- 640 N. Wells St., River North
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
The kitchen at this Lincoln Park location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... 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
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 River North fast food spot caters to lunch and late-night crowds on their way home from the half-dozen nightclubs located nearby. Patrons can pause to fini... READ MORE
This River North bar takes after Prohibition-era speakeasies - meaning low profile, low light, craft cocktails, champagne and secret entrances. It doubles as a ... READ MORE
A favorite at many different locations in Texas, Fatty's Burgers is making its first trip north with this new Lincoln Park burger joint. They offer 13 original ... READ MORE
This is the second location of the popular Evanston burger shop, which serves up high quality beef for the hungry Lincoln Park lunch crowd. But don't expect it ... READ MORE
This Wrigleyville hot dog stand with additional location in Ravenswood serves Chicago-style dogs piled high with condiments. Sizable Polish sausages, hamburgers... READ MORE
Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's features a central location and a collection of memorabilia from the 1950s and '60s, including Elvis Presley on the cover of Time magaz... READ MORE
This no-frills Lakeview spot specializes in classic gyros, ribs and rotisserie chicken, plus burgers, hot dogs and other fast food favorites. READ MORE
This counter-service Lakeview spot specializes in burgers such as bacon cheeseburgers, mushroom and veggie burgers. Other "stuff" on the menu includes gyros, ho... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is the quintessential Chicago hot dog stand. You can watch your dog being cooked and prepared. Owner Bill Murphy is the man who took the Chic... READ MORE
This cozy Lincoln Park restaurant and bar offers better-than-average pub grub, including especially popular hand-formed burgers and mini-sliders with pickles. F... READ MORE
A casual neighborhood pub specializing in traditional American bar cuisine; burgers, salads and homestyle specials such as barbecued ribs and chicken. Desserts ... READ MORE
Down the path from the Diversey Driving Range and Mini-Golf, this Lincoln Park snack shack from Sergio Sanchez of The Twisted Lizard serve up sandwiches, burger... READ MORE
This Chicago-style hot dog eatery, which inhabited more modest River North digs before moving to roomier space beneath the Wellington "L" stop in Lakeview in sp... READ MORE
This Lakeview pub serves pulled pork sandwiches, raw bar items and pasta dishes (the chef worked at the now-shuttered Strega Nona on Southport), prepared with l... READ MORE
U of I grads won't recognize the name of this Lincoln Park counter service spot, but the menu may look familiar -- Papa D's is owned by Anthony Donato, who also... READ MORE