- 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
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
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
Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's features a central location and a collection of memorabilia from the 1950s and '60s, including Elvis Presley on the cover of Time magaz... READ MORE
You can tell by the way the waitresses gossip with the customers that Steve's enjoys a loyal, regular crowd. Gyros, burgers, Italian beef and sausage are some ... READ MORE
Something of a misnomer--it only carries chocolate and vanilla ice cream--this no-frills storefront offers an array of fast food. There are a few stools for ea... READ MORE
The tempting scents of ribs and steaks charring over a wood fire make your stomach growl and draw you in the right direction: Walk through the door and you've g... READ MORE
This New York import is carving out its own niche in Chicago's steakhouse pantheon. Specializing in dry-aged beef, S&W serves steaks in sizes suited to Chicago-... READ MORE
A casual neighborhood pub specializing in traditional American bar cuisine; burgers, salads and homestyle specials such as barbecued ribs and chicken. Desserts ... READ MORE
The folks behind popular South Loop breakfast and lunch destination Yolk also operate this River North sister spot. Look for the same lengthy morning and mid-da... 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
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
This celeb favorite serves six flavors of frozen yogurt made with nonfat yogurt and nonfat, hormone-free milk: chocolate, coconut, mango, watermelon, salted car... 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
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
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