- 1940 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
Italian specialties, pizza and American sandwiches have brought people back to this family-owned restaurant for more than two decades. A kids menu includes hot ... READ MORE
Italian specialties, pizza and American sandwiches have brought people back to this family-owned restaurant for more than two decades. A kids menu includes hot ... READ MORE
Everything is made-from-scratch everyday at this Naperville bakery. The storefront is a showroom for their specialties: wedding and special occasion cakes as we... READ MORE
A super-cheery bakery with brightly colored cookies and cakes on display, Cumberland Station Bake Shop's big sellers are its coffee cakes and sweet rolls. READ MORE
Looking for a new favorite? This tiny pizza joint is pick up or delivery only but has many loyal fans that claim it's the best pizza around; some even drive mor... READ MORE
This neighborhood spot caters to all ages, from kid-friendly ice cream creations to contemporary dishes like stir-fry and wraps to older crowds' favorites like ... READ MORE
Early closing hour ( 8 p.m.) and small waitstaff make it best suited to satisfying carryout cravings. Take a Gaston's salad, feuillete au fromage, crab cakes D... 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
This cheerful little storefront BYOB in Uptown serves breakfast standards and a concise lunch lineup. Specialties include Mexican egg dishes such as chilaquiles... READ MORE
This Edgewater spot located along the same stretch of Broadway as a couple of the city’s more well-known Ethiopian outposts serves authentic fare in quaint su... READ MORE
There's only one reason to go to Pupuseria El Salvador, and it's not the ambiance. It's the authentic Central American food prepared by chefs that hail straight... READ MORE
Get huge burritos, low-carb burrito bowls, guac and chips, and more at this Logan Square outpost of the Mexican quick-serve chain. READ MORE
This restaurant-bar-club hybrid in the Hermosa neighborhood serves up inexpensive Mexican eats and plenty of bottled imports in a club-like environment. Look fo... READ MORE
Though it’s located inside the Chicago History Museum, this cafe serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches, salads and other light fare is open to everyone. The com... READ MORE
This casual spot is housed on the ground level of the Travelodge Hotel on Harrison Street in the Loop. The menu is made up of gyros and other quick bites, with ... READ MORE
This funky little counter-service cafe in North Center serves Intelligentsia coffee and espresso drinks and vegan and vegetarian menu. It's also one of the only... READ MORE
Susan Wingerter and Zach Zulauf are such huge '80s fans that they decided to pay homage to their favorite music from the decade (New Wave, of course) with this ... READ MORE