- 1231 W. Fullerton Ave., Lincoln Park
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... 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
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
Stephen Nicoli, a.k.a. 'Nic', (the Store), and longtime buddy Dean Zanella (312 Chicago) own this low-key neighborhood tavern in Lincoln Park, which serves casu... READ MORE
A warm, well-lit restaurant with Thai decor, this Lincoln Park staple has been providing Thai delights for 10 years. Staples like pad Thai and pad seeuw are se... READ MORE
Expect speedy service at this family-run burger and hot dog joint. Place your order at the counter and have a seat in the homey dining room. Popular with local ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park walk-up window serves Italian ice, sundaes and smoothies. There's ample sidewalk seating and Annettes' is dog friendly (there's even soy-based... READ MORE
This West Ridge spot caters mostly to locals and features Indian and Pakistani food. You will likely catch the regulars drinking coffee and chatting in the sel... READ MORE
This casual family-owned eatery recently sits just north of the busy intersection Ashland and Fullerton Avenues. Featuring exposed brick walls, soothing hues of... READ MORE
Lincoln Park loves this tiny cupcake specialty shop; the lineup features 30 made-from-scratch choices like key lime, chocolate peanut butter, red velvet and coc... READ MORE
This friendly, affordable Lincoln Park BYOB specializes in Middle Eastern food—falafel, hummus, tabbouleh salad and the like, as well as yummy lentil soup, made... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Lakeview offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find a wide range of Metropolis coffee and espresso drinks, but ther... READ MORE
This popular Naperville coffeehouse has been revived in a new location on Plainfield/Naperville Road. An upscale-yet-relaxed atmosphere features a coffee-inspir... READ MORE
The first Illinois locations of this fro-yo chain have hit the 'burbs (there's also a location in Evanston). Step up to the counter, pick from three flavors of ... READ MORE
This downtown Naperville storefront serves up a brilliant innovation in dessert: treats centering on raw cookie dough. Order a scoop of ice cream topped with do... READ MORE
An offshoot of the Palatine original, this Vini's offers pizza, hot sandwiches, pasta, fried chicken and more to hungry DePaul students and bar-hoppers looking ... READ MORE
This Old Town offshoot of Jefferson Park European bakery Delightful Pastries offers traditional baked goods along with more upscale pastries of French and centr... READ MORE
This all-natural burger joint, a spinoff of Epic Burger in the South Loop, is located smack in the middle of Lincoln Park's most overblown retail zone (fortunat... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot from State Farm (yes, the insurance company) with a cafe produced in partnership with Kickstand and Dollop Coffee Co., was designed to be... READ MORE