- 1230 Valley Lake Drive, Schaumburg
This Schaumburg karaoke bar is trimmed in island kitsch. A menu of deep-fried delights, burgers, sandwiches and Barnaby's pizza will prop you up while you wait ... READ MORE
This Schaumburg karaoke bar is trimmed in island kitsch. A menu of deep-fried delights, burgers, sandwiches and Barnaby's pizza will prop you up while you wait ... READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... 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
This small -- seating for 36 -- but cute Ravenswood storefront features exposed brick with bright, perky hues and cutesy faux egg accents. Chef-owner Jon Cignar... READ MORE
Run by the Flores family, this Lincoln Square restaurant is a find for fans of burritos, tacos and other simple Mexican dishes. Short-order cooks grill the mea... READ MORE
Ice cream in 14 flavors served 11 different ways clearly signals the specialty of the house at this Lincoln Square spot. Shakes, malts, sodas, floats, sundaes ... READ MORE
Christine Spatara, with husband Anthony and children Anthony Jr. and Licia, has run L'Appetito, an Italian-influenced delicatessen, since 1980. (A second and la... READ MORE
This little Chinese restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Tokyo is almost exclusively takeout and delivery. Anyone wanting to dine in had better be part of an... READ MORE
A downtown Oak Park mainstay, King and I serves a wide variety of pleasing Thai dishes. Among the most popular: green curry chicken, tom yum (seafood soup), tom... READ MORE
Petersen's has the scoop on ice cream in Oak Park. The historic eatery opened in 1919 and is still serving custom-made ice cream and traditional American favori... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
At this Lincoln Square BYOB, you'll find the namesake nopales (cactus paddle) in dishes like the cactus, avocado and jicama salad and a sope with cactus, house-... READ MORE
This carryout and delivery only spot features an extensive menu of Chinese dishes, plus a handful of Thai options. Look for choices like General Tao chicken, sw... READ MORE
Mex Fresh Cafe is a fast-food Mexican concept with a carryout focus. The menu feature burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tamales and gorditas. READ MORE
This spot really lives up to its name, offering carryout in a tiny (and we mean tiny) space. In addition to the bevy of ice cream products (soft-serve custard, ... READ MORE
While there is space to dine in, you won't ever have to worry about being crowded out at GoodFellas, which does most of its business in carryout and delivery or... 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
This lively family-run eatery serves authentic Kyrgyzstani fare, a cuisine that draws influences from Turkey, Iran, India, Pakistan and China. A meat-heavy menu... READ MORE