- 5253 N. Clark St., Andersonville
The cozy, family-type atmosphere of this Andersonville spot envelops customers as soon as they walk through the door. At Andie's, the vegetarian appetizers and ... READ MORE
The cozy, family-type atmosphere of this Andersonville spot envelops customers as soon as they walk through the door. At Andie's, the vegetarian appetizers and ... 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
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
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
Yorky's serves all the usual Chicago fast food, plus Greek-style chicken and pork chops, salads and more. READ MORE
Doc Ryan's is the place to go in Elmhurst for Guinness and burgers. READ MORE
Open only during warmer weather, this walk-up burger stand has been an Elmhurst tradition for half a century. Burger lovers travel from all over for a triple de... READ MORE
The Elmhurst branch of the rapidly growing national chain of wrap shops serves some 50 flavors of sandwiches. READ MORE
Voo's Corner serves scooped and soft-serve ice cream, as well as shakes, smoothies and other frozen treats. A drive-thru makes it easy to get a sweet fix. Durin... READ MORE
This casual River North spot offers inexpensive pizza by the slice as well as made-to-order personal pizzas. Toppings range from traditional options such as pep... 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
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE
European ex-pats and chocoholics alike will find plenty to love about this River North cafe, which sells 90 types of Leonidas Belgian chocolates, plus coffee an... READ MORE
For a unique, modern bistro-like experience without the hefty bistro prices, check out this River North restaurant run by the students of Le Cordon Bleu College... 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
Quaint and cozy, this independent coffee shop serves up Metropolis coffee, tea and baked goods with a view of downtown Elmhurst from comfy leather recliners. READ MORE