The Spot

Name: The Spot
Address: 1700 Central St, Evanston, IL, 60201, US
Telephone: +18479050669
Price range: $$

Italian & Pizza$$Evanston

$$ · Moderate
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1700 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201
+18479050669
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About

Evanston spot across from Ryan Field serving thin-crust pizza, Italian comfort food and craft cocktails.

The Spot serves thin-crust pizza from Danny's Pizza alongside Italian comfort food and craft cocktails.

Desserts come from Beth's Bakery, and the restaurant offers an exclusive beer brewed with Sketchbook Brewing.

Known for

Thin-crust Danny's Pizza
Craft cocktails
Exclusive Stay A While beer
Desserts from Beth's Bakery

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AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
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TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
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Hours

Monday	5 PM – 11 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5 PM – 11 PM
Thursday	5 PM – 11 PM
Friday	5 PM – 12 AM
Saturday	5 PM – 12 AM
Sunday	5 PM – 10 PM

Location

1700 Central St · Evanston, Evanston

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Brunch · Dinner · Lunch

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Jilly's Cafe

Comida Cantina

Bluestone

Soul & Smoke - Evanston

Taverna Naxos

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