- 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
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
Dd Dogs is a regular hangout for Northwestern students and young local workers in search of a quick lunch or dinner. The small counter service spot features bri... READ MORE
Foodstuffs gourmet supermarket offers a constantly shifting variety of comfort-food dishes -- great for diners looking for restaurant quality food but burnt out... READ MORE
The Evanston branch of Al's #1 Italian Beef is popular with local workers and college students piling in for the quick counter service and moderately priced bur... READ MORE
This tiny Mediterranean spot serves up classics like falafel, hummus and kebob sandwiches. When the tables are full, carry out your goods to eat at home. READ MORE
This classic fast-food joint serves up -- you guessed it -- hot dogs, burgers and fries in a retro-cool establishment. On weeknights and Sunday nights, indoor s... READ MORE
Stop in this friendly Italian snack shop for pizza by the slice, beef sandwiches, pasta dinners and rib tips. READ MORE
This busy carryout and delivery spot, which has two sister locations in Chicago offers Cantonese and Mandarin favorites. Choices include shrimp with garlic sauc... READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Oak Park location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something for e... READ MORE
The staff at this gelateria not only make their own gelato, but they also decorate it by hand every morning to entice customers. Varieties change daily, but opt... READ MORE
For more than 30 years, Tag's Bakery has been providing freshly made treats for party planners and locals with a sweet tooth. Florentine cookies are the signatu... 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 celeb favorite serves six flavors of frozen yogurt made with nonfat yogurt and nonfat, hormone-free milk: chocolate, coconut, mango, watermelon, salted car... 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
Located smack dab in the middle of downtown Oak Park, the self-serve yogurt shop will have you coming back every night during the summer - after all, you can ch... READ MORE
This old-school soul-food restaurant keeps things classic - instead of paper menus, the daily items can be seen written on the walls. If you feel yourself cravi... READ MORE