- 7545 N. Clark St. , Rogers Park
The folks behind the local Leona's chain and the original Hop Haus, a casual, late-night burger-and-beer spot in River North, are also behind this Rogers Park l... READ MORE
The folks behind the local Leona's chain and the original Hop Haus, a casual, late-night burger-and-beer spot in River North, are also behind this Rogers Park l... 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
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
Order a California Dream (grilled chicken, avocado, alfalfa sprouts and provolone on a pretzel roll) or other sandwich at this West Loop deli's counter to-go or... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... 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
Merchandising 300 guitars (vintage and new), 100 amps, along with numerous guitar accessories, this Humboldt Park dwelling also functions as a hamburger joint, ... READ MORE
This Rogers Park spot features brews from Intelligentsia, plus teas, pastries, cookies, soups and sandwiches. Be sure to check out the ice cream machine – pick ... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Lakeview offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find a wide range of Metropolis coffee and espresso drinks, but ther... 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 handsome, fine-dining restaurant, bar and banquet facility opened in January of '08 offering succulent steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches, pasta, and pizza.... 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
A slimmed-down version of the original Caponies, this Edison Park spot serves classic and affordable Italian fare in a casual, family-friendly setting. You can ... 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
This neighborhood coffee shop comes to you from former Pause Cafe baristas Ally Brisbin and Jeff Fox. When Pause decided to shut its doors in late 2009, Brisbin... READ MORE
This Italian-influenced cafe does a brisk lunch business, drawing Ravenswood locals and students for light cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads and sweets, incl... 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 coffee shop serves pour-over coffee, pastries, light flatbreads and sandwiches to nosh on while customers enjoy the free Wi-Fi and view of downtown Highlan... READ MORE
If you're known as the sandwich king among your friends (i.e. you tell everyone the best places to go and are always on the search for a new find) head to Bat 1... READ MORE