- 1914 W. Montrose Ave., North Center
The reasonably priced menu at La Amistad (Spanish for 'the friendship') in Ravenswood includes tacos, tortas, burritos, fajitas and chimichangas (fried burritos... READ MORE
The reasonably priced menu at La Amistad (Spanish for 'the friendship') in Ravenswood includes tacos, tortas, burritos, fajitas and chimichangas (fried burritos... READ MORE
The menu at this Indian quick-serve lunch spot in the Loop is short and savory, featuring wraps with fillings such as chicken tikka (grilled chicken in tandoori... READ MORE
Original outpost of the popular pan-Asian chain, Joy Yee features a massive menu packed with globetrotting noodle and rice dishes. Choices include Japanese beef... READ MORE
A family owned restaurant, Olive Mountain has brought fine Middle Eastern dining to Evanston for more than a decade. The lunch prices are great, with pita sandw... READ MORE
Looking for a quick sushi fix? Try this new Evanston spot, where you order at the counter and either carry out or eat in on a Japanese wooden tray. The most unu... READ MORE
This pan-Asian eatery is named after the Andaman Sea, which is just west of Thailand (the owners and staff hail from Thailand). The menu features Thai and Japan... READ MORE
The decor may be plain, but the food is above average at this quaint, family-run Evanston Thai spot. A separate seasonal menu highlights simple, flavorful delic... READ MORE
While the food at Cozy Noodles & Rice is authentic Thai, the interior is all about American nostalgia. The walls are lined with lunchboxes, PEZ dispensers, bobb... READ MORE
Evanston has attracted a surprising number of Thai spots, but Sabai has already managed to distinguish itself. The brightly painted interior is covered with vib... READ MORE
Don’t let the sign on the door that reads "buffet" scare you away. Ruby-decorated walls and dark wooden tables help make this Loop getaway, which has sister loc... READ MORE
This Loop BYOB popular with neighborhood residents and nearby office workers serves up traditional Thai dishes in a sleek, contemporary atmosphere. Don't let th... READ MORE
This contemporary American spot in North Center takes its name from an unforgettable meal chef-owner Sean Sanders and his wife made while honeymooning in New Ze... READ MORE
Though the price points are low, this fast-casual Japanese spot doesn't skimp on quality. Essentials such as teriyaki sauce, miso soup and ginger dressing are a... READ MORE
This North Center BYOB serves a host of traditional Thai dishes, including a few surprises such as gang som, a sour curry with cauliflower, broccoli and green p... READ MORE
This homey North Center bakery serves folks from the neighborhood a fresh-baked selection of scones and muffins, as well as espresso drinks and fair-trade java ... READ MORE
This North Center BYOB specializes in huge signature maki such as the flaming (seriously--it's on fire) Heat Wave (spicy tuna and spicy shrimp with cucumber, av... READ MORE
Much like its original Elmwood Park location, the Lincoln Square Armand's aims to be a casual, neighborhood-centric pizza place. The eatery serves its gourmet p... READ MORE
This cozy Loop BYOB features stone-oven prepped thin-crust pizzas, which makes for a deliciously crispy crust, plus salads and wraps made with organic and natur... READ MORE
Chassie Dejatibong, owner of this North Center eatery, said a robust red wine such as cabernet would work well with the spicy Angry Tiger ($18), steak marinated... READ MORE
Though Big Twist serves up their food quickly, it's hardly fast food. The fresh and healthy selections will have you making a lunch stop at this vegetarian-frie... READ MORE