- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Order thin-crust, hand-tossed pies, such as Quatro Stagiono (ham, peppers, artichokes and mushrooms, and Francese (ham, brie and egg), for carryout or delivery.... READ MORE
The couple that runs Rainbow, Pramote Rukprueksachart (the husband) and Wanpen Phosawang (the wife), immigrated from Thailand about 12 years ago and got food-se... READ MORE
The awning here says "Lincoln Sausage and Meat," and that's what people in the neighborhood call this Lincoln Square place. The Bavarian exterior reveals the ma... READ MORE
After a June 2007 fire, Cucina Paradiso has reopened with a polished new look. Brothers and co-owners Anthony and Nick Gambino rebuilt their Italian restaurant ... READ MORE
Thai's Oak Park Restaurant is located at 6851 North Ave., Oak Park. 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
This non-nonsense spot is known for its corned beef. Regulars return for the straight-forward breakfast specials, like two eggs, toast and sausage. READ MORE
The Oak Park outpost of the national coffee chain also offers muffins, pastries and cookies. 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 classic fast-food joint serves up -- you guessed it -- hot dogs, burgers and fries in a retro-cool establishment. On weeknights and Sunday nights, indoor s... READ MORE
This casual, contemporary Japanese storefront offers about a long list of nigiri offerings by the piece (toro, tobiko, unagi), plus about tons of maki rolls (dr... READ MORE
Jerusalem Cafe moved into this larger location next to the Lake Theater in 2005, adding Mediterranean accents to what once was a sterile fast-food joint. The me... READ MORE
This European-style deli and grocery with another location in Irving Park is housed in the bi-level space of a long-time Lincoln Square favorite, Delicatessen M... READ MORE
A combination restaurant, bookstore and gift shop, Eastgate Cafe also regularly hosts open mics and other live music. READ MORE
Love cheese? This lovely Oak Park cafe celebrates local cultures for dine-in and takeout. Stop by the bistro for seasonal dishes like a honey-roasted cauliflowe... READ MORE