- 400 N. State St., Near North
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
This casual counter-service Roscoe Village restaurant -- named after the owner's sons, who manage it -- opened in summer 2010 after undergoing a two-and-a-half ... 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
RoM (pronounced like the eternal city) brings a little bit of Italy to Prudential Plaza. Coffee, panini, salads and gelato are served alongside fresh-baked past... 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
On the menu at this Roselle cafe, you'll find the namesake panini sandwiches, as well as salads, soups and Italian desserts, gelato and coffee. READ MORE
Hungry? Well, are you? This fast-casual restaurant with unique, modern decor serves breakfast all day from build-your-own omelets to bananas Foster French toast... READ MORE
If you prefer to nosh among the background sounds of 74 TV's, live music and lively patrons, Bannerman's provides all of the above. Waffle fries and tortilla ch... READ MORE
Lincolnshire Gourmet's second installation (the first is in Lincolnshire, natch) wears many toques - it's a full service restaurant that serves healthy eats an... READ MORE
This popular Naperville coffeehouse has been revived in a new location on Plainfield/Naperville Road. An upscale-yet-relaxed atmosphere features a coffee-inspir... 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
This grill-centric eatery -- named as a nod to a sense of enlightenment, not the '90s band lead by Kurt Cobain -- aims to open July 25. You won't find any fried... READ MORE
This Italian cafe in the southwest corner of the John Hancock Observatory offers Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks with spectacular views of the city. Menu opt... READ MORE
Renowned pastry chef Laurent Branlard is behind this contemporary bistro serving breakfast and lunch (and some decadent desserts) in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel ... READ MORE
The folks from The Wormhole Coffee are behind this pastry-centered Lincoln Park cafe. In early 2012, there was a full interior renovation to add more open space... READ MORE
If it all feels familiar, it's not because that's your grandma's couch you're sitting on (though we wouldn't blame you for mistaking it for something out of her... READ MORE
This quick-serve kiosk on the main floor of The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue offers Metropolis coffee, tea and smoothies, as well as cafe items such as pre-made... READ MORE
A stand at the Green City Market in its early days, this popular bakery (still a Green City staple) offers baked goods, salads and sandwiches at this sunny, bi-... READ MORE
This Old Town offshoot of Jefferson Park European bakery Delightful Pastries offers traditional baked goods along with more upscale pastries of French and centr... READ MORE