- 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... READ MORE
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... 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
Philly cheesesteaks are the star of the show at this Lincoln Square spot by Philadelphia transplants and husband-and-wife team James Gottwald and Jennifer Monti... READ MORE
This Ravenswood catering company prides itself on a commitment to organic and sustainable ingredients, courting a growing list of local farms to help bring fres... READ MORE
This Ravenswood hot dog stand with an additional location on Irving Park Road serves Chicago-style dogs piled high with condiments. Sizable Polish sausages, ha... READ MORE
This popular Crystal Lake pizza pub sports a rustic, lodge-style decor has the obligatory deer trophies, swinging doors and cigar store Indians statues. Cheesy ... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Ravenswood is home to students, commuters and those looking for a comfortable place to surf the Internet away from home. Drip a... READ MORE
This Berwyn outpost is the flagship location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s. The Italian beef, created from ... READ MORE
This nonprofit eatery is located in the Lillstreet Art Center. The quick-serve cafe features a frequently changing menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and dessert... READ MORE
This under-the-radar Lincoln Square cafe serves Illy coffee in all of its truly Italian incarnations, from caffe macchiato (a shot of espresso in steamed milk) ... READ MORE
Whether you're more of a spectator or participant, Fire Bar and Grill has you covered in the fun department. The bar shows all major sporting events -- includin... READ MORE
Even Chicago's beloved hot dogs have been swept up in the green movement. At this mostly organic North Center spot, you'll find dogs -- prepared on a roller gri... READ MORE
A contender for best banh mi spot in the city, this tiny shop in Lincoln Square serves the classic Vietnamese sandwiches on fresh baguettes baked in-house. The ... READ MORE
This Italian-influenced cafe does a brisk lunch business, drawing Ravenswood locals and students for light cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads and sweets, incl... READ MORE
Soups, sandwiches and other cafe fare based on recipes from chef-director Mary Ellen Diaz, who worked previously at North Pond and the now-shuttered Printer's R... READ MORE
This BYOB Lincoln Square storefront specializes in pupusas – a Salvadorian specialty of crunchy, pan-fried corn dough filled with options like pork, chicken, pe... READ MORE
This Ravenswood sister spot of the Wicker Park bagel shop replicates the same menu and decor of the original location, with the added bonus of booze with your b... READ MORE
After years of selling her vegan cookies -- which contain no trans fats or hydrogenated oils -- in local Whole Foods stores, owner Hilary Black set up shop in L... READ MORE
The�bar is known for its "Cheers"-like atmosphere with�happy regulars offering their own versions of Sam, Norm and Woody -- Berwyn-style. Located on Route 66, o... READ MORE
Brothers Ivan and Alex Renteria opened this outpost of the original North Avenue bakery in just December 2012. But once you step food inside, you'll forget the ... READ MORE