- 1143 N. Wells St., Near North
With a focus on "natural food" without preservatives, the menu is filled with globally-influenced comfort dishes like crepes, French onion soup and tuna melts m... READ MORE
With a focus on "natural food" without preservatives, the menu is filled with globally-influenced comfort dishes like crepes, French onion soup and tuna melts m... READ MORE
The eye-catching dessert cases at this Chinatown bakery are impossible to ignore, a kaleidoscope of colors and textures highlighted by small cakes such as straw... 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
Though it got its start as an oven-baked sub shop, this Ukrainian Village breakfast and lunch spot now has a versatile menu beyond sandwiches, including breakfa... 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
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 cute neighborhood cafe serves Umbria coffee as well as salads, panini, cold sandwiches and baked goods, all made in-house. A variety of young professionals... 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
This small Boystown coffee house in is straight outta Michigan. Literally. Not only is it named after the small town of Saugatuck near Kalamazoo Lake, but owner... 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
This charming Serbian cafe in Irving Park offers authentic eats at reasonable prices. Serbian music plays throughout the dining room, where Serbian-Americans an... READ MORE
This Irving Park bakery is best known for its fresh pita bread, which is cranked out of the oven all day long and can be snatched up by the 10-pack for less tha... 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
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
"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
The cupcake bakery that opened its first location in New York's Upper West Side in 2003 has opened a third location in the Loop. The bakery's marquee offering, ... READ MORE
This neighborhood bakery in Edison Park specializes in cakes for weddings, birthdays or other special occasions. There are also pastries, cupcakes, tarts, cake ... READ MORE
The cupcake bakery that opened its first location in New York's Upper West Side in 2003 has opened an Oak Park location. The bakery's marquee offering, gourmet ... READ MORE