- 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Dunning
Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... READ MORE
Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... READ MORE
This family-owned Vietnamese eatery in Uptown, which began as a sandwich stand in Saigon, is best known for its barbecue pork, ham and other French-Vietnamese s... READ MORE
D'Amato's in West Town is known for its homemade pastries and other sweets--the bakery makes and sells roughly 1,000 cannolis a week. However, many Chicagoans h... READ MORE
This comfortable cafe offers live music (acoustic, folk and jazz) on most Mondays, sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a... READ MORE
This gigantic, independent coffee house in Lakeview East encourages patrons to sit, read, think, and chat all day -- and, of course, drink coffee. Beans are roa... READ MORE
Stop by this Forest Park ice cream parlor for scoops, sundaes, sodas and shakes. Grab a seat in the charming cafe or take your treats to-go. Specialty sundaes i... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... READ MORE
On the menu at this Roselle cafe, you'll find the namesake panini sandwiches, as well as salads, soups and Italian desserts, gelato and coffee. READ MORE
This popular pizza pub sports a rustic, lodge-style decor has the obligatory deer trophies, swinging doors and cigar store Indians statues. Cheesy pizza -- in t... 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
Here's what you should know about this Wilmette cafe: They roast their own coffee, bake their own treats and dedicates wall space to local artists. Inspired by ... READ MORE
Noble Tree punctuates the array of businesses on Clark St. with its quiet elegance offering an alternative to the oversaturated bar scene. This tri-level abode ... READ MORE
This casual River North BYOB satisfies morning commuters with Metropolis coffee and pastries, then caters to neighborhood condo-dwellers and local office worker... READ MORE
The folks from The Wormhole Coffee are behind this pastry-centered Lincoln Park cafe. In early 2012, there was a full interior renovation to add more open space... READ MORE
Paris native Vincent Colombet, owner and operator of catering and cooking company Cook au Vin, has recreated a traditional 19th Century Parisian cafe at this Lo... 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
The husband-and-wife ownership team behind this Ukie Village market closed the doors on their suburban mega-grocery to downsize to a cozier city storefront with... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife team that oversees this earthy coffee house is focused on sharing a taste of Africa with Lakeview. They bring a discerning eye for coffee, ... READ MORE
Don't plan to hit up this Irving Park eatery for a mid-afternoon snack--the staff takes a siesta-style break from 2 to 6 p.m. And that's not the only European t... READ MORE
This Lakeview coffeeshop serves 15 sandwiches, a half-dozen salads and a full line of espresso and other Intelligentsia coffee drinks, ranging from drip coffee ... READ MORE