- 1812 W. Montrose Ave., North Center
This charming coffee shop, conveniently located close to the "L", is a favorite spot for Ravenswood neighbors. Stop in for coffee and a bagel in the early morni... READ MORE
This charming coffee shop, conveniently located close to the "L", is a favorite spot for Ravenswood neighbors. Stop in for coffee and a bagel in the early morni... 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
Julius Meinl (pronounced MY'nl), features standard coffees plus specialty brews, including decadent�Vienna ice cream coffee (vanilla ice cream with espresso and... READ MORE
Stop by this husband-and-wife-owned Pilsen cafe for organic coffee and a selection of treats. Fresh-baked tres leches cake and chocoflan (flan on the bottom, ch... 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
Giny Sedivy, who did stints at Tru and Artopolis Bakey Café & Agora and Sweet Mandy B's, has opened her own pastry and coffee shop in the former Sunflour locati... READ MORE
Dessert lovers from as far away as Wisconsin travel to this Tuscan-style cafe for all-natural frozen delights prepared in the Italian tradition. Choose from 24 ... 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 Jefferson Park bakery has been prepping sweet treats made with local, all-natural ingredients since 1998. European pastries are the focus, including tortes... READ MORE
Look for European-style (think lots of cream fillings) cakes, cookies and pastries at this little bakery on the South Side, which has several other locations th... READ MORE
This counter-service bakery and deli, which comes to River North by way of Jackson Hole, Wyo., offers breakfast and lunch daily. Look for challah French toast, ... READ MORE
You won't find cupcakes or other American staple sweets at this Gold Coast bakery. Hendrickx’s menu focuses strictly on Belgian baked goods, including square-to... READ MORE
You'll find a bevy of made-from-scatch baked goods at this spot situated steps from the Montrose Brown Line stop in Ravenswood. Pastry chef Sharin Nathan turns ... READ MORE
The menu at this Wicker Park cafe may have names like "Baja Surf Tacos," "Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger" and "Meatball Sub," but don't be fooled by semantics -- a... READ MORE
This treat shop makes all of their sweets from scratch. Specialty desserts like eclairs, hot chocolate and marshmallow frozen custards, and caramel macchiato pi... READ MORE
The original of two locations, helmed by Toni Marie Cox (former pastry chef at the now-shuttered Ciel Bleu and the Parisian Disneyland) also offers Parisian-sty... READ MORE
The second location of this cozy coffee shop aims to support local artisans, serving baked goods and sandwiches from Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Southport Grocery... READ MORE
This bright River North brunch spot serves sweet and savory brunch options like grilled Croque Monsieur sandwiches, hearty skillets with crispy red potatoes, da... READ MORE
These sweets aren't just for special occasions: cupcakes, cookies, brownies and a generous slice of their famous caramel cakes are perfect portions for single t... READ MORE