- 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
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
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 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
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
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
Stephen Nicoli, a.k.a. 'Nic', (the Store), and longtime buddy Dean Zanella (312 Chicago) own this low-key neighborhood tavern in Lincoln Park, which serves casu... READ MORE
Piping hot pots of coffee and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu fuel this River North corner spot, a downtown offshoot of several established suburban loca... READ MORE
Created by the Lettuce Entertain You crew and located just around the corner from LEYE's popular Italian spot Osteria Via Stato, the city's second location of M... 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
Serving Eastern European eats, this casual Lincoln Park restaurant offers sandwiches made with cevap sausages, chicken and pork tenderloin, served on a whole wh... READ MORE
Frozen yogurt goes late-night at this self-serve River North spot, where you can fill up your own 16-ounce paper cup until 3 a.m. Choose from 14 flavors; vanill... READ MORE
Former Duchamp chef Allen Sternweiler is behind this old-fashioned butcher shop and DIY burger spot in Lincoln Park. Offering locally sourced, often organic ing... READ MORE
This no-frills froyo spot in Lincoln Park is bright and clean on the inside, with a long counter fill of fruity and crunchy toppings to pile in your bowl. Choos... READ MORE
This self-serve River North fro yo shop, located in space formerly occupied by a Cold Stone Creamery, offers a rotating selection of 25 flavors. Alpine vanilla,... READ MORE
This Old Town froyo spot has a perky interior with green and yellow tones throughout. Flavors include vanilla, peanut and mango peach, but are always rotating. ... READ MORE
Half-pound burgers are topped with combinations like spicy German mustard and sauerkraut, roasted onions and bleu cheese, and Canadian bacon with fried eggs. Ta... READ MORE