- 1914 W. Montrose Ave., North Center
The reasonably priced menu at La Amistad (Spanish for 'the friendship') in Ravenswood includes tacos, tortas, burritos, fajitas and chimichangas (fried burritos... READ MORE
The reasonably priced menu at La Amistad (Spanish for 'the friendship') in Ravenswood includes tacos, tortas, burritos, fajitas and chimichangas (fried burritos... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
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This Little Village Internet cafe/coffee house features a roster of coffee beverages and pastries, plus a Euro-Med menu with choices like panini, pasta, salads ... READ MORE
This African-inspired restaurant at the Washburne Culinary Institute facility on the new Kennedy-King College campus (63rd and Halsted Streets) showcases the ta... READ MORE
This Gladstone Park gem stands out on a stretch of Milwaukee Avenue otherwise filled with mini-marts, bakeries, pizza joints and the other usual suspects. The o... READ MORE
The menu at this Indian quick-serve lunch spot in the Loop is short and savory, featuring wraps with fillings such as chicken tikka (grilled chicken in tandoori... READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
Get your morning joe and tuck into traditional Mexican breakfast dishes live huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and other classics. READ MORE
The Lakeview outpost of this Chicago waffle restaurant serves up more of their beloved brunch staples with sweet and savory accompaniments, like Mexican chocola... READ MORE
Hello, hangover brunch. This retro, macrame-covered Humboldt Park eatery slings hash (in dishes like the porky Bubble and Squeak, house-cured corn beef hash and... READ MORE
During the day, this Pilsen coffee bar serves caffeine in various forms: straight up, with cream or steamed milk and toppings along with classic coffee shop lun... READ MORE
This small, quirky contemporary American spot in Uptown from Big Chicks owner Michelle Fire serves breakfast, lunch, a popular weekend brunch and dinner on Frid... READ MORE
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
This small -- seating for 36 -- but cute Ravenswood storefront features exposed brick with bright, perky hues and cutesy faux egg accents. Chef-owner Jon Cignar... READ MORE
The folks behind the uber-popular M. Henry have spawned a sibling cafe, M. Henrietta, located in the former Standee's space in Edgewater. But unlike the flagshi... READ MORE
The full-service location of this East Village Mexican empire (with two other counter-service locations on the same block) whips up fresh fare for demanding lun... READ MORE
This casual BYOB Lincoln Park crepe and coffeehouse specializes in North African and Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh and often organic ingredients. The wa... READ MORE
Mexican fiesta meets Italian dinner party at this family-owned Pilsen spot where local artists display their work and south-of-the-border favorites like fajitas... READ MORE
The second location of this popular Lakeview brunch spot serves breakfast, lunch and brunch, including their famous cinnamon chip pancakes and a few Old Town-on... READ MORE