- 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
This breakfast and lunch spot serves cleverly named dishes such as the Empty Nest Egg, Eggs Actly and Egg Cellent. 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
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
Inside this rustic buger bar, look for farm-friendly touches like 10-foot exterior barn doors, antique furniture and wallpaper, an exposed pie-making kitchen an... 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
Dawn Milhouse and her husband, Wilbur, believe they spotted a gap in the Chicago restaurant scene. "What we felt what was missing was simply a grand place to ea... READ MORE
Whether you're just waking up or you're itching for an omelet at 6 p.m., you'll find what you want at this longstanding Evanston breakfast-focused spot. Since t... READ MORE
An interesting mix of American, Greek and Italian food is offered at this relaxed Evanston cafe. Despite its proximity to Northwestern's campus the crowd is mos... READ MORE
The boisterous strains of Dixieland and zydeco music can be heard from the sidewalk, heralding the southern, roadside atmosphere of Dixie Kitchen. The interior ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park location of the breakfast-focused restaurant chain offers waffles, omelets, crepes and, of course, pancakes. READ MORE
College students, neighborhood workers and others watching their pennies have been flocking to this Lincoln Park diner for more than 60 years. Massive amounts o... READ MORE
This cozy Lincoln Park restaurant and bar offers better-than-average pub grub, including especially popular hand-formed burgers and mini-sliders with pickles. F... READ MORE
Sweet Mandy B's tempts Lincoln Parkers away from their carb-free diets and into old-fashioned American desserts. Homey and cozy, with a wood floor (painted blue... READ MORE
This is an outpost of the Key West-themed restaurant chain inspired by the Jimmy Buffett song -- the famous artist himself even performed at the 2003 oepning. T... READ MORE
Opened in March 2006 in the former Hal's Kitchen, this 45-seat daytime cafe serves eggs, pancakes, waffles and other breakfast fare and lunches of soups, salads... READ MORE
This eatery offers all-day breakfast like pancakes and omelets, plus choices like burgers, salads, steaks, chops and seafood. Daily specials are offered with ch... READ MORE
Buckle up--wrestling champion Lisa Marie Varon is behind this new Lincoln Park pizzeria. The custom brick oven turns out wood-fired pizzas and Nashville chef Ch... READ MORE
This no-fuss pub serves hearty entrees and half-pound burgers with all the trimmings: bacon and melted cheddar with a fried egg, sauteed mushrooms and Swiss, an... READ MORE