- 1136 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
Although the fast-food Mexican diner La Bamba is new to the Chicago area, it already has instant name recognition in certain circles. It's part of a nationwide ... READ MORE
For Westerners with a taste for the Orient, this Lincoln Park storefront restaurant offers a large selection of Japanese dishes that range from shrimp tempura, ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park staple (it's beer around for more than 30 years) offers a classic dining experience in a space replete with dark woods, mirrored walls, white ... READ MORE
Quick eats without the rushed taste. Yummy fried appetizers and huge gyro platters mean you won't leave hungry, and it costs less than 2 bucks for a cheeseburg... READ MORE
The Oak Park outpost of the national coffee chain also offers muffins, pastries and cookies. READ MORE
This storefront restaurant features wood-paneled walls, wooden booths, and Thai paintings and masks on the walls. The menu offers affordable appetizers and entr... READ MORE
This bakery is a popular stop for city commuters on the way to the Metra station. Offerings include espresso and various pastries, plus more substantial options... READ MORE
This eclectic contemporary American eatery and bar, sibling spot to Dunlays on the Square, serves affordable standards such as burgers, salads and pizzas. The d... READ MORE
Alinea was named #6 on London-based Restaurant magazine's annual ranking of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Only eight restaurants in North America made t... READ MORE
Mex Fresh Cafe is a fast-food Mexican concept with a carryout focus. The menu feature burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tamales and gorditas. READ MORE
The owners of 24-hour diner Clarke's took over a consignment shop and turned it into this bar and grill, which screens macho-man sporting events such as UFC fig... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park eatery, named after a small town in Sicily, offers salads, sandwiches, stone-baked pizzas and authentic Sicilian pasta dishes, many of which a... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park wine bar/Italian small plates spot, from the owner of Riccardo Trattoria has large windows at the front of the eatery offer views of the stree... READ MORE
Owner James J. Spillane also founded Coalfire in West Town, and is now setting his sites on the crowded Lincoln Park pizza market. Expect New York-style thin pi... READ MORE
Find a group of Hawkeyes and ask them if they've ever eaten at a Maid-Rite. You'll hear a resounding cheer. This fast-food chain has been an Iowa staple since 1... READ MORE
Buckle up--wrestling champion Lisa Marie Varon is behind this new Lincoln Park pizzeria. The custom brick oven turns out wood-fired pizzas and Nashville chef Ch... READ MORE
Since opening in April 2012, this counter service spot has been serving up classic fast food including burgers, hot dogs and smoked chicken and ribs. READ MORE
This old-school soul-food restaurant keeps things classic - instead of paper menus, the daily items can be seen written on the walls. If you feel yourself cravi... READ MORE
There's nothing quite like a warm, doughy bagel slathered with melting cream cheese on a cold morning. That's where Bruegger's comes in. The Oak Park outpost of... READ MORE