- 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
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
Making a good choice is easy at the Maxwell St. Depot because there are only four things on the menu. If the famous Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage or por... READ MORE
This vintage lunch counter, which as been around since the 1930s, serves humble but hearty diner chow. Breakfast is available all day, as is a selection of cla... READ MORE
With an extensive wine list and a menu of prime steaks, Pete Miller's is one of the top destinations for a more spendy dinner in Evanston. Whether you have some... READ MORE
From noon to 1 p.m., expect long lines at Gigio's Pizzeria when Northwestern students and Evanston professionals on lunch pack in for the cheeseburgers and New ... READ MORE
This friendly joint offers Big Mickeys (that's a quarter-pound burger), gyro platters and crispy fried shrimp among other fast-food offerings. The kitchen is vi... READ MORE
Quick eats without the rushed taste. Yummy fried appetizers and huge gyro platters mean you won't leave hungry, and it costs less than 2 bucks for a cheeseburg... 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
Once an actual fire station, Fire House Grill now keeps the theme with vintage uniforms and pictures and photographs of firefighters at work. The bar brings in ... READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... 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
Located in the heart of downtown Oak Park, this casual eatery offers hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and the like. 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
Filling the gap in downtown Evanston between chain fast food and pricier full-service restaurants, Wild Dogz has become a hit with the local lunch crowd with a ... READ MORE
This made-to-order burger chain, which debuted in Arlington, Va., in 1986, now has more than 360 U.S. locations--including this one in Oak Park. You won't find ... READ MORE
This family-owned fast-casual Italian spot located just north of U.S. Cellular Field serves up pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches at affordable prices. Order ... READ MORE
White Sox chef A.J. Rudis, who's pictured on the sign out front, sells 17 sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and homemade mac and cheese out of this walk-in counter sp... READ MORE