- 802 W. Dempster St., Evanston
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch spot serves cleverly named dishes such as the Empty Nest Egg, Eggs Actly and Egg Cellent. 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
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
Crepes are in order at this tiny Elmhurst cafe, with traditional sweet and breakfast options. The savory menu is lined with options like the "veggie" with spina... READ MORE
Particularly popular in this established Thai restaurant are the seating areas termed "tea room" in both the upstairs and downstairs dining rooms. These tables-... 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
Primarily aimed at carry-out business, this restaurant does have a few tables for eating in, as well. The menu includes Hunan and Szechwan food. READ MORE
Hunan Spring offers an extensive menu of Chinese food primarily for takeout and delivery. Favorites include the hot and sour soup and the General Tso's combinat... READ MORE
There’s a reason the lines stretch around the block: The sandwiches are darn good! If the selection of a dozen or so subs -- from traditional Italian to tuna --... READ MORE
Named after the old-fashioned potbelly stove that greets its hungry customers, this sub shop is a sandwich factory for take-out eats or sit-down meals. READ MORE
Noodles & Company features 10 noodle dishes that run the gamut from Japanese and Thai to Italian or good ol' American mac 'n' cheese. You order, pay, get your d... READ MORE
After 5 years toasting tea time in Elmhurst, The Spice Merchant and Tea Room has closed. Tea fans need not fret, though -- the business continues online, and th... READ MORE
An independent coffee shop with Bohemian style, Pick a Cup hosts a communal computer and plenty of board games, displays and sells work for local artists and ha... 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
The River North location of this local bagel chain, which also has outposts in Lincoln Park and the Loop, serves several bagel flavors--egg, pumpernickel, poppy... READ MORE
Located in Northwestern University's Norris Center, this collegiate outpost of local celebri-chef Rick Bayless' popular restaurant is the chain's first on a col... READ MORE