- 738 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Lincoln Park
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
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This Logan Square hole-in-the-wall is the neighborhood go-to spot for Cuban sandwiches, serving up a meaty version of the classic Cubano loaded with roast pork,... READ MORE
The folks behind the local Leona's chain and the original Hop Haus, a casual, late-night burger-and-beer spot in River North, are also behind this Rogers Park l... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
Remember how Grandpa liked to reminisce about the good ol' days, when a working man could get an honest meal at an honest price? He'd love this casual Loop deli... 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
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
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
A family-friendly diner on the South Side serving up breakfast and traditional American favorites. READ MORE
Just across the street from a mega-location of Whole Foods, this cozy cafe takes a contemporary, healthful approach to casual dining. Long wooden tables, greene... 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
Here's what you should know about this Wilmette cafe: They roast their own coffee, bake their own treats and dedicates wall space to local artists. Inspired by ... READ MORE
Colorful proprietor Larry Epstein is behind this Streeterville spot, which he's opening in spring 2011. (Epstein also operates Eppy's Cafe and Deli in the Loop)... READ MORE
Another outpost of this grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spot (the original is a few blocks away) aims to move harried professionals in and out within minutes. T... READ MORE