- 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
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
Julius Meinl (pronounced MY'nl), features standard coffees plus specialty brews, including decadent�Vienna ice cream coffee (vanilla ice cream with espresso and... READ MORE
Giny Sedivy, who did stints at Tru and Artopolis Bakey Café & Agora and Sweet Mandy B's, has opened her own pastry and coffee shop in the former Sunflour locati... READ MORE
This nonprofit eatery is located in the Lillstreet Art Center. The quick-serve cafe features a frequently changing menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and dessert... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, this Lakeview location of Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale b... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... 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
This Ravenswood coffeehouse serves a�light menu to a neighborhood crowd. Look for homemade hummus and baba ghanoush as well as sandwiches, plus Intelligentsia c... READ MORE
Air pots and espresso are noticably absent at this Wrigleyville neighborhood cafe specializing in Spanish-style coffee roasted on site in small batches. The men... READ MORE
The folks from The Wormhole Coffee are behind this pastry-centered Lincoln Park cafe. In early 2012, there was a full interior renovation to add more open space... READ MORE
Pastry chefs Phoebe Walters and Kate McNamara, the duo behind this Boystown bakery, formerly Phoebe's Cupcakes, have expanded from a cupcake shop to a full-fled... READ MORE
Richard Park and Eddie Hwang, a NoMi vet, offer a seasonal menu of sandwiches and salads and a selection of pastries at this casual North Side counter-service c... 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 husband-and-wife team that oversees this earthy coffee house is focused on sharing a taste of Africa with Lakeview. They bring a discerning eye for coffee, ... READ MORE
Strong Turkish coffee served in silver and copper cups is the signature drink at this Lakeview coffeehouse from owner Senem Akturk. Other unusual treats include... READ MORE
This homey-looking Edgewater coffee shop draws Loyola students in search of a caffeine buzz with locally roasted Dark Matter coffee and espresso. The young co... READ MORE
Soups, sandwiches and other cafe fare based on recipes from chef-director Mary Ellen Diaz, who worked previously at North Pond and the now-shuttered Printer's R... READ MORE
Cassava bread rolls, a popular snack in Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil, are the staple at this counter-service bakery and cafe in Wrigleyville. The all-natural ro... READ MORE
This national chain once had a bigger outpost in Lakeview, but come this August it will downsize to the retail spot inside the Belmont "L" stop. Look for the sa... READ MORE