- 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 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
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
Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and plentiful seating in this family-owned Naperville java joint, which serves pressed sandwiches and wraps along with coffee- ... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Dishing out hot dogs, hamburgers and polish sausage for 50 years, Bill's Drive-In caters to a wide variety of sausage fans on the go. There's no seating, but th... READ MORE
The ultimate in greasy meat, you'll be sure to get messy and leave satisfied. Buffalo Joe's serves up giant piles of their specialty wings that can be ordered u... READ MORE
A tiny counter-service burger joint, Little Island also serves up hot dogs, milkshakes and sandwiches, primarily to local workers on the go. If you'd rather sti... READ MORE
This independently-owned Italian stop is known for its pan pizza though you can't go wrong with the thin-crust, double dough and Chicago-style pies either. Expe... READ MORE
A small grocery and carryout spot, Ramy's serves up quick eats including wings, fish and chicken sandwiches, fries and cheese sticks. The grocery focuses on Mex... READ MORE
This tranquil, low-lit restaurant menu include fish -- red snapper, squid, catfish, salmon and shrimp -- as well as roast duck, chicken, pork, tofu and beef dis... 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
Got the midnight Mexican munchies in Naperville? El Centro will supply your fix. Big burritos and tasty tortas at all hours, as well as cheap lunches, have made... READ MORE
The first outpost of the Chicago chain in the suburbs, Argo Tea in Evanston is trying to find a niche in a college town already glutted with coffee shops. The c... READ MORE
Got a taste for a burger, fries and a cherry Coke? How about a chocolate malt with two straws to share with your sweetie? They have all that at Johnny Rockets. ... READ MORE
While it first opened in April 2008 on the first floor of the Evanston Enterprise Center, Reverence Cafe almost entirely catered to office workers looking for a... READ MORE
After two years in an Ogden Avenue strip mall, the family-owned Gelati has moved to bigger digs in downtown Naperville. All of their gelato, sorbets and ice cre... READ MORE