Independent businesses in Evanston, IL
270 locally owned businesses in Illinois. None of them is penned in by private equity.
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A few places in Evanston worth a visit. Each one passed our screen for chains and private equity.
Everyone in Evanston
1 Way Premium CBD
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
10Q Chicken
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
27 Live
Evanston, IL · Bar & Brewery
507 Cleaners
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
5411 Empanadas
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
818 Coworking
Evanston, IL · Local business
A&A Transmission
Evanston, IL · Auto Repair
A-1 Tailoring
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Accents Plus
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Ad Hoc Home
Evanston, IL · Hardware & Home
Alcove
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Ali's Broast & Burgers
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Alley Gallery
Evanston, IL · Arts & Entertainment
Amishcraft
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Anne's Irish Knits
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Ardor Nail Lounge
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
Armed Forces Career Center
Evanston, IL · Local business
Ausrine's Art Room
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Avail & Company
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Avenue Hairstyling
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Avenue Nail Spa
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
Bat 17
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
BC Cleaners
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Bagel Art
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Bah's Hair Braiding
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Baird & Warner
Evanston, IL · Local business
Beards & Bellas
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
BeauVie Nail Studio
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
Beauty Spot
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
Belgian Chocolatier Piron
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bennison's Bakery
Evanston, IL · Bakery
Berry Pike
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Big Wig Tacos Burritos
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Blind Faith Cafe
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Bluestone Cafe
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Bonsai Cafe
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Book Den
Evanston, IL · Bookstore
Booked
Evanston, IL · Bookstore
Bookends & Beginnings
Evanston, IL · Bookstore
Bordeaux Studio
Evanston, IL · Local business
Box! Evanston
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bucephalus Bikes
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Buffalo Joe's
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Cafecito
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Cameo Nail & Spa
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
Campus Store
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Ceci's House
Evanston, IL · Hotel & Lodging
Celebrity Salon
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Celtic Knot Public House
Evanston, IL · Bar & Brewery
Central Shoe Repair
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Chicago Strings
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Chiro-one Wellness Center
Evanston, IL · Doctor & Clinic
Choice Beauty
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Colectivo Coffee
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
CollabLab
Evanston, IL · Local business
Comfort Desserts Reimagined
Evanston, IL · Local business
Comix Revolution
Evanston, IL · Bookstore
Comma Nail Spa
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Community Data Science Collective
Evanston, IL · Local business
Cozy Noodles & Rice
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Cross Rhodes
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Currency Exchange
Evanston, IL · Bank & Credit Union
Curt's Cafe
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Cyprus Rugs
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Dance Center Evanston
Evanston, IL · Local business
Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Dave's New Kitchen
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Dazzle Nails
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
DeSalvo's Pizza
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Dental Arts Specialists
Evanston, IL · Dentist
Devil Dawgs
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Dream Bouttea
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Edessa's Salon
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Egea Spa
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
Elegance Salon & Barbershop
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Envy
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Ethiopian Diamond
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Eva Nails
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
Evan's Nails
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
Evanston Athletic Club
Evanston, IL · Gym & Fitness
Evanston Community Bank & Trust
Evanston, IL · Bank & Credit Union
Evanston Corner Bistro
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Evanston Family Dental Associates
Evanston, IL · Dentist
Evanston Grill
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Evanston Nails
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
Exhale Spa
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
FEW Spirits
Evanston, IL · Local business
Finders Keepers
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
First Bank Trust
Evanston, IL · Bank & Credit Union
First Northern Credit Union
Evanston, IL · Bank & Credit Union
Fit Girl Studio
Evanston, IL · Gym & Fitness
Fitness Matrix
Evanston, IL · Gym & Fitness
Folkworks Gallery
Evanston, IL · Arts & Entertainment
Follow Your Nose
Evanston, IL · Pet Store
Foodstuffs
Evanston, IL · Grocery
For Eyes Optical
Evanston, IL · Optometrist
Foster Deli
Evanston, IL · Grocery
Fox Animal Hospital
Evanston, IL · Veterinarian
Frame Warehouse
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu
Evanston, IL · Gym & Fitness
Frida Hair Studio
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Frida's Breakfast and Lunch
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
G.R.I.N.D. Cafe
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
GadgetWorks
Evanston, IL · Local business
Gearhead Outfitters
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Gigio's Pizza
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Guitar Works
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Habibi In Mediterranean Grill
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Heaven Meets Earth YOGA, Ecstatic Dance Evolution
Evanston, IL · Yoga & Pilates
Hevanston Gallery
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Hogeye Music
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Howard Apartments
Evanston, IL · Local business
Howard Mini Mart
Evanston, IL · Grocery
Hunan Spring Restaurant
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
J&S Food Mart
Evanston, IL · Grocery
J.D. Mills
Evanston, IL · Grocery
JT's Bar & Grill
Evanston, IL · Bar & Brewery
Jay's Barber Shop
Evanston, IL · Barber
Joe's Hair Salon
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Josephine Louis Theater
Evanston, IL · Local business
Joy Yee Noodle
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Junior League of Evanston
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Kansaku
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Kenny the Kleener
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Kier of Home
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Kim's Cleaners
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Kim's True Value Hardware
Evanston, IL · Hardware & Home
Kingston Grill
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Koco Table
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Koi
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Kuni's
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
La Cocinita
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
La Principal
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Lake City Cleaners
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Lao Sze Chuan
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Lao Tian Dumpling House
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Leapfrog
Evanston, IL · Local business
Lefty's Rightgeous Bagels
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Lighthouse Yoga
Evanston, IL · Yoga & Pilates
Little Wok - Evanston
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Lovey Nail
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
LuLu's
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Lucky Main Pantry
Evanston, IL · Grocery
Lucky Platter
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Luminosity
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Mack's Bike & Goods
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Main Beauty Supply
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Mama Patricia Hair
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
Mandy Nail
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Marie Parie Boutique
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Meez Meals
Evanston, IL · Local business
Mensch’s Deli
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Michèle Lamothe Salon
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Mid Kitchen
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Middles Used Books
Evanston, IL · Bookstore
Mighty Twig
Evanston, IL · Bookstore
Mill Creek Miniatures
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
MilleFiori
Evanston, IL · Florist
Minas
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Moley's Vacuum's
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Moore Family Aquatic Center
Evanston, IL · Local business
Mt. Everest Restaurant
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Mumbai Indian Grill
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Murphy's Fit - Sports Footwear
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Music Institute of Chicago
Evanston, IL · Local business
New Yolktown
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Newport Coffee House
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Norris Aquatics Center
Evanston, IL · Local business
North Shore Dental
Evanston, IL · Dentist
Northshore Fireplace
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Not Fade Away
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Noyes Barbershop
Evanston, IL · Barber
Noyes Cleaners
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Oceanique
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Old Town Oil
Evanston, IL · Bakery
Olive Mediterranean Grill
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Ort Resale
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Ovo Frito Cafe
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Palm Tree Power
Evanston, IL · Electrician
PC Solutions
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Panino's Pizzeria
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Paramour Bungalow
Evanston, IL · Hardware & Home
Patisserie Coralie
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Peckish Pig
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
People, Space, and Algorithms (PSA) Research Group
Evanston, IL · Local business
Pepperpot
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery
Evanston, IL · Arts & Entertainment
Pho Ever Ramen Bubble Tea House
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Piccolatté Cafè
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Pinto Kitchen
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Plain and Simple
Evanston, IL · Hardware & Home
Premier Dental Care
Evanston, IL · Dentist
Radiant Smile
Evanston, IL · Dentist
Rebecca Mueller Psy.D
Evanston, IL · Doctor & Clinic
Redz Belizean Restaurant
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Resale - Second Hand etc
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Ridgeville Tavern
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Rock Star Nails & Spa
Evanston, IL · Spa & Wellness
Saint Ignatius Auditorium
Evanston, IL · Local business
Sam's Auto Repair
Evanston, IL · Auto Repair
Schermerhorn & Co.
Evanston, IL · Local business
Sea Ranch Fish Market
Evanston, IL · Grocery
Seafood Market
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Secret Treasures
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Semper Laser Hair Removal
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Serapi
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Shaker Traditions
Evanston, IL · Gift Shop
Siam Paragon
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Siam Splendour
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Soapie's
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Soapie's Exceptional Cleaning and Exquisite Tailoring
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Soban Korea
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Solay Wellness
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Somavida Pain Relief Center
Evanston, IL · Doctor & Clinic
Soulwich
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Spotless Self-Serve Dog Wash
Evanston, IL · Pet Store
Stacked and Folded
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Stumble & Relish
Evanston, IL · Gift Shop
Sweet Temptations Bake Shop
Evanston, IL · Bakery
Table to Stix Ramen
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Taco Diablo
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Tag's Bakery
Evanston, IL · Bakery
Talia
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Tapas Barcelona
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Taste of Jamaica
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Taste of Nepal
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Tealicious Bubble Tea
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
Temperance Beer Company
Evanston, IL · Local business
Tennis Ballerz
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Thai Sookdee
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
That Little Mexican Cafe
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
The Apartment People
Evanston, IL · Local business
The Basement by Campus Gear
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
The Brothers K Coffeehouse
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
The Comb
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
The Dock Concession
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
The Galleria in Evanston
Evanston, IL · Arts & Entertainment
The Garage
Evanston, IL · Local business
The Other Brother
Evanston, IL · Café & Coffee
The Pony Shop
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
The Spice House
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
The Supreme Burrito #1
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
The Wine Goddess
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Thee Fish Bowl
Evanston, IL · Pet Store
Tia Nails - Nail Salon Evanston
Evanston, IL · Nail Salon
Todoroki
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Tomate Fresh Kitchen
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Tomo Japanese Street Food
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Town Cleaners
Evanston, IL · Dry Cleaning
Traisman Pediatric
Evanston, IL · Doctor & Clinic
Trio Evanston Salon
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Underground Printing
Evanston, IL · Printing & Shipping
Union Pizza
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
University Plaza Cafe
Evanston, IL · Restaurant
Valli Produce
Evanston, IL · Grocery
Vasilatos Injury Law
Evanston, IL · Local business
Vera's Hair Salon
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Video Adventure
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Vincent & Company
Evanston, IL · Hair Salon
Vinissimo Wine Shop
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Vintage Vinyl
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Virag Jewelers
Evanston, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Visual Eyes
Evanston, IL · Optometrist
Ward Eight
Evanston, IL · Bar & Brewery
Way Dental
Evanston, IL · Dentist
Windy City Jewelry and Loan
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
Hometech
Evanston, IL · Retail & Shopping
niceLena & Friends
Evanston, IL · Gift Shop