- 111 N. Wabash Ave., The Loop
The wall of hot sauces, arranged floor to ceiling, should alert any diner that a meal full of soul is in store. A soft Zydeco soundtrack plays under this room's... READ MORE
The wall of hot sauces, arranged floor to ceiling, should alert any diner that a meal full of soul is in store. A soft Zydeco soundtrack plays under this room's... READ MORE
Cellars Market is run by the folks who own the Ceres Cafe. It is located on the lower level of the building. The salad bar is the highlight here, offering more... READ MORE
Named after the National Treasury of England, this Loop staple (originally modeled after a classic English pub) has been serving Chicagoland since the late 1960... READ MORE
Come to this small (10 tables) casual storefront in Albany Park for top quality Persian cuisine and a hearty helping of what management calls, "Persian hospital... READ MORE
Healthy taco options abound at this Loop taqueria. READ MORE
Mimmo's has moved. Now, a sunny, casual dining room serves beer and wine as well as the thin-crust pizza and panzerotti the pizzeria known for, plus pastas, san... READ MORE
Cosi is an unusual restaurant, in that its menu and atmosphere evolve throughout the day. In the morning, its a coffee bar; at lunchtime, working stiffs drop in... READ MORE
This busy, fast food sibling of Catch 35 features breakfast and lunch for downtown workers on the run. Breakfast includes cold cereals, pastries and limited hot... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale by the ounce. Imported from... READ MORE
Doc Ryan's is the place to go in Elmhurst for Guinness and burgers. READ MORE
The action centers on a 12-seat sushi bar at this west suburban Japanese spot, where fresh fish, rice and seaweed are just the start of creative maki. Try the V... READ MORE
Classic Chicago fast foods -- hot dogs, Italian beef and gyros -- are the focus at the Southtown, which also offers ice cream. READ MORE
This Albany Park Korean bakery specializes in mildly sweet pastries like sticky rice buns filled with red bean paste. READ MORE
Once located on the corner of Lawrence and Kedzie Avenues, this 24-hour joint moved a few storefronts west into this smaller and dingier space in early 2009. Br... READ MORE
OK, we know what you’re thinking. What’s up with the name? As tough as it is to spell, the explanation behind it is actually quite simple. The owner’s name is B... READ MORE
Don't plan to hit up this Irving Park eatery for a mid-afternoon snack--the staff takes a siesta-style break from 2 to 6 p.m. And that's not the only European t... READ MORE
During lunch hours this Loop spot is packed to the brim with nearby office workers who come for the made-from-scratch meals and quick service. Specializing in g... READ MORE
At this weekday-only Loop location of the local health-centric cafe, you can snack on natural, organic, vegan/vegetarian, low-sugar -- and of course, high prote... READ MORE
Enter the Loop location of this Texas-based deli chain--which also has locations in the South Loop and suburbs--on either Lake or Dearborn; order your sandwich,... READ MORE
Quaint and cozy, this independent coffee shop serves up Metropolis coffee, tea and baked goods with a view of downtown Elmhurst from comfy leather recliners. READ MORE