- 5423 N. Lincoln Ave., Ravenswood
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
Crepes are in order at this tiny Elmhurst cafe, with traditional sweet and breakfast options. The savory menu is lined with options like the "veggie" with spina... READ MORE
This Glenview cafe serves up classic diner fare like French toast and waffles for breakfast and sandwiches like Cuban paninis, avocado swiss burgers and New Yor... READ MORE
The crew behind Telegraph Wine Bar opened this wood-fired bagel, pizza and pasta restaurant right next door in the former Ciao Napoli spot. Bagels, made in the ... READ MORE
Note: The owners announced will be closing their doors effective Jan. 1, 2013. Don't come to�this University Village bakery looking�for sweets, unless it's bisc... READ MORE
This comfortable cafe offers live music (acoustic, folk and jazz) on most Mondays, sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a... READ MORE
This gigantic, independent coffee house in Lakeview East encourages patrons to sit, read, think, and chat all day -- and, of course, drink coffee. Beans are roa... READ MORE
At this Lincoln Square location, look for standard coffees plus specialty brews, including Vienna ice cream coffee (vanilla ice cream with espresso and whipped ... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife owners of this casual neighborhood spot in Beverly serve homemade cookies, muffins, donuts, cupcakes and breads, as well as wedding and oth... READ MORE
This Rogers Park spot features brews from Intelligentsia, plus teas, pastries, cookies, soups and sandwiches. Be sure to check out the ice cream machine – pick ... READ MORE
A stand at the Green City Market in its early days, this popular bakery (still a Green City staple) offers baked goods, salads and sandwiches at this sunny, bi-... READ MORE
This sunny Humboldt Park cafe's aim is simple: Do it right and keep it local. Co-owner Jonah Shalack, who’s worked in the coffee biz for many years, is commit... READ MORE
This location of First Slice is now closed. The downtown location of this nonprofit eatery--there's another First Slice in Ravenswood's Lillstreet Art Center--... READ MORE
Step inside this '50s throwback Wicker Park diner and you’ll find a homey, retro vibe and comfort eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The folks of next-door-n... READ MORE
With a quirky clubhouse feel and iconic childhood toys from the late-twentysomething owners donning the walls, this relaxed '80s-themed spot has more than enoug... READ MORE
"Life tastes good" is the motto at this friendly bakery and cafe, located within the historic Motor Row district on the outskirts of Chinatown. The sweets shop,... READ MORE
This cozy little coffee shop brings organic, healthy foods to this bustling stretch of Jefferson Park, with a full line-up of Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks... READ MORE
This Loop bakery, helmed by Toni Marie Cox (former pastry chef at the now-shuttered Ciel Bleu and the Parisian Disneyland) also offers Vietnamese banh mi sandwi... READ MORE
The second location of this cozy coffee shop aims to support local artisans, serving baked goods and sandwiches from Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Southport Grocery... READ MORE
This coffee shop serves pour-over coffee, pastries, light flatbreads and sandwiches to nosh on while customers enjoy the free Wi-Fi and view of downtown Highlan... READ MORE