Fran's Cafe

It’s technically in the South Area, but the walk is really short—and worth it.

Just a short walk down University Place, Allison Dining Commons is the primary dining location for residents of the Southwest Area’s residential colleges.

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Foster-Walker offers a complete dining experience and a wide range of cuisine; it is a popular destination for residents of all areas because of the central location and the mail and package center downstairs.

The food is great and it’s the perfect place to meet up. You’ll love having this dining option in your area.

Located at the entrance to the Foster-Walker West Dining Commons, the Market is a convenient place to stop.

Need a quick snack, cleaning supplies, or something else that you’d love to get your hands on without walking all the way into town? Foster-Walker Market has got you covered for a lot of those little things.

Located in the Willard Engagement Center next to the Southwest Area Desk, Fran’s Cafe is a daytime and late-night hot spot for hanging out, having a snack, or eating something more substantial.

Some say Fran’s serves the best milkshakes—the only real argument is whether they mean best on campus, best in Evanston, or best in the world.