- 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
The kitchen at this Lincoln Park location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... 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
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 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 Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... 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
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
This Lakeview BYOB is the original location of local pizza chain Chicago's Pizza; there are four other outposts in the city. The kitchen cranks out an expansive... READ MORE
This fast food spot features gyros, burgers, hot dogs and Italian beef. READ MORE
This low-key eatery, which opened in 1973, offers an American menu with choices like burgers, chicken breast sandwiches and salads, plus entrees like chopped si... READ MORE
Tucked in along Lower Wacker Drive just east of the Wabash Avenue bridge, this seasonal Chicago Riverwalk spot, a full-service restaurant with wait staff, off... READ MORE
Down the path from the Diversey Driving Range and Mini-Golf, this Lincoln Park snack shack from Sergio Sanchez of The Twisted Lizard serve up sandwiches, burger... READ MORE
This Chicago-style hot dog eatery, which inhabited more modest River North digs before moving to roomier space beneath the Wellington "L" stop in Lakeview in sp... READ MORE
As the four-foot fiberglass-and-neon cone behind the cash register would suggest, frozen custard is the main event at Andy's first downtown location in the Bloc... READ MORE
This Lakeview pub serves pulled pork sandwiches, raw bar items and pasta dishes (the chef worked at the now-shuttered Strega Nona on Southport), prepared with l... READ MORE
This no-fuss pub serves hearty entrees and half-pound burgers with all the trimmings: bacon and melted cheddar with a fried egg, sauteed mushrooms and Swiss, an... READ MORE