- 3463 N. Clark St., Wrigleyville
The pizza at this mini-chain features a familiar New York-style crust, but we guarantee the toppings aren't like anything you've seen before. Bestsellers includ... READ MORE
The pizza at this mini-chain features a familiar New York-style crust, but we guarantee the toppings aren't like anything you've seen before. Bestsellers includ... READ MORE
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
Barnaby's has been a Des Plaines staple, tossing homemade pizza dough and cooking sauce since 1969. The high quality cheese, (Scala) sausage and other first-rat... READ MORE
"People come in here from Italy who can't speak English [and] say the pizza's better than Italy," Caponies co-owner Daniel Lambert says proudly. The Naples-styl... READ MORE
Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... READ MORE
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Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
This Logan Square spot carries on the same delicious breakfast and lunch traditions as its now-shuttered Ukrainian Village location, plus full dinner service as... 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
Order a California Dream (grilled chicken, avocado, alfalfa sprouts and provolone on a pretzel roll) or other sandwich at this West Loop deli's counter to-go or... READ MORE
This South Loop coffeehouse operates as a social enterprise--meaning its profits are earmarked for nonprofit work--so expect to see a focus on theater, music an... READ MORE
Inside this rustic buger bar, look for farm-friendly touches like 10-foot exterior barn doors, antique furniture and wallpaper, an exposed pie-making kitchen an... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
This sustainably minded sandwich shop uses fresh, local produce and meats when possible. Sandwiches, served on homemade white or wheat buns, include pulled pork... READ MORE
Lead by chef Tony Mantuano, the Terzo Piano team is behind this counter-service outdoor cafe located in the Art Institute's North Garden with seating for 60. Ex... READ MORE
Go Gluten-free at this East Lakeview eatery, catered to those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and diners who seek out gluten-free meal options. The f... READ MORE
The philosophy of this eatery is "surprisingly gluten-free." While the menu is 100 percent gluten-free, if customers can't tell, all the better. Choose between ... READ MORE