- 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
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... 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
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
This country kitchen-cute Noble Square bakery reminds us of great-grandma's house, complete with rocking chairs, mix-and-match furniture, and a general store st... READ MORE
This under-the-radar Lincoln Square cafe serves Illy coffee in all of its truly Italian incarnations, from caffe macchiato (a shot of espresso in steamed milk) ... READ MORE
This popular pizza pub sports a rustic, lodge-style decor has the obligatory deer trophies, swinging doors and cigar store Indians statues. Cheesy pizza -- in t... READ MORE
Even Chicago's beloved hot dogs have been swept up in the green movement. At this mostly organic North Center spot, you'll find dogs -- prepared on a roller gri... READ MORE
Foodstuffs gourmet supermarket offers a constantly shifting variety of comfort dishes; it's a great stop for diners looking for restaurant- quality food but fee... READ MORE
For 17 years, the smell of fresh-baked bread has been bringing in crowds to Great Harvest. Whole-grain wheat is milled fresh daily and baked into a wide variety... 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 funky little coffee shop located just off the Metra Electric stop in the South Shore neighborhood offers cafe fare in an artsy setting. Morning commuters f... READ MORE
This crunchy counter-service cafe brought to you by the folks behind the Bot Bakery and Balanced Kitchen brands serves vegan-organic-gluten-free fare, with both... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop comes to you from former Pause Cafe baristas Ally Brisbin and Jeff Fox. When Pause decided to shut its doors in late 2009, Brisbin... READ MORE
The menu at this Wicker Park cafe may have names like "Baja Surf Tacos," "Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger" and "Meatball Sub," but don't be fooled by semantics -- a... 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
How do you take your coffee? This shop serves it in a variety of styles, including cone brewing and pour-over. Rounding out the menu are classic espresso drinks... 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