- 1255 S. State St., South Loop
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
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
This South Loop sibling to the Whitehall Hotel's Fornetto Mei has the same menu mix of Asian and Italian, but they've added American fare to the lineup. Fornett... READ MORE
The Phoenix is just around the corner from the main drag of Chinatown, across the street from Chinatown Square. The inside is like a hotel dining room, gleaming... READ MORE
Located on the lobby floor of the Chicago Hilton and Towers Hotel, this cafe features American fare. READ MORE
Stop in between bets for American fare from burgers to salads to steaks. READ MORE
Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this Evanston location. Flat Top offers seasonal seafood, meat, fruit and ve... 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
If there's one word that describes this popular Evanston restaurant, it would have to be "eclectic." Owners Eric Singer and Ken Pospiech have filled the restau... 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
Located in one of the oldest buildings in Printers Row, this is the first city location of the family-owned suburban chain. Brothers Ed and Jim Hebson have brou... READ MORE
This South Loop sibling to the popular Wicker Park spot features the same breakfast and lunch fare as the original. Our faves include the breakfast burrito (cil... 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
Bradley Rubin, the man behind this South Loop eatery, aims for an old-school diner vibe here, skipping the electric slicer in favor of hand-slicing the corned b... READ MORE
The menu at Life Vegan proves that even if you're cutting meat out of your diet, you can still get the tastes you crave. You'll find vegan takes on appetizers t... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot, which hosted guests such as Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey in their day, was founded in 1939 by Alex DeMilio and a... READ MORE
This BYOB fills the "friendly neighborhood bistro" role for its South Loop neighbors quite nicely, with intimate table service and a menu of inexpensive hom... READ MORE
Offering traditional Chinese cuisine ranging from Cantonese-style stir fry to rice and noodle dishes, Chinatown eatery Ming Hin's most popular menu items includ... READ MORE
This modern South Loop breakfast spot uses French irons to produce two styles of sweet and savory waffles: Brussels and Liege. Sugar pearls within the dough exp... READ MORE