- 738 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Lincoln Park
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... 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
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
Eschewing the Caribous and Starbucks of the street, this friendly neighborhood coffee joint in Lincoln Park is the place to acquire your early morning or late a... 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 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
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 Edgewater spot in the Bryn Mawr Historic District offers coffee and baked goods for morning commuters plus a lineup of savory offerings, including soups an... READ MORE
Ever find yourself debating what's for lunch? Salad or wrap? Potstickers or enchiladas? Fish or steak? This cafeteria-style West Town BYOB has you covered no ma... READ MORE
This cute neighborhood cafe serves Umbria coffee as well as salads, panini, cold sandwiches and baked goods, all made in-house. A variety of young professionals... READ MORE
A stand at the Green City Market in its early days, this popular bakery (still a Green City staple) offers baked goods, salads and sandwiches at this sunny, bi-... 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 homey-looking Edgewater coffee shop draws Loyola students in search of a caffeine buzz with locally roasted Dark Matter coffee and espresso. The young co... READ MORE
This Western-themed greasy spoon is plunked down right in the heart of Lincoln Park, attracting families and late-night crowds looking to chow down on breakfast... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park eatery serves eggs, pancakes, sandwiches and other filling breakfast and lunch fare. Specialties include the Cajun breakfast -- homemade hash ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot from State Farm (yes, the insurance company) with a cafe produced in partnership with Kickstand and Dollop Coffee Co., was designed to be... READ MORE
This West Loop bakery and cafe is due to open on Valentine's Day. The cafe portion will also focus on convenience: Precooked dinners, packaged with reheating in... READ MORE
This modern Lincoln Park shop is a combination between a coffee house and a business center, with a full line-up of Intelligentsia coffee drinks, tea, and plent... READ MORE