- 1754 W. Balmoral Ave., Andersonville
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... 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
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
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
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 small -- seating for 36 -- but cute Ravenswood storefront features exposed brick with bright, perky hues and cutesy faux egg accents. Chef-owner Jon Cignar... READ MORE
It doesn't get much fresher than this Lincoln Park cafe that serves a "raw foodist" menu. Raw foodists are vegans who don't cook their meals in order to keep th... READ MORE
Everything at this Andersonville dessert shop and café is cooked from scratch on the premises. A refrigerated case displays baked goods and pastries, and soups ... READ MORE
This intimate storefront restaurant serves strictly family fare--with a Swedish accent. Located in the heart of Andersonville, Svea I has several items on its m... READ MORE
The Lincoln Park crepe and coffee palace extends its kingdom to Andersonville with this outlet. Look for a large selection of sweet and savory crepes, with a em... READ MORE
Describing itself as the only Japanese tea house in Chicago (it's named after a region in Kobe), the cool blues and grays of supersleek, minimalist interior off... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Lakeview offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find a wide range of Metropolis coffee and espresso drinks, but ther... READ MORE
Noble Tree punctuates the array of businesses on Clark St. with its quiet elegance offering an alternative to the oversaturated bar scene. This tri-level abode ... READ MORE
Blink and you might miss this small, family-operated Korean soup restaurant in Lincoln Square, which has pretty much one and only one specialty: ox-bone soup, o... READ MORE
With oddball names like the Tonya Harding Club, the Dirty Suede and the Wam-O, the laundry list of steamed sandwiches at this bagel shop tops out at about 85 ch... READ MORE
This Italian-influenced cafe does a brisk lunch business, drawing Ravenswood locals and students for light cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads and sweets, incl... READ MORE
Abundant breakfast choices remain at the Andersonville location. The seasonally changing menu relies on creative takes on French toast and pancakes. Look for op... READ MORE
Find plenty of Italian specialties without the fine dining price at this Andersonville spot, located on the busy Clark Street strip. The menu contains tradition... READ MORE
This Swedish-influenced spot has outposts around the city, but they all offer the same staples, which include Swedish pancakes, omelets, salads, sandwiches--and... READ MORE