Bat 17
4.0
from - 1709 Benson Ave.
- Evanston, IL 60201
- 847-733-7117
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Whether you're looking for coffee and a bagel, a hot sandwich or a place to share a couple beers, BAT 17, which stands for Benson Avenue Tavern on the 1700 block, has your bases covered. A small cozy spot with sports on TV and a deli-style blackboard menu -- not to mention a slightly out-of-place nature mural starring, of course, bats -- it'll satisfy the previously unmet craving for high-quality deli sandwiches in downtown Evanston with freshly baked bread and pastrami, roast beef and Reuben. Free coffee and tea are offered all day, providing an early morning boost, and the drink specials are already popular with the thrifty college crowd, with martini and well drink price tags coming in under five bucks.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Purple Line Train: Davis stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11-1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11-2 a.m. Friday; 10-2 a.m. Saturday; 10-1 a.m. Sunday.
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Restaurant Style:
- Deli
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Internet Access:
- Wifi
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 12
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 70
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"I'm a fan"
By msu2001la from Evanston, April 21, 2009
I've been to Bat 17 many times, and I am never disappointed. Yes, the sandwiches are on the expensive side, but they are big enough to share and a...
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"Great Sandwich - Little pricey!"
By ufdanx from Lakeview, June 16, 2008
Bat 17 is a great change from the Panera/Cosi mix and you actually feel like you get something for your dollar. The sandwiches are pricey ($9-15), ...
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"Great martinis"
By MK from Chicago, April 27, 2008
John the bartender is really great! His martinis were excellent - just the right amount of alcohol. The $3.95 martini special on Saturday night i...
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