- 860 N. Orleans St., Near North
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
Foodstuffs gourmet supermarket offers a constantly shifting variety of comfort-food dishes -- great for diners looking for restaurant quality food but burnt out... READ MORE
Hartigan's has been serving up frosty treats to Evanston families for more than a decade. New flavors feature every month, such as firecracker ice cream filled ... READ MORE
A tiny counter-service burger joint, Little Island also serves up hot dogs, milkshakes and sandwiches, primarily to local workers on the go. If you'd rather sti... READ MORE
Just a few blocks away from Northwestern's Ryan Field, Mustard's Last Stand serves up ballpark-style hot dogs without the concessions stand prices. The tiny cou... READ MORE
This casual Evanston restaurant serves plenty of vegetarian fare, along with American and Mexican classics. Daily lunch specials are offered as well as a Saturd... READ MORE
This laid-back coffee shop caters to a diverse crowd ranging from from Northwestern professors and Evanston locals picking up coffee in the morning to out of to... READ MORE
There’s a reason the lines stretch around the block: The sandwiches are darn good! If the selection of a dozen or so subs -- from traditional Italian to tuna --... READ MORE
This casual Evanston eatery is a spinoff of Siam Pasta, but this location has a bonus: rooftop outdoor seating. The menu includes Thai classics like pad Thai an... READ MORE
Merchandising 300 guitars (vintage and new), 100 amps, along with numerous guitar accessories, this Humboldt Park dwelling also functions as a hamburger joint, ... READ MORE
This eclectic cafe once housed a tavern, and while there's no booze these days, you still can belly up to the oak bar for a wide range of coffee drinks. All bea... 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
At this West Town BYOB, sisters Betty Romo and Veronica Gomez and business partner Ezequiel Bahena meld their passion for the culture of Barcelona with their Me... READ MORE
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE
This celeb favorite serves six flavors of frozen yogurt made with nonfat yogurt and nonfat, hormone-free milk: chocolate, coconut, mango, watermelon, salted car... READ MORE
This self-serve River North fro yo shop, located in space formerly occupied by a Cold Stone Creamery, offers a rotating selection of 25 flavors. Alpine vanilla,... READ MORE
Shoppers can buy or try 60 types of tea at this River North shop. The company began as an online-only retailer a decade ago and opened its first retail location... READ MORE
Bagels come in sweet and savory varieties like oregano parmesan, oat bran bialy and pumpernickel. Organic house-made cream cheese spreads are also available. READ MORE