- 2841 W. Howard St., West Rogers Park
Known for scrumptious cheesecakes, this Rogers Park bakery also offers an assortment of cakes, cookies and brownies. READ MORE
Known for scrumptious cheesecakes, this Rogers Park bakery also offers an assortment of cakes, cookies and brownies. READ MORE
This cupcake boutique got its start as an online-only bakeshop before launching this retail outlet in the heart of the Loop. In the morning, try apple-cinnamon,... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... 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
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
No more excuses: Eating a healthy lunch is as easy as 1-2-3 at this Toronto-based fast-food concept. First grab a clipboard and select the style of food you wan... READ MORE
This counter-service spot in Wicker Park features a lineup of seasonal sandwiches created with house-made ingredients, including house-roasted meats and handmad... READ MORE
This retro West Ridge restaurant rocks a '50s theme and a diverse menu that includes a number of south-of-the-border picks as well as pizza, hearty Italian beef... READ MORE
This lunch-only destination offers fresh, quick salads, panini and soup to busy Loop professionals. Choose from one of the signatures, such as the warm goat che... READ MORE
Housed in the lobby of Equinox Fitness, this outpost of the Toronto-based chain makes healthy eating as easy as 1-2-3. One: Grab a clipboard and select the styl... READ MORE
If it all feels familiar, it's not because that's your grandma's couch you're sitting on (though we wouldn't blame you for mistaking it for something out of her... READ MORE
This Devon Avnue place is sort of like the McDonald's of Indian sweets and snacks. The counter area's even roped off into lanes so you can queue up when crowds ... READ MORE
Remember how Grandpa liked to reminisce about the good ol' days, when a working man could get an honest meal at an honest price? He'd love this casual Loop deli... READ MORE
Mother-daughter team Holly Sjo and Samantha Wood, both Chicago natives, returned to town after spending many years apart (Sjo in Florida and Wood in New York) t... READ MORE
This Wicker Park bagel shop hawks bagels sourced from local fave New York Bagel & Bialy, as well as more than a dozen varieties of cream cheeses and spreads. St... READ MORE
This grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spot opposite Willis Tower aims to move harried professionals in and out within minutes. Though there are seats for lingeri... 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 Loop bakery, helmed by Toni Marie Cox (former pastry chef at the now-shuttered Ciel Bleu and the Parisian Disneyland) also offers Vietnamese banh mi sandwi... READ MORE
Owner Rowena “Rowie” Reyes earned a loyal following creating cupcakes for school fundraisers in the past year and a half--so much so that she's moved from a com... READ MORE
You'll find 20 flavors of scoops to cool you down (as well as shakes, smoothies, malts, floats and sundaes), Metropolis coffee and espresso to warm you up, and ... READ MORE