- 738 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Lincoln Park
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
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
The Restaurant at Conrad, located inside The Conrad Chicago Hotel, puts a contemporary, Midwestern spin on American cuisine. The Conrad is also home to the Rend... READ MORE
At Weber Grill everything -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... 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
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... READ MORE
The restaurant and bar on the first floor of the Dana Hotel serves contemporary American fare with regional and seasonal influences, along with a raw bar. Helme... READ MORE
With a focus on "natural food" without preservatives, the menu is filled with globally-influenced comfort dishes like crepes, French onion soup and tuna melts m... READ MORE
Located in the Gold Coast, this restaurant by Chicago Cut Steakhouse owners David Flom and Matt Moore serves up Americana-inspired dishes like Dr. Pepper barbec... 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
At Cafe Bourbon, the United Nations of coffeehouses in Lincoln Square, grilled sausages, Balkan delicacies and ice cream attract a clientele of Muslims, Christi... READ MORE
Question: Who the hell is David Burke and why should you care? Well, technically, that's two questions. But you really only need one answer: He's the former vic... 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 counter-service bakery and deli, which comes to River North by way of Jackson Hole, Wyo., offers breakfast and lunch daily. Look for challah French toast, ... 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
Farm-to-fork Midwestern fare takes front and center at this hotel restaurant, located inside the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. On the menu, you’ll... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot from State Farm (yes, the insurance company) with a cafe produced in partnership with Kickstand and Dollop Coffee Co., was designed to be... READ MORE
Inheriting the space of two former diners, this Italian comfort-food spot follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with better execution, serving locally-so... READ MORE
This bright River North brunch spot serves sweet and savory brunch options like grilled Croque Monsieur sandwiches, hearty skillets with crispy red potatoes, da... READ MORE