- 113 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
This Italian eatery is known for its coupon specials and its stuffed pizza, named one of the area's best by Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel. The c... READ MORE
This Italian eatery is known for its coupon specials and its stuffed pizza, named one of the area's best by Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel. The c... READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Oak Park location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something for e... 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
No more excuses: Eating a healthy lunch is as easy as 1-2-3 at this Toronto-based fast-food concept. First grab a clipboard and select the style of food you wan... READ MORE
This family-owned West Town pizzeria does carryout and delivery orders only. Options include hand-stretched thin-crust and pan pizzas, plus specialty pies such ... READ MORE
Renowned pastry chef Laurent Branlard is behind this contemporary bistro serving breakfast and lunch (and some decadent desserts) in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel ... READ MORE
Susan Wingerter and Zach Zulauf are such huge '80s fans that they decided to pay homage to their favorite music from the decade (New Wave, of course) with this ... READ MORE
This lunch-only destination offers fresh, quick salads, panini and soup to busy Loop professionals. Choose from one of the signatures, such as the warm goat che... READ MORE
This tiny Wrigleyville spot is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh m... 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 no-frills corner spot in West Town serves up wings, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, sandwiches and pasta at budget-friendly prices. There's also a whole lot ... 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
The kitchen at this North Center location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... READ MORE
Friendly service and a tidy, casual atmosphere charaterize this Grand Boulevard eatery that specializes in the three S's -- soups, salads and sandwiches, that i... READ MORE
This Lakeview bagel shop is a second sibling location to the original in Lincoln Park. With oddball names like the Tonya Harding Club, the Dirty Suede and the W... READ MORE
At this weekday-only Loop location of the local health-centric cafe, you can snack on natural, organic, vegan/vegetarian, low-sugar -- and of course, high prote... READ MORE
This New Orleans-based eatery is baking up a healthier spin on pizza for carryout and delivery, and three first-time restaurant owners have teamed up to bring t... READ MORE
This cozy storefront has moved from its original Milwaukee Avenue location, where it was quick-serve joint that later turned into bar and grill. It's gone back ... READ MORE
Owner James J. Spillane also founded Coalfire in West Town, and is now setting his sites on the crowded Lincoln Park pizza market. Expect New York-style thin pi... READ MORE
Giuseppe's La Cantina introduces a takeout counter inside of the original Des Plaines restaurant. The carryout menu offers many of the same items as seen in Giu... READ MORE