773-472-1500
theproteinbar.com
At Soul & Smoke we treat barbecue with the reverence it deserves. We are consumed with the details: the meat-to-bone ratio on our ribs, the creaminess of our mac and cheese and the combination of spices in Chef D'Andre Carter's signature sauce. And as a classically trained chef, he's primed with the palate and patience to pull those nourishing, heart-warming barbecue flavors from the smoke. We pour our soul into this food, because barbecue is a craft worthy of devotion. It's the food we want to eat, and the food we love to cook. With three locations throughout Chicago, let us tend to the comfort food so you can focus on the people sharing it.
Soul & Smoke
1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
847-859-2732
soulandsmoke.com
 
Here at Stacked and Folded Social House we're blending our passion for making delicious food with our extensive knowledge of our cuisine to create authentic and classic dishes for your enjoyment. We use the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients and promise to give your taste buds something to be excited about. We are a full service restaurant. Happy Hour Tuesday's - Friday 4 to 6. Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11 to 3, weekly specials, full bar, delicious food, and great friendly service. We hope to take care of you soon!
Stacked & Folded
824 Noyes Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
847-328-9100
stackedandfolded.com
 
With seating up to 40 guests, our private room provides a versatile, yet intimate setting for parties, celebrations and special events. We offer a wide variety of food and beverage options, including cocktails, to make your event stand out. Whether it’s a get together with friends and family or an event for business colleagues, we work with you to make sure you have a wonderful event and great time.

Contact us to start planning your next event. Call 847.905.0669 or email us at info@tmhevanston.com
Ten Mile House
1700 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201
P: 847-905-0669
 
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a casual, health-conscious chain cafe featuring custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps. From morning meetings with the team to social gatherings of any size, our tasty food and smoothies are sure to please your whole crowd. Order Tropic Time by calling the cafe closest to you!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
448 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60626
(773) 961-8591
www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/
Wildfire Glenview can deliver directly to your team! Our Catering Menus include all of the Wildfire favorites, from our signature Wildfire Chopped Salad, to an assortment of sandwiches, steak, seafood and more! We also offer boxed lunch salad and sandwich options for convenience on the bus or for grab-n-go ease! Give us a call and we'd be happy to help plan a great menu for the team to enjoy.
Wildfire - Glenview
1300 Patriot Blvd. Glenview, IL 60026
P: (847) 657-6363
wildfiregvparties@lettuce.com
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Located 2 blocks from campus on bustling Chicago Ave, Hyatt House Chicago-Evanston is the premier hotel near Northwestern University. Make our house your home in modern, apartment-style accommodations that are pet-friendly. All guests enjoy complimentary WiFi and a free, hot breakfast daily including made to order omelets! Celebrate a Wildcats win with a drink in H Bar, relax on the rooftop patio with fire pit, or keep up with your wellness routine in our 24/7 Fitness Center. The Purple Line station is a quick walk from the hotel and will take you up and down the North Shore and to downtown Chicago. Need a little extra room? Suites feature separate sleeping and living areas with full-sized kitchens and sofa sleepers. If you’re in town for game day, the complimentary shuttle to Ryan Field stops just steps away from the hotel. Other hotel amenities include valet parking, business facilities, boardrooms, pillow-top Hyatt Grand Beds, and more. Make our house your home near Northwestern University Click here for reservations
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
1515 Chicago Avenue
(847) 864-2300
Evanston, IL 60201
 
With 178 beautifully renovated guest rooms and suites (just completed in February 2019,) the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston is the perfect place to stay when visiting Northwestern University. All rooms feature Serta Perfect Sleeper® beds, complimentary wireless Internet, microwaves, refrigerators and a Keurig® Brewing System. Secure, covered parking is available adjacent to the hotel, and the shuttle stop for complimentary service to Ryan Field (on home football game days) is a block from the hotel. Located in downtown Evanston, the Hilton Garden Inn is walking distance to all campus locations and more than 50 neighborhood dining and entertainment venues. In addition, the hotel is just one block from the rail links to access downtown Chicago. If you are planning a meeting, banquet, family celebration or reunion while in town, our flexible function rooms can accommodate up to 200 people, and our expert catering team will be happy to custom-tailor a menu specific to your theme and budget. Make the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston your home whenever you are here to cheer on the Wildcats!
Click here to make your reservations or Contact Jasna Vojcic (Jasna.Vojcic2@Hilton.com) for more information on group room blocks.
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston
1818 Maple Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
(847)-868-8968
1-877-STAY-HGI (Toll Free)
1-847-475-6400 (Direct)
Hilton Orrington is situated in the heart of the quaint college town of Evanston. A picturesque lakeshore metropolis, exuding with charm and Wildcat pride. Home to the Wildcats of Northwestern University, you’ll be immersed into the scholarly liveliness of collegiate life, as well as plentiful recreational lake town activities and the distinct authenticity of hyper local shops, eateries, distilleries and breweries.
With close proximity to neighboring Chicago, this historic North Shore hotel, has welcomed guests with the light and warmth of hospitality for nearly a century. Guests of Hilton Orrington will enjoy cozy comforts in well-appointed guestrooms and suites, thoughtful travel niceties like digital key, complimentary fitness center access, fireside conversation at the lobby and an impressive meeting center with adjacent terrace.
Hilton Orrington
1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
847-866-8700
seta.hana2@hilton.com
The Doubletree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center is a world-class, full service conference center, certified by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). This European-styled high-rise combines richly-appointed accommodations with a truly ambient setting. It's conveniently located within 10 minutes of Ryan Field at Northwestern University, within 20 minutes of O'Hare Airport and downtown Chicago, and across the street from the premiere shops and restaurants of Old Orchard. There is complementary high speed and wireless internet access in guest and meeting rooms, full-service banquet facilities, and a rooftop ballroom with incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Welcome to the new definition of hospitality. Click here for reservations
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
9599 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 679-7000
Located just steps from the Northwestern University campus near the Lake Michigan shore, Graduate Evanston (formerly The Homestead) offers modern accommodations that honor the quaint feel of the original inn. Prepare to be inspired by little moments of surprise and discovery that meet you around each corner and down every corridor. Malin + Goetz amenities, complimentary wi-fi and other little luxuries enhance your stay. Filled with classic fabrics, plenty of patterns and wood-turned details in the furniture, our rooms combine the cozy repose of vintage décor with all the comforts of a modern hotel. Stories of timeless charm can be found everywhere, from the actual books throughout the room to the hanging caricatures of famous Northwestern alumni. So whether you’re in town rallying for a Wildcats win, exploring campus or just here for a night in a classic setting, we’re here to make your stay memorable. Our warm, friendly and whip-smart staff are happy to provide you recommendations around Evanston so you’ll feel like a local even if it’s your first time in town. Click here for reservations
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
1625 Hinman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-3300
Whether traveling to Northwestern for homecoming or that big game, come home to Evanston’s newest hotel, the Holiday Inn Chicago North – Evanston. Run down the clock at this newest multi-million dollar renovated hotel, located in the heart of Evanston. The Holiday Inn Chicago North – Evanston boasts of 159 rooms and suites, equipped with coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, in-room safes and complimentary high speed internet. The stunning hotel also features over 6,000 square feet of meeting space, including an executive boardroom and an impressive ballroom that accommodates up to 300. Savor in our gourmet comfort food menu at the signature restaurant and bar, University Plaza Café (UPC). After a long day, come back to what hopes to be your favorite neighborhood bar and experience a menu with home away from home selections. This full-service Holiday Inn, a brief 10 minute walk to the Northwestern campus, offers valet parking and is equipped with a fitness center and a business center. Catch the Ryan Shuttle on game day right at our corner. Our highly trained staff look forward to welcoming you with old fashioned hospitality and Northwestern cheer. Wildcats accepted. Click here for reservations
Holiday Inn Chicago North – Evanston
1501 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 491-6400
The Glen Club sits on the former site of the Glenview Naval Air Station at the heart of a 195 acre refuge that is home to a Top-100 Tom Fazio designed championship course and a 48,000 square foot clubhouse. The clubhouse is home to 21 tastefully appointed guest rooms, superb dinning, a grand ballroom and multiple meeting rooms. A guest room at The Glen Club is the epitome of Chicago North Shore elegance. Our philosophy here is centered on personal service and convenience. The Hotel at The Glen Club is perfect for any guests who appreciate finer things, like exceptional American cuisine in a relaxed club atmosphere. Stay and play packages are available and include golf and the use of the range. Overnight accommodations include a delicious continental breakfast, complimentary WiFi and a handful of breathtaking views. Located 20 minutes west of the Northwestern University Campus, The Glen Club allows guests to experience the best of Glenview. Within walking distance to The Glen Club is The Glen Town Center, a city hotspot including shopping and dining to fit any and all needs. Just a car ride or train ride away is Chicago O’Hare Airport, Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Nay Pier and much, much more. Click here for reservations
The Glen Club
2901 West Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 724-7272
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Windy City Limos
2801 S. 25th Ave. Broadview, IL 60155
(847) 916-9300