- 1010 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
Along with the Corner Bakery next door, this Lettuce Entertain You concept has been bustling since its 1997 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's ser... READ MORE
This funky coffeehouse is a favorite of Northwestern students. Expect the usual boho vibe, complete with books, Trivial Pursuit and comfy furniture. 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
This Evanston restaurant and bakery has long been a destination for die-hard vegans and vegetarians. Uninitiates can sample the joys of high-protein meals made ... READ MORE
Serving up coffee, sandwiches and paninis along with a wide array of sweet treats, Cafe Mozart attracts a regular crowd of Northwestern students and locals stop... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach, raspberry and mango flavors. Lalo's is... READ MORE
The suburban sibling of the Hubbard Street original, this Shaw's has a warehouse feel, with art deco flair. The menu features the same seafood -- crab, lobster,... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
The bar area at Bluestone resembles a sports shrine, lined with helmets from professional and college along with golf banners hanging around the restaurant. Lot... READ MORE
Head to Evanston for classic cocktails and "all-American" dishes including Colorado brook trout, chipotle-glazed pork chops and cedar-planked salmon. For a ligh... READ MORE
Decidedly Asian-style fruit smoothies, bubble teas and red bing soo dessert are featured on the menu, despite this spot's Austrian-influenced moniker. READ MORE
The first outpost of the Chicago chain in the suburbs, Argo Tea in Evanston is trying to find a niche in a college town already glutted with coffee shops. The c... READ MORE
This fresh fast-food spot with a catch name serves up -- you guessed it -- kabobs. This location is the first of several to open in the Chicago area in 2007. Fo... READ MORE
This Woodfield-area outpost of the well-known Houlihan's chain remains loyal to its old-school decor, with vintage movie posters lining the dark-wood walls. The... READ MORE
The first Illinois locations of this fro-yo chain have hit the 'burbs (there's also a location in Naperville). Step up to the counter, pick from three flavors o... READ MORE
For 17 years, the smell of fresh-baked bread has been bringing in crowds to Great Harvest. Whole-grain wheat is milled fresh daily and baked into a wide variety... READ MORE
The staff at this gelateria not only make their own gelato, but they also decorate it by hand every morning to entice customers. Varieties change daily, but opt... READ MORE
The staff at this gelateria not only make their own gelato, but they also decorate it by hand every morning to entice customers. Varieties change daily, but opt... READ MORE
For more than 30 years, Tag's Bakery has been providing freshly made treats for party planners and locals with a sweet tooth. Florentine cookies are the signatu... READ MORE