- 3930 N. Pulaski Road, Irving Park
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
The cozy, family-type atmosphere of this Andersonville spot envelops customers as soon as they walk through the door. At Andie's, the vegetarian appetizers and ... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
This friendly, family-owned stand with the bright yellow sign over the entrance attracts a wide range of customers, from paint-splattered construction workers... READ MORE
Newport specializes in more than a dozen blends of coffee, roasted several times weekly in a vintage Dietrich roaster right on the cafe premises. Order a cup fu... READ MORE
This casual Asian-inspired space specializes in bubble teas, the iced tea-drink laced with tapioca pearls and sipped through a fat straw. Chill carries over 87 ... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Back in the day, pre-Nia Vardalos and her big fat Greek wedding, there was Telly Savalas and his TV alter ego, Kojak, whose famous line was "Who loves you, baby... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
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 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
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
This Albany Park eatery doubles as a catering company that offers event guests the same Mexican fare served in the restaurant. Traditional favorites such as gri... 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
This Old Irving Park-area Mexican spot is decorated with pictures from the owner's hometown in Guerrero, Mexico; its dishes are made using recipes from her gran... 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 upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
Teas such as tangerine-ginger come from organic brand Rishi, while baristas put Metropolis espresso to use in coffee drinks such as a Nutella latte and a chocol... READ MORE
Meaning "old post" in Italian, this cafe and wine bar offers traditional dishes like house-made ricotta gnocchi, pasta with short rib ragu and crispy, chewy Rom... READ MORE