This funky coffeehouse is a favorite of Northwestern students. Expect the usual boho vibe, complete with books, Trivial Pursuit and comfy furniture. READ MORE
A tiny counter-service burger joint, Little Island also serves up hot dogs, milkshakes and sandwiches, primarily to local workers on the go. If you'd rather sti... READ MORE
This family-run trattoria's famous for its pizza – thin-crust, stuffed, pan or tossed. Since 1974 the eclectic and cozy dining room has been wooing diners with ... READ MORE
Just a few blocks away from Northwestern's Ryan Field, Mustard's Last Stand serves up ballpark-style hot dogs without the concessions stand prices. The tiny cou... READ MORE
This Evanston restaurant and bakery has long been a destination for die-hard vegans and vegetarians. Uninitiates can sample the joys of high-protein meals made ... 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
Come one, come all to this family-run spot with extra friendly service. Sushi lovers won't want to miss the seasonal rolls and everyone will enjoy their Japanes... READ MORE
This pizzeria features thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini sandwiches, barbecued ribs and fried chicken. House specialties include timpanos, a double-crust pasta-st... READ MORE
Located in Evanston's Hotel Orrington, the Globe Cafe offers a cozy, living room-style vibe and American cuisine with Euro-flair. For breakfast, dig into fruit-... READ MORE
This casual Evanston eatery is a spinoff of Siam Pasta, but this location has a bonus: rooftop outdoor seating. The menu includes Thai classics like pad Thai an... READ MORE
This two-level restaurant and discotheque, popular with European immigrants, offers four bars, a retro menu of American, Middle European and Italian-influenced ... READ MORE
This pan-Asian eatery is named after the Andaman Sea, which is just west of Thailand (the owners and staff hail from Thailand). The menu features Thai and Japan... READ MORE
This upscale pan-Asian spot is a smart date destination, with its small tables, soft music and artistic decor featuring Thai sculptures and colorful koi fish pa... READ MORE
Featuring old-world Italian baking, Greco's sells plenty of Italian cookies, pastries, bread and pizza by the slice. The bakery also sells decorated cookies and... READ MORE
The former Sweetwater space has new owners and a new name: Lusha's Restaurant and Bar. The menu has changed to casual instead of pricey, ditching steaks and lob... READ MORE
Got a taste for a burger, fries and a cherry Coke? How about a chocolate malt with two straws to share with your sweetie? They have all that at Johnny Rockets. ... READ MORE
Bagels come in sweet and savory varieties like oregano parmesan, oat bran bialy and pumpernickel. Organic house-made cream cheese spreads are also available. READ MORE
This national pizza empire has a few Chicagoland locations, offering standard lunch fare and their signature coal-oven pizza in variations like the Capo (sweet ... READ MORE
Order one of the restaurant's namesake dishes, which comes hot off the grill in corn or flour tortillas wrapped around your choice of chicken, pork carnitas or ... READ MORE
